Sept. 7, 2007

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Any Soldier Project

Athletic News

Athletics: Upcoming

The Big Event

Clinic Bytes

College Center News

Cub Scouts

Early Childhood

E-Bytes Reminders

Flik: New Dining Service

Headmaster's Letter

Lower Division

Middle Division

Picture Day

Poll: Bucs

Poll Results: Job

Service Learning

Three Cheers for...

Upcoming Events

Updating E-mail Addresses

Upper Division

Volunteer Opportunities for Parents

Upcoming Events

Sept 7 Friday

• Kindergarten Parents Social
  hosted by Michael and Gina Longino

Sept 8 Saturday

• Ninth Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Steve and Dee Olinger

Sept 10 Monday

• Booster Club Meeting
  Library 7:00 p.m.

Sept 14 Friday

• Blood Drive on Campus
  8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• First Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Richard and Sue Knipe

Sept 18 Tuesday

• Picture Day for Early Childhood and Lower Division

Sept 19 Wednesday

• Big Event Meeting
  Theatre Lobby Conference Room 8:15 a.m.
• Lower Division Math Night
  Janet Root Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Sept 20 Thursday

• Early Childhood Parent Chat
  Murphy Student Activity Center 8:20 a.m.
• Picture Day for Middle and Upper Divisions
• Varsity Football vs. Admiral Farragut
  Haskell Field 7:30 p.m.

Sept 24 Monday

• TIP Meeting for notified families of seventh graders Murphy Student Activity Center 7:00 p.m.

Sept 25 Tuesday

• Picture Lady and Gentleman Meeting
  Murphy Student Activity Center 1:15 p.m.
• Fifth Grade Parent Roundtable
  Raymund Center Band Room 7:00 p.m.

Sept 26 Wednesday

• Green and Gold Spirit Day

Sept 25-28

• Homecoming

Sept 28 Friday

• Varsity Football vs. Mount Dora
  Haskell Field 7:30 p.m.

Oct 1 Monday

• Booster Club Meeting Library 7:00 p.m.

Oct 3 Wednesday

• EC/Lower Div./Middle Div. Conference Day - No School (EC-8)

Oct 4 Thursday

• SPA General Meeting
  Murphy Student Activity Center 8:15 a.m.

Oct 6 Saturday

• SAT
• Jr. K Parents Social
• Twelfth Grade Parents Social

Oct 7 Sunday

• Eighth Grade Parents Social

Oct 9 Tuesday

• Picture Lady and Gentleman Day
  Lower Division Classrooms 2:00 p.m.

Oct 12 Friday

• Seventh Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Albert and Debbie Saltiel

Oct 13 Saturday

• Tenth Grade Parents Social
• Alpha Class Parents Social

Picture Day

Artisan Photography will be taking student pictures during the morning on the following days:

• Alpha - Fourth grade:
  Tuesday, September 18
• Fifth - Eleventh grade:
  Thursday, September 20

Order forms will be sent home with students on Friday, September 14, or you may access the form at this link. Please make sure your student brings the order form and payment on the day their picture is taken. Whether or not you purchase pictures, all students will be photographed for the yearbook.

Big Event Meeting

All parents are invited to a Big Event meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 8:15 a.m. in the Theatre Lobby Conference Room.

If you have any questions, please contact Monique Roberts (beachmonique
@hotmail.com)

Clinic Bytes

Beginning of School

For those of you who are new to Shorecrest, my name is Marie Confident and I am the school nurse. The clinic is located behind the Spanish classrooms in the Lower Division. I am available during school hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. I would love to hear from you if your child has any significant medical history or allergies.

The clinic has the following over the counter medications in stock: Tylenol, Motrin, Tums, Benadryl and throat lozenges. I will gladly give medication sent from home, but it has to be in its original container; and if it is a prescription, it has to be labeled with the student's name, medication name, dosage, and when to administer. Also, the parent has to fill out and sign a form for any medication administration.

If you haven't turned in your child's physical and immunizations form, you will be receiving a call from me soon to remind you, especially if your child is in Kindergarten or seventh grade as it is a requirement by the State of Florida.

Welcome to Shorecrest and have a great school year.

I can be reached at ext. 165 or via e-mail at mconfident@
shorecrest.org.

