The Pirate Post
Shughart Elementary's Treasure Trove of News.In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find a message from the administration, updates from our information specialist, art teacher, PE teacher, music teacher, nurse, and educational technologist, as well as school news, December events, the lunch menu, and additional resources.
Dear Students, Staff, and Families,
As we enter the final month of the year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. December is a time for reflection, celebration, and making cherished memories with loved ones.
I encourage everyone to reflect on the accomplishments we've made thus far. There are so many points of growth that each of us can share. We all know more now than we did at the start of the year. Let's also consider the accomplishments yet to be made through the continued hard work from both teachers and students. Maintaining excellence isn't easy, but you've been successful thus far. Keep up the good work!
As you move through the days ahead, be intentional to make memories in ways that will enhance student growth, whether it's through reading together, exploring new hobbies, or simply spending quality time with one another.
Please note that school will be closed on December 9, 2024, for staff development. Additionally, our Holiday break will begin on December 23 and continue through January 3. We hope you take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with your families.
Let's all do our best to stay healthy and safe during this season. Your well-being is our top priority, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready to learn.
Happy Holidays and best wishes for a wonderful December!
Bronwynn Crutchfield, Principal
Dr. Donald Rush, Assistant Principal
Excited to announce that Shughart Elementary participated in STACK UP! on November 12th, 13th, and 14th. We had 365 Stackers from Shughart Elementary School help break the current record of 746,698 stackers! Guinness Book of World Record here we come!!
Ms. Brocious, PE Teacher beth.brocious@dodea.edu
December is a month of excitement, celebration, travel, and fun with family and friends. It is also a great month to enjoy reading books about holiday fun. MackinVIA has a great selection of books for children to listen to or read. Below is a list of books that Dr. Ray recommends for the students to read while out on holiday break. Enjoy!!
PreK - Kindergarten
- Five More Sleeps ‘til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon
- Tracks in the Snow by Tika Downey
- Click, Clack, Ho Ho Ho! By Doreen Cronin
- Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- Clifford’s Christmas by Norman Bridwell
1st Grade - 2nd Grade
- The Wheels on the Bus at Christmas by Sarah Kieley
- The Big Christmas Bake by Fiona Barker
- Dragon’s Merry Christmas
- Green is for Christmas by Drew Daywalt
- Little Bird Finds Christmas by Marianne Richmond
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
- Laugh Out Loud Christmas Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott
- A Christmas Tree for Pyn by Oliver Dunrea
- Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas by Matt Tavares
- The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
- Tacky’s Christmas by Helen Lester
Dr. Ray, Information Specialist sandra.ray@dodea.edu
Art Fundraiser Update!
Our art fundraiser orders will be here any day! As soon as I get them, I’ll distribute them as your child comes to art with their class. Once you see these products, you’re going to want more. Late ordering goes through January 1st. Just head to ArtToRemember.com and search for your child’s name, enter their online order code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping!
What’s Happening in the Art Room?
Art club will begin working on a winter scene for the glass display case in the main hall. It will be a constantly changing work of art. We will continue adding to it through winter.
Kindergarten and 1st grade have been art investigators. We learned that you can draw anything if you look for clues. In this case, clues were shapes. We looked at people and cats. Then, we simplified them into shapes to draw them. It is a big step in learning to draw!
2nd and 3rd Grade is finishing making a game called The Native American Stick Game. It is a game that includes Native American history, addition skills, and using symbols to tell a story. Most of all, it is fun!
4th and 5th grade are finishing an abstract lesson focusing on artist Piet Mondrian. This lesson focused on including math vocabulary such as parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and right angles. We put them to work on paper. We discussed color theory and put a unique twist on Mondrian’s famous art style.
Mr. Reeves, Art Teacher daniel.reeves@dodea.edu
Pirate Families,
I have been selected to serve as the new Music/Band Director of Albritton Middle School at Fort Liberty, NC. I will always treasure the fun, musical memories shared with each and every Shughart Pirate, family, and staff member through the years.
Keep music in your heart - always! Until we meet again...Gooooooo Pirates, Shughart: Argh!!
Dr. Williams
As our Shughart families enjoy special activities and travel during the holidays, please keep the following in mind.
I need to stay home if... |
I am ready to go back to school when I am... |
|---|---|
| I have a fever of 100 degrees or higher. | Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, such as Tylenol, Motrin |
| I have vomited within the last 24 hours. | Free from vomiting for 24 hours |
| I have diarrhea within the last 24 hours. | Free from diarrhea for 24 hours |
| I am coughing with severely/uncontrolled with wheezing/shortness of breath and lasting longer than 5-7 days. | Cleared by a doctor to return to school |
| I have a rash with a fever. | Free from rash, itching, fever or have been cleared by a doctor. |
| I have an eye infection with swelling, redness and/or drainage. | Free from discharge and signs of infection have cleared or completion of 24 hour treatment prescribed by a doctor. |
| I have a have vaccine preventable disease. | Determined not infectious and safe to return to school by a healthcare provider. |
Nurse Lori, School Nurse lori.medeiros@dodea.edu
We are thrilled to announce that Shughart Elementary will be celebrating Computer Science Education Week from December 9-15! This special week is dedicated to introducing our students to the exciting world of computer science and coding. Our goal is to foster their interest in technology and help them develop critical thinking skills that are essential in today's digital age.
Kickoff Event: Tech T-shirt Tuesday
We will kick off Computer Science Education Week with Tech T-shirt Tuesday on December 10. On this day, students are encouraged to wear their favorite tech-themed t-shirts, whether it features gaming, coding, robots, or anything related to technology. Let's make December 10th a tech celebration!
Throughout the week, from December 10-15, students will have the opportunity to participate in Hour of Code activities. These engaging sessions are designed to introduce students to the basics of coding in a fun and interactive way. The Hour of Code aims to spark creativity and ignite an interest in coding among our students, providing them with a foundation in computer science.
We are excited to see our students dive into these activities and discover the fascinating world of coding. Thank you for your support in making Computer Science Education Week a memorable and educational experience for our students!
Mrs. Sease, Educational Technologist danielle.smith-sease@dodea.edu
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| School Hours | Regular Hours | Wednesday Hours |
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| Office Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| PK - 5 | 8:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 8:20 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. |
| Early Checkout Ends | 2:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Wednesdays are Early Release days
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
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| Breakfast | 7:45 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| Lunch | 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
