Shetland Express
2601 Shady Brook Dr. Bedford, TX 76021
"Celebrating Superheroes!"
April 29, 2016
Shady Brook Vision Statement:
Knowledge Informs and Determines Success for Students
Shady Brook Mission Statement:
The mission of Shady Brook Elementary is to educate all students for success today and tomorrow.
Important Dates. . .
May 2 - 6 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/2 KG Kick-Off and Pre-Registration at 6:30pm in the cafeteria
5/3 PTA Board Meeting at 6:30pm in the library
5/4 Student May Birthday celebration in the cafeteria during lunch
5/6 Fourth Grade Freaky Friday in classrooms from 3 - 5
May 9 - 11 STAAR TESTING - NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
5/9 Math grades 3, 4, 6, and 5 retest
5/10 Reading grades 3, 4, 6, and 5 retest
5/11 Science grade 5
5/12 STAAR Test Make-Up Day
5/13 Friday Fun Day from 3 - 4pm - Next Parent Newsletter goes home
5/14 6Stones Black and Blue Run for Hope- 8:30am Pennington Field
5/16 Career Day for all grade levels
5/16 6th Grade Field Trip to Group Dynamix
5/17 Kindergarten Awards Ceremony (8:30)
5/18 Suzuki Spring Recital - Old Bedford School - 6:30 p.m.
5/19 Shetland Choir Musical - Cafeteria - 6:30 p.m.
5/19 Second Grade Awards Ceremony (8:30)
5/19 First Grade Awards Ceremony (1:30)
5/20 Field Day
5/23 Field Day Alternate Day (Rainy Day Plan)
5/24 Fourth Grade Awards Ceremony (8:30)
5/24 Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony (1:30)
5/24 Sixth Grade Awards Ceremony (6:30)
5/25 Third Grade Awards Ceremony (10:30)
A Note from the Principal's Desk. . .
2016 Kindergarten Kick-off
2016 - 2017 New and Returning Student Registration Information
Shannon Gauntt, Principal, Shady Brook Elementary
Email: shannongauntt@hebisd.edu
Website: www.hebisd.edu
Location: 2601 Shady Brook Dr. Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: 817-354-3513
Clarence Scott, Assistant Principal, Shady Brook Elementary
Email: ClarenceScott@hebisd.edu
Website: www.hebisd.edu
Location: 2601 Shady Brook Drive, Bedford, TX, United States
Phone: 817-354-3513
Counselor's Corner....Lisa Evans
CAREER DAY
Parents,
Do you have an interesting career or know someone who has an interesting career that would like to present to our students? Our Shady Brook Career Day will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 8:30 am-2:30 pm. We need lots of speakers/presenters to share with our students. Any amount of time you can volunteer to speak would be greatly appreciated (30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, half-day or full day). I will work around your schedule. Our Kindergarten - 3rd grade students will be having "Big Truck Day", so if you or someone you know has an interesting vehicle that they use for their job, we would love to have them present! Our 4th-6th graders will be having classroom presenters share about the details of their careers. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in Career Day, please contact me at 817-399-3161 or lisaevans@hebisd.edu. Thank you so much for your consideration in helping with our Shady Brook Career Day! J
PTA NEWS......
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2nd-6th
Please help us show all the teachers and staff at Shady Brook how much we appreciate them.
Monday, May 2nd: Thank you note and Sweet Treat
Wednesday, May 4th: Thank you for making my year just “write”
Donate school supplies (post-its, Sharpies, pencils, scissors, crayons, etc.)
Friday, May 6th: Thank you for helping me grow. Bring flowers/plant.
Mark your Calendars
Field Day is coming up Friday, May 20th. We need LOTS of parent volunteers. You can volunteer for a morning shift, afternoon shift, or all day. Please remember to have your background check current through the VIPS system on the district website.
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!
Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their classes to preview the materials and make purchases starting Friday, May 13. The fair hours are Monday through Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19, the fair will be open all day from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. On Friday, the fair will close at 2:00 p.m. When you send money with your student, be sure to send enough for the 8.25% sales tax that we are required to charge. Thank you for your support of reading and the Shady Brook library.
Bea Cochran, Librarian
KAB Club
Last KAB Club Meeting
On Tuesday, May 3rd we will have our last Kids Against Bullying meeting of this school year. We will meet in Ms. Van Kleef's room - 115 from 3 - 4 after school.
Pre-Registration for 2016 - 2017
It would be our pleasure to have your child in HEB's Extended Day Academy. Our after-school program supports district curriculum, encourages social interaction skills, and provides a time of structured play. Hours are 3PM - 6PM with a monthly tuition of $160 per child.
Returning Students - May 2nd - 6th from 3 - 6 p.m.
New EDA Students - May 9th - 20th - Call Brenda Barfield for an appointment time.
For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact Brenda Barfield, Site Manager, at 817-992-2967
Future 7th Graders - Looking Ahead to Junior High
Reminder for 6th grade Parents:
As the previous flyer stated, on Wednesday, May 4th, the Tarrant County Immunization Outreach Nurse will be here at Shady Brook to give MCV (Meningococcal), Varicella (chickenpox) and Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccinations. These are the shots required for all students entering Jr. High. If your child has already had the shots, please send a doctor verified record to the clinic as soon as possible. Please contact the school nurse at 817-399-3459 for any questions.
Something to think about...
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best."
St. Jerome
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