Sincerely,
Marie Confident, RN
Shorecrest school nurse

Upcoming Games and Meets

Complete Schedules

Directions to Games

Friday, Sept 7

• MD Volleyball (B)
  Home vs. Grace Lutheran 4:00
• MD Volleyball (A)
  Indian Rocks Christian Invitational
• Varsity Swim and Dive
  at Berkeley Prep 5:00
• Varsity Football
  at St. Edward's 7:00

Saturday, Sept 8

• Varsity Swim and Dive
  Relay Meet at North Shore 10:00
• MD Volleyball (A)
  Indian Rocks Christian Invitational

Sat-Sun Sept 8-9

• Varsity Sailing
  District Singlehanded Championship (Laser/Laser Radial) (SAISA Cressy Championship and ISSA Qualifier) at Clearwater Sailing Center

Monday, Sept 10

• MD Volleyball (A)
  Home vs. Indian Rocks Christian 4:30
• JV Volleyball
  Home vs. Indian Rocks Christian 5:30
• Varsity Volleyball
  Home vs. Indian Rocks Christian 6:30

Tuesday, Sept 11

• Varsity Golf
  Indian Rocks at Belleview Biltmore 4:00

Wednesday, Sept 12

• MD Golf
  Match at Cypress Links 4:30

Thursday, Sept 13

• Varsity Golf
  Clearwater Central Catholic at Home 4:00

• Varsity Volleyball
  Keswick Tournament
  - vs Pinellas Park 3:00
  - vs St. Pete Catholic 7:00

Friday, Sept 14

• Cross Country
  Keswick Kickoff at Taylor Park
  Girls Varsity 4:30
  Boys Varsity 5:15
• Varsity Volleyball
  Keswick Tournament
  vs. Lake Worth 5:00
• Swim and Dive
  Home vs. Jesuit/Academy of the Holy Names 6:00
• Varsity Football
  at Keswick Christian 7:30

Saturday, Sept 15

• MD Football
  Home vs. Lakeland Christian 11:00
• Varsity Volleyball
  Keswick Tournament TBA

Service Learning

Coastal Restoration

If you took eighth grade Oceanography with Ms. D'Ambrosio over the past two years, you're more than familiar with the coastal restoration efforts in the Tampa Bay area.

Here's your chance to be a part of the largest salt marsh planting event ever coordinated in the Tampa Bay area.

Through the efforts of Tampa Bay Watch among others, 350 volunteers will install 30,000 salt marsh plugs on Saturday, September 29 at the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve in northern Manatee County. They are planning not only to restore the coastline, but also break a volunteer planting record.

Community Service Club for fifth and sixth graders will kick off their service activities for the new school year by being a part of this salt marsh planting. If you're interested in being a part of this project or other projects planned by the club, please see sixth graders Christina P. and Rachel A. or fifth grader Abby G.

If you'd like to be a part of this historic day, get muddy and have fun in the sun, click here. All ages are welcome. Please contact Ms. Stevens at 727-456-7510 or sstevens@shorecrest.org for more information.

Spanish Club Earns for Service

If you live on Snell or Venetian Isles or in the Old Northeast and see a lot of familiar Upper Division student faces in your neighborhood this Saturday, they are the Spanish Club/El círculo hispánico. About 30 members, accompanied by advisor Sra. Cary Powers, will be distributing the Northeast Journal to earn money for the club's service projects that benefit the Hispanic community locally and globally.

Calling All Cub Scouts

Parents, new scouts and interested boys in grades 1 through 5 are invited to "Join Scouting Night" on Wednesday, September 12, in the Murphy Student Activity Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 sharp and shouldn't last more than an hour or so. The annual fee is $85, which pays for BSA Council expenses and helps fund some of the Pack's activities, awards, etc. Please bring your checkbooks or correct cash.

Parents, while we would like your son to attend, it's not necessary for him to be there for you to register him. If you can't attend, you can have another parent sign your son up, but be sure they have your contact information with them.

Any questions should be sent to Del Goforth, Pack 303 Committee Chairman, via e-mail delgofort@aol.com.

Shorecrest Parent Association
Expect the Best

SPA Is Launching Box Tops 4 Education at Shorecrest

Together we can raise $20,000 per year by simply collecting box tops.

It's simple and it's quick:

1. Clip specially marked box tops located on participating General Mills products.
2. You or your child drop them in the marked bins located in each division and in the library.
3. SPA will return the boxtops to General Mills in exchange for a check worth 10 cents per box top - up to $20,000!

