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Are you tired of searching for the perfect "3-prong, plastic folder with pockets?" SCA can help! Let us shop for your child's school supplies this year. SCA offers school supply packages for students in K-8th grade. There are some supplies on each list SCA does not provide. Please be sure to read the list for the grade your student(s) will be entering.

Following a nationwide search, Shorecrest is pleased to announce that Earl Walton will join the School as its the first-ever Director of the Ross Roeder Institute for Economics, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship (RRI). A seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and educator, Earl brings a wealth of experience, passion and drive to launch the RRI at Shorecrest.

This past week the number of volunteers to help with Morning Announcements has been growing and my mornings have started with a full office and a chance for the kids to greet the school through the P.A. system.

On Saturday, May 20, members of the Shorecrest Preparatory School centennial Class of 2023 received their diplomas in the Janet Root Theatre. Among the graduating class of 91 were 10 students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. including two who received National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships, 5 NCAA committed student-athletes, and Thespians acknowledged by the Broadway Star of the Future Awards! Nine Chargers were recognized as STEAM Scholars and 3 as Global Scholars. Collectively the Class of 2023 had an average GPA of 3.9.

The SCA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 school year SCA Executive Committee

It's wonderful to have admission offers from multiple colleges as students plan exciting paths ahead. While they may have chosen not to attend some of these institutions for a variety of reasons, they are achievements worth recognizing and celebrating. Visit www.shorecrest.org/2023 for the full matriculation list and more Class of 2023 data.

Shorecrest Pride is hosting an activity booth at St. Pete Pride's LGBTQ+ Youth Pride & Family Day. The event will be Saturday, June 10, 10am-2pm at Straub Park in downtown St. Pete.

Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of those who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We are pleased to spotlight Jenny and Ryan Camp who are Lower School parents, owners of Harrington Air Conditioning, and this year’s sponsors of the 1923 Society Celebration.

As we welcome new faculty and staff members for the upcoming school year, housing is a top concern for those who are moving to our area from out-of-town. If you are aware of or possess any potential rental properties that may be appropriate for new or current faculty or staff members, we encourage you to reach out to Julie Meyer.

Shorecrest currently accepts a limited number of Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, primarily for students who also qualify for financial aid at Shorecrest. For the 2023-2024 school year, we have already reached the maximum amount of state funding that we accept.

Alpha students in Ms. Sweet and Mrs. Dominique's class learned how to make 3 different flavors of ice cream.

Junior Kindergartners in Ms. Summers' class finished a mobile project entitled "Our Special Selves."

Shorecrest is exploring the possibility of adding an electric vehicle charging station to campus.

Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We call these community members Contributing Chargers. This week we are pleased to spotlight Experiential and Lower School parents Zach and Abbi Reynolds. The Reynolds Family joined the Shorecrest Community in 2020, and are parents to Ellie '31 and Locke '36.

On Thursday, May 11, JK students participated in track and field events while peers, family and friends cheered them on.

The 2022-2023 Janet Root Volunteer Service Award recipient was revealed at SCA’s Volunteer Thank-You Social attended by past winners and current volunteers.

The youngest Chargers at Shorecrest are the 3-4 year old Alpha students. This week they celebrated the growth they made during the 2022-2023 school year by taking to the streets! Students rode scooters, tricycles, balance bikes, bicycles and more through carline at Alpha on the Go!

Shorecrest is proud to announce that after an extensive national search, Jennifer Phelps will take on the role of Director of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), the next iteration of the program currently known as The Learning Center at Shorecrest. The addition of this role and the program's name change are part of the expansion of the robust student support services Shorecrest offers.

Shorecrest Performing Arts presented a Spring Music Concert on April 20, 2023 in the Janet Root Theatre.

Class group photos are now available to view and purchase!

Last week students in the Experiential School of Tampa Bay explored a variety of art mediums during Shorecrest's annual Celebrate the Arts Week. Visiting artists shared clay, dance, puppets, music and more!

Thank you to the International Connection volunteers for restoring the Global Readers program in ES this month. 

An unforgettable summer adventure is coming! Full day and half day camps are available from June 5 - August 4 for age 4 - grade 12 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Open to the public, not just Shorecrest students.)

Alpha and JK students were involved in the process of turning a slab of clay into an original, finished, glazed piece of art. Printouts from Bruno Munari’s Variations on the Theme of the Human Face were guides to stipple a face on clay. Upper School art teacher, Casey McDonough, hosted each ES class so they could see the kiln and each student could glaze their tile.

Shorecrest alumni and their children who are current Chargers gathered in Charger Commons for the Alumni Association's annual Legacy Breakfast.

JK students in The Experiential School of Tampa Bay investigated lines and used them to create self portraits.

Dr. Anna Baralt, Director of Technology and Media Services, presented on keeping students safe with technology.

