<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shell Bank Junior High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shell Bank JHS]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:24:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shellbankjhs.org/ar/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball Time! More than just a game! ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Shell Bank Horizon students didn't just practice their dinks and drives at Rockaway—they practiced empathy, communication, and emotional resilience. Social-Emotional Learning isn't just something we talk about in the classroom; we live it on the court! From learning to shake off a missed shot to lifting up a teammate after a tough point, these students showed up with massive hearts and great sportsmanship today. We are so proud of how they encourage each other and grow together. ]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/pickleball-time-more-than-just-a-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cac6306d22c86f75a51aa1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:54:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_6ad84dbe40b7446b990d28b7f5c1e3f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guess who’s back?! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gracie &#38; Ms. Ahearn are back at Shell Bank bringing the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum to life! In partnership with the North Shore Animal League America, the Mutt-i-grees program is a one-of-a-kind social-emotional learning curriculum that uses real rescue dog stories (like Gracie’s!) to teach students about empathy, kindness, responsibility, and building positive relationships. Through engaging lessons and meaningful conversations, our students are learning how to care for others—both people and...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/guess-who-s-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c41f6e653657f03d5d442c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:47:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_62befa29bfbd4474bc06211d0cbc9aca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell Bank Celebrates World Languages Week 2026]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/shell-bank-celebrates-world-languages-week-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c145deadda444fefae43b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_7eadc0dd2def4525960fe09fcf0a8d10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ STEM in Action with the Shell Bank Infinity Program! ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shell Bank Infinity students embarked on an exciting STEM adventure at the NYC Center for Aerospace &#38; Applied Mathematics. Students engaged in hands-on, minds-on experiences that brought learning to life—navigating simulated space missions in the Challenger Learning Center and exploring the principles of flight in the NASA Aerospace Education Lab. They applied math, science, and engineering to solve real-world challenges—thinking like scientists, collaborating like engineers, and discovering...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/stem-in-action-with-the-shell-bank-infinity-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc4ca8923be8e8942c914d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:21:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_b412d3b2508a46dc96eb3c9cab057f6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We end Respect for All Week by celebrating Love for ourselves and each other #Millennium Afterschool]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/we-end-respect-for-all-week-by-celebrating-love-for-ourselves-and-each-other-millennium-afterschool</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a047d9a73a162587ad7ec7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:17:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_a3dd97fe0971491393e5f397beefa94d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell Bank Millennium Gives Back to the Community]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/shell-bank-millennium-gives-back-to-the-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a043f2aee764d8cd464705</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_e8626be60e10467bb1502a784683a96f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black History Month Celebration March 5, 2026]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/black-history-month-celebration-march-5-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a03d6aa73a162587ad6ad8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_1a1dda354bda415bb87d22654fe16373~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday 2/23 is Snow Day for NYC Public Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[All NYC Public Schools are Closed Monday February 23, 2026. No remote instruction. Enjoy the snow!]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/monday-2-23-is-snow-day-for-nyc-public-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699b499fb89ac23fa77d7444</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:28:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_6412ff5074b249dfab094ee8ebc0f465~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunar New Year - The Year of the Horse]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Galloping Toward Happiness: Ms. Zheng’s Mandarin Class Our hallways have been transformed into a vibrant sea of red! To celebrate the Year of the Horse , students in Ms. Zheng’s Mandarin class  have been busy crafting traditional paper lanterns and intricate paper-cut decorations to share with the entire school. In the Chinese community, the color red  represents more than just a tradition; it symbolizes the happiness, energy, and love  we share as we learn together. The "Horse" represents...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/lunar-new-year-the-year-of-the-horse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f75ed460b9174760e8522</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:09:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/01a1e5_e26c56ae64cf4771b55d864a7b7c31b6/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ Sixth Grade Infinity Takes on Taste-Testing! ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Sixth Grade Infinity students had a deliciously eye-opening visit to the Office of Food &#38; Nutrition Services, where they stepped into the role of official taste-testers for the day! Students sampled and rated an exciting lineup of menu items — maple pancakes, egg and cheese sandwiches, barbecue tofu, Bavarian chicken sandwiches, and honey cookies — sharing big opinions with even bigger enthusiasm. This flavorful adventure gave students a behind-the-scenes look at how school meals are...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/sixth-grade-infinity-takes-on-taste-testing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c8b97d9c323c10df5ca44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_421ec552e9c9490d8bddcb01d90dded9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Kinder Community: Respect for All Week! