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Middle School In the Know - February 2, 2026
Middle School In the Know - February 2, 2026
Letter from Ms. Grant
Letter from Ms. Grant
Good afternoon,
The Middle School Snowflake Soiree was a great success! The kids had a fun evening of dancing and playing yard games. A special thank you to our parent volunteers that transformed our JRT Lobby into a winter wonderland.
As you read in my prior email this morning, the students can wear jeans or navy, grey or black sweatpants with uniform tops and Shorecrest sweatshirts.
Summer Spain Trip - Registration Due Friday
Summer Spain Trip - Registration Due Friday
This is a friendly reminder that final registration for the Spain trip is due by Friday, February 6. If you plan for your student to participate and have not yet completed the registration, please be sure to do so here. If you have already registered—thank you! More information will be coming soon, but if you have any questions in the meantime do not hesitate to reach out to Jackie Cline at jcline@shorecrest.org.
College Counseling Webinars
College Counseling Webinars
The College Counseling Office has upcoming virtual events that all Shorecrest families are welcome to attend.
February 25 - Playing the Field, 12-1pm; Learn about College Athletic Recruitment and the Admissions Process, https://shorecrest.webex.com/shorecrest/j.php?MTID=m20f52207c8a7f5bdab3fa3c0d37b2807
March 25 - The Art of College, 12-1pm: Pursuing Performing and Visual Arts Programs, https://shorecrest.webex.com/shorecrest/j.php?MTID=mf85347b47ae5c39590b01098b3c04ac8
College Counseling Showcase (Recording)
College Counseling Showcase (Recording)
Learn about how the College Counseling Office supports Shorecrest students throughout their college search and application process. January's event was recorded. Login here to view.
Have a great week,
Kris Grant
Head of Middle School
kgrant@shorecrest.org
727-456-7526
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars -
Mark Your Calendars -
Wednesday, February 4
SCA Galentines Night
Thursday, February 5
International Festival
Friday February 6
Shorecrest Movie Night
Friday, February 13
School Closed / Professional Development for Faculty
Monday, February 16
Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)
Wednesday, February 18
Parent and Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
SCA Uniform Sale
Friday, February 20
MS Variety Show
Saturday, March 7
Shorecrest Gala
Weekly Math Lab After School
Weekly Math Lab After School
Math Lab is a new peer tutoring program after school designed to help Middle School students feel more confident and successful with their math work. The program provides a structured, supportive environment where students can complete homework, review concepts and ask questions with guidance from trained peer tutors. Peer tutors are Shorecrest Upper School students who have met special qualifications. Students work in small groups organized by grade level, allowing for individualized attention and targeted support.
Math Lab is offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30–4:30pm in Ms. Stripling's classroom in the Sher & Razook Center's sixth grade hallway. A staff member is on site to oversee the program, manage sign-in and sign-out, and ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students. Snacks will be provided, and the cost is $20 per student, per session.
Sign Up Each Week:
Families are required to sign students up weekly through an online form (now shorter and easier!) Students who are not signed up will be sent to Middle School After Hours. Find the form on the CAE page of the Shorecrest website, and click "Middle School Math Lab Sign-Up".
📢 New Athletics Website 📢
📢 New Athletics Website 📢
Chargers and Chargers fans now have an updated online hub for all things Chargers Athletics. Athletics information is centralized, including:
Schedules for games, practices and tryouts
Team rosters
Required student-athlete paperwork
Volunteering link
Buy tickets and merch
How can you find the site?
Click Athletics on the School’s main website, Parent Pages, or Shorecrest Parent App. Or bookmark Shorecrest.org/athletics.
Winter Sports Playoffs
Winter Sports Playoffs
Varsity Girls Basketball District Quarterfinal: Feb 2, 6pm @ Tampa Preparatory School (Away). Admission is $8. Watch the livestream here.
Varsity Boys Basketball District Quarterfinal: Feb 2, 5pm @ Indian Rocks Christian School (Away). Admission is $8. Watch the livestream here.
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. St Petersburg Catholic High School in the Region Quarterfinal on Feb. 3 at 7pm at home on Haskell Field. Admission is $9. Watch the livestream here.
Volunteers are needed to help with concessions. Please use this link to sign up.
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blood Drive - Tuesday, February 3
Blood Drive - Tuesday, February 3
The OneBlood bus will be located behind the JRT on Tuesday, February 3, 9am-2pm. Our goal is 10 donors. Below is a link to make an appointment. Appointments are not required but are encouraged. On the Bus, all eligible donors will receive refreshments and a Oneblood Gift.
