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Middle School In the Know - September 15, 2025
Middle School In the Know - September 15, 2025
Letter from Ms. Grant
Letter from Ms. Grant
Good afternoon,
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable weekend. As we prepare for another busy and productive week in Middle School, I wanted to share a few key updates and reminders.
As you read in my letter last week, we started two parallel courses for the Middle School girls and boys. Last Thursday was our first friendship focused course for both groups. We are looking forward to our second meeting this Thursday.
All grades: ERB Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, September 16 at 8:15am in the Ohana Community Room if you would like to better understand how to interpret ERB results. “ERB Testing: Understand our school’s standardized testing and what this means for your child” will be presented by Assistant Head of Lower School Sarah Palazzolo and ERB Coordinator / Fifth Grade Math Teacher Mandy Howell.
8th Grade Parents:
Last week I sent a letter inviting you all to meet with me in the upcoming month. We will discuss key dates and lay the pathway for moving forward through the year and beyond to Upper School.
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 -
Tuesday, September 16
Third - eighth grade parent presentation: “ERB Testing: Understand our school’s standardized testing and what this means for your child.”
Saturday, September 27
SCA Soiree Beneath the Waves: A Florida Cocktail Odyssey presented by Mann Orthodontics
Tuesday, September 30
Sophomore Strategies - College Counseling Seminar
Thursday, October 2
Dads Night Out
October 10-13
Fall Long Weekend, No School Friday & Monday
Wednesday, October 15
The Shorecrest Advantage - Exploring Upper School
Wednesday, October 29
Picture Retake Day
Battle of the Books: Fifth & Sixth Grade Club Info
Battle of the Books: Fifth & Sixth Grade Club Info
Do you enjoy reading? Do you like playing games? If so, join the Shorecrest Battle of the Books team!
What is Battle of the Books (BOB)?
Monthly meetings include discussion, games, and Battle practice centered around the 15 Florida 6-8 Sunshine State Young Readers Award books. Students read at their own pace and are not required to read all the books to participate in the club. The club culminates with a live Battle of the Books with participating private schools in May. At our student meetings we'll have fun, play games based on books, and compete in quiz-show-style challenges against each other.
Who can participate?
BOB is open to students in fifth and sixth grades. At the beginning of the year, we function as a book club and have study group meetings every other Tuesday during study hall. After Spring break we take a qualifying quiz to see who makes the competitive team and represents Shorecrest during the official BOB. Students interested in being on the competitive team must read a minimum of three books to qualify. At the final competition, each school may only have one team of 7 players (5 players and 2 alternates).
The SPS Library will have 2 copies of each title available for checkout. Students may also purchase the books, check them out in SORA (a Shorecrest online e-books portal), or get them from their local public library.
*This club incurs a $30 fee. This fee will be charged to your account during the Fall of 2025.
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Tuesday, September 16: Battle of the Books Club Student Informational Meeting - during 5th/6th Grade Study Hall
Monday, September 29: BOB Registration Due
Tuesday, September 30: first BOB Club Meeting (during 5th/6th Study Hall)
Athletics Winter Sports Sign Ups
Athletics Winter Sports Sign Ups
Winter Sports Sign Ups are taking place in the Athletics Office Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19. Any Upper School student wishing to participate in basketball, soccer or cheerleading should stop by the Athletics Office during break, lunch or after school to sign up. MS students will sign up during their PE classes.
These sign ups are important as they help coaches and the Athletics Office know how many students are interested in participating in a particular sport. The Athletics Office also double checks that the students who signed up have completed all their athletics paperwork before the first practice/tryout takes place. This helps to ensure that all students are eligible to participate from day one of the new season.
ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPRING SPORT MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE SYSTEM* 72 HOURS BEFORE THEIR FIRST PRACTICE. Click here for the Athletic Clearance Guide to help you with this process.
*The Athletic Clearance system is used for collecting athletic physicals and other important Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) information for student participation in sports.
[3rd - 8th Grade] Parent Presentation: ERB Testing Info Session - September 16
[3rd - 8th Grade] Parent Presentation: ERB Testing Info Session - September 16
Join us on Tuesday, September 16 for a parent presentation for grades 3-8: “ERB Testing: Understand our school’s standardized testing and what this means for your child.” Presented by Assistant Head of Lower School Sarah Palazzolo and ERB Coordinator Mandy Howell.
The event begins at 8:15am in the Ohana Community Room, 2nd Floor of Charger Commons.
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Shorecrest Fund 2025 - Every Year. Every Day. Every One.
Shorecrest Fund 2025 - Every Year. Every Day. Every One.
Be sure to check out the digital Fall Appeal, which highlights the many ways your support of the Shorecrest Fund makes a difference for our students. For our new families, the Shorecrest Fund is Shorecrest’s annual community-wide giving effort that helps fund what matters most—our teachers, programs, and campus. Keep an eye out for a postcard arriving in your mailbox soon, and get ready to join us for September 22-26 for Fall Giving Week!
