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What a thrilling way to open the season! The folks at Squashbusters hosted a fantastic event which included both Shore and Brookwood teams. Our players were sorted through the ladder against opponents of appropriate experience. Before we delve into wins and losses, a huge aspect of the match was just living through the elements of the competition: team introductions, reffing peers’ games, and of course, playing points for real! Shore athletes composed themselves admirably, interacting with polite sportsmanship. That aside, we also brought some fierceness to the court! Several matches went the distance into the third game, sometimes even into “deuce.” While we did not win every contest, we put up enough victories to earn the tie. Very respectable! Given such an auspicious start, our hopes are high for the rest of the season.

We were thrilled to have our youngest Shore alumni back on campus at our Young Alumni Gathering, and to give them the opportunity to connect and catch up with their former classmates and teachers! Thank you to all who joined us for this special event.

Shore’s Grandfriends Visiting Day is a heartfelt annual tradition, celebrated each year leading into Thanksgiving Break. The morning is one of the most highly anticipated events for the Shore community, as students eagerly look forward to sharing a slice of their day-to-day life with their grandparents and special friends.

Shore’s annual Young Alumni Panel was an informative and valuable experience for Upper School students. We welcomed six alums — Drew Mullaney '23, Ruby Poulo '24, Anna Pervier '24, Brooks Marshall '24, Sofia Alves '25, and Khoi Do '25 — attending a variety of high schools across New England back to Shore for a panel discussion on the secondary school experience.

One of the highlights of the year is always the Grade 3 Egyptian Play, a joyous performance of acting, song, and dance which expresses the passion that comes with learning about the ancient world and the many complex figures which are involved in the mythology. This year’s play was focused around famous director Steven Spielberg looking for inspiration, and was set in a dream he had where multiple ancient Egyptian rulers appear to him, trying to convince him to tell their stories as part of his next big movie.

For years, Shore has partnered with local organization Beverly Bootstraps to put together what is a treasured annual experience for both sides of this mutual relationship. Beverly Bootstraps is a Beverly-based group which does an incredible amount of good for members of our local community, including providing food assistance, housing assistance, and a number of other services to those in need. Shore is proud to be a long term partner, and the relationship between organization and school spans multiple decades.

This year’s Veterans Day Assembly, held on Friday, November 7, provided an opportunity for the Shore community to thank those who have served our country. This year, we were joined by Major Eric Morton, a Shore parent and former member of the Marine Corps who earned the rank of officer through his exceptional service.

The coaches are swelling with pride after today’s game! The skill, toughness, and heart displayed by each and every player blew us away. That Fay team was stacked with older players who had many more years of combined experience than us. Nevertheless, the Shore Girls Varsity team POUNCED on every opportunity. From the first whistle onward, our team passed with more purpose than we ever have, moving the ball effectively from our defensive third into midfield. In addition, the accuracy of our distribution hit its peak for the season, and we even succeeded in pushing several passes through their back line. In short, this team drew on their hard work in practice and culminated in an outstanding performance today. I also hasten to add that despite being outsized in most matchups, our defense never backed down. Physical challenges on the ball, desperate kicks on the goal line, and diving punches from the goalie all contributed to keeping the score close until the end. Ultimately, we can hold our heads high after such fierce competition.

All of this impressive work was achieved with the support of a fantastic eighth-grade class of players. Thank you all for modeling grit, positivity, and leadership for the future of our program!

This year’s edition of the Halloween Concert, a fall tradition that takes place after our Halloween Parade, featured a joyful mix of musical selections, performed with enthusiasm by Lower School students in Grades Pre-K - 2. This year’s concert was notable as it was the first major musical performance organized by new Lower School Music Teacher Lauren Notas. Welcoming families to campus and allowing students the opportunity to share their work is a quintessential example of what it means to be a member of the Shore community.

Shore’s Halloween Parade is a longstanding tradition, a yearly favorite, and a great example of the magic that happens when our entire community comes together. The Oval is transformed into a circular stage where Shore students and colleagues join in a joyful parade, showing off their creative costumes. This year’s parade included rock stars, unicorns, athletes, crayons, the Ghostbusters, and even a light-up cardboard robot!

