Shelton Parents' Association

April 2009

Charger Plug - April 09

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6

High Voltage

Shelton Hosts Sixth Annual Film Festival

Shelton School hosted its sixth annual film festival April 17 – 18. The event kicked off with a showing of festival entries, followed by three weekend workshops.

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Carmichael Interviewed by WRR

Senior Brody Carmichael joined Head of School Suzanne Stell for a recent interview at One Arts Plaza. They were there to promote Shelton’s hosting an event sponsored by the Center for Advanced ADHD Research, Treatment and Education (CAARTE). CAARTE brings James Swanson, Ph.D. to Dallas to discuss ADHD with some 700 attendees on April 23. Brody discussed the creativity exhibited by many people who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Brody and Mrs. Stell were interviewed by Adriana Bate from WRR (101.1).

Stop the Clock – Shelton Reads During National Library Week

Throughout the campus, everyone stopped what he or she was doing on April 9 at 9:00 a.m. They picked up a book, a newspaper, a cell phone, a magazine, a Kindle … and they read.

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Shelton Shout-Outs

Shelton Students Receive Scholarship Offers
Shelton’s seniors continue to receive notices of acceptances and scholarship offers. Click Full Story to see individual honors.
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Senior Honored by Dallas Morning News

Shelton Senior Adam Intrator received Honorable Mention in Cartoons / Illustrations (Class B) at the recent Dallas Morning News High School Journalism Day.

Shelton Film Wins First Prize at Texas Library Association

A film made by Shelton students took first prize at the Texas Library Association. Congratulations to senior film maker, Travis Ratcliff. The film, "My Last Summer with Jamie Winters," was a collaborative effort. It was written by senior Adam Intrator who also starred in the film, along with several other Shelton students.

Varsity Sports

Tennis Players Go to State

Coach Bill Lau reports that five players qualified for the state tournament. This is a record!

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More Personal Bests in Track

The Shelton track team competed in its 4th track meet of the season on April 4 at the First Baptist School of Dallas athletic complex in east Dallas. Two more Shelton track records were broken.

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Basketball Player Headed to International Competition

Senior Taylor Bowsher recently received a letter that included the following statements: "Congratulations on an outstanding performance at the state competition. Now you are ready for international competition. The USA Junior Nationals would like to inform you of your selection to continue on as a member of the USA Junior Nationals basketball program to compete in the International Sports Festival at the University of Illinois, July 27 - August. 2."

Congratulations, Taylor! We want to hear about the summer competition in the Charger Plug Alumni Circuit.

Shelton Golf Is State Bound

Coach Adrain Hayes reports that the golf team is also state bound! They came in fourth at the Regional Golf Tournament in Frisco. TAPPS takes the top four teams to state. The number one team had a score of 349; 2nd place, 365; 3rd, 365, and Shelton's score was 370; so the scores were very close. We also have a top ten low score on the team, freshman Kyle Gary. He scored 86 and made it on the All Regional Team. Senior Blake Kile was close with an 88. Rounding out our team were Alyn Jackson, Max Shaw and Preston Hill. Congratulations to Coach Hayes and our team, and good luck on April 20 - 21, when you play in Conroe for the 3-A State Championship.

Shelton Serving Others

Jeffrey Feldman Top Fundraiser for Third Year

Jeffrey Feldman was recognized by Children's Medical Center for being the top fundraiser of the annual Children Helping Children Junior Singles Tennis Tournament for three consecutive years. The proceeds all benefit pediatric cancer research and programs.

Jeffrey's contribution carries on a tradition begun by his older brother Jonathan some 13 years ago. This year the brothers reached their cumulative dream goal of $100,000. Jeffrey, who has lost two classmates to cancer, says "It's a good feeling knowing that we raised so much over the years. This tournament was not so much to win the match but instead to raise funds to further the treatment and research programs for children with cancer, sickle cell, blood disorders and other related diseases."

Students Walk the Runway for Scottish Rite

Two Shelton students recently modeled in a fashion show to raise money for Scottish Rite Hospital, a close ally of Shelton.
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Fine Arts Features

Lovejoy ISD Loves LD Zone

Upper School drama students took their production of The LD Zone to Lovejoy High School in March. Shelton instructor Jim Pullum received the following thank-you following the performance:

LISD Fine Arts Coordinator Ray Winkler wrote, "We were so impressed with your kids and their level of professionalism and knowledge. If you ever have any needs that we can assist in, don't hesitate to give us a shout. We were honored to host your fine performers last night."

Middle School Artists Featured at DMA

Works of art by 17 Shelton seventh- and eighth-grade artists were prominently displayed at the Dallas Museum of Art’s (DMA) 10th Annual Young Artists Exhibition April 16 – 19.

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Upper School

College Writing Class Students Get Noticed

Every student in the College Writing class wrote a personal essay to meet submission requirements for a popular subscription database, or an online magazine, called Teen Health and Wellness. All of the works were accepted to be published on the site.

Mark Gallemore, Nathan Hazlett, Holly Hubbell, Joey Hughes, Brent Olsen, Art Zavalney, Alec Cohen, Elizabeth Criss, Laura Shade, and Stephanie Taub are now published authors! The editor of Teen Health is so impressed with our Shelton authors that he has asked to come and visit the school next fall. Congratulations to these students and Mrs. Melissa Harrison!

Middle School

Middle School Student Council Treats Teachers

Middle School Student Council provides breakfast treats for the teachers every six weeks. Recently seventh-grade Stu Co reps served breakfast and handed out plastic eggs that said "You're "eggstra" special. Some teachers even found $5.00 in their eggs.

Texas History Comes Alive

LuAnn Dolly’s Texas history students recently enjoyed a special presentation by John McStay, a Shelton grandparent. Mr. McStay brought some wonderful artifacts to share with students. Students got to see a flask that belonged to Sam Houston, engraved with Houston on it. They also were impressed with a letter from William Barrett Travis and a hatchet once used at the Battle of San Jacinto.

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Middle School Showcases Talent

Middle School students showed their true colors on the April 2 Talent Show.

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Upper Elementary

Students Take On Upper Elementary Administration Roles

Upper Elementary Students were Shelton School Administrators, thanks to the Denim and Diamonds Auction.

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Lower School

Primary School Welcomes Spring at Dallas Arboretum

The Primary students had a wonderful day at the Arboretum and enjoyed lots of flowers and trees and learning about Nature.

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Cathy's Critters Visit Shelton

EC and Pre-Primary Students cuddle Cathy's Critters.

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Alumni Circuit

Success at SCAD

Congratulations to Jordan Chapman (Class 2008), who made the Dean’s List at Savannah College of Design this past semester, earning a 3.6. His mother Julie says, “ I think it is safe to say that Shelton prepared him for college and for SCAD.”

Can You Name These Alumni?

This group of Shelton alums recently attended the Denim and Diamonds benefit auction on March 28. Who can name them?

Email spirit@sheltonparents.net with your guess.

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