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SHARKS ALWAYS MOVE FORWARD

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Each year, teachers and staff nominate and vote for the Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the year. This year, Mr. Rosa-Felix was nominated for Teacher of the Year and Mrs Stout was nominated for Teacher Assistant of the Year.

Mrs Banks, Kilby Shores Principal said, "The top 3 nominees for Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year were in a run off and voted for by the teachers." When asked about Mr Rosa-Felix, Mrs. Banks said, "He is dedicated to students." She also mentioned that she felt, "Great!" when she heard he had won. "He is a great candidate and represents the school well."

Mrs Stout was honored to be the Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Banks stated, "Ms. Stout was honored as the Teacher Assistant of the Year for the third time. She loves kids and everyone loves her "

Dr. Gordon, Superintendent of Suffolk Public Schools, was asked what makes a teacher worthy of being Teacher of the year. Dr. Gordon believes that great teachers love kids, understand the curriculum, and are well organized Teachers need to relate to kids and make lessons interesting "Teaching should be "edutainment" because kids remember fun," stated Gordon

It is clear at Kilby Shores that Mr Rosa Felix and Mrs. Stout love kids and make learning fun. Their dedication to Kilby Shores makes them great choices for Teacher of the Year

WHY IS KSES THE BEST?

"It has to be the parties and the fundraisers" - Hailey

"I like math because of the teachers." - Hunter

"I like the teachers" - Bryson

"I like learning and the teachers." - MaKayla

"I like everyone here " - Maleah

"I like the opportunities to do things " - Connie

Mr.Rosa-Felix (left) Mrs.Stout (right) are smiling and honored to be teacher nominees of the year.

SILLY SHARKS

Did you hear about the shark ghost?

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What do you get when a shark crosses with a snowman? etibtsorF

What are two things a shark can never eat for breakfast?

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What does a shark eat with peanut butter?

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LET'S CELEBRATE!

At Kilby Shores Elementary, students and teachers participate in PBIS. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support PBIS is a reward for good behavior Students must follow the SHARK expectations and earn weekly points. Every 9 weeks, students who earn 7 out of 9 Shark Points earn the PBIS celebration

For the third marking period, almost 400 students participated in the celebration. Students earned an ice cream sundae party Students received a bowl of ice cream, then chose 3 of their favorite toppings.

Ms. Jones, Guidance Counselor, was asked her opinion of PBIS at Kilby Shores Ms Jones said, "PBIS encourages kids to have great shark behavior. When they earn their reward, it's awesome to see kids having fun."

Past celebrations include a game day and a glow stick dance party Students are currently working to earn their reward for the fourth marking period

Madison,

SHARKRIDDLER

Can you say these sentences fast?

Six sharp smart sharks

Sally sells seashells by the sea shore

How many S's are in this sentence?

Sam and Sarah saw seven sharks swimming.

rewsnA: neves

Who Am I?

I have a very big bite, but I do not ever bark. I swim out in the ocean and have a fin.

rewsnA: krahs

a first grader, made her ice cream sundae during the PBIS celebration.

SHARKS AND PUPPIES WIN!

In the fall, students from Kilby Shores ran for positions in the Student Council Association, or SCA. Students created posters and gave speeches to prepare for the election. Jackson Kubinak was nominated for SCA Treasurer When Jackson won, he said, "I felt great!" Jackson stated that he hopes "to help his peers talk nicely to teachers." Other positions include: Addison Paiz, President, Sienna Hollowell, Vice President, and Abigail Delgado, Secretary. Third grade representatives include: Paisley McGee, Easton Chaney, Steven Baker, Stella Jeffers, London Savage, and Avery Debord Fourth grade representatives include: Payson Greene, Jaxon Williams, Azari Hutson, and Kawan Spells. Fifth grade representatives include: Destinee Coleman, Connie Martinez, Emma Wegrecki, Donte McLean, and Xzyhnijah Adams. Teachers Mrs Legg, Mrs Regione, and Mrs. Council sponsor the group

This year, the SCA sold lollipops to raise money for the Suffolk Humane Society Through their hard work, the student council was able to donate $300.00 to support the Humane Society. Puppies from the Humane Society came to thank the students for their donation

MEET THE TEAM

Students in grades 3-5 published their first newspaper Students interviewed and wrote news stories, took photographs, and designed the layout of the paper

News Reporting Team London Savage, Abigail Reyman, Addison Paiz, Azari Hutson, and Da'Sanii Swarn Opinion Reporting Team Noel Lugo, Trayvion Flood, Camden Hernandez, and Bryanna Bright Entertainment Team Jackson Kubinak, Kawan Spells, Autumn Horton, Summer Florence, Emma Wegrecki, and Charlie Bales Design Team Ainslee Joyner, Bryanna Bright, Avery Debord, and London Savage Tristan Johnson, Assistant Editor Maylani Quintero, Photographer Zamari Halsey-Robinson, Editor Naomi Stokes, Assistant Editor Zamari Halsey-Robinson, Dr Gordon, Naomi Stokes, and Tristan Johnson pose for a photograph after an interview.

INSERT A TOKEN, GET A BOOK

Twice a month, students are selected to choose a book from the school's book vending machine. Teachers select students and their names are called over the morning announcements to receive a token for the machine Ms Carr helps students choose a book they would like to take home The machine was bought for the school using Title I funding.

Ms Carr said, "The book vending machine has been a fun addition to Kilby Shores It promotes reading in a fun and exciting way. The students are very excited to come choose a book from the vending machine. I hope we can continue to get more and more books in students' hands."