Another stellar performance for this fantastic team! Everyone contributed to a powerful display of offense, scoring many goals in a variety of ways. In addition, many players were challenged to play positions outside of their comfort zone, and they did so with aplomb! Every game provides an opportunity to learn or practice an aspect of the game. Yesterday we experimented with playing the ball back to move forward. While it felt risky, we were able to open up new lines of attack, switching to the open side of the field. Next level stuff! Next week the competition will shift dramatically, so bring on the challenge!

What a strong performance for this versatile team! Dominating play in the opponent’s half 90% of the time, Shore Girls Varsity soccer put on a fine display of the beautiful game today. Each player discovered or honed new skills, such as control on the first touch or accuracy in passing. Our spacing, while not perfect, still opened the field significantly, allowing us to drive down the field in various lanes. Our defense held the back line firm, and our goalie hardly ever had to touch the ball. Our midfield and offense took full advantage of any space given. Were it not for the valiance of the GUS keeper, the score could have easily been much higher. In the end, we did deliver a resounding win. Fantastic work, Shore!

Every fall, Shore’s science program receives a shipment of two turtles from Zoo New England. Teachers and students are tasked with taking daily care of the endangered reptiles, including feeding, cleaning, and ensuring that the turtles maintain a healthy weight and growth pattern, with the idea that eventually the turtles would be released back into the wild in the spring.

Today we stepped into the new reality of our roster, with many players asked to perform in unfamiliar positions. So many athletes displayed individual feats of courage and tenacity. The coaches are all extremely proud of the effort and heart displayed by the Shore Girls Varsity soccer team in the face of the powerful and technical team of Tower. Despite our efforts, we were not able to keep the ball out of our half, or out of our goal. The season is not over, however, and we have more work to do. We will emerge next week with new focus, new determination, and fresh spirit. Speaking of which, a HUGE “Thank You!” to the SFA for the goodie bags, decoration, and overall positive vibes on this Shore Spirit Day!

Shore spirit was shining when over 170 parents, faculty, and staff enjoyed an evening of connection and fun at the Shore Fall Social on October 17, 2025. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for new and returning families to continue getting to know each other, and for parents to build and strengthen relationships with the faculty and staff who teach and know their children so well.

Grade 5 is an exciting and pivotal year for Shore students, as they are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and given more opportunities for leadership as they begin preparing for their transition into the Upper School. Shore’s curriculum is strategically and creatively aligned to prepare students for this transition in a variety of ways, and one of the highlights of the Grade 5 curriculum is the Big Buddies program.

Service. Leadership. Dedication. Wisdom. Support. Legacy. These are the words that come to mind when we think of Shore trustees and their impact on our school. Fittingly, one of Shore’s beloved traditions is the annual Winslow Trustee Dinner, a special evening to celebrate and share with Shore’s former trustees, the individuals who helped shape the path of this school over generations. The annual event also provides an important opportunity for former trustees to meet current trustees, hear from school leadership, and enjoy the camaraderie.

Our improvement took another leap forward yesterday in a decisive win over Nashoba Brooks. We combined our characteristic toughness with a newfound control over our angle of attack, and our game never looked better. Though their players were often stronger and even faster than ours, the Shore Girls Varsity team never backed down and met them shoulder to shoulder to win the ball. Our midfielders found multiple opportunities to redirect our passing to the open side of the field, nimbly arcing the ball through or behind defenders. As a result, we peppered the opposition with many threatening shots, and we emerged with a strong lead when the final whistle blew. As ever, our defensive line allowed very few chances on our own goal. Strong showing, Shore!

What amazing progress this team has displayed! Our possession game is starting to show significant signs of improvement. The defense is building up out of the back, feeding the ball to the feet of our midfielders, who, given the time to look, are able to distribute effectively. Some decisive passes also made it through the opposition’s back line, leading to some very exciting rushes on goal. Alas, we were not able to finish, but such is the beautiful game. What was never in doubt was our team toughness, for we fought heroically for many a loose ball. Today might have set the record for most headers in a game, let alone in one play! A tie is rarely satisfying, but a shutout is always impressive. Good work, Shore!

