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Summer Registration |
Summer Registration has begun. Register on or before April 30th and SAVE!!!! Join SHADES of Development for 10 weeks of a summer science adventure in our Magic School Bus Science Expedition Camp! Children will learn about natural, earth and space science through exciting hand-on experiments, exploration, sports, crafts and field trips. Weekly themes will be based on the Magic School Bus book series. SHADES fun filled Adventure Learning approach will keep your child from sliding down that slippery summer learning loss slide. Kids will show off what they have learned at the end of the summer in the SHADES Summer Science Fair! Don’t miss the FUN!Click on the enrollment tab to learn more about registering for the SHADES Summer Program. |
Posted: April 07, 2013 |
Featured SHADES Staff Member |
| Sabrina Thompson Site Director - Powell Sabrina Thompson has been a team member at SHADES of Development as the Powell Site Director since May of 2009. Sabrina has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from the University of Tennessee. Before settling into the SHADES family Sabrina worked at Central Baptist of Fountain City, Children's Center of Knoxville and Head Start. This past summer Sabrina demonstrated her commitment and flexibility to SHADES by transferring to Brickey to direct the SHADES - Brickey summer program. Sabrina is now back in place at Powell for the school year. Sabrina's warm, caring and conscientious demeanor shines through in her relationships with children and families. She attends to individual needs while maintaining a structured well-disciplined program. We are proud to have Sabrina in the SHADES family! |
Posted: March 26, 2013 |
Spring Break |
| Just a quick reminder that SHADES of Development is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-27, 2013, of Spring Break from 7:00am to 6:00pm at our Norwood, Powell, Brickey, Mount Olive and Karns locations. SHADES will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Monday, March 28, 29 and April 1, 2013. We will see you again on April 2, 2013. Have a wonderful holiday break! |
Posted: March 26, 2013 |
In-service Day - February 18, 2013 |
| Just a quick reminder that February 18, 2013 is an inservice day for Knox County Schools. SHADES will be open at most location from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Please sign your child up to attend. There is no additional cost for this day, but you must pick up your child at your regular pick up time. Remember to pack a lunch, wear tennis shoes and arrive by 9:00am. We look forward to a fun day together! |
Posted: February 12, 2013 |
Early Dismissal KCS |
| Please remember that SHADES of Development closes when school closes for inclement weather. Today, January 17, 2013 Knox County Schools will be dismissing at 1:30pm. All SHADES children will need to be picked up in the carrider line at school at 1:30pm. SHADES staff will not be at school to receive your child at 1:30pm. |
Posted: January 17, 2013 |
Mid-Winter Holidays |
| The holidays are almost upon us. Just a quick reminder that December 21st is the last day of school before Mid-Winter Break. SHADES will be closed the week of December 24th-28th. There is no charge for this week. SHADES will reopen on January 2nd at most locations. January 2nd - 7th are full days at SHADES. We open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm. All participants are reposnsible for fees the week of January 2nd unless a vacation request form has been submitted and approved for the week. Please see your Parent Handbook or your site director for details concerning the SHADES fee schedule and vacation policy. You can also find the SHADES service calendar under the "Curriculum Tab" of this website. Happy Holidays to you and you family. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. |
Posted: November 27, 2012 |
Lights on Afterschool |
On October 11th each of the SHADES locations will be celebrating Lights on Afterschool. This is a national celebration that highlights the import role afterschool programs play in keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working parents. Check out the celebration at your site location. |
Posted: October 09, 2012 |
Fall Registration |
| Back to school time is here! Have you registered for the SHADES Afterschool Program yet? Remember that paperwork and fees must be submitted to your site location at least two working days prior to your child's start date. Call your site location to schedule an orientation. |
Posted: August 17, 2012 |
Features SHADES Staff Member April Wilkerson SAC Specialist- Karns April Wilkerson has  been a team member at SHADES of Development since October 2011. April began as a substitute and quickly became a permanent member of the SHADES - Karns team in the Creative Play room. April is busy raising her children, earning a higher ed degree and helping kids at SHADES use their imaginations to create masterpieces. Check out our facebook page to see the incredible decorations and props she, the Karns children and staff are making for the SHADES summer day camp program. Way to go April! |