Find out more about this program that has already returned over $200 million to schools at www.boxtops
4education.com

Any questions? You can e-mail the Shorecrest Box Top Committee at boxtops@shorecrest.com

Links to More Information

Any Soldier Project

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Flik Dining Service

Calling All Cub Scouts

Responses to last week's poll:

Funniest Job

Updating E-mail

If you need to change your e-mail address or would like to add additional e-mail addresses, please send your e-mail addresses to the registrar at jroberge@shorecrest.org. Thanks!

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All about the Freshman Retreat -and More photos

Early Childhood

Great Partners

There was a great turnout for the Early Childhood Parent Volunteer meeting this week, and several parents have already been in to help!

If you missed the workshop, please review the guidelines under Parent Involvement in the EC Parent Handbook and contact the teacher if you have any questions. We appreciate everyone's enthusiasm and are looking forward to a great year of working together.

Musical Moments

Early Childhood music has started with a joyful beat this year! The children in both Alpha and JK are enjoying singing "old favorites" such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.

They are also learning some fun new songs like Billy, Billy which has a dance that goes with it. One song is the closing song for every class: Sing Your Way Home. The children are learning the sign language to this tune as well!

Middle Division

Back-to-School Night

Middle Division Back-to-School Night was held Tuesday, Sept. 4. The evening featured a presentation by Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Mosby, and Dr. Schoolman, after which parents were invited to meet their children's teachers.

They received their child's schedule and moved from class to class, mirroring aspects of the student experience each day. We trust that the evening was an informative and important one as we move into the school year. Parents who did not attend are invited to contact their child's advisor to sign up for a Parent-Advisory Conference Day meeting time. Also, parents who could not attend are asked to connect with their grade level parent liaisons who are collecting Class Dues for the school year. Dues are $20.

Thanks to all who attended and thanks to the teachers who made the evening a special one. We look forward to our Parent Advisory Conferences set for Wednesday, October 3. There will be no school in the Middle Division on that day.

Seventh Grade Drama Performance and Parent Social Dates Set

Ms. Nelson's seventh grade drama presentation date and time have been changed. The drama event will be held on Wednesday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Janet Root Theatre. The date had previously been October 11. We hope to see you at this performance, which will involve all seventh grade students.

Also, please mark your calendars for the seventh grade Parent Social, now set for October 12 at the Saltiels' home. Details are forthcoming.

Middle Division Advisory

Before lunch, students' schedules feature a 22 minute period named "Advisory." Advisory periods can be many things to many people. Wednesdays are designated as "Advisory Day," and each grade level team of teachers dedicate the period to an activity that might involve team-building, an ethical discussion, or another form of interaction.

In each grade, a schedule is set up each week for other advisory days that includes DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), extra help sessions from specific teachers, and grade level "Town Hall" meetings. Advisory groups also focus on developing service projects, and there have been some friendly advisory competitions within each grade on occasion. Fifth and Sixth Grade Band as well as Fifth-Eighth Grade Choir will continue to meet during advisory classes (on days other than Wednesday).

We urge you to utilize your child's advisor as the "point person" for your child's education, connecting with this key person in your child's life for general academic and/or social concerns or to help plan such events as in-school birthday celebrations.

Middle Division Choir

Please be aware that Middle Division Choir will begin rehearsing in late September. All students in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in the Middle Division choral group, directed by Mr. Michael McCarthy. A variety of performances both on and off campus will take place throughout the school year. Stay tuned for sign-up details as the month progresses!

Upper Division

Freshman Retreat

Members of the Class of 2011 piled into buses on Wednesday morning, August 29, to head off on the annual Freshman Retreat. The retreat is intended to give the freshmen a chance to come together as a class at the very beginning of their first year in the Upper Division.

More photos

This year's freshmen went to Dayspring, a conference center located on the Manatee River in Ellenton. Working with Pathfinder Outdoor Education staff, students participated in a variety of experiential programs designed to increase social and personal responsibility in a safe, collaborative, and noncompetitive environment.

Activities included various challenge courses, a climbing wall, a "trust jump" on the ropes course, and building a raft from various materials - all in small traveling groups. There was also some free time for swimming, games, and simple relaxation.

Shorecrest chaperones included Mr. Manella, Mrs. Peck, Sra. Powers, Mrs. Newton, Mr. Henderson, and Mr. Ma. The whole group was very impressed by the quality and abundance of food in the Dayspring dining hall! A bonfire planned for Wednesday evening had to be canceled due to the threat of rain, but the freshmen made the best of it anyway.

The retreat was a great way to welcome freshmen new to Shorecrest and to give the Class of 2011 an opportunity to begin to bond together. They'll face the Homecoming competitions in another few weeks and want to make an impressive showing for their class. The group returned to Shorecrest about 2:30 Thursday afternoon. They returned to classes on Friday morning, just in time for Labor Day weekend.

