Announcements:
Enrollment - Sorry for the wait! Enrollment forms for next year are now available in the office at Sherman. They area also available Online Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-aHJozZZPUnqqgHTl0PYVOgNwwSAnxAMrctNaYFtq-o/viewform. If you are able, please complete the online form.
Time with Teachers There are still SPOTS LEFT in a couple of our Time With Teachers events, including the Super Ultimate Obstacle Course, and Pizza and Movie Night. For more information, contact Becca at becca.vershbow@readingpartners.org
RPP SUMMER Looking for summer options? Reading Partners Plus at Flynn elementary school is holding a GREAT program this summer. For information or enrollment forms, check the OFFICE at Sherman or email becca.vershbow@readingpartners.org
New Safety Monitor - Sharks Until Dark is creating a NEW position with the help of the PTA. Lakisha (a para at Sherman) is now bestationed in the office after school to buzz families in the front door and manage our sign-out system, in addition to helping you find your child! We are so grateful to the PTA for helping us increase the safety of our program! Please let us know if you have any questions,
Staff Highlight
This month we are
celebrating our incredible art teacher, Ms. Mercedes, who – on her first year
at Sherman, raised more than any other year in student work.
Each piece she created was intentionally thought out, tapping into the
creativity and emotions of her artists. While
creating the work, our students were able to explore a wide variety of media
including Ink, Pastel, Tape, Acrylic, and Gesso. We are so grateful for all of the extra hours
and heart Mercedes put into these projects and for the art that helped make our
auction so beautiful!
Celebrations -
Health Fair :
Our annual Health Fair,
which filled our Friday before Spring Break, was a seamless and fun event. This day is always about Student
Leadership. We move through it in mixed
groups of K-5th graders, with our 5th graders taking the
TA role and becoming responsible for the behavior of the whole team.
Every year, we watch in wonder as each group
arrives at the next booth in two quiet, straight lines. This year, the Marina Mentors came to support
as well, helping our staff lead each activity.
During the event, we explored the concept of “health” from many angles
including: keeping our teeth clean, keeping our muscles strong and loose,
keeping our hearts healthy, keeping ourselves happy, exploring spiritual
health, and of course, eating right. Blue Tribe Red Carpet Event :
Over the
course of the school year, our TRIBES have been working to earn SHARKtown
points each day by being especially SAFE, HELPFUL, ACCOUNTABLE, RESPECTFUL, and
KIND. The Blue Tribe, after quickly earning MANY points, was able to
purchase the Theater again. The theater in SHARKtown became the Red Carpet event in real life, an occasion
that helped every student in the Blue Tribe feel like a star! Dressed to
perfection, these elegant Nardogs pranced down the red carpet where the
paparazzi (parents and 5th graders) screamed and begged for autographs and
photos. Then they each received a personal award from Mr. Klay and Ms.
Mo, ate a feast, and settled down to watch Despicable Me 2.
Restaurant Wars :
In March we concluded our first round of Funtastic Fridays and with them, one of the MOST exciting clubs we’ve ever had, Restaurant Wars. In this class, Ms. Adrienne inspired her students to become restaurateurs who learned all levels of the business. They started in groups, researching and choosing 1 dish each. Ultimately, their menu consisted of Stuffed Mushrooms for appetizer, Pesto Pasta for the entree, and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. Over the next few weeks the chefs all perfected their dishes, experimenting with levels of saltiness, garlic, and sweetness. Once they had delicious food, they worked on the presentation of their dishes, learned how to be professional servers, set-up the ambiance of their restaurant, and created on the menu.
On the final week, families of the chefs attend the Grand Opening “The Shark Food Cafe”! Families were amazed at the presentation and awed with the taste of each dish. They left full and happy!
Candy Reminder!
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