Posted: August 17, 2012 |
Summer is Coming, Summer is Coming |
 Tree House AdventuresThis summer SHADES of Development is excited about our summer theme, "Tree House Adventures" inspired by the Magic Tree House book series. During the summer children will travel along with Jack and Annie learning about a variety of people, places and things as they work to compete a special mission each week. Children can attend all 10 weeks, or pick and choose the weeks that interest them most. Did you know that kids are at risk of losing 2 to 2 1/2 months of grade level equivalency in math and reading if they are not engaged in educational activities over the summer months? At SHADES we incorportate summer reading and math skill practice into an exciting hands-on curriculum that will have your kids asking for more! Each week is filled with crafts, gym games, teambuilding, character education, field trips and storytelling. You can find summer registration information under the "Enrollment" tab. You can find weekly themes and summer field trips under the" Curricum" tab on the calendar. Click the calendar event for details. We hope to see you this summer! |
Posted: May 05, 2012 |
Featured Staff Member |
| Emily Fagans Assistant Director - Powell Emily Fa  gans has been a team member at SHADES of Development since 2007. Emily worked as a SAC Specialist while she was earning her degree in Elementary Education. In August of 2011, Emily joined the SHADES team at Powell as the Assistant Director. Part of her responsibility as an Assistant Director is to coordinate and implement the Leaders In Training (LIT) program. This program allows fifth through eighth graders to set goals, demonstrate leadership skills, plan and carry out service projects, as well as, demonstrate all around good character and citizenship. The LIT's at Powell are in the process of earning a special field trip for their service in the LIT program. They are also in the middle of creating a student council to help guide program decisions based on student input. Emily, your students seem excited and are demonstrating their responsibility through your leadership and direction. Way to go Miss Emily! |
Posted: April 24, 2012 |
Featured SHADES Staff Member |
 Betty Rose- Site Director Brickey-McCloudBetty Rose has been with SHADES of Development for the past eight years. During that time Betty has shown unwaivering dedication and flexibility to the SHADES children and the SHADES program. Betty has served in the capacity of Preschool Director, Afterschool Director, and Summer Transportation Coordinator. Most recently Betty has taken on the role of the SHADES Site Director at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School. The program currently serves 97 children. Betty has been working hard to provide quality programming and build relationships with the children and families at Brickey McCloud. I recently receive an e-mail from a Brickey-McCloud parent affirming the work Betty has been doing. The e-mail stated, "I want to thank you for the change in supervisor duties at Brickey. I think the world of Betty. She has the right personality to fit into that position. She is always so very friendly. I know that my son really likes her also. So I wanted to tell you how pleased we are with her." Thank you Betty for your dedication to the children and families in the Brickey-McCloud Community! |
Posted: March 01, 2012 |
Summer Is Coming, Summer Is Coming! |
| Tree House Adventures This summer SHADES of Development is excited about our summer theme, "Tree House Adventures" inspired by the Magic Tree House book series. During the summer children will travel along with Jack and Annie learning about a variety of people, places and things as they work to complete a special mission each week. Children can attend all 10 weeks or pick and choose which weeks interest them the most. Each week will truly be an adventure. Did you know that kids are at risk of losing 2 to 2 ½ months of grade level equivalency in reading and math if they are not engaged in educational activities over the summer? At SHADES we incorporate summer reading and math skill practice into an exciting hands-on curriculum that will have your kids asking for more! Each week is filled with crafts, gym games, teambuilding, character education, field trips and storytelling. Summer registration information will be available soon under the "Enrollment " tab. |
Posted: February 01, 2012 |
Our Holiday Schedule |
| SHADES of Development will be open through Thursday, December 22nd. SHADES will then be closed December 23rd through January 2nd. SHADES will reopen for full-day care on January 3rd. School resumes on January 9th. SHADES Staff wish you and your family a blessed holiday season! See you in the new year! |