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the heart of a great community is a great school, and we believe that kindness is the glue that holds us all together. From February 9th to 13th , our students and staff will be participating in Respect for All Week —a time to celebrate diversity, practice inclusion, and stand united against bullying. We invite our entire community to cheer us on as we spend the week learning that while we are all unique, we are stronger when we support one another. ️ What’s Happening This Week? Our...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/building-a-kinder-community-respect-for-all-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984e3b74ef7940ceef223d5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:40:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_b031be7a757c40e59237d80e7040bf2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_853,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning Data into Action: Our iReady Data Dive]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week , the Shell Bank team rolled up our sleeves for a deep dive into our iReady growth data . Joined by our iReady Rep, teachers spent the session analyzing class trends to sharpen our instructional planning. The goal?  Targeted, data-informed decisions that ensure every student has a clear pathway to success. We are so proud of our educators for their dedication to continuous improvement and academic excellence! #ShellBankPride #DataInformed #iReady #GrowthMindset #TeacherExcellence]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/turning-data-into-action-our-iready-data-dive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984989b889819a51f0c6834</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:19:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_cbe848ce1dd6457fa01996a80129362b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYS Middle School Cheerleading Showcase 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 01/24/26, the Shell Bank Cheerleading Team showed up and showed OUT! These amazing young ladies brought the energy, talent, and school spirit to the stage. We are so proud as they head into their first competition next month- the journey is just beginning!]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/nys-middle-school-cheerleading-showcase-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697925cb13a746db9d7b81c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:55:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_58f0fed3cd77498bb5aededd5bd50202~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_911,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Public School Buildings are closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Students will be pivoting to remote learning for the day.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important reminders for students: Students will follow their regular Monday schedule remotely. Students should first check their Google Classroom attendance page to take remote attendance. Then, students should check each subject’s Google Classroom to join their teacher’s Google Meet. Students have already been prepared and instructed on how to log into their Google Meets with their teachers. Please be safe, and reach out if you have any questions.]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/nyc-public-school-buildings-are-closed-tomorrow-monday-january-26-2026-students-will-be-pivoting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697628fbe611fcb48792bc12</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:31:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_7c380cd9b75a41ee8294bf343d967408~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Throw Back Thursday ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throwback Thursday- just a month ago we were celebrating the holidays. Our scholars in Millennium Development After School participated in a Holiday Dance Showcase and Home Alone Play. The event was a joyful celebration of creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit! Our talented participants shined on stage with energetic dance performances and an entertaining theatrical production that brought laughter and festive cheer to our school community. Thank you to our families and supporters for...]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/throw-back-thursday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697233f0aa29322cefc882eb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_2afa77f8d6184043a1e3f3752d6b348e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugly Sweater Day 2025]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/ugly-sweater-day-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69430ca0af6ab01fbdcf054f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:03:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_de949202434b437985dc8d25243e7579~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computer Science Education Week at Shell Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shell Bank students celebrated Computer Science Education week! Students learned coding concepts using Minecraft’s Hour of Code, and competed to see who could escape the haunted mansion the fastest. Congrats  to our winners and to all of the participants!]]></description><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/computer-science-education-week-at-shell-bank</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693afc30152a564cb0bdd784</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_0c2d93b4b46846cea36f87e18d42129f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Week @ Shell Bank 2025]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/winter-week-shell-bank-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69398a324e2629cde3a34cf3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:12:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_0156bcfda3214731b6127e6db25bd46a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infinity 6th grade Orientation]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/infinity-6th-grade-orientation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ae0b2bd8941e921d346894</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:29:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_1cb4bb95a7394cf392451add505cef7c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell Bank Academy 6th grade Orientation ]]></title><link>https://www.shellbankjhs.org/post/shell-bank-academy-6th-grade-orientation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ae0aeb6e26accbc6cd7e23</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:28:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01a1e5_84c04738eddb44c39ef036e2ecfea6b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tmorgan288</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>