July 2016 Dear Lower School Families, There is a feeling of renewal and excitement at the start of the academic school year as we welcome new and returning students, families and faculty. It is a joyful gathering, one that feels a little like a family reunion, and reminds us all that we are part of a special learning community. Although there are several more weeks of summer recess left to enjoy, the faculty and I are looking forward to receiving your child on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 17. There is great deal to look forward to this year. Our progressive philosophy, partnered with academic rigor, allows our teachers to foster academic, physical, creative, and social and emotional growth and development. In and out of the classrooms, teachers ignite genuine excitement for learning. Each year we build on best practices and strategic initiatives, while at the same time introducing innovations that bring value to our school. This year the Lower School faculty will continue to deepen its focus on inquiry and problem project­based learning, expand social justice and equity learning opportunities, enrich our social and emotional curriculum, and integrate technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into student learning. We will also be integrating the new school Core Values of respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion and the pursuit of knowledge. Shorecrest is a learning community that brings together the best practitioners and innovators who are committed to child­centered philosophies of teaching and learning. Joining the Lower School faculty are: Dominique Craft, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction; Natalye Horne, second grade teacher; Colette Husenitza, fourth grade teacher; Khana Rebman, third grade teacher; Miriam Pardoll, Coordinator of the Shorecrest Lower School Learning Center; and, John Schiaparelli, kindergarten instructional assistant. (See new faculty and staff bios below). In addition, we have Lower School colleagues who are embracing new positions; Dianna Tucker will teach second grade, Allison Hawley will teach kindergarten, and Katy Deegan will take on the role of the Education Technologist. Before the start of the school year, we need you to help us get ready for your child’s arrival. It is very important that you fill out all the online forms no later than Wednesday, August 3. Also, the revised Lower School Handbook is available online. Please take the time to read it and share relevant information with your child. After reading the handbook, sign the e­form indicating that you have read and agree to follow the school’s policies. You will find the handbook on Parent page of the Shorecrest website. Communication is critical to your child’s success in the classroom. The faculty and I will do our best to communicate with you, and we hope that you will do the same. The first day of each week I will post a letter to update you on school events and the teachers will post a class blog on Haiku. We will often send home hard copies of letters, forms or flyers. Every Friday, you can look forward to reading the school e­newsletter, Ebytes. You may access Ebytes any time at www.shorecrestebytes.com or at shorecrest.org > Student Life > Ebytes Newsletter. The teachers and I can be reached by phone and are available to meet with you by appointment. (For more information, refer to the Lower School Handbook.) You will learn more about parent

involvement opportunities and grade level curriculum, expectations and routines at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 25 in the Janet Root Theatre at 7:00pm. In the first week of August you will receive an email from me inviting you to sign up online for a “Listening Conference” with your child’s teacher. The meeting is for you to share information about your child. It is optional, but I hope you will be able to attend. During the same week your child will receive a letter from his or her classroom teacher. Additionally, the Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 at 10:00am in the Janet Root Theatre; students should come dressed in their school uniform. The school day for Lower School students is from 8:00am to 2:50pm. Each day begins with a class morning meeting at the start of school, so it is very important that your child arrives before eight so she or he has time to transition into the classroom and begin the day with his/her teacher and friends. The faculty and I are at Charger and Pratt every morning by 7:35am to receive your child. There is morning care available until 7:50am and then the students will be allowed to walk to their classrooms. The year promises to be joyful, as children engage in meaningful, real world learning experiences that lead to lifelong learning. The faculty, staff and I are looking forward to another exciting year of shared learning experiences. We want to make your child’s and your start to the new school year pleasant and easy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Lower School Office. Warm regards, Lisa Bianco Head of the Lower School Shorecrest Preparatory School

