Over the coming days, we’ll be spotlighting our Middle School enrichment activities. These enrichment classes meet each week and give students a chance to either dive into a new topic or explore a favorite interest in more depth. Today, we`re excited to introduce Fifth and Sixth Grade ceramics. In this class, students are building foundational skills in both hand-building and wheel techniques. They’ve been creating pinch pots, coil pots, and slabs, and are also learning the basics of wheel throwing, including centering to form bowls, vases, and other shapes. Glazing will be introduced this week.
#shakerroadschool #srsmiddleschool #middeschool #nhmiddleschool #nhindependentschool #ceramicsclass #enrichmentactivities
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This is an exciting week at SRS! The Pumpkin Stroll will take place on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Stop by the PTG table at The Birdhouse to enter your guess in the candy corn guessing contest for a chance to win a prize.
Our annual Halloween Parade will be on Thursday, October 31, starting at 9:00 am. Parents and grandparents, stop by the PTG table for a hot beverage while you wait for the parade.
Please follow the signs for parking for both events. We look forward to seeing you!
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We are looking forward to the annual Pumpkin Stroll next Wednesday evening, October 30, from 6:00-7:30 pm. To help support the event, the PTG is having a pumpkin carving contest. The class or advisory that brings in the most carved pumpkins by percentage wins a pizza party...plus prizes will be awarded for cutest, scariest, funniest, most creative, and best school spirit! Drop off your masterpieces next week in front of the Pre-K building or at The Birdhouse.
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In social studies with Mrs. DiMaggio, Kindergarten students have been exploring different museums through books. They “visited” an art museum, where they learned about the artist Vincent Van Gogh, and read “Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky” by Barb Rosenstock. Afterwards, the students used construction paper and paint to create their own starry night skies. See photos of their activity on Facebook.
#shakerroadschool #srskindergarten #kindergarten #starrynight #vincentvangogh #concordnh #srssocialstudies #nhindependentschool
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Congratulations to the 7/8 Coed Soccer Team for their outstanding performance at the MVSL tournament this past weekend! After three intense games, the Herons finished just two points shy of a tie for first place, securing third overall. The team played with heart all season, consistently worked to improve, and supported each other as true teammates. It`s always a bittersweet moment when our Eighth Graders play their final SRS game.
Check out more photos from the tournament on Flickr (link in bio).
#srssoccer #srsathletics #shakerroadschool #srsmiddleschool #middleschool #nhmiddleschool #nhindependentschool #mvsl #concordnh
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A few scenes of some of the Kindergarten students working on their pumpkin lifecycle projects! #srskindergarten #kindergarten #srsscience #shakerroadschool
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Congratulations to our 5/6 Girls Soccer Team for earning second place in the Merrimack Valley Soccer League tournament last weekend! What a spectacular way to wrap up the season!
#shakerroadschool #srssoccer #srsathletics #srsfifthgrade #srssixthgrade
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It`s pumpkin season and an opportune time to explore how living things go through distinct stages of growth. Mrs. DiMaggio’s and Ms. Connor’s Kindergarten students explored the life cycle of pumpkins in science class and then used their fine motor skills in a hands-on activity involving coloring, cutting, and pasting to help them remember each stage.
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Some recent after-academics fun: Pre-K students making their own adventures and Third and Fourth Grade scootering!
#shakerroadschool #srsthirdgrade #srsfourthgrade #srsprek #prekindergarten #concordnh
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The fall colors have been breathtaking this year! We`re fortunate to enjoy such beautiful views right here on campus. Thanks to Tania Minery for sharing these stunning photos she captured one recent morning.
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Congratulations to our Middle School Cross Country Team for an outstanding performance at the Tri-County Championship meet this past weekend, where everyone achieved personal bests! What an incredible way to finish the season. We are so proud of all of you!
Photos: Peter Daley and Steph Newbery
#shakerroadschool #srscrosscountryrunning #crosscountryrunning #srsmiddleschool #middleschool #nhmiddleschool #nhindependentschool #srsathletics
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This fall has been fantastic for golf, with beautiful weather and vibrant autumn colors all around. Our Third and Fourth Grade golfers have been honing their swings and putts throughout the season, showing remarkable progress. It`s wonderful to see these young players out on the course!
