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The Shaker Road School KickBack to the Community soccer tournament was held yesterday on the last day of school. To participate in KickBack, students raise money for (and parents donate to) the event. This was our seventh annual KickBack event and each year we pick a different local charity to give back to. Over the past five years, the SRS community has raised over $17,000 for local charities! This year, proceeds benefit the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund to support Ukrainians in need, with a focus on the most vulnerable including children.
While the weather wasn’t the most favorable—at times we were under a complete downpour—the students were troupers! Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students were divided into teams within two divisions: grades K-2 and 3-8. With their chosen team names (Aquatic Chickens, Perplexed Platypi, and Silver Discos , to name a few) and coordinated t-shirts, team spirits were high!
We’d like to thank the entire SRS community for donating to KickBack to the Community this year, the students for playing in such uncomfortable conditions, the KickBack committee for organizing the event, and faculty and staff who prepped the fields and coached the games! It’s one big SRS community team effort! Thanks to all!
(Thanks to Kristyn LaRochelle for taking photos of the K-1-2 games! Stay tuned for more 3-8 photos!)
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The Shaker Road School KickBack to the Community soccer tournament was held yesterday on the last day of school. To participate in KickBack, students raise money for (and parents donate to) the event. This was our seventh annual KickBack event and each year we pick a different local charity to give back to. Over the past five years, the SRS community has raised over $17,000 for local charities! This year, proceeds benefit the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund to support Ukrainians in need, with a focus on the most vulnerable including children.
While the weather wasn’t the most favorable—at times we were under a complete downpour—the students were troupers! Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students were divided into teams within two divisions: grades K-2 and 3-8. With their chosen team names (Aquatic Chickens, Perplexed Platypi, and Silver Discos , to name a few) and coordinated t-shirts, team spirits were high!
We’d like to thank the entire SRS community for donating to KickBack to the Community this year, the students for playing in such uncomfortable conditions, the KickBack committee for organizing the event, and faculty and staff who prepped the fields and coached the games! It’s one big SRS community team effort! Thanks to all!
(Thanks to Kristyn LaRochelle for taking photos of the K-1-2 games! Stay tuned for more 3-8 photos!)
#srscommunity #shakerroadschool #seekreachsoar #srskickbacktothecommunity #kickbacktothecommunity #kickback2022 #concordnh #privateschool #ukrainecrisisrelieffund
Each year, the culminating project of the Eighth Grade Latin class is to write and perform a play in Latin. It’s a big process. First, the students must learn a whole bunch of Latin words and how to write Latin sentences. Then they need to write the play in English, which we all know takes a lot of work in itself. Then they have to translate it into Latin, which involves rewriting the English to make it simpler.
This year, the class decided to write the pilot episode for a sitcom. Like many sitcoms, it involved a family facing a crazy situation. The students even had theme music! It was performed during school and all classes were invited to watch. The play was very entertaining, even for those who don't know Latin. Some SRS alumni returned to lend their time and talent as bloodthirsty pirates including Nick, Eve, and Rosalie (all '19) and Luna ('17).
Great job, Latin students!!
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Tuesday evening was extra special as we celebrated an amazing group of students at the 2022 Shaker Road School Kindergarten Graduation!
The ceremony was short and sweet. Kindergarten students performed songs and shared their favorite Kindergarten memories. Patti and Doug Hicks, along with the Kindergarten teachers, presented graduates with their certificates and medals. Afterwards, graduates enjoyed cupcakes with their friends and families.
Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Stockhaus, Ms. Burgess, and Ms. Jackie describe these students as energetic, enthusiastic, determined, creative, silly, and friendly. We are so proud of them! Congratulations, SRS Kindergarteners, on your graduation! We wish you a lifetime love of learning!
Thank you, Kindergarten parents, for trusting us with the care and education of your wonderful children!
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We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 this Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the Eighth Grade graduation ceremony!
The ceremony will be a traditional one, and as is customary we'd like to extend an invitation to Shaker Road School alumni! Please join us!