Back-to-School Night

This year's Upper Division's Back-to-School Night was held Thursday, September 6.

The evening began in the Janet Root Theatre with welcoming remarks by Headmaster Mike Murphy and an introduction to the Capital Campaign.

Everyone was then off to the Upper Division classrooms. Parents and guardians followed their children's schedule, starting with Advisory Period and continuing through G Block.

Seven-minute long "classes" gave faculty members the opportunity to present an overview of course content, expectations, pacing, and grading policies.

Clubs and Service

On Wednesday, Upper Division students gathered in the Janet Root Theatre for a special assembly to learn more about service opportunities and interest clubs. Representatives from 14 special interest clubs and the four service clubs provided an overview of each club's goals and activities.

Also present were representatives from Habitat for Humanity, Tampa Bay Watch, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, PARC and The Hospice who informed students about the wide range of opportunities for involvement. With the increasing number of Upper Division students enrolled, these organizations provide more opportunities for students to take on leadership roles and get involved in hands-on service to the community.

During break, the students visited information tables in the Crisp Gym to talk with representatives and sign up for different clubs and activities. Students are encouraged to be active members who attend meetings and participate fully in club and service activities, while maintaining an overall balance in their lives.

Interact Wears Their Green and Signs Up Members

Interact President Michael W. orchestrated the groups lined up to join Interact Service Club this year.

Michael W., Andy N. and Bekka B. spoke to the Upper Division about all the great volunteer possibilities in Interact this year, including decorating the Homecoming Platform and Feeding the Families at Ronald McDonald House.

SADD

President Edie Burns gave a moving speech to raise student awareness of the dangers of making dangerous decisions. She referred to the speaker in the Spring Mock DUI assembly who talked about killing her best friend in an alcohol-related accident.

We hope all students who have the time will join this organization and help reinforce the importance of considering consequences and acting responsibly.

Homecoming Is Coming!

Click here for information about class competition events, rules, practice schedules, and everything you need to know about preparing for this exciting event. Homecoming will be Sept. 25-28.

Three Cheers for...

• Senior Meghan A., who recently was signed to Alexa Model and Talent Management Inc. in Tampa. Meghan apprenticed this past summer at the Broadway Theatre Project at USF. She was selected for the lead female vocal/dancer in "Tradizzel" at the performance of "Musicals: The Old and the New" at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

• Conor and Cennedi M. who had the opportunity to travel to Scotland for a cousin's wedding this summer. Their uncle from Thailand (also in the photo) and Conor wore kilts for the first time!

• Seventh grade French horn player Cissy R., who is one of the newest members of the Pinellas Youth Symphony, based out of Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. PYS is one of the oldest youth orchestras in the state of Florida.

Musicians from the Tampa Bay area audition every fall for the privilege of playing with the symphonic group. To celebrate the orchestra's 50th year, they will be touring Italy and Australia in the summer of 2008, playing concerts in many historical venues.

Athletic News

Upcoming Games and Meets

Swim & Dive Results

On Friday, Aug. 31, the Chargers traveled to Tampa Prep for a dual meet. The girls team won 169-137. The boys team lost 155-139. One of the highlights of the meet was Henry S. competing in the 100 breast. He finished a close second but will be looking forward to this same close competition at the Regional and State meets. We know he is up to the challenge!

The girls were strong again this week. Highlights included the 500 free with Katie A. and Chelsea R. who both improved their times by 13 and 21 seconds respectively. Joelle J. also dropped 11 seconds off of her 200 Individual Medley.

First place finishers were:

• Boys 100M Free - Joseph A.
• Boys 400M Relay - Henry S., Will R., Marcus H., Joseph A.
• Boys 200M Individual Medley - Henry S.
• Boys Diving - Jack S.
• Boys 100M Fly - Marcus H.
• Girls 500M Free - Hope A.
• Girls 200M Free - Paige T.
• Girls 100M Free - Sandy L.
• Girls 50M Free - Sandy L.
• Girls 400M Free Relay - Rachel S., Hope A., Paige T., Sandy L.
• Girls 200M Free Relay - Rachel T., Natalie K., Chelsea R., Katie A.
• Girls 200M Medley Relay - Rachel S., Paige T., Hope A., Sandy L.
• Girls 200M Individual Medley - Rachel S.
• Girls Diving - Hannah S.
• Girls 100M Breast - Paige T.

