What's Happening This Week!
Week 8: August 9th-13th
This is the last week of our Think Stretch book! Our Coach, Mr. Walters, is off to school! If you need a check in for your Think Stretch book, please give me a call at the office at Winn. You are welcome to come in and visit and show me your book! I will be in the office on Wednesday-Friday this week. You can visit with me from 10:00-11:00 am on any of those days.
You will be turning in your completed workbook during the first week of school. Remember, this is your last chance to get entered into our cool summer raffle! You will get FIVE chances for a completed workbook.
Thanks!
Mrs. Richards
Week 7: August 2nd-6th
Another great event produced by our friends at PBS! If you want to investigate crayons like a scientist sign up for this fun event.
Our friends at PBS have invited Mr. Jim at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum to teach us about reptiles! Grab your computer and let's go exploring!
Week 7: August 2-6th
Hello families!
We are in Week 7 of our Think Stretch this week! We are almost to the end of our workbooks. Remember that all students that turn in their completed Think Stretch workbook during the first week of school will get FIVE entries into our raffle for some amazing prizes!!
This week our schedule is:
Monday August 2nd: Check in with your Think Stretch workbook at Coach Walters from 7:00-8:00pm on Google Meet with the meeting code thinkstretchshep
Tuesday, August 3rd: Check in with your Think Stretch workbook and Coach Walters from 10:00-11:00am at Winn Elementary! Bring your Think Stretch workbook to show your completed work from last week or get help with this week's work in order to get a raffle entry. Meet Coach Walters at the front door at Winn Elementary. This is an open time to walk in at any time from 10:00-11:00.
Coach Walters will also be at Shepherd Elementary from 1:00-2:00pm on Tuesday as well!
Wednesday, August 4th: No meetings today
Thursday, August 5th: No meetings today
Friday, August 6th: No meetings today
Week 6: July 26-30th
Hello families!
We are in Week 6 of Think Stretch this week! Keep up the great week!
This week is a little different because of vacations :)
Monday, July 26 - Check in with your Think Stretch workbook at Coach Walters from 7:00-8:00pm on Google Meet with the meeting code thinkstretchshep
Tuesday, July 27 -No meetings today
Wednesday, July 28- Coach Walters will be at Shepherd Elementary from 10:00-11:00 and then he will be at Winn from 1:00-2:00
Thursday, July 29 - Keep working on your reading and your Think Stretch book :)
Friday, July 30 Freezy Friday at Shepherd Elementary from 10:00-11:00am -meet at the front of the school. Bring the whole family! Don't forget a blanket and your own books too!!
Week 5: July 19th-23rd
Hello Families!
We are in Week 5 of Think Stretch this week :)
Here is what is happening:
Monday, July 19th -Check in with your Think Stretch workbook at Coach Walters from 7:00-8:00pm on Google Meet with the meeting code thinkstretchshep
Tuesday, July 20th - Check in with your Think Stretch workbook and Coach Walters from 10:00-11:00am at Winn Elementary! Bring your Think Stretch workbook to show your completed work from last week or get help with this week's work in order to get a raffle entry. Meet Coach Walters at the front door at Winn Elementary. This is an open time to walk in at any time from 10:00-11:00.
Wednesday, July 21st - Check in with your Think Stretch workbook and Coach Walters from 10:00-11:00am at Shepherd Elementary! Bring your Think Stretch workbook to show your completed work from last week or get help with this week's work in order to get a raffle entry. Meet Coach Walters at the front door at Shepherd Elementary. This is an open time to walk in at any time from 10:00-11:00.
Wednesday, July 21st -LET'S GET BUGGY! Did you sign up yet?? If you want to join us at Forest Hills Nature area from 6:00-7:00pm please sign up. Registration is limited to 40 students. Each participant gets some pretty special stuff to take home too! Let's Get Buggy Registration (click the link to sign up!)
Friday, July 16th - Freezy Friday Winn Elementary from 10:00-11:00am. Bring your books and a blanket with your whole family :) Let's get together and READ :)
Week 4: July 12th-16th
Hello families!
Here is our newsletter for this week
Here is what is happening this week for our K-5 students this week!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, July 12th -Check in with your Think Stretch workbook at Coach Walters from 7:00-8:00pm on Google Meet with the meeting code thinkstretchshep
Tuesday, July 13th - Check in with your Think Stretch workbook and Coach Walters from 10:00-11:00am at Winn Elementary! Bring your Think Stretch workbook to show your completed work from last week or get help with this week's work in order to get a raffle entry. Meet Coach Walters at the front door at Winn Elementary. This is an open time to walk in at any time from 10:00-11:00.
