Shell Elementary School

We invite our school community to participate in the Thank a Teacher initiative. Each month, nominations are collected to recognize a teacher who goes above and beyond . One selected teacher will receive a $250 award as a token of appreciation for their commitment to education.

Check out the flyer for details on how to nominate a teacher.

We are proud to recognize our February Citizen of the Month, Mia Brown-Campbell.

This award is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding character and consistently shows kindness, responsibility, and respect to others in our school community. Mia has been a wonderful example of what it means to be a positive role model by helping classmates, showing respect to teachers and staff, and contributing to a welcoming school environment.

We are very proud of Mia and grateful for the positive impact they make at our school. Congratulations on being named our February Citizen of the Month!

January Citizen of the Month – Honesty

We are proud to recognize Charles Mulroney as our January Citizen of the Month for demonstrating the Character Pillar of Honesty.

Charles consistently shows integrity through his actions and choices, setting a positive example for our school community. Congratulations, Charles, and thank you for modeling this important character trait!

Valentine Grams are on sale! 💕
Purchase for students or teachers through Mrs. Beth (front office) or Mrs. Brown-Peoples (student lunch purchases).
Sales end Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 | 7:50–3:20.
All proceeds support Shell’s PBIS Program.

Last week, our school held a swearing-in ceremony to welcome additional fifth-grade students into the Safety Patrol Program. These students have demonstrated responsibility and leadership, and we are proud to recognize them as our newest Safety Patrol members. Congratulations to all who were sworn in.

Dear Families,

As you may be aware, temperatures will be very low Monday morning, especially with the expected wind chill. The district will be sending messages to families on Friday and again Sunday afternoon asking that students dress warmly, particularly if they will be waiting at a bus stop or walking to school.

We appreciate your help in ensuring your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the cold weather.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Rolle

Thank You to Our Literacy Week Volunteers!

This week, as part of our Literacy Week celebrations, we were thrilled to welcome a group of wonderful volunteers into our classrooms to read with our students. Their enthusiasm, kindness, and love of reading helped bring stories to life and made this week extra special for our learners.

Our students truly enjoyed listening to new stories and sharing the joy of reading with members of our wider community. Experiences like these help foster a lifelong love of literacy and show our students how much their community supports their learning.

We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for their time, energy, and commitment to our school. Thank you for helping make Literacy Week such a success!

We are thrilled to announce that our Title I Literacy Night has been scheduled to coincide with the Read, White, & Blue Literacy week celebration. We invite all families to join us on Thursday, January 29th, from 5:00–6:00 PM in the cafeteria. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about supporting literacy at home and to celebrate reading together as a school community.

We hope to see all parents and families there as we come together to celebrate literacy!

We are excited to share that this week we will be celebrating Celebrate Literacy Week with the theme “Read, White, and Blue!” This special week is designed to highlight the importance of literacy and to inspire a love of reading in our students.

Literacy is the foundation for all learning. Strong reading skills support academic success, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Throughout the week, students will participate in fun and engaging activities that celebrate reading and build literacy skills.

Please be sure to review the attached flyer for a full list of the exciting activities planned for the week.

Congratulations to the Citizen of the Month for December, Evangelina Mendibles.

Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.

DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets

🏆🐝 Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝🏆

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s School Spelling Bee! Their dedication, confidence, and impressive spelling skills made this event truly exciting.

✨ Winner - Braylen James
🥈 Runner Up - Addison White

Congratulations to our champions and all participants who bravely took the stage and gave it their best. You represented our school wonderfully!

We're already looking forward to next year’s competition! 🐝📚

📚✨ Book Fair Reminder! ✨📚

Don’t forget—our School Book Fair is open until 7:00 PM today!
It’s the perfect time to stop by, browse great books, and pick up something special.

Bring the family and enjoy some after-school shopping. See you there! 📖🎉

🎶 Reminder: Music Program Tonight!

We are excited to welcome our 3rd and 4th grade students and their families to this year's Music Program!

Thursday Night Schedule

5:45 PM – Students and families arrive in the cafeteria. Please arrive on time.
6:00 PM – The show begins!
6:35 PM – The show concludes.

After the performance, students will take class photos with their teachers on the stage.

We look forward to seeing you on tonight for a wonderful performance. 🎵📚

📚✨ Book Fair Week Is Here! Come Shop the Fun! ✨📚

Our School Book Fair is officially underway, and you won’t want to miss it! Swing by to discover new adventures, favorite authors, fun gifts, and the perfect books to keep you reading all year long.

🛍️ Special Hours Alert!
We’re staying open late this Thursday, 12/11, until 7:00 PM so families can shop together after school!

📅 Book Fair Ends: Friday
Make sure to stop in before the shelves close for the season!

Bring your excitement, your curiosity, and your love for great stories. See you at the Book Fair! 🎉📖

Congrats to Shell's November Citizen of the Month - Braylen James!