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Spring Fling, one of our favorite Shaker Road School traditions, returned after two years with an amazing show this past Friday evening! Students from First through Eighth Grade performed songs with the theme “Happiness, Kindness, and Love.” First through Fourth Grade also entertained the audience with dances to some of their songs—a new feature of the concert this year!
Fifth through Eighth Grade singers were accompanied by the Middle School SRS Rock Band, directed by Mr. Solsky. Mrs. Minsinger conducted all the classes in singing. Students practiced extensively for this concert, both at school and at home, and it showed!
Thanks to Mrs. Morrison and her art students who helped to decorate the tent. The Fifth Grade students’ drawings of record players spinning the evening’s setlist were hung around the perimeter. The stage backdrop was a large heart composed of all the students’ handprints!
Thanks to everyone who helped make Spring Fling possible including the SRS administration and teachers, the Maintenance team, and our SRS families! Special thanks to Mrs. Minsinger and Mr. Solsky for their expert direction of this beloved event! It’s a lot of work putting on this (almost) school-wide production!
We appreciate all the SRS families coming out to support the students and the performing arts at Shaker Road School!
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Last week was "Bike Safety Week" in Mrs. Wakeman's First through Fifth Grade Health and Wellness classes and the weather cooperated beautifully! Students learned all about bike safety including how to protect your body while biking, how to examine a bike to ensure it's functioning safely and correctly, being aware of your surroundings, and being courteous to and mindful of other bikers. Students participated in a "race" to try to match their speed with Mrs. Wakeman's recorded speed across a set distance. This was a great exercise for students to practice being in control of their bike and speed while riding next to others. Dr. Matt even got in on the fun!
In 2021, Shaker Road School supported the installation of a bicycle repair station on campus through a program initiated by the Central New Hampshire Bike Coalition. Ours is one of 11 stations installed around the city of Concord to promote cycling in our community. It sure came in handy last week for pumping up tires and fixing slipped chains!
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We are so excited for the return of Spring Fling tonight! This year's theme is "Kindness, Happiness, and Love" and the students have been working hard to put on a great show for the SRS community. See you there!
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The First and Second Grade drama students put on an amazing production of "Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock" for their families, teachers, and peers last week in an outdoor performance. Under the direction of Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. LaRochelle, the students practiced since March and did an excellent job learning all their lines, songs, and choreography. We are so proud of their dedication and hard work!
A special thanks to all who helped behind the scenes including Chris Terrell and Marie Washburn for their help with costumes, Patti and Doug Hicks for their help with props and set design, Rachel Minsinger for her help setting up and running the sound equipment, and the Maintenance team for all they do to support SRS events!
#srsdrama #srsfirstgrade #srssecondgrade #seekreachsoar #shakerroadschool #performingarts
Mrs. Stewart’s First Grade class took their reading work to the knoll earlier this week. Thanks to Mrs. Daniels for capturing this great shot!
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Frances Butterfield (SRS ’21, SRS Athlete of the Year ‘21) recently qualified for the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships with her Concord Crew rowing partner Ella Wineriter after placing second at the U.S. Rowing Northeast Youth Regionals in a double scull! Frances and Ella posted 7:36 in a time trial for third place and then 8:22 in the official race for second place. This was only Frances’ second scull race ever, as she typically races in 4- and 8-person sweeps!
Frances started rowing as a young child and competitively since Eighth Grade. She is a member of both the Concord Crew and Proctor Academy Crew teams. An honor roll student, Frances just wrapped up her freshman year at Proctor Academy. Frances is also a strong competitor on the Proctor Academy Nordic Team!
U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships will take place June 9-12 in Sarasota, FL. Good luck, Frannie! We are so proud of you!
Photos: Frannie with partner Ella after winning silver at the Northeast Youth Regionals; Frannie, age 6, rowing on the Charles River
Credit: Naomi Butterfield
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Mr. Laliberte's Fouth Grade class recently finished the book "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt. As a special treat, they enjoyed an evening showing of the movie—made extra special with snacks, pajamas, and blankets!
