Cardboard Challenge Showed Creativity

K5 - 5th Grade students recently took part in the first ever "Cardboard Challenge in the Forest."  The cardboard challenge is a worldwide celebration of child creativity that was inspired by a young boy who built an arcade out of cardboard.  Younger students were paired with our older students to collaborate and create their own unique designs out of cardboard and other materials.  

 5th Grade students Elizabeth Anne McGill, Jamison White, David Henao & Gabrielle Radulescu collaborated with 2nd Grade studentsChaz Lopez & Aubrey Glenn on making a robot family.

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Last week, Mrs. Patterson baked a giant gingerbread cookie for her Transitional Kindergarten (KT) class to eat at snack time but, when they came back from PE, he was GONE!  His disappearance led to a massive hunt through the Early Childhood Building.  He was found at last, hiding in Mrs. Pearson's file cabinet!

KT adventures continued when students recently enjoyed a day of winter fun.  Mrs. Patterson's class had so much fun, students didn't even realize a lot of learning was going on!  Math, phonemic awareness, critical thinking and problem solving skills and concepts were integrated throughout the fun activities.

JD Stubbs, Jacob Harding and David Imasuen snuggle in their igloo.

Christian Davis, Graham Mathias, Rachel Samuel, Katelyn Wyland, Luke Doherty, Owen DuBoise have fun sorting and classifying winter clothes.

Mrs. Maxwell's Kindergarten class planted over 60 red tulip bulbs along the East Campus (LS) garden fence last week. The class can't wait to see them bloom this spring!

Exploring God's World- For Children in PK3-Rising 6th Grade

Are you ready for an awesome summer learning adventure?  Join us as we embark on a multi-sensory exploration of God's World!  Students will engage in activities designed to enhance their appreciation of God's creation through a study of meteorology, space exploration, living creatures, gardening, and nutrition. Hands-on activities will encourage students to take responsibility for caring for God's world.  Summer never sounded so fun!  Join us for Summer at Shannon as we explore God's Great World!

General Information

-        Summer at Shannon runs from Monday, June 1, through Friday, July 31

-        There will be no classes held Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3

-        Full day hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

-        Half day hours are 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

-        Two, three & five day options are available

-        This program is for children ages PK3 - rising 6th Grade

-        Daily snacks will be provided

-        Parents may order lunch or bring in a bag lunch

-        Field trips will be held on Fridays

For more information, contact Reida Pearson at 678.5123 or email rpearson@shannonforest.com.

Reserve Your Shannon Beginnings Summer 2015 Spot Today

Get a jump on learning in a safe, fun and age appropriate experience.  Three and four-year-olds can spend the summer being loved and nurtured by experienced teachers who recognize that children develop differently.  Structured time is combined with guided play in plans that are flexible for any busy family.  The following schedules are available:

7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m./Monthly fees:

2 Days a Week - $155.20                   

3 Days a Week - $232.80                   

4 Days a Week - $310.40

5 Days a Week - $388.00

12:30 - 3:00 p.m.                    $15 per day (billed monthly)

12:30 - 6:00 p.m.                    $25 per day (billed monthly)

For more information, contact Reida Pearson at 678.5123 or email rpearson@shannonforest.com.

Click HERE for the Shannon Beginnings Summer 2015 Registration Form