The swimmers and divers will compete against Berkeley Prep in Tampa on Friday, Sept. 7. Come out and cheer them on!

Varsity Football

The Chargers were beaten by Ft. Meade on Friday night, Aug. 31, by the score of 62-0. Even though the game was lopsided, they played hard and gained valuable game experience. Their next game is Friday, Sept. 7, at 7:00 p.m. against St. Edward's in Vero Beach. Good luck, Chargers!

Varsity Volleyball

The Charger Varsity Volleyball team had an exciting win Wednesday night against St. Pete Catholic. Despite losing the first game of the match 19-25, the team rallied and won the next 2 games 25-13, 25-22. They lost the fourth game 23-25, but had an exciting finish in the fifth game by winning 15-10.

Kim N. led the team with 14 kills, 12 digs, 4 blocks, and 6 aces! Ali F. added 7 kills and 6 aces, while Brooke O. and Erica S. played great defensive games, combining for 17 digs. The Chargers have a current record of 2-0 and will host Indian Rocks Christian Monday night. Come out and enjoy the competition!

JV Volleyball

The girls JV Volleyball team won their game against St. Pete Catholic on Wednesday, Sept. 5, with scores of 25-12 and 25-13. Coach Skolfield commented, "the girls all played really well together and I'm looking forward to a great year." Madi K. had 16 aces! Sydney H. and Nicole P. each had 3, kills and Stephanie V. and Hayley J. had 1 kill each.

Middle Division Volleyball

On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Middle Division Volleyball A team traveled to Wellington School for their second match of the year. The girls lost two hard-fought games 10-25 and 18-25.

They set up their shots well and supported each other throughout. The girls played as a team and lost as a team and are preparing for this Friday's and Saturday's second annual Indian Rocks Christian Middle School Tournament. The Shorecrest girls will open with Guardian Angel at 4 p.m.and Bradenton Christian at 8 p.m. this Friday. Good luck, Chargers!

Sailing

Fifth-grade Optimist sailor Kathryn B. traveled to Minnetonka, MN this summer to compete in the USODA National Championship where she placed third in her age group and qualified to attend the national Optimist Team Trials in Annapolis this spring.

This past weekend, sailing at the Sarasota Labor Day regatta, she placed first in her division. Next month, she will be traveling to Norfolk, Virginia to compete in the Atlantic Coast Championship which qualifies sailors for international teams.

Varsity Golf

The Chargers traveled to Tampa to play Jesuit at Rogers Park on Thursday, Aug. 30, and lost 158-162.

Mark S. was low scorer with 36 followed by Geoffrey R. and Skip P. with scores of 41. Alex G. scored a 44 for the team.

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Chargers traveled to the Bayou Club and beat St. Pete Catholic by the score of 160-163. Low scorers for the Chargers were:

• Michael H. - 37
• Alex G. - 40
• Matt R. - 41
• Geoffrey R. - 42

Middle Division Golf

The Middle Division golf team competed in their first match of the season on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Cypress Links. The match was called two holes short due to lightning. The extremely close match ended with Shorecrest the victor by one stroke. The standings were as follows:

• Shorecrest - 78
• St. Pete Christian - 79
• St. Raphael - 97
• LCC - 101

Contributing scores were posted by Jarred E. 29, Noah K. 25, and 6th grader Anthony Q. with 24. Good scores were posted by the entire team, demonstrating the depth of Shorecrest golf.

Cross Country Practice Run

The Varsity and JV cross country teams ran in the First Annual Charger Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 6. The race was a practice race for team members, faculty and staff, and parents. They ran a 5K (3.1 Mile) course around the Shorecrest Campus starting and finishing on Haskell Field. We hope this will become an annual event!

Request for Athletic Photos

Just a reminder that E-Bytes is always looking for great photos of Shorecrest students' athletic events. We prefer to receive them in digital format. Please e-mail the original, unedited file to clingman@shorecrest.org.

Fall Sports Pictures

Fall Sports pictures will be taken for Middle Division Football on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9:00 a.m. on Haskell Field.

Northeast Photography

Order your athletic team and individual pictures from Northeast Photography. Go to: Collages.net

• Username for the Varsity Football team: football07
• Password for all sports: 7348

Videos of Athletic Events

Varsity football games are available with highlights included for $20 each by ordering directly from www.Stefio.TV or by calling 528-3180.

College Center News

Responses to last week's poll:
What do you want to be when you grow up? - or - What's the funniest job you've ever had?