Photos: Mr. L
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We were excited to learn that Anders Larson (SRS ’18), a graduating senior at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, helped his team win the DII State Track and Field Championship for the third year in a row! Anders scored a total of 32 point for his team, placing first in the long jump and pole vault and third in the triple jump and 110 meter hurdles.
This season, Anders set several school and personal records, including a 13’ pole vault and 42’-2.25” triple jump! He finished fourth in the long jump at the USATF Youth National Championship in New York and made USATF Youth All-American. It is not surprising that Anders was awarded the Coe-Brown Class of 2022 Outstanding Male Athlete award at his graduation!
After a busy summer as a Camp Shaker Counselor, Anders will be headed to Connecticut College. His current academic interests are biology and sports journalism. He will be a member of the Track and Field team and also plans to play fall club soccer.
Congratulations, Anders, on your hard work and success! We are so proud of you!
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After months of rehearsing, Third and Fourth Grade drama students put on an excellent production of "Coyote Steals the Summer" for the SRS community last week!
The students prepared well for this play based on a Native American folktale, and it showed through their energy and confidence!
Thanks to Ms. Carter and Mrs. Migdal for directing this group of young actors! And thanks to the many faculty and staff who helped with costumes and set design!
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Today we pause to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
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More scenes from the SRS Middle School semiformal on Friday evening! So much fun!!!
Photos: Cathy Linden
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It was a beautiful night to celebrate an amazing year with friends at last night's masquerade-themed Middle School semiformal dance! Sixth through Eighth Grade students were all decked out for the dance held in the festively decorated pavilion! Thanks to the team of faculty and staff who organized, decorated for, and chaperoned the event!
Stay tuned for more photos!
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The 2022 Shaker Road School yearbooks came out this week and the Eighth Grade class was honored with the special privilege of being the first ones to see them!
Eighth Grade students enjoyed a yearbook-signing breakfast arranged by Mary Heartz who runs the school store. They enjoyed some downtime before school to read through them, have breakfast, and sign each other's books.
We are proud to announce that our SRS 2022 yearbook cover was selected by Balfour as a featured national sample! Fewer than 3% of Balfour publications are selected each year. Balfour has printed extra copies of our design to use at yearbook training workshops across the country and by Balfour representatives as they work with their respective staffs locally.
Photos: Cathy Linden
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The last few weeks of school are pretty exciting here at SRS—with drama and musical performances, the PTG Family BBQ, end-of-year testing, graduations, and more! To help counteract the busyness and to encourage students to demonstrate patience—our monthly citizenship theme—Second Grade has been practicing yoga!
Through yoga, students are learning how to pause, relax, and be mindful of the moment—all while working on strength, balance, and flexibility. Tools they can use for a lifetime!
Photos: Kristyn LaRochelle
#srssecondgrade #shakerroadschool #yoga #seekreachsoar
Congratulations to Luna Hicks (SRS ’17), who was named SENE Girls Varsity Lacrosse Player of the Year by Southeastern New England Independent Schools Athletic Association (SENEISAA). Luna is captain of the Dublin School lacrosse team and a four-year starter. She was second on her team in scoring, took most of the draws, and was a strong leader on the field.
Lacrosse isn’t Luna’s only sport! She also excelled at soccer, leading her team in scoring since her freshman year and helping them win the River Valley Athletic League championship every year it took place during her four years at Dublin. Not only that, but she’s a three-year scorer on the Dublin Nordic team!
Luna will attend Kenyon College as a distinguished academic scholar, which recognizes her academic achievements, leadership potential, and extracurricular accomplishments.
Congratulations, Luna, on your success! We are so proud of you!
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CONGRATS TO LUNA HICKS '22 FROM @dublinschool1935 @dublinglax THE 2022 SENE GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE "PLAYER OF THE YEAR"!
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"Luna has led our team in the ever important Draw controls and is second on the team in scoring (15G). She is able to cover both sides of the field assisting in strong midfield and settled defense and setting up offensive plays and drives. She sets the pace of play and never panics when covered by one or many defenders. She possesses great field sense and is able to read the current situation and anticipate what both her teammates and opponents will do next. Luna has played all but just a few handful of minutes this season, only coming out if we were comfortably ahead in the game."
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