Shady Point School District

ow do I get to the gym? Where is the office? Which building is the elementary? ….etc…..etc….. Well, HERE’S YOUR SIGNS! It’s the perfect year to begin with this signage, because we are welcoming many new families to our school! Whether it’s new families or guests to our school events, these signs will certainly put everyone at ease when finding their destination on campus.

THANK YOU to everybody who has brought donations to the school. From the very kind lady, From Stigler, who stopped by to donate 2 full sets of school supplies for elementary kids, OG&E, and the OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE for your donation! We appreciate area organizations making a difference for our students. We are Family! We are Warriors!

Please Welcome ERIC SOWELL to the WARRIOR FAMILY! Eric actually joined us during last school year, but he did not yet get his warm welcome from us. Eric is always happy to do any variety of tasks, including maintenance and custodial. He has always been a member of the Warrior Family, having attended during his childhood and graduated from Shady Point. Eric now raises his own 3 Little Lady Warriors who currently attend. He said he enjoys working here because this environment is so family oriented, and he has never worked in a job that coworkers got along so well and had so much fun.

Please WELCOME to the WARRIOR FAMILY: Farrah Brown Cafeteria & Custodial …Farrah Mae Sue Brown (Taylor) “Lou” (Western Sizzlin Nicknamed back in the day) Farrah Lou. I graduated Heavener in 1996. Yes. Back in the 1900’s. I LOVE kids and look out for them!!! When I see them hurt or struggling, I will do my best to help them!!! I will not let them leave the cafeteria hungry! I will not let them sleep on a dirty floor! I am a clean freak when it comes to my job and the sanitation for the kids. Both of my kids have been a part of Shady Point School. I’m just excited to do great at my job at Shady Point School, just like I did at Panama School!

Please WELCOME to our WARRIOR FAMILY: Lauren Thornburg 3rd Grade Teacher This is my 3rd year teaching! I received my Associate’s degree from Carl Albert State College, Bachelor’s degree from Mid America Christian University, and Master’s of Degree from Mid America Christian University. My husband Justin and I have been married for 16 years and have 3 children: Kenslee (15), Jace (13), and Justice (2). We love to camp, fish, travel, watch movies, and spend time with family. We are members of Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener! I am excited to be at Shady Point and ready for a great year!

We wanted to update everybody on some important dates with school just around the corner. Enrollment begins on August 1 and continues throughout the month. Teachers will report on August 28, and students on September 5. Enjoy the last of the summer and prepare for the next school year. Here is the 2023-2024 calendar. https://5il.co/20hea

Who wants to be a warrior?

Attention, parents, we are continuing with our computer giveaway this week. If you have a student who finished the year with us last year, your child is eligible for a free computer. This is first come, first serve, and will will give them out until we run out. Come by the office, and we will check you off the list and hook you up. The office will be open till 2:30 today and 9:00 to 2:30 tomorrow.

Graduation is tonight. Kindergarten starts at 6:00 with 8th grade to follow at 7:00. Come see our Warriors take the next step.

More pictures from today. Congratulations to Mr. Dan. When it came to naming the building there was only one that came to mind.

On Monday, May 15th, at 1:00 PM, Shady Point schools will dedicate their new Safe Room. We will have a small presentation and hope everyone can attend. Parents and other members of the public are invited to attend. This building would not be possible without their help in passing the school bond last spring. We appreciate their support and welcome them to campus to participate in the event. Unfortunately, we cannot open the building to the public yet. But we will open the building to the public later in the summer and have an open house in the fall when we return to school. On Monday, we will also be revealing to whom the building is dedicated and taking time to honor that individual as well. We appreciate the public’s support of the school and look forward to their attendance at the dedication.

We celebrate Teacher Appreciation week May 1st - 5th. Yes we know it was early. We could not wait. All week, they will enjoy this private area to get away and enjoy lunch, while their cafeteria duty is covered. Monday breakfast was provided. Tuesday was stress free day. Chocolate and a massage therapist was provided. Wednesday was Hump day and the teachers were treated to coffee from The Coffee Cup and Donuts. Thursday was May the 4th be with you. Drinks were provide by the Tolbert Family and Hold Funeral and Cremation, GINORMOUS Donuts by Jame and Mayr Sisco, and the district provided sonic drinks and Star Wars items including inflatable lightsabers. Friday was Cinco De Mayo and we celebrated teaches with a Buffet of Street tacos. THANK YOU to our Teachers and Staff! Your School Board and Administration are very thankful for all of your hard work and dedication to our Shady Point Warrior Families! You are very appreciated!

A lot of field trips are going on. Kindergartners had a lot of fun at the Fire Department on 4/22. 1st & 2nd graders at the Leflore County Sheriff’s Department on 4/22 and the Poteau Fire Department on 4/23. On 4/25 our third and fourth grades visited Leflore county EMS and the next day K-2 visited the Patrick Lynch Library. And not to be left out 5th-7th grades visited The Leflore county Museum and Spiro Mounds.

On April 20 our Pre-K through 2nd grade students took a short trip to the Leflore Count Sheriff’s Department. Big thanks to our hosts.

Spring Fling is in the books. For more pictures check our our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ShadyPointSchools

These are our February ULTIMATE WARRIORS. They stood out among their peers for their exceptional character. Today will be the luncheon for the March students, so be looking for that post soon!

Every morning, James and Sam are seen putting up our U.S. Flag in front of the school. We are thankful for these respectful and responsible students who can always be counted on!

On March 28, 6th graders attended a Leadership Event hosted by Carl Albert State College. Our Shady Point Warriors are sure to be strong leaders for our community some day! Thank you CASC!

Saferoom update. With an expected completions time in May, a lot of the final projects are being wrapped up. Take a look at it so far.

A big shout out and thanks to Dollar General store for taking time from their busy schedule getting their new location in Shady Point up and running. They stopped by school today and brought a box of new books to donate.