Shaker Road School

10/09/2026

Improvisational Acting is one of the enrichment classes offered to our Middle School students. The class started off the year learning and practicing the key principle of “Yes, and…” to build the idea of teamwork between actors on the stage.

Students are learning to listen and respond to their teammates to help develop the story and create conflict between characters. They’re also exploring how to use their whole bodies—not just their words—to communicate with the audience. For example, they might think about how their characters walk, eat, react with surprise, sit, or lift a heavy object.

The class plays improv games like Party Quirks, This is Not a Pen, Sorry I’m Late, and Questions Only to have fun and learn how to be someone else on stage without a script.

10/08/2026

Check out more Grandparents Day photos on our Flickr account! 💙

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Explore this photo album by Shaker Road School on Flickr!

10/07/2026

Our Eighth Grade Leadership Program is designed to teach students about important leadership principles while giving them opportunities to practice these principles throughout the year.

The program kicks off with a retreat in September, lead by Mrs. Migdal and Mr. Curry. Group sessions focused on different types of power, leadership styles, building consensus, and effective communication. Many of the sessions incorporated challenges that required the students to work together and apply what they were learning, with time afterwards to reflect on their learning and the challenges they faced. The class showed tremendous grace and care for one another as they worked through both successes and failures.

A highlight of this year’s retreat was a surprise pre-dawn trip across the state to watch the sunrise—and enjoy some really good breakfast sandwiches (and good coffee for the teachers)!

The class set a goal for the year and has already begun putting it into action. Their teachers frequently catch them revisiting their retreat experiences and brainstorming ways to bring their goal to life. We’ve seen them practicing genuine kindness and leadership with younger students across campus.

We are proud to call the Class of 2027 our student leaders and look forward to all they will accomplish this year!

10/05/2026

Thank you to the 423 grandparents and grandfriends who joined us from near and far on Grandparents Day! We absolutely love having you on campus, and it is such a joy to witness the love and support you show your grandchildren!

We kicked off the celebration with a light breakfast generously provided by the SRS PTG and the Sagris family! After a warm welcome from Principal Dr. Matt and PTG President Julie D’Alessandro, Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students performed songs for a packed audience under the tent. Afterwards, grandparents and grandfriends dispersed to classrooms to spend time with their grandchildren, tour classrooms, and participate in activities together.

10/05/2026

Second Grade students and Mrs. LaRochelle attempt to score against Ms. Plante in goal!

Every week during the Fall, the teachers work with Second Grade students as part of their Physical Education curriculum, teaching them the fundamentals of soccer while practicing motor skills, coordination, and teamwork!

10/02/2026

After a busy day of learning, students dive into after-academics activities that give them opportunities to have fun with friends, explore their interests, and try new things.

In September, the Farm & Friends group spent time outside learning about goats, including their diet, care, and training. The group is hoping to spend some time in Doug’s greenhouse this month.

The Art group got creative with dot painting, tissue paper art, fuse beads, and other hands-on projects.

The STEAM group was all about creating, experimenting, and having fun! Students made air squishies, paper fidgets, and ice cream cones using paper and balloons.

The Building group took on LEGO creations and building challenges, while the Makerspace students used their imaginations to transform everyday materials into something unique.

Photos: Ashley Plante

09/30/2026

Marie’s Pre-K students are getting their raised garden beds ready for winter! They’re also busy drying apple seeds in their Science Area and will soon collect and dry pumpkin seeds from their October jack-o’-lanterns.

This spring, the students will plant their seeds indoors before transplanting them outside, along with wildflower seeds to bring even more color to the garden. Through these hands-on experiences, our students explore how living things grow and build an early foundation in life science and scientific inquiry!

09/28/2026

Congratulations to the Seventh and Eighth Grade Coed Soccer Team, who came back from 0-2 in the second half to defeat Rundlett 3-2 on Saturday! The Blue Herons played with grit and determination, scoring three goals in just six minutes! Great job, team!

09/28/2026

Check out this week’s Bird’s-Eye View! For more, check out the newsletter from the Main Office!

09/28/2026

We had so much fun welcoming more than 400 SRS Grandparents and Grandfriends to campus on Friday for one of our favorite—and largest—events: Grandparents Day! Thank you for spending the morning with us. Please stay tuned for photos!

Congratulations to Craig F., Nancy M., Lois M., and Karen C., winners of the PTG’s Tree of Life raffle! On behalf of the PTG, thank you to everyone who participated.

PTG fundraising proceeds support community events like Grandparents Day, campus improvements, and special requests from teachers that benefit students in the classroom.