#srsafteracademics #srsgolf #srsthirdgrade #srsfourthgrade #shakerroadschool #concordnh #nhgolf
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We recently ran into Rich Rosato (SRS ‘12) right here in Concord and asked him to share a bit about his life after Shaker Road School through our Alumni Spotlight Form on our website. Read his reflections about his time at SRS and what he’s been up to since graduating:
🔵What have you been doing since you left SRS?
I attended Bishop Brady High School, Tufts University, Dartmouth Medical School (`26), and am applying into general surgery residency. I spend my free time hiking, skiing, and reading.
🔵How did your SRS experience influence who you are and what you do today?
SRS provided me with a good foundation in the humanities, through which I found my strength in writing and learned to be well-rounded.
🔵Do you have any favorite SRS memories?
On our 8th grade DC trip the teachers told us we were going to a play but surprised us with a Red Sox vs. Orioles game.
🔵Was there a particular program or teacher at SRS that inspired your personal path?
Mr. Guilbert-Neal taught us that history is a blueprint for the future as long as we care enough to engage it with critical eyes and open minds. Despite my career in science, I am a lifelong history nerd due to his class.
🔵If it weren`t for Shaker Road School, I wouldn`t know/have...
I learned to ski at Shaker and ended up ski racing in college, and now spend most of my free time in the mountains.
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We love hearing from SRS alumni! Please take a moment to complete our short survey (see link in bio) and let us know what you’ve been up to. Please note: the form was down for an unknown period, and past submissions were not received. If you filled it out previously, we encourage you to submit it again. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Catch up on the status of the SRS Middle School Cross Country Running Team in this recap from Coach Matt Hicks:
"The SRS Cross Country Running Team has had a successful season. This small but mighty group of runners works hard to improve their performance in practices. They run hills and intervals and work on long runs and speed. The true test always comes at the races, where they line up against dozens of other runners and fight for each place. All runners have seen significant improvement since the start of the season and the future looks bright. The team will conclude its season with the Tri-County Championship in Nashua on Saturday, October 19."
Good luck, Herons!
Photos taken at a recent meet at White Park.
#shakerroadschool #srscrosscountryrunning #srsxc #srsmiddleschool #nhmiddleschool #nhindependentschool #middleschool #crosscountryrunning
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K-1 After-Academics Scootering
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If you`re picking up at The Birdhouse at the end of the day, you`ll likely catch a glimpse of the Kindergarten and First Grade after-academics scootering. They are fun to watch zooming around the quad.
#shakerroadschool #srskindergarten #srsfirstgrade #srsafteracademics #concordnh
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Last week, the Third Grade took a trip to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, where they had the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of raptors. During a classroom session, students got up close with a broad-winged hawk, barred owl, and eastern screech owl. With guidance from the instructor, they learned what defines a raptor and explored the unique adaptations that help each bird thrive in its natural habitat.
After the lesson, the students ventured along the nature trail, observing various native animals. Some of their favorite stops included visits with the otters, the bobcat, and the outdoor natural playground.
Photos: Steph Newbery
#srsthirdgrade #shakerroadschool #srsscience #nhindependentschool #squamlakesciencecenter
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Kindergarten soccer! It`s so fun to watch these students having fun while learning the game!
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First and Second Grade kicking towards the goal #shakerroadschool #srssoccer #srsfirstgrade #srssecondgrade
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Coach Connelly`s 3/4 Soccer Team had an outstanding season! Caitlin reflects on their journey below...
What started as a team of young and inexperienced players grew to become a group of hardworking, motivated, and forward-thinking athletes!
At the start of the season, this group of players spent time learning proper kicking techniques, field positioning, and rules of the game. They came to practice everyday with a positive attitude and LOTS of energy. As the season progressed, players mastered so many skills and we were able to spend time working on strategies and plays for upcoming games!
At the end of the season, the team had multiple wins, and goals were scored by a number of players on the team!
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