Battling not only the Pike school, but also a strong sun, Shore Girls Varsity needed lots of grit to compete in yesterday’s game. Despite relentless pressure, especially in the first half, with several hectic scrums in the box, our defense still only allowed one goal. Our midfield is finding more success channeling the ball out to the sidelines, where we have more time and space to make a play. Also, our front line never backed down and often steamrolled through defenders. Once again we hit our stride in the second half - just couldn’t find a goal. Overall, in the face of an aggressive opponent, we did not back down. Let’s let this loss fuel us onto the next challenge!

Another impressive comeback, and this time, for the win! Our team showed fierceness and determination from the kickoff to the last whistle. So impressive! Once again we stood tall in the face of a physical opponent, not relenting when it was time to step up and win the ball. Our back line remained as stalwart as ever, yielding only one unstoppable kick from a difficult angle. Otherwise, we closed the space down and cleared the ball with authority. Play in the midfield was spirited as well, working the ball up to our front line. The speed and experience in the middle third of the field were crucial. Of course, the game was won with classy goals from our offense, beating the opponent’s goalie with style. Overall, an amazing victory!

The start of a new school year can feel like a big adventure, especially when you’re only four years old. For Pre-K 2 student Emmy W., that adventure began the moment she climbed aboard the Shore bus. Who better to guide that journey than a cheerful bus driver and the encouraging smile and direction of her pre-assigned Bus Buddy, third grader Sean Y.? By the time Friday’s bus brought her back home, Emmy was positively beaming.

In the face of a strong, fast, and experienced Tower team, Shore Girls Varsity showed their true colors. Despite conceding a goal in the first half, our team never quit and ran full speed for the full sixty minutes. Our goalie stood tall all game long. Our defense had to contend against countless corners, but never did they yield. All players fended off fierce physicality, and in the end, learned how to stand their ground when it counts. The pressure we asserted in the second half earned a PK, which was converted with conviction. From there on out it was anyone’s game to win or lose, so we are more than satisfied to walk away with the draw. The coaches could not be prouder of the competitive fight on this team!

The annual Shore Safari Weekend was a great example of the magic that happens when the community joins together for a weekend away. This year, what really tied everything together was an amazing turnout from our newest families!

As students move through their years at Shore, one of the most eagerly anticipated traditions is the overnight class camping trips, a milestone experience for our oldest students. Each of the camping trips is unique and different in its own way, while activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, campfires, and team-building activities are annual traditions. 

Shore’s Back-To-School Picnic and Volunteer Fair was a lively and wholesome family event, and we were so fortunate to have a fantastic turnout from our community! A packed field and picnic area complete with lawn games, a bouncy house, and The Cravery ice cream truck made the experience full of special moments for our attendees, specifically the many new students and families who we welcomed to campus for one of the first times.

Shore’s annual Flag Raising ceremony on September 2, 2025, was the perfect way to kick off the new school year! After a long summer vacation, the ceremony signifies new beginnings and a fresh start for everyone on campus, from our brand new Pre-K 1 students to colleagues who’ve dedicated many years to the Shore community.

This year's Grade 5 musical was not only fun and interesting to watch, but marked a pivotal moment of turning the page for these students in their Shore careers. As we celebrate this year's Grade 5 class and wish them well on their journeys to the Upper School and beyond, it was a lovely opportunity to reflect on their time spent at Shore and what they've learned so far.

When late March arrived, Shore athletes took the field for what consistently proves to be the year's most fast-paced season. Each afternoon, the gym was filled with energy as the students picked up their sports gear and headed out to the fields.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Pre-K students have been learning about migratory species, and Mrs. White thought there would be no better way to help them understand the complex ecological process than for the students to become ‘migratory animals’ themselves. This year's 'migrators' left their mark on the Dining Hall with a creative idea that will solve problems for Pre-K students for years to come.