Shorecrest Vaccine Policy
Shorecrest Vaccine Policy
Recently proposed changes to State of Florida vaccine mandates do not apply to private schools. Shorecrest has no intention of changing its vaccine policy for students.
Director of Diversity & Inclusion Search - Share Your Insight!
Director of Diversity & Inclusion Search - Share Your Insight!
Join Greg Otis of HKS Advisory Services to offer your perspective as we embark on the search for the next Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Shorecrest. The information gathered at these in-person sessions will help inform the position description, as well as the intended skills and experience of the individual who will fill this important administrative role at Shorecrest.
Sessions are open to all within each group (students, parents, faculty, etc.) Any Shorecrest community members may attend the community engagement evenings on October 7 and 14. Please save the date and plan to attend!
Tuesday, September 30
12:35-1:20pm Lunch with Students
1:30-2:30pm Parent Session
3:15-4:15pm Board of Trustees
Thursday, October 2
3:30-4:30pm Faculty Session
Options for Evenings for Community Engagement
Tuesday, October 7 & Tuesday, October 14
6-7:30pm
All events will be held in the Ohana Community Room on the second floor of Charger Commons.
Exciting Changes to Fall Events!
Exciting Changes to Fall Events!
Shorecrest and the Shorecrest Community Association (SCA) are pleased to share some exciting changes to the ES/LS Fall Festival tradition typically held during the school day after the annual Costume Parade.
The school day event, which is currently scheduled for Friday, October 31, is now called the Fall-o-ween Parade & Fun Day. The event features the annual costume parade for grades Alpha-fourth, followed by fall-themed classroom activities and early dismissal. Families are invited to join for the costume parade at 8:30am, but are not required to be present for the activity portion of the morning, which is a change from prior years. Child Care will be available for those who register.
On Saturday, November 15, SCA is hosting the Electric Fall Festival presented by the Cibran and Razook families. This family-friendly, glow-themed gathering on campus will feature food, games, raffles and more! Ticket prices are $15 each. More information is coming soon. Please save the date!
Dads Night Out
Dads Night Out
Thursday, October 2
Join other Shorecrest dads at Cheeky's Fish & Raw Bar, 2823 Central Ave, St. Pete, at 7:30pm.
The first round will be graciously gifted by SCA!
International Connection Potluck Lunch
International Connection Potluck Lunch
Wednesday, October 22
Shorecrest adults are invited to come together for a potluck lunch. Share a favorite dish from your culture & celebrate community through food and friendship.
Grandparent Gathering Pizza Night
Grandparent Gathering Pizza Night
Wednesday, September 17
If you are a Grandparent in the Tampa Bay area, or are visiting soon, join in the fun with Shorecrest Grandparent Gatherings for Pizza Night on Wednesday, September 17, 4:30pm at Colony Grill, 670 Central Ave., St. Pete.
Alumni Fall Social
Alumni Fall Social
Tuesday, September 16
Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this fall gathering is for you! Celebrate the season at 3 Daughters Brewing with a complimentary beverage, great conversation, and Charger spirit.
Early Experience with Shorecrest College Counseling
Early Experience with Shorecrest College Counseling
The Shorecrest College Counseling Office offers comprehensive programming to support students and families throughout the college search and placement process. While many College Counseling events are tailored toward particular grade levels, all interested Shorecrest families are invited to attend these College Counseling events this fall:
Sophomore Strategies
Tuesday, September 30 @ 6pm
Location: Janet Root Theatre
Dedicated programming for tenth grade students and their families
The Shorecrest Advantage: Exploring Shorecrest's Upper School
Wednesday, October 15 @ 7pm
Location: Virtual
Dedicated programming for families of seventh and eighth grade students
SCA Soiree Beneath the Waves - Less than 2 Weeks Away!
SCA Soiree Beneath the Waves - Less than 2 Weeks Away!
A Florida Cocktail Odyssey presented by Mann Orthodontics
Saturday, September 27, 7-11pm at FloridaRAMA
Ticket sales will close on Friday, September 19th at 8pm. We hope to 'sea' you there!
Charger Winnings are exciting, memorable experiences with some of our amazing faculty for students and parents. This year's Charger Winnings include a Taylor Swift singalong, a private Volleyball Clinic, a Book Lover Scavenger Hunt, Exploring Hearts, and so much more!
There are limited spots for each Charger Winnings Experience -- and once they're gone, they're gone!
School Store Restocked!
School Store Restocked!
Your favorite T-shirts and other merch are restocked in the School Store. If we didn't have your child's size, we do now!
We also have tote bags, plushies and new Sparky water bottles. Stop by and see what's new!
School Store Hours
School Store Hours
Shop the School Store for Shorecrest spiritwear, gifts, snacks, drinks and more!
Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
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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