Posted: December 18, 2011 |
SHADES Featured Staff Member |
Morgan Kelsey - Adrian Burnett Site Director We salute Morgan Kelsey for his work in the coordination of the Adrian Burnett After-school Tutoring Program. The tutoring program funded in part by the LEAPS program is currently offering tutoring to 32 third through fifth grade children.Morgan has a Bachelor's degree in History from Carson Newman College. He has been working with SHADES since 2006. This year Morgan lead his staff during the planning and implementation of the 2nd Annual Light on Afterschool event at Adrian Burnett Elementary School. With the combined efforts of the SHADES-Adrain Burnett staff, the event featured SHADES Lead SAC Specialist and jazz musician Brandon Shelby along with musicians Allan and Brent. I would also like to give a special thanks to Tiffany Shelby for the volunteer time she dedicated to helping children create artwork for the Light on Afterschool Art Gallery and Silent Auction. Thank you Morgan for your dedication to the children and families in the Adrian Burnett Community! |
Posted: December 16, 2011 |
Tutoring at Adrain Burnett |
 SHADES of Development is excited to announce that After-school Tutoring is now being offered at Adrain Burnett. SHADES of Development in collabotation with Adrain Burnett Elementary school is now offereing an After-school Tutoring Program made possible by The Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs (LEAPS). This project is funded under an agreement with the STATE of Tennessee. To learn more about how your child can participate, call 865-938-9164 or inquire at Adrian Burnett Elementary School. |
Posted: September 16, 2011 |
Welcome to the2011-2012 school year! |
School and SHADES is back full force for the 2011-2012 school year. We are so glad to see everyone! We are also looking forward to our new class of kindergarteners that will be starting on August 29th. Be sure to look at our "SHADES Events Calendar" under the "curriculum tab" to view our weekly themes and upcoming events. As your children settle into the new school year, please let us know if there is anything we can do to better meet your family's school/afterschool needs. |
Posted: August 17, 2011 |
It's Time to Register for Fall |
Whether you were with us this summer, last fall or you are new to SHADES, it is time to register for the 2011-2012 school year. To register simply call your site location to schedule an orientation. Remember that you must turn in all paperwork and fees at least two working days prior to your child's start date.
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Posted: August 10, 2011 |
Karaoke Cafe |
| On Tuesday, August 9th, SHADES kids will celebrate the end of a "Totally Awesome Summer" at the Karaoke Cafe. The kids will have a chance to sing, dance and share a meal together. Please have you chlld to SHADES by 9:00 AM. Your child should wear a field trip T-shirt and tennis shoes. Lunch will be provided. The menu is a hamburger, fries and a drink. Please feel free to pack a lunch for your child if he/she does not eat hamburgers. Please remember to sign your child up by Monday, August 8th by 6:00 PM if your child plans to attend. Also remember to let us know by 6:00 PM on Monday if you have previously signed your child up to attend, but your plans have changed and he/she will not be attending after all. In order to be appropriately staffed for the field trip and the stayback group final decisions must be made in advance. Thanks for your help in keeping our centers running smoothly. Cost: $13.00 per child. No additional spending money needed. Thanks to all of you, we truely have had a Totally Awsome Summer. For those of you that will not be with us this fall, we wish you a Totally Awsome School Year!!!! |
Posted: August 08, 2011 |
Roller Skating |
| SHADES Brickey and SHADES Karns will be going roller skating at Skate Town 2 on Tuesday August 2, 2011. Your child needs to arrive to SHADES by 9:00 AM. Remember to wear a SHADES field trip t-shirt, socks and tennis shoes. Skate rental, popcorn and sprite are included in the cost of the field trip. Children may bring up to $5.00 in spending money at your discretion. Field trip cost is $8.00 per child. Child must be signed up to attend the field trip by 6:00 PM August 1, 2011. |
Posted: August 01, 2011 |
LIT Field Trip - Laser Quest |
On Thursday, July 8th the LIT's participated in their second field trip of the summer. Seven LIT's earned the priviledge to participate in the Quest for Knowledge program at Laser Quest. The kids spent time learning about laser technology and then put that knowledge into action during a game of laser tag. They learned a lot and boy did they have fun!!! We are so proud of the sevice-minded actions displayed by the LIT's who worked hard to complete the serve hours necessary for this field trip. |
Posted: July 08, 2011 |
National Cowboy Association Field Trip |
