A Place to Belong is brought to you by Shady Hill’s Advancement Office, Marketing and Communications Office, and the Alumni Board. Now, more than ever, we are committed to sharing news that reminds us all how vibrant and innovative Shady Hill continues to be, while forever embracing the mission and values you hold so dear.
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The School Season is in Full Swing! | |
The 2023-24 school year is well under way, full of exploration and discovery. For a guaranteed smile, check out the video above to see students, families and staff back in the joyful active swing!! | |
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In August, Shady Hill was featured in the Cambridge Day News! The article highlighted a sixth-grade trip to Brattle Street that took place earlier this year where students viewed the “Forgotten Souls” installation. They learned about Cambridge's history and discussed the connections between enslavement in the Caribbean and the wealth that flowed into Cambridge in the 17th and 18th centuries.
To read the full article, click here.
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A Peek into Classrooms: Grade VIII | | |
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On September 14, a group of 21 Grade VIII students volunteered at Shady Hill's New Parent Dinner. They did a fabulous job greeting new families and serving food over the course of the night.
Student Nathan C. described his experience this way, in the student-led newspaper called UpQuark:
The new parent dinner was a blast! We learned waitering etiquette, scraped plates, and “pardon my reach”ed our way through the night! The only disappointment was having to eat pizza in the presence of Michelin Star food… I was tempted to sneak a few bites! But no, we all held arguably heroic composure and I’m sure the new parents were impressed and satisfied with our service.
Read another student's description of the event, as well as other articles, in UpQuark by clicking here.
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Meet the Newest Staff at Shady Hill! | |
Upper first photo: newest staff and faculty | |
Lower second photo: newest TTC apprentices | |
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We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Shady Hill community!
First Photo (left to right): K Gradehead Amy Bergquist, Grade I Gradehead Neha Bhangdia,
Grade IV Gradehead Niko Brattke TTC '20, MS Division Head Chia-Chee Chiu, Grade III Gradehead Katie Goldman, Director of Student Life Cory Grant, Grade II Literacy Specialist Kate Hest, Grade IV Gradehead Brooke Maloney, MS Counselor Brooke Menard, Grade VI Gradehead Craig Morgan TTC '19, Grade III Gradehead Jackie Mundis, Grade VII Gradehead Brynne Obeid, Grade VII Gradehead Donavan Payne, Grade VI/VII Gradehead David Powers TTC '14, P.E Teacher and Coach Meagan Ramos, Grade VIII Gradehead Nandini Roy TTC '99, LS Counselor Skylar Seligman, MS Shop Teacher Jenny Sorblom, Lower School Faculty Coach Amy Sullivan TTC '92, and MS Science Teacher Siqi Wei.
Meet our 2024 Teacher Training Center (TTC) apprentices! Second photo from left to right: Caroline Boston, Earl Simons, Kim Morrell, Alexzandra Roman, Katie O'Brien, Kayla Burgess, and Olivia Primeaux.
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Come Learn About the New Strategic Plan | |
The Strategic Plan is nearly "ready for prime time!" We will be holding several open sessions to share the plan out with the full community and seek comments and ideas on next steps.
For Alumni: an All-Alumni Zoom: October 26 at Noon Eastern Time
| For Everyone (parents, alumni, PALS, etc): December 6, 7-8:30 PM In-Person in Assembly Hall. | More opportunities will follow, but we urge all who can to plan on joining the above sessions! | |
Alum Anne Thompson Vaughan '57 generously bequeathed Shady Hill a spacious one-bedroom co-op in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood, and we are now selling it to raise money for the school. Please help Shady Hill by forwarding this listing to anyone you know who might be interested:
http://bit.ly/NYC_Co_Up
For more information on bequests, charitable annuities, or retirement giving, visit our planned giving website, or contact Betsy Ginsberg, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, by email or phone (617-520-5225).
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The Shady Hill fair is coming soon on Saturday, October 14 from 10AM-3PM!
Celebrate a day filled with fun! From the Alumni Slush booth, to the fun house and so much more! All alumni, TTC alumni and faculty are invited to volunteer at the slush booth. Email Meg Grossman from the Alumni Board for more information or to sign up for a 1/2 hour shift.
Click here for updates on event details and volunteer opportunities.
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Shady Hill Seeks Substitute Teachers
We are looking to expand our pool of substitute teachers. Subs can opt to work just a day or two a week — or more. We need classroom teachers as well as those with specific experience in music, physical education, etc. Retired educators, young alums, or anyone who has experience with kids in a group setting (coaching, camp, etc.), are encouraged to apply.
Click here for more information.
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On August 12, more than 100 Shady Hill Alumni families and current families gathered in Martha's Vineyard on the Inkwell for community building. A few trustees were also in attendance. There was water play, a luncheon and community. Ekua Holmes '70 also opened at Cousens Gallery that evening and invited families to visit. The event reconnected some alumni with former teachers like Tamyko Morris and Galen White who were proud to see their students were "grown up!"
On August 18, Shady Hillers in the White Mountains of NH gathered in Chocorua, hosted by siblings Amey Moot '77 and Alex Moot '77. Guests represented the Classes of 1945, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, as well as a PAL whose three children were in the Classes of 2011 and 2014. If other graduates would care to host alumni in their area next summer, please reach out to alumni@shs.org so we can support your efforts!
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Shady Hill invites grandparents and special friends to celebrate
Grandfriends Day!
November 9, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
56 Coolidge Ave
West Entrance
Cambridge, MA 02138
Click here to update Grandfriends Contact Information.
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Alumni mark your calendars to join your classmates on campus for Reunion!
June 4, 2024
1:15 PM – 7:30 PM
This year, we will celebrate all whose Reunions fell during the past two years: the '3', '4', '8', and '9' cohorts.
Stay tuned for more information this winter!
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Are you following the Shady Hill Alumni Spotlight series on social media? We welcome nominations! Whether their work relates to social justice, environmental activism, or any other pressing issue, email your suggestions to alumni@shs.org or submit your nominations here.
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