The Grade 4 Shoredecott Expo is a unique project paying homage to the Caldecott children’s book awards and is widely recognized as one of the annual highlights of Shore’s library program. Parallel to the real Caldecott awards, students immerse themselves in the rigorous process of reviewing, voting, and ultimately selecting their favorite children’s book of the year from a field of numerous books. Students read a set number of books, and then work together with their peers to determine finalists and vote.

The Shore Green Team’s extravagant Textile Fashion Show was a wonderful success! This fun event, which featured many Shore faculty and staff donning ridiculous garments, had a palpable deeper meaning, and the Green Team was able to engage the audience with humor that aided in getting the real point across.

Nibi the beaver, the same furry friend for whom Massachusetts governor Maura Healey personally issued a permit to extend the animal’s tenure at Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, came to visit campus and was a huge hit with the students. Shore was lucky to be one of the first stops on Nibi’s journey, which will include educational trips to schools around the state to increase public awareness of the many dangers facing native species local to Massachusetts.

They say Latin is a dead language, but in the Shore Latin classroom, the characters in textbooks are brought to life. Lucia, Grumio, Quintus, Caecilius — these are not mere names; they are personalities, celebrities, even friends.

Cheerful, chirpy, and chock-full of jokes, this year’s mainstage musical, a comedy by British composer George Stiles and writer Anthony Drewe, was a delight for audiences of all ages. Complete with classic themes, incredible props and costumes, and a colorful cast of characters, this year’s production truly had it all, and Shore’s cast and crew brought the magic to life.

A thrilling defeat at SquashBusters yesterday! We won multiple games but were ultimately unable to take the majority of matches. Several battles saw Shore players push their opponents to the third game to decide the contest. Overall, our serving, control of the T, and agility was much improved. In addition, Shore athletes were challenged to play a bigger role in reffing and scoring the games, and they handled the disagreements and uncertainties of full-speed points with patience.  A big thank you to SquashBusters to host us in their beautiful Lawrence facility. We will be hungry for a rematch next season!

At Shore, we love to find creative ways to maximize learning. Sixth grade students recently enjoyed three hands-on learning opportunities exploring the life of a loaf of bread—from making bread to learning from alumni and gaining an understanding of business operations at a professional bakery, to working in service for their community. These learning experiences were made possible by the hard work of Shore’s Grade 6 team, and our strong and committed lifelong network of alumni and former faculty.

This winter, Shore’s set crew has been hard at work creating all sorts of props, structures, and backdrops for our upcoming musical, HONK! Thanks to the efforts of these exceptional students and their instructors, Shore’s musical will once again have a robust array of materials to use in their production.

What a strong showing at Fay! Although our team needs frequent reminders to think positively of their play, we have much to be proud of from our match today. In years past, we have eked out maybe one game, or perhaps one set from our experienced opponents from Fay. Today, Shore competitors earned significant points, many contests were pushed to the utmost, and we won three! Ultimately, we earned more wins than we have done in recent memory. We went up against a strong team, played hard, and emerged with heads held high. Defeats like this show us what is required to play at the next level, so, hard though it may be to lose, we still benefit from the lessons of our loss. It doesn’t hurt that we have a snow day to relish while we reflect! Until next week, racket players!

This winter, Ms. Bouchard’s Grade 5 class partnered with Lifebridge North Shore River House Shelter to deliver warm clothes, toiletries, first aid supplies, and gift cards to those in need. The shelter works with approximately three hundred people each day, and students have been hard at work collecting these items in order to help Lifebridge North Shore support those who are unable to get these materials on their own.

The midwinter Celebrate, Socialize, and Share in 2025 gathering offered the Shore community a fun way to kick off the new year together and connect in meaningful ways. It was inspiring to see so many of you join us for this new event and to feel the warmth and genuine positivity that provided for new relationships to form among old friendships and shared history at Shore.

Sorry for the late post: Proud to announce a solid win for Shore this week at Myopia against Brookwood! Our less experienced players took to the court this time around, and they delivered consistent serves and fierce shots to earn the victory. Along the way, they earned valuable minutes learning how to navigate the close proximity with their opponent, how to score their own points, and even how to call lets. Big praise for a strong performance!