New Lower School Faculty and Staff It is my pleasure to introduce to you several new faculty members: Dominique Craft (Dean of Curriculum and Instruction), Natalye Horne (second grade teacher), Colette Husenitza (fourth grade teacher), Khana Riley Rebman (third grade teacher) Miriam Pardoll (Coordinator of the Shorecrest Lower School Learning Center) and John Schaparelli (kindergarten instructional assistant). Mrs. Dominique Craft joins the Lower School administration team as our new Dean of Curriculum and Instruction. Dominique taught AP World History and Ancient and Medieval History in the Upper School at Shorecrest, as well as served as the Curriculum Coordinator (Pre­K through 12 grade) for several years. Dominique has her BA in French and History from the University of Richmond, Richmond, VA and her MA in Educational Leadership from the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY. She is the coauthor of “How People Learn,” a cognitive science handbook for beginning and experienced teachers. After staying home for a few years after the birth of her son, Jacob, she is ready to return. Ms. Natalye Horne is a native of Topeka, Kansas. She is a graduate of Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN with a BA in Elementary Education. Natalye attended independent schools as a young student at the same school her father served as an upper school principal. As a college student, Natalye interned during the summers at Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA. For the past three years she has enjoyed teaching fifth grade, but always enjoyed the time she had teaching second grade in graduate school. She was a leader in AVID, a college preparatory program, at her former school where she also served on the diversity counsel. A former high school and college basketball player, Natalye has coached freshman girls’ basketball for the past several years. Natayle writes, “It is important to not only cater to academic needs, but also to a child’s individual social needs. I am the teacher that makes learning fun and exciting. I am the teacher that will genuinely care for each and every student and make sure that they are set to continue to grow academically and grow as an exceptional individual.” Mrs. Colette Husenitza is from St. Petersburg, Florida. She has taught first, second, third and fifth grades for over fourteen years in magnet, IB and fundamental schools. Most recently she was a fifth grade teacher at Bay Vista Fundamental School. Mrs. Husenitza has a BS in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. Growing up she studied dance, as her high school daughter does now. She is National Board Certified in Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading­Language Arts (2007) and Certified as English as a Second Language teacher (2011). Throughout her career she has served as a leader and mentor. We are thrilled to have her join our fourth grade team. Colette writes, “I strive to instill a love of reading in all of my students. Reading allows us to learn, consider other viewpoints and understand ourselves better. Creating a love of reading is fundamental to creating lifelong learners.” Mrs. Khana Riley Rebman, our new third grade teacher, is also a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and a highly loved and regarded 2004 graduate of Shorecrest. She has her BA in Human Development from Connecticut College­New London, CT, and her MA in Elementary Education from the University of

New Hampshire­Durham, NH. For the past several years she has been teaching at Gulfport Elementary School. She is recently married and has two step­children. She has been highly involved in her school community and enjoys teaching dance. In 2015 she was awarded the Golden Apple Award, recognized as Teacher of the Year in her school and named as a Robert Marzano Model Teacher. Khana describes herself as “a passionate and enthusiastic professional.” Mrs. Miriam Pardoll is our new Coordinator of the Shorecrest Lower School Learning Center. Miriam received a BA in Early Childhood Education from Boston University, MA and a Masters in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts­Boston, MA. Miriam worked in Boston as a teacher and learning specialist in both public and independent schools. After moving to Florida, Miriam worked at Pinellas County Jewish Day School and Tampa Day School as a special education teacher and a director of a learning center. Currently, Miriam Pardoll is an adjunct professor in the college of education at St. Petersburg College and she also is the director of Empower Learning Service. She is also the mother of twin five year­olds. Mr. John Schaperelli will be re­joining our faculty as Ms. Allison Hawley’s kindergarten instructional assistant. John was an instructional assistant for Mrs. Vigue several years ago and before that he was one of the Lower School’s steadfast substitutes. John has his BA in Social Science from California State University, CA and a teaching certificate from Montclair State University, NJ. John’s oldest daughter graduated from Shorecrest in 2014. His seventh grade daughter, Emma, is excited to be back at Shorecrest. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to all our new faculty and staff members.

LOWER SCHOOL - OPENING OF SCHOOL QUICK FACTS

1. The school day for students in Alpha-Grade 4 is from 8:00 a.m.- 2:50 p.m.

2. The Kindergarten Orientation for parents and children is on Tuesday, August 16 at

10:00 am in the Janet Root Theatre.

3. Please complete online forms by Wednesday, August 3.

4. On the first day of school, we urge you to drop your children off and allow faculty members to assist them to their classroom when needed.

The first day, August 17, will be a half day for Alpha through Grade 4 with dismissal at 12:00 noon

5. Safety Patrol duty will begin on the first day of school. Any fourth grade student who signed up to patrol should check their schedule and plan to be at their post on Wednesday. There will be belts waiting for them at each location. Any student who needs another copy of their schedule may pick it up in the Lower School Office.

6. For the safety of all children, we ask you to adhere to the arrival/dismissal policy; students should be picked up at Charger or Pratt and will exit their automobile on their own. All students must be on the drop off side sitting behind the driver. Students will be responsible for opening and closing their car door. For visitors during school hours, there will be designated parking spots by the front gate at the First Street entrance. Please note this does not apply to drop-off and pick-up times.

7. Mark your calendars for Lower School Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 25,

at 7:00 p.m. in the Janet Root Theatre.

8. Be sure to check the school’s web site (www.shorecrest.org) for calendar updates.

BA Beatty 727.504.3217 bgbeatty@tampabay.rr.comUsed Uniform Chairperson

Tuesday, Aug. 16 8am-3pmTeacher Pre-sale Monday, August 15 11am-2pm

Student Activity Center

SCA is collecting uniforms from August 1-15.

We only accept Lands’ End brand uniforms.

