Next Thursday, May 1st, 5:00-6:00pm, and Friday, May 2nd, 9:25-10:05am, rising kindergarten families will be visiting Shamrock to learn more about our amazing school! 

We still need volunteers to help escort new scholars and help with activities while their parents attend an information session. This is a special time for children who will become SGE scholars next year, so we appreciate current parents being part of it. Sign up to volunteer here!

Coffee with Principal Potter: Join Principal Potter and the PTA at 8:15am at the school. She'll discuss information at the state, district, and school level. Questions are always welcome.

Dress Down for FUNd: Scholars can make a donation of $2 or more to be uniform-free! Pay online, or your scholar can bring cash.

We will be showering our amazing teachers and staff with appreciation and free food ALL week, May 5th to 9th! Get ready to experience Camp Shamrock like never before!

We need your help to ensure our amazing team can enjoy the week while we show them just how much they mean to us! Here are some ways you can help support Staff Appreciation Week:

• Teacher Raffle Donations - We're looking for donations from local businesses--anything from gift cards to special treats. If you're part of a local business and would like to contribute something, please email Bree Jonmaire. These items will make our raffle extra special!
• Help Decorate Camp Shamrock - Every great camp needs to look the part! We need volunteers to help decorate the school in true camp style--think rustic signs, campfire vibes, campers, and plenty of fun! If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and create a camp wonderland, please sign up to volunteer! 
• Car Line and Lunch Coverage - One of the best and easiest ways you can help is by covering a car line or lunch shift so that our teachers and staff can enjoy a relaxing catered breakfast and lunch. Sign up to volunteer here (everyone can help, not just dads)!
• Notes and Awards from Scholars - Our scholars are the heart of the school, and we want them to be part of the fun, too! We'd love to gather notes and awards from our scholars to give to teachers/staff. More information will be sent in next week's Thursday Folders and via ParentSquare on May 1st.

Your support will help us make this Staff Appreciation Week unforgettable. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for helping us honor our dedicated team!

Get ready to roll! Wednesday, May 7th is National Ride Your Bike to School Day, and we want you to join the fun! There are two options to participate:

1. Ride directly from your home to school on May 7th, or
2. Join the Lucky's Bike Bus route! Click here to see the route and for more information.

Join us on Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm in the Media Center for our last PTA meeting of the school year! All SGE community members are welcome, and those present will be voting on the PTA board for next year. 

The 3rd-5th graders will present our Spring Concert on Thursday, May 15th at 6:00pm. They will be singing and playing instruments, an event you don't want to miss! Artwork will also be displayed so you can see some of the amazing things they have been creating in Mr. Steele's class. Scholars are encouraged to wear "spring-inspired" attire and should plan to be at the school by 5:45pm. We can't wait to see everyone! If you have any questions, email Ms. Alford.

Support Shamrock when you dine in or take out at Fuel Pizza on Central on Friday, May 16th and/or Saturday, May 17th! Make sure to mention SGE spirit night when you order, and SGE will receive 20% of the proceeds! 

Calling all SGE scholars, grown-ups, and staff! Join Mr. Steele and the PTA on Sunday, May 18th, 10:00am-4:00pm, to paint and refresh the road mural at the entrance of our school. This is a fantastic opportunity to get creative, work together, and make a lasting impact on our school and neighborhood. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to help! Supplies will be provided. We need 10-15 volunteers. Email Mr. Steele if you can help for part or all of the time!

The last School Improvement Team (SIT) meeting of the school year will be hybrid and be held on Wednesday, May 21th at 5:00pm. All SGE community members are welcome to meet in the SGE Media Center or join via Zoom. Be part of the development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), and engage in decisions that impact all scholars.

The SIP and related materials, including SIT meeting agendas, can be found here (login username and password are both: guests7119).

Join us on Saturday, May 31st, at 8:00am, to help complete the final touches on SGE’s Edible Walkway at the intersection of Anne Street and Country Club Drive. This special planting day is more than just getting our hands in the soil—it’s a heartfelt tribute to Principal Potter and Ms. Tillman for their many years of service. We’ll be dedicating the walkway to Principal Potter and a bench along the path to Ms. Tillman. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. The more hands we have, the quicker we'll finish (likely by 10:00-10:30am). Sign up to volunteer here, and join us for a morning of community, gratitude, and growth!

Like them or not, end-of-year assessments are here! Assessments include i-Ready, MVPA (benchmark), DIBELs, and EOGs. We found a quick summary of each here. 

i-Ready assessments for grades 4-5 were administered earlier this month. MVPA assessments (grades 3-5 only) are happening this week. i-Ready tests for grades K-3 will be administered next week. DIBELS assessments (short, one-on-one activities with a teacher for grades K-3 only) will take place May 8th - May 27th. EOGs (grades 3-5 only) will take place closer to the end of May.

Please continue to monitor ParentSquare for the latest on all testing dates, among other important announcements!

Get ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition! Field Day will be held on June 4th (with a rain date of June 6th). Grades K-2 will participate from 8:50-11:10am, and grades 3-5 from 12:00-2:10pm. Scholars will participate in various outdoor games and challenges designed to encourage physical fitness, cooperation, and school spirit. 

We need about 40 volunteers for each group to make sure the day goes smoothly, so sign up to volunteer here! And even if you don't volunteer, we encourage all families to join! It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheer on our scholars and enjoy some outdoor fun.