Appointment scheduling: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1651764
Parents are invited to join! To donate blood, you must be in good health, 16 years of age or older (16-year-olds need a completed and signed Parental Consent Form), and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. Upper School students: please be sure to ONLY go during a free period or lunch. Please also be mindful of any presentations and exams you have. OneBlood encourages all donors to eat a meal at least 3 hours before donating and to stay hydrated throughout the day.
SCA Uniform Sale, Feb. 18
SCA Uniform Sale, Feb. 18
The next SCA Uniform Sale will be Wednesday, February 18 in the Athletic Center. The sale opens at 7:30am for faculty / staff and runs 8am-12pm for all Shorecrest families. Find used uniform pieces at steep price discounts!
If you have clean used uniforms to donate, please drop them off at the Athletic Center (preferred) or one of the school offices. While you are going through closets, other clothing items your children have outgrown may also be dropped off to be donated to Clothes to Kids. Clothes To Kids, Inc. provides new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children, free of charge.
SCA Galentine's Night
Wednesday, February 4
at Malio's Tampa
SCA Galentine's Night
Wednesday, February 4
at Malio's Tampa
Celebrate Galentine's Night with pretty bows and bubbly flows - a SCA night just for the girls. A $35 ticket includes light bites and white or red wine or prosecco. A $70 ticket also includes a bus to Malio's. There's room for 50 at Malio's, and 30 on the party bus. Feel free to make your own dinner reservation before or after the event!
International Festival
International Festival
Thursday, February 5
on the Gaffney Green
Thursday, February 5
on the Gaffney Green
The annual parent-run International Festival hosted by International Connection will be Thursday, February 5. This exciting event brings our diverse community together to celebrate global cultures.
The registration deadline is January 29.
Movie Night featuring "Inside Out 2"
Movie Night featuring "Inside Out 2"
Friday, February 6, 6pm on the Gaffney Green
Friday, February 6, 6pm on the Gaffney Green
Join us for our annual Movie Night sponsored by Griffin Concierge Medical. Bring your family and cozy blankets or lawn chairs and settle in for an evening under the stars.
Food trucks will be on campus with dinner and snacks available for purchase.
Verify contacts for Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Verify contacts for Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Grandparents and Special Friends Day presented by Bayway Dental is coming on Friday, March 27, 8am-1:30pm.
To be sure your family members receive an invitation, update grandparent contact information in FACTS by February 9.
How to:
Login to FACTS Family Portal > select Web Forms > click on SPS Family Demographics > and scroll to Grandparents Information.
Contact details for invitees who are not grandparents may be emailed to scleveland@shorecrest.org.
If your family is eager to RSVP now, they may do so here:
Dads Night Out Upcoming Events
Dads Night Out Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm Dads Night Poker Tournament at Win! Derby Poker Room 10490 Gandy Blvd N., St. Pete. This is always a fun night and we raise money for the School while having a pretty good prize pool.
Cash only $80 buy-in at the cage - just tell them you are there for the Shorecrest Tournament
Rebuys until ~8:45pm to allow for more fun-raising
Derby Lane bar will be open before and after with tableside service
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can shuffle up and deal at 7:30
DEADLINES & REMINDERS
DEADLINES & REMINDERS
Register Now for Summer at Shorecrest
Register Now for Summer at Shorecrest
Summer at Shorecrest offers a huge variety of exciting, enriching, and FUN summer programs for students in preschool-12th grade. Featuring classic summer day camp, STEM camps, Performing and Visual Arts, Sports Clinics, Academic Enrichment/College Prep...and so much more! View the full catalog and register at www.shorecrest.org/summer.
With extended day care, camps are available 8am to 5:30pm, June 8-July 31. Additional camp sessions are offered June 1-5 and August 3-7 from 9am-3:30pm.
Shop the School Store for your Florida Winter Shorecrest gear!
Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Upcoming Special Event Hours -
February 6 - Open for Movie Night
February 18 - Open 8:30am-4:30pm for Conference Day
February 21 - Open for the Robotics Tournament
Credit cards, checks, and Apple Pay accepted (sorry, no cash or SAGE accounts). Students under grade 9 must have parent/guardian present to purchase during the school day.
All-School Calendar
All-School Calendar
Middle School Contacts
Middle School Contacts
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