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List of 10 news stories.
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Rising Stars: The Spring Pop Rock Concert and Art Show
The Spring Pop Rock Concert and Art Show was a display of musical talent, hours of hard work, and impeccable rhythm from many different members of the Shore community. From our students rocking out on vocals, to elegant strings, to percussion instruments that were the heartbeat of the entire concert, there were so many moving parts, and they all came together in beautiful fashion. It was a perfect segue into an impressive art show that left onlookers feeling enriched and fulfilled.Read More -
Young Entrepreneurs: First Graders Explore the World of Business
Every June, the first grade classrooms are buzzing with excitement as the students transform into budding entrepreneurs for the much-anticipated annual Mini Market, the grand finale of their economics unit.Read More -
Adventures in Pre-K: Frogging at Vineyard Hill
Shore’s Pre-K students had a wonderful time on their latest wilderness adventure, a trip to the Vineyard Hill Reservation. The journey was not only a huge hit with students, but was a valuable and formative experience for the children as they learned more about the environment around them.Read More -
A Summer of Studying Native Plants in Maine, Made Possible by Shore Grant
What began as a dream of Birding in the Southwest led to an unexpected gem: a certificate program in Native Plants and Ecological Horticulture at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Winning the POG Fund Award turned a passion for gardening into a transformative journey of learning, growth, and classroom inspiration.Read More -
Three Terrific Trips - Learning Beyond the Walls of Shore
One of the most powerful aspects of the Shore experience is the opportunity for learning beyond the walls of Shore, and the last week of April, Upper School trips were shining examples of that in action.Read More -
Anatomy of a Character - Making a Body Biography
Literary analysis is one of the major focal points of eighth-grade English class at Shore, but it is also one of the more difficult skills to teach and master. It is a critical thinking skill that students will use the rest of their lives, well beyond reading literature. The ability to break an idea apart into small pieces to better understand it, and then piece it back together to create an even stronger understanding, is a vital intellectual skill. Considering this, it might surprise you that one of the ways we tackle this in eighth grade is by coloring!Read More -
Setting the Tone: Tonoscopes in the ILab
In Grade 4’s tonoscopes project, students were encouraged to think outside the box as they embarked on an interdisciplinary lesson on the science of sound. They began their investigation in science class with Lower School Innovation Specialist Jill Codding, learning about wavelengths, amplitude, and frequency. Students then teamed up with Upper School Innovation Specialist Cam McNall in the ILab to explore cymatics, the study of visual sound and vibrations.Read More -
Young Talent On Display: Shore’s World Music Concert and Lower School Art Show
Young artists and musicians in Grades Pre-K through 4 took center stage for the annual World Music Concert and Lower School Art Show, a wonderful event which brought together students, families, faculty, staff, and community for a joyful celebration of creativity, cultural exploration, and Shore spirit.Read More -
World Celebration Day: Culture, Learning, and Connection
World Celebration Day offered our school community a special opportunity to explore international traditions, music, art, cuisine, and customs. It was a joyful way to spark curiosity and celebrate the unique identities that make up our global family.Read More -
The House of Their Dreams: Thought-Provoking Work in Spanish Class
Designed to engage students with their vocabulary words, what could’ve been a simple memorization exercise instead becomes a thought-provoking journey which inspires the student to dream big and encourages peer discussion. These fascinating projects are windows into the world of the child, allowing their boundless imagination and curiosity to flourish while keeping the focus on retaining key basic Spanish language skills which will provide the foundation for years of future learning as they continue their academic journey.Read More
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