January at Sharks Until Dark

Blogging experiment -

Hello Families! For the New Year, we are trying modern communication on for size. So here is our BLOG (just like a newsletter, but better?) Let us know what you think!

Candy!  

Though we don't eat it in program, we do need LOTS for this year's Carnival. We couldn't start collecting too early so if you have EXTRA CANDY lying around, please donate it to Ms. Mo. You can just bring it to room 300

Winter Extravaganza

Video is READY! And looks SO incredible. Please contact Becca at becca.vershbow@readingpartners.org to request a link and password. We are asking for a contribution of $5-10/family in order to help fund future videos.

Celebrations

TRIBE OLYMPICS

Somehow we were able to TOP our Fall Tribe Olympics. Though it seemed impossible, cheers were better, excitement was higher, and everyone was dressed in more SWAG. Most importantly, our community worked TOGETHER to have sportsmanship, spirit, style, and teamwork like never before. PLUS, staff were humiliated in front of the entire program. Check out the photos and videos below...

Purple Octopuses playing octopus tag!

Blue Nardogs Circle Up

Orange Tigers Parachute

See what our staff will do for their students...

Sailing

A new round of sailing has started with some new participants and some veterans.  Our first day was calm and beautiful and our group did wonderfully!

 

Notes from our staff: TRIBES, Enrichment, Funtastic Friday Clubs, and MORE

Fun with felt - During our first session of Fun with Felt, we created mustaches out of hot glue, yarn, and of course felt! The kids all jumped on the challenge of designing there own mustaches. They all look amazing and we had a blast!

Crochet - Our group of young crocheters came with differing levels of ability, but all managed to dig in their heels and work hard to both learn and help each other. Once they've all figured out the first few steps, our first project will be to make chain necklaces.

-Ms Eboneigh

The Rainbow Tribe is fully engaged in having a blast. Our latest highlight has been gearing up in rainbow peregrine falcon regalia - wings, feathered headbands, and pom poms to participate in Tribe Olympics. Between Pick-Up Stix, Octopus Tag, Dancing Numbers, Brain Jeopardy and more, the laughs haven't slowed a bit. Onwards and upwards!
-Mr Lance

Music

Music class this semester with grades 3-5 will cover topics as diverse as contemporary pop music, American folk music, and homemade instruments. We will involve movement as well through body percussion and games of musical Twister. I'm looking forward to teaching this class for the first time to grades 3-5 and meeting new students!

Silver

As the only mixed grades tribe in the younger group, the Silver Tribe is certainly unique. Second graders are coming into their own and assuming greater leadership roles as they start to realize that 3rd grade is just around the corner, and 1st and Kinders have learned great maturity and interpersonal skills by being with older students. Making friends across grade levels has strengthened the Sherman community even more as we move ahead together into 2014. 

-Ms. Kelly

Wishlist

Glue Sticks

Printer Paper

Blue Tape

Masking Tape

Duck Tape

Poster Board

Baby Wipes

Small Prizes

Ziploc Bags

Nice Binders