HEB ISD School & Family Magazine April/May 2016 | Page 20

Shady Brook Elementary
Students have many opportunities to get involved
in activities such as choir, art club, student council,
the Suzuki Strings program, and the KAB Club
(Kids Against Bullying) which was developed by a
first grade teacher. Students in fourth through sixth
grade are offered the experience of Funday Fridays
which take place every other Friday after school.
Sixth grade students can gain leadership
Shady Brook Elementary is home to talented and experiences across the campus through P.R.I.D.E.
bright students in kindergarten through sixth grade. teams. These students become reading buddies
Staff work to instill Shetland Pride in all students with younger students, help with the yearbook, help
by offering many great opportunities to develop greet students as they arrive at school, and more.
the whole child.
Through the important work of school, parent, and
Each six weeks, kindergarten teachers hold parent community partnerships, Shady Brook is able to
meetings to inform and discuss what the classes provide families with the best opportunities!
will be learning. First and second grade teachers
offer opportunities throughout the school year for
parents to come to the school and learn about how
they can help their child at home. Fourth grade
students recently attended a field trip to Austin to
learn more about Texas History and Government
while visiting the Bob Bullock Museum and the
Texas State Capitol.

Oakwood Terrace
Elementary
Extends Gratitude to Euless PD

Oakwood Terrace Elementary is a school that loves
their community and embraces the opportunity to
serve those in it. They recently experienced giving
back in a whole new way. On March 1, Euless Police
Officer David Hofer lost his life in the line of duty.
On that day, just like every other day, Officer Hofer
and his fellow Euless Police Officers were focused
on their mission to protect the entire community,
including Oakwood Terrace Elementary.

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As a school community, the children and adults of
Oakwood Terrace turned a difficult situation into
an opportunity to bond and express gratitude to
the people who keep us safe. Staff at Oakwood
Terrace led a school-wide project to create cards
and letters thanking the Euless Police Department
for all they do. In all, more than 700 cards were
presented to the Police Department.