Register NOW for PK3 - 5th Grade Holiday FlexTime

Holiday HALF-day FlexTime is available for Tuesday, December 16 - Friday, December 19.  Dismissal for Lower School and Early Childhood students will be at 11:45 a.m.  Upper School students will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.  Lunch will not be served.

FlexTime is available for PK3 - 5th Grade students until 6:00 p.m.

Holiday FULL-day FlexTime is available on the following days:

Monday, December 22

Tuesday, December 23

Monday, December 29

Tuesday, December 30

Lunch will not be served, so please send a lunch with your child.

The deadline to register your PK3 - 5th Grade student is Thursday, December 11! 

Click HERE to Register For FlexTime

Supplies Needed For Middle School Silva-Mester Design Challenge

January marks the beginning of a new year and the arrival of the popular Silva-Mester Program!  Silva-Mester will run from Monday, January 5, through Friday, January 16, 2015. Middle School students will once again take part in an exciting Design Challenge during these two weeks. Shannon Forest is looking for donations of "tools" that will be needed during the upcoming Middle School Design Challenge.  Please drop all donations at either the Main School or Upper School Offices by Friday, December 19, or donations will also be accepted throughout the Silva-Mester session.

A Holiday Gift Idea!

Support the Shannon Forest Hunger Project - Feeding Children Everywhere - at your holiday table this year as we continue towards our goal of raising $10,000!  Reusable bags are available for purchase at any school office for just $5 each.  Just one bag will feed a hungry child for SEVEN days! 

 Click HERE for more information on the Shannon Forest Hunger Project

December CHADD Meeting: "The Motivation Breakthrough"

The next CHADD meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9, in the East Campus (LS) Church Coffee Room.  CHADD is a parent-led support group for parents and guardians with children challenged with ADHD.  The group will be watching "The Motivation Breakthrough" with Rick LaVioe.  Come and get some ideas on how to motivate your children for the new year.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas! 

Students in 6th - 12th Grades will enjoy a special Christmas Social on Tuesday, December 9, during their regularly scheduled activity period.  The holiday social will be held in the West Campus (US) Cafeteria.  Middle School students will be dismissed to the Cafeteria for the first half of the activity period and High School will attend during the second half.  It's a "Holly Jolly Christmas" for the Upper School!

Now is a Great Time to Serve the Community!

In just the first three months of school, our students in 7th - 12th Grades have clocked more than 2,125 hours of service!  They have touched 28 organizations in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties through their hard work and dedication to lessen the burden so many people carry by themselves.  A certain number of hours of service are required of SFCS students and the school provides many opportunities throughout the school year in which the students can gain up to 20 hours.  Students are expected to get all additional hours on their own time.  Below is a table that shows the number of service hours each student is expected to accomplish at their specific grade level:

7th Grade | 22 Hours

8th Grade | 24 Hours

Freshman | 26 Hours

Sophomore | 28 Hours

Junior | 30 Hours

Senior | 32 Hours

Total upon Graduation| 162 Hours

Now is a great time for students and families to consider serving the community and meeting the requirements for this school year.  There are many organizations looking for help during the holiday season.  Students can return to one of the organizations where they worked during an IMPACT Day or there are several more opportunities listed on the link below.

If you want to see how many hours your child has logged this school year, you can access that information on RenWeb/ParentsWeb.  Once you login, click on Family Information, click on Family Home, select your child's name and then click on the tab for Service Hours.  If you have any further questions, you can contact Joanne Heiser at jheiser@shannonforest.com or 864.678.5115.

Click HERE for Area Volunteer Organizations

Sock and Mitten Tree

Lower School and Early Childhood students will again be collecting socks, mittens, hats and scarfs for a "Sock and Mitten Tree" to benefit Miracle Hill.  If you would like to donate new or gently used items for our trees, please bring your items to school from Monday, December 1, - Friday, December, 20.  Students may place the socks, mittens, hats, and scarves on the tree themselves.  

SFCS K5 - 2nd Grade Christmas Program

'Tis the season to celebrate with music and the Shannon Forest Christian School Kindergarten,1st Grade and 2nd Grade students will present the production "Miracle on Main Street" on Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m.  The performance will be held in the East Campus (LS) Sanctuary.

