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“SRS gave them the confidence to try new activities…because their time at SRS demonstrated that trying different things can be a very positive experience. Most importantly, SRS allowed them both to have a strong sense of self going into high school, along with a belief in demonstrating respect for all of their peers, regardless of how close or distant they were in their relationships to others.”
Maryellen and Craig R., Alumni Parents
“SRS has made it possible for us to be a full time working family and have our children thrive in a full school experience. The flexible hours and on-campus experiences combined with the great education and loving teachers it has been well beyond what we could have imagined. Shaker is a place that our children love to be and as parents we know when we drop them off they are safe and happy.
Tracey P., Current and Alumni Parent
“SRS does not just provide excellent academics, but a strong sense of community, as well. SRS is a family, so much so, that my two graduates have come back as camp counselors during summer camp. Another amazing strength of Shaker is all the opportunities and field trips offered outside of, or in support of, academics. Some of my kids’ greatest memories are the trips to D.C., AMC, leadership, etc. “
Erin L., Current and Alumni Parent
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the Shaker Road School All-School Art Show opening reception last night! Art teacher Barbara Morrison has created a wonderful exhibit of artwork created by students from the Infant Program through Eighth Grade. Students in Kindergarten and above have chosen their favorite pieces for the show. Come see all the amazing work and stop by the interactive exhibit where you can immerse yourself into "The Scream" painting!
A special thank you to Barbara Morrison for creating a beautiful exhibit, to our Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten teachers for submitting classroom art projects in the show, to the families for supporting the SRS art program, and to all the students who shared their art with us!
The art show will be open for viewing during normal school hours and also during Humanities Fair on Thursday, March 23, from 6:00-7:00 PM.
#srsart #srscommunity #shakerroadchool #concordnh #independentschoolnh
Second Grade students recently learned all about graphing and wrapped up the unit with a fun St. Patrick`s Day activity that involved sorting and counting marshmallows in Lucky Charms cereal! Students then created bar graphs to show their data. The best part: eating the marshmallows!
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Join us for the SRS All-School Art Show opening reception on Monday, March 20 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. Works from the entire school—from the Infants through Eighth Grade—will be on display. The exhibit will be open the remainder of the week during normal school hours and also during Humanities Fair on March 23 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Come out and support our students and the arts! We hope to see you there!
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Middle School students got in on the action looking for the pot of gold in the PTG`s St. Patrick`s Day scavenger hunt yesterday!
Thanks to Cathy Linden for sharing a photo!
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More St. Patrick`s Day fun: Maria and Emily`s Pre-Kindergarten students listened and danced to traditional Irish music and the Kindergarten students hunted for clues in the PTG St. Patrick`s Day scavenger hunt!
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We love all the St. Patrick`s Day spirit on campus today! ☘️🌈🍀
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Students have been participating in the PTG`s St. Patrick`s Day Scavenger Hunt this week during their free time! The recent snowstorm has made it that much more challenging! Here is the Third Grade on the hunt and at the end of the rainbow where they selected their prizes.
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Newbery
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This sparkling winter wonderland won’t last much longer. We’ll soak it up while we can! Thanks to the Maintenance Team and many other helpers who dug us out from the recent storm! It’s a lot of work and we’re very grateful! #shakerroadschool #concordnh #newhampshire #srscommunity #winterinnh
March`s Citizenship theme is Perseverance. Through literature, First Grade has been exploring what it means to persevere. Students recently read eight books that encompassed the theme of Perseverance—books like "After The Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)" by Dan Santat and "The Girl With A Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague" by Julia Finley Mosca. Students were able to recognize perseverance-related concepts in each of them—their favorite being "Never give up!"
At each monthly Shaker Meeting, one grade runs the meeting and makes a presentation about that month`s Citizenship theme. Last week, First Grade ran the meeting. Student Liam started off by communicating upcoming events. Next, Norah shared the meaning of perseverance. The remaining First Grade students presented the concepts they discovered in each of the books they read. Nice work, First Grade!
Photos: Cathy Linden
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Shaker Road School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, due to the severe weather predicted in the area. Please note that this closure includes the entire school, including ALL grades from the Infant Program through Eighth Grade. Shaker Road School will reopen on Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 am. Stay warm and safe!
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It`s always such a treat to run into the Toddlers playing outside!
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The weather was hinting at spring yesterday! These Pre-Kindergarten students enjoyed a picnic lunch outside and some late-afternoon chalk drawing.
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More scenes from our visit to the State House last week! #srscivics #nhcivics #shakerroadschool #srsthirdgrade #srsfourthgrade #srsfifthgrade #fieldtrip
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade students had an exciting field trip at the NH State House yesterday. Students witnessed the House in session, met presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, interacted with State Senator Becky Whitley, and visited with Dr. Matt in his State Representative role. As part of the tour, students visited the Hall of Flags, the Senate Chamber, and the Executive Council Chamber where some students got to sit in the seats of the Governor and the Executive Councilors. After the tour, students participated in an outdoor State House scavenger hunt. A visit these students won`t soon forget!
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Snow play is one of our favorite activities. We`re not ready for spring quite yet!
Thanks for the pics, Debbie Potter and Caitlin Connelly!
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In honor of Youth Art Month and in partnership with NH Art Educators` Association, Red River Theater is exhibiting artwork by students from Shaker Road School and Croydon Village School. Tonight was the opening night and the exhibit will run all month. Stop by to show your support for these young artists! Thanks to Barbara Morrison for coordinating all the pieces for the exhibit!
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Second Grade students are simultaneously learning about the features of non-fiction books and the dictionary. Students kicked off this unit with a non-fiction book walk—examining and listing all the features they noticed like headings, captions, labels, highlighted or bold words, and glossaries.
Learning about non-fiction book glossaries was the perfect segue into learning about dictionaries. Students started by using their prior knowledge of alphabetical order and then learned all about guide words at the top of the pages.
Thank you for sharing, Mrs. LaRochelle!
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SRS Vacation Camp was a blast! Thanks to all the students, counselors, staff, and teachers who joined in the fun and helped to make it great! #srsvacationcamp #shakerroadschool #concordnh #wintervacation #februaryvacation #independentschoolnh
Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center brought their expertise and animals to Shaker Road School last week! We had so much fun! #srsvacationcamp #shakerroadschool #concordnh
S`mores and sledding! Doesn`t get much better!
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March 21 - March 24Humanities Fair K-8
March 23Middle School Drama Production at the Concord City Auditorium
March 31
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