Wednesday, July 14th - Check in with your Think Stretch workbook and Coach Walters from 10:00-11:00am at Shepherd Elementary! Bring your Think Stretch workbook to show your completed work from last week or get help with this week's work in order to get a raffle entry. Meet Coach Walters at the front door at Shepherd Elementary. This is an open time to walk in at any time from 10:00-11:00.
Friday, July 16th - Freezy Friday at Shepherd Elementary with Ms. Holmes and Iris!
SAVE THE DATE: Forest Hills Nature Area Family Event - July 21st - Invertebrate Fun!
PBS Fun Activities (See the events below) WCMU is offering a really cool virtual event on Tuesday and Thursday this week! If you haven't signed up for WCMU Connecting with Families, sign up now! WCMU Connecting With Families. You can register for this event on that website. Click the link to register!
Week 3: July 5th-9th
Hello families!
We are ready for a fun week here in Shepherd! Here are some things for your kiddos this week:
Kids Read Now is in full swing! Remember after your child has read their book, you need to go to the Kids Read Now app to tell them your child completed the book. It is very important for all of our families to do this in order to see how many books our kids are reading over the summer. We use this as a way to ensure that the Kids Read Now program is effective for our kids. If you have any questions or need help, please contact the school or email Mrs. Richards (LRichards@shepherdschools.net)
Think Stretch workbook: Your child should be in "Week 3" of their "Think Stretch" workbook. This workbook has a review of all of the material they learned last year. We have a fun summer raffle for all of the students who complete their workbooks. Each week, they can do a check-in with our Think Stretch coach, Mr. Walters. Attend one of his sessions on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday and get an entry in our raffle for some great PRIZES. The more you attend the more entries you get!
Monday 7:00-8:00 Google Meet meeting code is thinkstretchshep
Tuesday Winn Elementary 10:00-11:00 am
Wednesday Shepherd Elementary 10:00-11:00 am
Freezy Friday is at Winn this week from 10:00-11:00. Hear a good story and have a freeze pop! This is a great way to end the week and have some fun with our Project Aware counselors. If you attend you get an entry to our raffle too! Bring your whole family, a blanket, and some good books to read.
WCMU is offering a really cool virtual event on Tuesday and Thursday this week! If you haven't signed up for WCMU Connecting with Families, sign up now! WCMU Connecting With Families. You can register for this event on that website. Click the link to register!
Week 2: June 28th-July 2nd
June 28-July 2nd
Hello Families!
Did you check out our new newsletter? Please click on the link for all kinds of great tips to help your reader this summer Jay Summer Learning Opportunities
This week we have a ton of fun stuff happening!
Our Think Stretch Coach, Mr. Walters, is working Monday-Wednesday this week. On Monday, he will be working virtually from 7:00-8:00 on Google Meet.
Tuesday he will be hosting a check in at Winn from 10:00-11:00 and on Wednesday he will be at Shepherd El from 10:00-11:00. Remember each time you come to one of those "check-ins" your child will be entered into our fun Summer Raffle!
Other fun things happening this week:
If you haven't signed up for WCMU Connecting with Families, sign up now! WCMU Connecting With Families
There are a TON of great events in person and virtually to keep our kids active and learning.
WEEK 1 June 21-25th
June 21-June 25th
Hello Families!
Welcome to Week 1 of Summer School!
This week your kids can start their Think Stretch book Week 1. There are three chances for your child to receive extra help this week and/or get their work checked. Mr. Walters is our Think Stretch coach.
In-person “check-ins”- Meet at the front of the school. Bring your Think Stretch book too! We will have a little treat for you when you come. This is an open time for the hour. Your child can get help on their work or Mr. Walters can “check” their work for the week. When you come in person, your child will get an entry into our special raffle for PRIZES! The more they come, the more entries they get!
Virtual “check-ins” Go to our Google Meet at thinkstretchshep This time is an open time for an hour. Your child can come and “check in” with Mr. Walters and get help or to show him their work. Each time your child comes virtually, they will get an entry into our special raffle for PRIZES! The more they come, the more entries they get! We will have a special treat to eat too!
Freezy Fridays are sponsored by “Project Aware”- The Project Aware crew and Shepherd staff are working together on Fridays to read aloud a story and provide a special treat! Your child will get an entry into our special raffle for this visit too! Plus, there may be a surprise visit from the Shepherd therapy dogs for your child to read to them. Bring a blanket and some books to these special visits. This week's host is our very own, Mr. Dave, from Winn/Odyssey.
Here is our schedule for Week 1 and where we will be at:
