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Summer Reading and Supply Lists

Published: 5/26/2020

by: Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor

SCA knows you're busy! We'll get your back-to-school supply shopping done for you (binders, folders, dry erase markers, index cards, etc...) Purchase online early to clear it off your list and get the best prices. Prices will go up on July 1, and SCA Supply sales close August 7.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP: The Legacy of Headmaster Mike Murphy

Published: 5/22/2020

by: Paul Abercrombie

Shorecrest wouldn’t look the same if not for soon-to-retire Headmaster Mike Murphy. Most of the campus as it exists today was built during his 15 years of leadership. Proud as Murphy is of the role he has played at Shorecrest - which he emphatically calls “supporting only” thanks to the leaders who came before him - he’s more gratified to have helped remake the school’s approach to education.

JK Ocean Project Share

Published: 5/21/2020

by: Abbie Hahn, Junior Kindergarten Teacher

For the past 9 weeks, Junior Kindergarteners have been investigating water. They started with freshwater, rivers, ponds and lakes and then ended the unit with the zones of the ocean. Their final projects, based on ocean exploration, were presented via Zoom to their peers this week.

So Long, Farewell, Volunteer Paula Cooper

Published: 5/21/2020

by: Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor

In June, the Shorecrest community will bid farewell to the Cooper-Nixon family. Paula Cooper, the matriarch of the family, has been a volunteer dynamo at Shorecrest from day one! Paula’s most lasting legacy at Shorecrest will most likely be establishing the International Connection group.

Thank you for supporting the annual fund

Published: 5/20/2020

by: Advancement Department

During these difficult times, we want to say thank you to our community for your continued support to the Shorecrest Annual Fund during the 2019-20 school year. Without these funds, we would not have been able to support our teachers, families and students—especially during this period of Distance Learning.

Summer Programs and Support from TLC

Published: 5/14/2020

by: Mike Murphy, Headmaster

There are several summer support options available - including jumpstart summer camps for all grade levels. Families may also request a consultation via phone, Zoom or email with The Learning Center at Shorecrest to help determine the best ways to support your learner this summer. Visit www.shorecrest.org/health for more information.

Prepping for August: Communicating our Return to School Plans

Published: 5/8/2020

by: Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing & Communications

On Thursday, May 7, Headmaster Mike Murphy and Incoming Head of School Nancy Spencer shared high level plans for the safe return to school in August. The full video message and transcript, and other details are posted at www.shorecrest.org/health.