Please donate your gently used and laundered uniforms.Donation bins are located outside of the Experiential, Lower, and

Middle School Admnistration Offices. **especially in need of tiny sizes (4, 5, and 6 boys and girls)

Thank you for your donation and for shopping through SCA.

For more information about the Shorecrest Community Associationhttp://www.shorecrest.org/community

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Music LessonsAvailable After School

About the ProgramHelping our students develop their musical talents and obtain creative achievement is a critical part of our school's mission.To support our students in these efforts, we have several talented music instructors available during after school hours toprovide lessons in flute, piano, voice, violin and viola.

About the instructors

Piano/Voice Victoria-Rose Supper has been studying piano for 17 years, voice for six years, and is about to completeher B.A. in Music Studies with University of South Florida. She has taught music lessons privately aroundthe Tampa Bay Area (including lessons for visually impaired students) for over seven years and remainsvery active in the local music scene, performing in venues such as the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, and the Mahaffey Theatre. Grades K-12. vsupper@mail.usf.edu 727-637-3331

Violin/Viola Liesel Soley received her B.S. and M.S. Degrees from The Juilliard School of Music where she majored in violin performance. After Juilliard she won a Fulbright Grant to study violin in Paris. While in Europe shewas chosen to have master classes with Nadia Boulanger and Yehudi Menuhin. Ms. Soley has performedsolo recitals in the United States and France and was the founder and violinist of the piano trio “Trio Viva.” Among the schools where she has taught are Manhatten School of Music in New York City, and St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Center For The Arts in St. Petersburg. Ms. Soley is presentlyteaching violin, viola and chamber music privately. Grades K-12. lieselsoley@mac.com, 727-532-4016.

Brass/Flute/PercussionEthan Updike is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and received his Bachelor of Music (BM) in trumpetperformance and Master of Music Teaching (MMT) degrees from Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he received K-12 Music Certification. He has served as principal trumpet of the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra andhas participated in everything from drum corps to chamber music. He has performed in master classes withWynton Marsalis, Michael Phillip Mossman, Rob Roy McGregor, Alan Menken, and many others. His primarytrumpet teachers include Roy Poper (Oberlin Conservatory of Music) and Ken Larson (Interlochen Arts Academy). Ethan is the band director at Shorecrest Preparatory School. Grades K-12.eupdike@shorecrest.org, 937-608-5489.

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/SaxophoneNikki Kemp, a native New Mexican and a graduate of New Mexico State University, holds dual degrees inmusic: a Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.Ed), and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in clarinet performance.Ms. Kemp is a certified K-12 music educator in both the state of New Mexico and Florida and has 17 yearsof instrumental teaching and early childhood music teaching experience. She has maintained a thriving private studio with students of all ages and abilities for over two decades. Her professional performance career includes 30 years of symphony orchestras, opera orchestras, professional wind ensembles, chambermusic, jazz and swing bands, and guest solo appearances. Currently, she is performing with the FloridaWind Band (Tampa), and is Concert Master/Principal Clarinet of the Sarasota Concert Band. Nikki is themusic specialist at the Experiential School of Tampa Bay on the campus of Shorecrest Preparatory School.nkemp@shorecrest.org, 575-642-5168.

Please contact the music teacher directly to sign up your child for lessons.

FEES$60 for one hour $45 for forty-five minutes $30 for thirty minutes

5101 First Street Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 • 727-522-2111 • www.shorecrest.org

EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION AND RATES Extended Day is designed to provide a safe, nurturing and enjoyable environment for the children who require supervision beyond school hours on a regular basis. Activities will include snack, outdoor play, time for homework, games and crafts. Care is offered from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm on regular school days and on half days of school ($35, noon-5:30 pm). See the Extended Day Calendar for specific days and times. Vacation child care will be offered on full days when school is closed. Students are expected to behave with the same respect towards others as they would during the academic day. Sending your child means you and your child agree to these policies. Please see the parent/student handbooks for behavioral expectations and consequences. If your child will be attending Extended Day, you must send in an Extended Day Registration form and a payment plan form. All payments should be mailed directly to the Business Office. There are three payment plans for Extended Day on regular school days.

1) Annual Payment– This is your most economical option if your child will be attending Extended Day almost every day. The fee will be billed in three installments on your August, November and February statements. The two yearly options are $2500 (2:50 pm – 6:00 pm) or $1300 (2:50 pm – 4:30 pm or after Club – 6 pm) Annual payment does NOT include half days or vacation child care days when school is not in session.

2) Block Payment Plan –The Block Plan is the best choice for those attending less than 3 days per week or who have inconsistent schedules. 2:45 pm-4:30 pm and 4:15 pm-6:00 pm each constitute one block. If a child stays from 2:45-6:00, it constitutes two blocks; pick up before 4:30 pm or arrival after 4:00 pm constitutes one block. Payment for Block Plan is due at time of purchase. Blocks are available only in groups of 20 ($210) and 40 ($410). Additional blocks must be purchased before your block balance decreases to zero or you will be billed at the daily rate. Please note: Unused blocks will carry over from one year to the next. Blocks CAN NOT be used for half days or vacation child care days when school is not in session.