SCA's annual Oldie Goldie Book Sale will be on Wednesday, May 10. Please consider donating any gently used children's books you have to the Oldie Goldie Book sale.

The One School concept is embraced by the entire Shorecrest community. There are initiatives that take place in other divisions and are shared with The Experiential School. This week the Upper School a capella group, Treblecrest, brightened the morning of students in The Experiential School with beautiful music.

My name is Alex Bean, and I am a senior working on my personal project for the STEAM Certificate program. I am interested in learning about what causes traffic problems in the Tampa Bay area, and how to work around overpopulation from an infrastructure perspective.

In the Reggio-inspired Experiential School, investigations based on the students' interests create an environment that fosters growth. Teachers encourage small groups to collaborate using dialogue, comparisons, negotiations and respect.

Shorecrest welcomed over 600 Grandparents and Special Friends for an exceptional 38th Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Watch a video here.

I had no idea what I was doing, but it didn't take long for this maker to fall in love with the puppetry world. I was determined to find ways to incorporate this new medium into The Experiential School.

As part of a study of mythical creatures, Mrs. Rosas’ Junior Kindergarten class hosted family and friends at a fairy tea party on February 23.

We appreciate all the ways that families support Shorecrest, and acknowledge that the cost of an independent school education is a substantial investment. That is one of the reasons we offer our families tuition refund insurance. This year, re-enrolling families are automatically enrolled in the Tuition Refund Insurance Program unless they opt out of the program by checking the designated box on the enrollment contract.

The Chargers spirit could be felt under the stars on the Gaffney Green as more than 600 members of the Shorecrest community gathered for the second annual Shorecrest Community Movie Night on February 24.

After setting up a hospital center in the classroom with no explanation on how to use it, ES students became very interested in bones and how the body works. They also met with the school nurse, a pediatrician and Upper School's Mrs. Peck to further their investigation.

Throughout the 2022-2023 school year thus far, ES Studio teacher and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for The Experiential School, Ms. Trayer, has integrated DEI into countless experiences.

Coming soon for the 2023-2024 school year is the Shorecrest School Store - a brick and mortar store on campus where our community can purchase Shorecrest branded items, school supplies, snacks, drinks and more.

Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who support the School through their time, talent and philanthropic support. We call these community members Contributing Chargers. This week we are pleased to spotlight Douglas and Christina Yim, Experiential and Lower School parents of Olivia '32 and Laz '36. Since joining the community in 2021, Christina has devoted her time to the School because she enjoys watching her children interact with their friends and seeing their classroom experiences in real-time.

On February 13, seventh and eighth grade Acting Studio students presented two short sensory plays they had written to JK students in the new Lower School Outdoor Classroom and Garden.

Alexis Ver Eecke (“Ms. V”) is the new Media & Information Technology Specialist for ES and LS.

This past week Ms. Trayer and several JK students explored the powerful possibilities of green screen technology.

The meaning of sharing reaches a new level when the gifts come from the bountiful Experiential School garden!

Shorecrest welcomes Tyler Martin as an Information Technology Engineer in the Technology Department.

"Evening Charge" is a workshop series for adults in the Shorecrest community and their adult friends. Follow *one* course through the following Spring 2023 Thursdays: February 9, February 16, February 23 and March 2 - from 7-8:30pm.

Global Explorers is a program in Shorecrest Lower, Middle and Upper Schools that strives to create a global mindset in our students and an appreciation and understanding of world cultures. Soon, Shorecrest will welcome a delegation from our partner school in Mexico City, Escuela Ameyalli. They will be hosted by fourth and fifth grade families.

Every educator at The Experiential School believes in the importance of slowing down. As a team we enjoy watching children fill themselves with all the possibilities of learning with nature.

The Experiential School is happy to welcome Mrs. Victoria Sweet to the team. Victoria will lead an Alpha class alongside Mrs. Dominique, who knows the children and the Alpha routines very well.

The Learning Center at Shorecrest serves all students of our school to ensure academic success at all levels including Alpha, JK, and K-12. Over the past few months, I have been in discussions with Tracie Belt and others about ways for The Learning Center to grow and evolve, including a new 12-month role for the Director of the Learning Center.

Morning carline is one of my favorite times of the day. The word “carline” is usually associated with our rushed schedules, so it is easy to miss the joyful interactions that take place during those brief moments.

Please see the attached calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. This calendar is also posted at www.shorecrest.org/calendar. We strive to publish this information as early as possible to help faculty, staff, students and families plan ahead.

Allison O’Connor is excited to join the Shorecrest team as a long-term substitute in Mrs. Wylie’s Alpha classroom.

We are ready to move forward with the full implementation of our license plate reader system for all cars entering and exiting campus. Please complete the Vehicle Registration Form that has been uploaded to your SchoolForms Online account.