3rd - 5th Grades Remember the "Reason for the Season"

Shannon Forest 3rd - 5th Grade students will present "Reason for the Season" - a musical written by our very own music teacher Mrs. McCall.  The production will take place on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 pm in the East Campus (LS) Sanctuary.  Please join us for a sing-along good time! 

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Students of Mrs. Sowles and Mrs. Stines will travel to Greenville Place on Monday, December 15, to share the Christmas story in song and scripture to residents.  The 4th Grade will depart at 10:10 a.m. and return by 11:30 a.m.

 The Lost & Found is Overflowing!

The East Campus (LS) is full to the brim with lots of jackets.  Items will be displayed on tables in in the Lower School hallway outside the office during the half days from Tuesday, December 16 - Friday, December 19.  Please come by and collect any lost items.

Debbie Patterson's KT class celebrated Thanksgiving with the traditional Native American Pow Wow.  Students experienced a tribal council meeting, performed Native American songs, played games and feasted on venison, berries and fried Navajo Indian bread.

 KT students Claire Burns, Lucy Womick and Katelyn Wyland share their Native American house projects.

K5 students Charlotte Goad and Lily Cain give thanks for friendship during Amy Harkey's recent Thanksgiving feast.

Join Chess Club Today!

Whether you're a beginner or expert, all can enjoy learning and practicing the intriguing game of chess with IGNITE instructor, Julie Sellars.  Chess teaches strategy and critical thinking skills all while playing a game!

1st Grade: Mondays, December 8 & 15 ($19 Mini Session) 

2nd & 3rd Grade: Mondays, January 5, 12, 26, February 2 

1st Grade: Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29

4th & 5th Grade: Mondays, February 9, 23, March 2, 9

Location:  East Campus (LS) Early Childhood IGNITE Room

Time:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $38, Includes a light snack

Click HERE to Register

"Aiming High" Archery

Join us for a fun and thorough introduction to archery!  If you've already had the middle school introduction, then you may register for the Intermediate Skills Workshop.  These 1 day mini-camps include range safety, scoring, etiquette, proper shooting technique, basic equipment maintenance, and more.  Archers will enjoy skill-building in a positive, safe, and fun environment with our own certified Archery Coach Kyle Heppeard.   If you have questions please contact kheppeard@shannonforest.com

Introduction to Archery 4th & 5th Grades

Date: Wednesday, December 17 (half day afternoon)

Location: Bring a bag lunch to eat at FlexTime.  Students will be escorted from the Multi-purpose Room to the West Campus (US) Gymnasium

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 4th & 5th Grades (Class max. 18)

Cost: $20

Click HERE to Register

Intermediate Skills Workshop 6th - 12th Grades

Date: Thursday, December 18 (half day afternoon)

Location: Bring a bag lunch to eat in the West Campus (US) Cafeteria. Workshop will be held in the Gymnasium.

Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 6th - 12th Grades (Class max. 18)

Cost: $20

Click HERE to Register

Spring Drama Auditions Scheduled

All Middle and Upper School students are invited to attend open auditions for the spring production of "The Giver."  Auditions will be held on Thursday, December 4, at 3:45 p.m.  Those interested should meet outside of the West Campus (US) Choir Room.  The dates of the production are Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.

22ft Junior Mixes an Interest in Basketball & Economics 

This week's International Student Profile features junior Jonas Daneels.  Jonas is a member of the 22ft Junior Varsity Basketball team and has played the sport since he was 7-years old.  Growing up in Antwerp, Belgium, he played on one of the four best teams in the area.  This is his first time in the United States and Jonas has adjusted well to the Shannon Forest community.  "I like the smaller school, he said.  "You get to know more people."   His future plans include continuing to play basketball, hopefully at the college level here in the States, and pursuing a degree in Economics - his favorite subject.  Jonas has traveled extensively, but France is his favorite country in which to vacation with his family.  He has two older brothers, both soccer players back in Belgium.  Jonas has a birthday coming up this month and he will get one of the best presents ever when he travels home to see his family during Christmas break!  Happy Birthday, Jonas.  We're glad you're here!

Come Watch The Battle of the Bigs Tomorrow Night!

Shannon Forest Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious preference to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  SFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious preference in the administration of its education policies, scholarship, athletic and school administered programs.