| SHADES is excited to collaborate with the National Cowboy Association to offer SHADES kids the opportunity to see a real live Showdeo. A Showdeo is a demonstation of rodeo qualifying events. The Showdeo will be at Red Gate Farm in Maynardville, TN. Please note that this field trip is on Wednedsay, July 13th for all sites. Children at Powell and Mount Olive need to arrive to SHADES by 7:30 AM. All other sites need children to arrive at SHADES by 7:45 AM. Children need to wear a field trip T-shirt and tennis shoes. Cowboy hats and bandanas are optional. Children may bring up to $5.00 in spending money at your discretion. Ice cream will be available for purchase. Please pack a totally disposable lunch. Food program schools will have luch provided as usual. The cost of the field trip is $15.00. We can't wait to see you at the Showdeo!!! |
Posted: July 08, 2011 |
SHADES and the Knox County Library Reading Program |
| SHADES sites are proud to be participants of the Knox County Reading Program. Keeping kids engaged with literature during the summer helps children maintain reading skills and promote reading practice. SHADES has been tracking read-a-loud and self-reading time to submit to the library this summer. Some of the chapter books being read at SHADES this week include: Mount Olive Dairy of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinny Brickey Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Karns Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater Adrian Burnett The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Powell Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal by Barbara Park Diary of the Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinny The Quicksand Question - A-Z Mystery Series by Ron Roy |
Posted: July 07, 2011 |
Knoxville Zoo |
| What a great time we had at the Aquarium of the Smokies! We managed to stay on schedule while we learned tons about the extraordinary underwater life we saw. Thanks to all of you parents for getting your children to SHADES prepared for the day! Our next theme field trip is to the Knoxville Zoo. Please arrive at SHADES by 8:30 AM (Brickey kids need to arrive by 8:15 AM.) Please wear a SHADES field trip T-shirt and tennis shoes. Apply plenty of sunscreen and pack a totally disposable lunch. Food program schools will have lunch provided as usual. Children may bring up to $5.00 in spending money if you choose to let them. If you have more than one child, we appreciate you splitting spending money and lunches since sibilings are typically not in the same group. The cost for the field trip is $11.50 per child. Please remember to sign the field trip permission form no later than 6:00 PM the night before the field trip. We also need to know by 6:00 PM the night prior to the field trip if your child previously signed up, but has decided not to attend. We appreciate your help in allowing us to report accurate numbers for transportation and admission. |
Posted: June 24, 2011 |
Aquarium Field Trip |
| Next week we will be having Oceans of Fun as we visit the Aquarium of the Smokies. Please remember to check the calendar of events under the curriculum tab for field trip details. Most importanly remember to have your child at SHADES by 7:30 AM (7:15 at Brickey), so your child doesn't miss out. Brickey and Karns sites also need a completely disposable lunch. All sites need a SHADES field trip t-shirt and tennis shoes. |
Posted: June 15, 2011 |
Game Show Mania Week Updates |
| Wow! What a great week so far. We have finished our trips to the World's Fair Park. Not only did the kids have a blast on the splash pad, but they also had an awsome time racing the clock in the exciting "Minute to Win It" challenges. Ask your kids about the challenges they conquered. Remember that next week is the Amazing Race week. If your child wants to ride his/her bike at Tyson Park, please bring it in the day before your site's field trip. Please make sure you bring a helmet and have fully inflated bike tires. Summer Reading - SHADES wants to make sure our kids read, read, read this summer. Research shows that children can loss up to one grade level of skill development during the summer without regular skill practice. We at SHADES read to your child everyday, but we also encourage you to talk with your child about books he/she is reading during independent reading time at SHADES. Feel free to have your child bring a developmentally appropriate book to read during story time. |
Posted: June 09, 2011 |
Summer Registration |
| There is still time to register for the SHADES "Totally Awesome Summer" program. Hours are form 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday. See our enrollment section for more information. |
Posted: May 03, 2011 |
Gold Sneaker Initiative |
| Several SHADES Staff just went to a great training to learn more about the Gold Sneaker initiative. Check out the link to learn more about helping children develop healthy habits. http://health.state.tn.us/goldsneaker.htm. |
Posted: February 08, 2011 |