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A Note from Mr. Bickhart
A Note from Mr. Bickhart
I find this time of year in the life of a school to be a dichotomy. We “wind down” with grand celebrations. It is a time for “goodbyes” while also welcoming new friends. We attempt to “put a bow” on one year while also preparing for the new year that lies before us.
As we end this school year, I share with you that 2nd Grade teacher, Madison Adams, has announced she will soon be moving to Maryland. I have found her to be a kind-hearted and stellar educator. We are very grateful for the three years Madison has served our community, and we wish her much happiness in all that happens next.
Associate teacher Jen Sobol has also announced that she will not be returning to Shipley in the fall. Jen has faithfully served as the “right hand” to our 4th Grade Team and this year she spent a portion of her day in Kindergarten. Jen writes, “While saying goodbye is bittersweet, I am excited for the next chapter in my life. Thank you to all of the students, families, and colleagues who have made these past eight years so special.” Thank you, Jen.
In the Back-to-School email that will be sent out tomorrow, I will share with you plans for the new year that are already in process.
Mr. B
TO-DO ITEMS
Volunteer to be a Coordinator or Homeroom Volunteer next year!
Look into information about summer camp! Shipley offers day camp, reading enrichment camp, various sports camps, and more.
Check out our new Junior Gator Camp! Information is below under Weekly Announcements.
Update your child’s health information on Magnus for next school year.
Please read the nurse’s note below if your child has medication stored at the Lower School.
Further information on checklist items can be found below.
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 9
Classes will let out for the summer at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9. Please note that there will be no lunch service on Tuesday.
Later Gator will be offered until 3:30 pm; please inform Paula Farrell if your child will be staying. As there is no lunch service that day, all students staying for Later Gator will need to pack lunch. Have a great summer!
5TH GRADE MOVING ON CEREMONY
5TH GRADE MOVING ON CEREMONY
Tuesday, June 9
9:00 am
LS Big Gym
Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 5th-grade class as they make the transition to Middle School during the 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony. Families are welcome with no guest limit.
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTE FROM STUDENT SUPPORT
NOTE FROM STUDENT SUPPORT
We have all heard the term “summer slide,” when kids’ academic skills can regress over the summer months away from school. How can parents and caregivers prevent it? Take a look at Tips for preventing "summer slide."
NOTES FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE
NOTES FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE
If your child has prescription medication in the nurse’s office, please pick it up during school hours before Tuesday, June 9.
If your child has a rescue medication in the nurse’s office (EpiPen or Inhaler), please pick it up before June 9, or email Megan Scheri with permission to send your child’s rescue medication home in the backpack on Monday, June 8.
The Magnus Health portal is open for the 2026-27 school year. Please log in and update your student’s health history. Students are required to have a physical exam each year. Exams dated after August 1, 2025, are acceptable for the 26-27 School Year. Students in grades K/1 and 3 are required to upload a current dental exam, and any student with an action plan or daily medication form is required to upload current forms for each school year.
JUNIOR GATOR CAMP
JUNIOR GATOR CAMP
August 24-27
9:00am-3:00pm
Grades PreK-3
Cost $400 (Bring a packed lunch, snacks will be provided)
End the summer on the move with Lower School Physical Education teachers Ms. Whelan and Mrs. Vidovich. Campers will develop athletic skills through age-appropriate drills and games. Activities include Movement Activities, Relay Races, Obstacle Courses, and more! Each day will feature a different fun theme. Sign up here!
COORDINATORS AND HOMEROOM VOLUNTEERS
COORDINATORS AND HOMEROOM VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for parents and guardians interested in volunteering for next school year! If you are interested, please fill out this form.
Grade Level Coordinators and Homeroom Volunteers will work together to coordinate parent socials, teacher needs, class events, and Lower School-wide events. Grade Level Coordinators will send out periodic grade-level communications and will lead all classroom and grade-specific initiatives. Homeroom Volunteers will support all classroom-specific initiatives and recruit other volunteers for these events. If you have any questions about the different roles and responsibilities, please contact Kelley Casper and Michele Legnini.
SHIPLEY SUMMER CAMPS
SHIPLEY SUMMER CAMPS
Registration for Shipley Day Camp is open! For more information on camp - including schedule, pricing, weekly themes, and more - please refer to the Day Camp page on the Shipley website.
We are happy to offer our Reading Enrichment Camp for another season! Facilitated by Paula Farrell, Director of After School Programs, and Suzanne Mason, former Lower School Reading Specialist, this camp for students from grades K-3 will focus on strengthening literacy skills. You can find more information on the Shipley website.
Shipley also offers several different athletic camps and clinics throughout the year. For more information, please refer to the Camps & Clinics page on the Shipley website.
TWO WEEKS AT-A-GLANCE
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