SHES Weekly Update

Dear Shadow Hills Families,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity and thoughtfulness during Staff Appreciation Week. Your kind gestures and treats spoiled our staff, and we are so grateful for your support.

As we move forward, I wanted to remind you that the APEX Fun Run is coming up on Thursday, May 18, 2023. We are looking for volunteers to help count laps and encourage our students as they run. If you want to volunteer, please get in touch with the school office to sign up. We appreciate any support you can offer in making this event a success!

Also, a reminder that students will be dismissed early on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 2:02 PM. Please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your child's pick-up.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and generosity towards our school. Your efforts are truly appreciated and make a significant difference in the lives of our staff and students.

I'm looking forward to another fantastic week here at Shadow Hills, and as always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Meris

Here at school, we have been very busy learning about perseverance- what it means, and how we can practice it! Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are many ways that you can help you child continue to learn about the theme of perseverance through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it! We have really enjoyed exploring this topic at school, and I hope your family will enjoy it just as much!

Reading About It

Here are some books to help you learn more perseverance:

Practice It!

Help your child learn to persevere by engaging in difficult tasks with him/her. Buy a large puzzle, learn and perfect a new skill, etc. Find something to do together and commit to pushing each other through the challenge.

Talk About It!

Here are some discussion points to help you talk about perseverance with your child:

• What do you think perseverance means and why is it important?
  
• Tell me about someone when it was hard to get through a challenge. How did you feel after?
• What are some things that are hard for you to push through, and how can I help you?
• What are 3 goals you have? What may be some challenges to meeting these goals? What will happen if you don't give up?

The APEX Fun Run provides all students with the best possible education and school experience, regardless of their financial situation. In addition, all students are included in the leadership and fitness program to encourage growth and learning for all. The Apex Leadership Co. provides a 2-week interactive program focused on leadership, character-building, and fitness, all while helping schools raise much-needed funds. The 2022-2023 program's theme is X-Factor, which aims to develop student self-control, decision-making, and interpersonal skills vital for success in school and life. The program's lessons are quick, engaging, and tied into the school's vision and mission to encourage a positive environment and inspire students.

Our school is excited to host a Volunteer Tea as a way to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the hardworking volunteers who have generously given their time and effort to support our school community. Without their dedication and commitment, we would not be able to provide the quality education and programs that our students deserve. We are inviting all volunteers, whether they are current or past volunteers, to RSVP and attend the tea. This is our way of saying thank you and showing them how much we value their contributions. We hope to see many familiar faces at the Volunteer Tea and look forward to celebrating their hard work and commitment to our school.

We are excited to announce our annual Multicultural Performance from our students and staff for your enjoyment. We would like to extend a special invitation to all families to attend and join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of our students. This performance is a great way to showcase our school's dedication to fostering a bicultural environment where students can learn and grow in Spanish and English. We believe that by providing our students with a multicultural education, we are preparing them to be global citizens who can thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. We look forward to seeing you at our multicultural performance and celebrating the achievements of our students together.

5th grade families only.

5th grade families only.

5th grade families only.

Registration is open for our Summer Expanded Learning Program. Spaces are still available in many of our camps. such as Chess, Math Mania, Spanish Art, Being a DJ, Literature and Crafts, Cooking and Nutrition, STEM, Drumming, Creative Writing, and much more.

Please review and save this handbook for reference throughout the year.

• Water bottles - It is extremely important that your child brings a water bottle to school DAILY. We do have multiple water bottling filling stations on-site to refill their bottles.

If you are planning on volunteering this school year, please fill out our Volunteer Packet and return it to the Shadow Hills office.

• Wear your SDSU/college gear

• Early Dismissal, 2:02 pm

• Second and Third Grade APEX Fun Run, 9 am
  
• Fourth and Fifth Grade APEX Fun Run, 10:15 am
  
• First Grade APEX Fun Run, 11:30 am

• Wear your Shadow Hills Gear
  

5/26 - Volunteer Tea

5/29 - Memorial Day - No School

5/31 - Early Dismissal

6/1 - Multicultural Performance

6/2 - Spirit Assembly

6/6 - PTA Meeting

6/7 - Early Dismissal

6/8 - Field Day

6/9 - Promotion

6/13 - Minimum Day/Last Day of School