3) Daily Rate – This is the rate charged if you use Extended Day as your back-up plan in the rare cases you can’t pick your child up as usual or if your block balance goes below zero. Daily Rate charges appear on your next monthly statement. The charge is $16 (2:50 pm – 4:30 pm or after Club – 6 pm) or $32 for 2:50 pm – later than 4:30 pm

Half Days and Vacation Child Care Days are not included in any of the above plans. Care on these days must be reserved in advance by contacting Monica Stypinski. The charge for half days is $35; Vacation child care is $65/day. A schedule for these days is enclosed.

If you will require Extended Day for your child this year on a frequent basis, please fill out and return the registration form and the appropriate payment plan form by August 5. If you are choosing the Block Plan, you must include payment. If you anticipate using Extended Day only an occasional basis at the daily rate, then please inform your child’s teacher of your after school plans on the given day. If you have any questions, please e-mail mstypinski@shorecrest.org or call Monica Stypinski at 522-2111 ext.173.

REGARDING LATE PICK-UP: Parents will be billed $20 for any portion of every 15 minutes after 6:00 pm until their child is picked up according to the computer clock. After three late pick-­‐ups, the fee increases to $40 for any portion of each 15 minutes. Children who are picked up after 6:00 pm repeatedly will no longer be allowed to attend extended care.

Extended Day Calendar 2016 – 17

Month Day Event Ext. Care Schedule August 17 School Opens – Noon Dismissal (ES-4) 12:00 pm-5:30 pm September 5 School Closed – Labor Day No Extended Day 28 No School – Conference Day (ES-8) 7:30 am-5:30 pm October 14 No School – Professional Development 7:30 am-5:30 pm 28 Fall Festival – Half Day (ES-8) 12:30 pm-5:30 pm November 4 No School (ES-8) – Professional Development 7:30 am-5:30 pm 21-23 School Closed – Thanksgiving Break 7:30 am-5:30 pm 28 Classes Resume 2:45 pm-6:00 pm December 16 Winter Break – Noon Dismissal (ES-8) 12:00 pm-5:30 pm 19-30 School Closed – Winter Break 7:30 am-5:30 pm January 2 School Closed – Professional Day 7:30 am-5:30 pm 3 School Resumes 2:45 pm-6:00 pm 16 No School – MLK Jr. Day 7:30 am-5:30 pm 27 Grandparents Day – Noon Dismissal (ES-4) 12:00 pm-5:30 pm February 17 School Closed 7:30 am-5:30 pm 20 School Closed – Presidents’ Day 7:30 am-5:30 pm March 2 No School – Conference Day (ES-8) 7:30 am-5:30 pm 20-24 School Closed – Spring Break 7:30 am-5:30 pm 27 School resumes 2:45 pm-6:00 pm April 24 No School – possible hurricane make-up day 7:30 am-5:30 pm May 26 Last Day of School – Noon Dismissal (ES-8) 12:00 pm-5:30 pm

Half and full days are not included in the full or block after care plans and participants will be billed $35 – half & $65 – full day. Space must be reserved at least one week in advance.

Children need to bring a lunch from home on these days. To reserve space, contact Monica Stypinski mstypinski@shorecrest.org.

Extended Day Payment Form

August 2016 – May 2017

Child’s Name: ____________________________________ Grade: ______________________ Daily care plan for the year* 2:45 – 4:30 pm or 4:15 – 6:00pm ($1300*) $_______________ 2:45 – 6:00pm ($2500*) $_______________ Block payment plan 20 Blocks ($210 – payment included) $________________ 40 Blocks ($410 – payment included) $________________ Payment for additional groups of blocks is due before your block balance declines to zero or you will be billed for the intervening days used at the daily rate. Please note that unused blocks are now being carried over to the next school year. *Charges for half/full day, Professional and conference days are NOT included in the yearly plan and blocks do not apply. Space for half and full day child care should be reserved by contacting Monica Stypinski at least 7 days prior to the dates. See attached Extended Day calendar for all half/full day child care dates. Signing below indicates you and your child understand that Extended Day is an extension of the school day and Shorecrest Preparatory School’s rules and regulations and expectations for behavior apply. Your signature also authorizes us to bill you if you chose the Extended Day Care plan. For the yearly Extended Day Care plans, you will be billed in three installments on your August, November and February statements. Payments for the block plans MUST be made in advance of block usage and included with this form. Signature___________________________________________________ Date_________________ ****Late charges: You will be billed $20 for every 15 minutes after 6:00pm until child is picked up according to the computer clock.

Due August 5th, 2016 Questions? Contact Monica Stypinski at mstypinski@shorecrest.org