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What is a Shark Assembly?

Jenkins Elementary School

What happens at a  Shark Assembly?

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Shark Award winners for  “Respect” at our first assembly in September

  • Monthly themes are from our Purpose”full” People social emotional curriculum
  • Every Jenkins student will receive a Shark Award this school year!  Teachers carefully consider which theme best suits each child.

"Respect" Sing-a-Long Video

image2-34.pngWe celebrate and sing!  Thank you to Mrs. Hughes for leading us with enthusiasm!

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Fifth Grade Shark Award winners have a special lunch with Principal Oldach, and a chance to dress up as our Jenkins shark at the next month’s assembly.

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Congratulations to Mrs.Hallin’s third grade class and Mrs. Crehan and Mrs. Keefe’s kindergarten classes who tied for the K-2 Shark Tooth Awards.

  • There is a K-2 and Grade 3-5 Shark Tooth Award at each month’s assembly
  • Classes earn a shark tooth for every 10 shark tickets that is earned.
  • How do you earn a shark ticket?  Staff award shark tickets to students and classes  for being ‘fin’tastic Jenkins citizens!
  • The stuffed sharks are named “Jen” and “Ralph” which are a long standing Jenkins tradition.  The sharks travel along with their classes throughout the month!

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“This is our House” (TIOH) outdoor assembly celebrated LIT - Love Inclusion and Trust.  

  • Thank you to Mr. Adams,Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, for kicking off our school year by celebrating  school pride and LIT!
  • Sailor Shout Outs to our student speakers and artists for performing for our school community, it takes courage!  

Upcoming Jenkins Dates:

  • Wednesday, October 9: Walk and Roll to School!  Meet at Saint Mary’s at 8:25 am.  Bikes go first followed by walkers.
  • Monday, October 14:  No School, Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Wednesday, October 16:  PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm, Jenkins Library
  • Tuesday, October 29:  Shark Assembly - “Responsibility” , Wear Jenkins spirit gear!
  • Thursday, October 31:  Halloween, All School Dress Up!  Please note that costumes are optional. We ask that there are no masks, hoods, face paint, inflatable costumes and weapons of any kind.
  • Friday, November 1:  School Picture Retake Day
  • Monday, November 4:  Nona’s Scoop-a-thon

Questions?  

Contact the Jenkins Office at jenkinsoffice@scit.org or call us at 781-545-4910.  We look forward to a school year full of learning and fun with your children!

Mary Oldach, Principal: moldach@scit.org

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