Shirley School District

As we approach the end of the first semester and prepare for the second, we would like to share the snow routes that will be utilized this year should weather conditions require them. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority. While we have selected locations that we anticipate will be safely accessible, we understand that conditions can vary. If you feel you cannot safely travel to your designated snow route stop, please use your best judgment.

Parents/Guardians, I wanted to share out the links again for the Capturing Kids Hearts surveys in case you have not been able to complete it previously. Your responses help us determine what area(s) each campus is strong in, as well as what area(s) each campus needs to focus on and improve. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

Shirley Elementary link: https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/kegawg3c
Shirley High School link: https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/dsadd4b6

It's almost time for Christmas Break!!! We have just one more week after this one. Next week's menu will be a bit different because most days will be Chef's Choice.

The bus routes for the ACES program will be combining beginning tomorrow. The stops will be as follows: Aucoin 7:05 Williams/Smith 7:15 4 way 7:30 Murray 7:35 Conference Center 7:45 Please have patience with us as we work out any kinks in the new route.

Join us this Thursday at 6:00 for the annual Christmas Concert.

Join the Christmas fun!!

ACES will dismiss a little early today. Buses will leave at 3:00 to ensure our drivers can get back before it gets dark. Car riders will need to be picked up at that time as well. Thank you for your understanding.

GOOOOOOOD MORNING, BLUE DEVILS!!! Can you believe it is December already? We are gearing up for a great end to the first semester. If you have requests for meals, don't forget to tell Mrs. Angie all about em!

We wanted to share how ChatGPT was used in the 6th grade ELA class recently. Our students read a short story titled "Mrs. Groggins." Ms. Bennett was emphasizing reading with expression. Though most of the story was written in 1st person. I thought, "What a great story for a Reader's Theater!" There was not one made. So I turned to ChatGPT to see what it would come up with. It wrote a Reader's Theater, adding student parts. We both were impressed with this play. The students were very excited. They chose their parts, practiced, and presented. To see their excitement, creativity, and personalities was heart warming. Thank you, ChatGPT for giving us this experience!

Mr. Mannon's Pee Wee practice for today (11/17) has been canceled. Thank you and have a great day!

There will be no buses running in the afternoon on Monday, November 17, after the ACES program. Please make arrangements for students to be picked up at the cafeteria at 3:30 pm.

Best. Week. Ever!!!

Don't forget about our Thanksgiving Feast next Thursday! If you plan to come to enjoy the meal with your child, please send your driver's license information (name, DL #, and DOB) to Mrs. Susan at the elementary office so she can have your visitor's pass ready when you get here.

Progress reports are being sent home today, November 14. If your student doesn't have theirs, please reach out to your school office on Tuesday.

There will be no AFTERNOON buses after ACES on Monday, November 17th. Please make arrangements to have students picked up at 3:30 pm at the cafeteria.

The time has come to prepare for our annual Thanksgiving Feast! We can't wait to have you all here to show our thanks to each one of you for allowing us to be a part of your lives through the education of your children.

All visitors are welcome. Please check in through the office for a visitor's pass. All Shirley students eat free, and visitor trays are $5.00 each.

Today, we held a Veterans Day assembly for students in grades 6–12. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Matt Sneed spoke to students about the history and significance of Veterans Day, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served. He then introduced veterans James Smart, Catherine Sowell, and Grady Reynolds, giving students the meaningful opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from their experiences.

The VFW also recognized student achievements in this year’s essay competitions.
• Patriot’s Pen (Middle School): Ethan Riggin and Dillion Christenson
• Voice of Democracy (High School):
1st Place – Dakota Hughes
2nd Place – Camille Harrison
3rd Place – Mylie Newland

We extend our deepest appreciation to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we value every day. 🇺🇸

Don't forget about our Veterans' Day Breakfast tomorrow! We will have a big breakfast, coffee for the adults, and lots of thanks to our Veterans! Come join us! All Veterans and Shirley students eat free! All other visitor trays are $3.00