Weekly Wildcat
January 14, 2021
We Are Stanley Strong!
Overview:
Note from Principal
Paw Winners
All Stanley Families
In-Person Families
Virtual Families
Counselors Corner
Notes From the Nurse
PTO
Our "Paw"some Wildcats!
Colten P
Emma H
Aria E
Aclin K
Gwen S
Brock P
Cade B
Jamie B.
Colin A
Blythe R
Liberty H.
Gannon T
Ben D
Vida W
Tommy I
Michael P
All Stanley Families
Major Saver Card Fundraiser
Envelope Delivery: January 19th
Major Saver will drop off student envelopes at the school’s office. Digital versions will be available for the students who are participating in remote learning.
Campaign Kickoff and Envelope Distribution: January 20th or 21st
A digital/video kickoff will be shared with each school via email prior to kickoff date.
Daily Collection Process: January 27th – February 3rd (Follow Up Day – February 4th)
Major Saver has revised our collection process minimizing contact within the schools
· Major Saver staff will follow all physical distancing and PPE requirements.
• Office or (vestibule area) collection only. No contact with teachers and students.
• Major Saver staff will follow all physical distancing and PPE requirements.
• Teachers will send any sales packets to the office first thing in the morning.
• Office visits will be brief to collect money, fulfill card orders and classroom prizes.
• Fulfilled orders will be left in the office for redistribution later in the day.
Remote/Online Students: Students who are participating in remote/online learning will have the ability to participate via an “online campaign”. Cards will be mailed directly to the customer on a daily basis. Student prizes will be dropped of at each school for a parent pick-up at a later date.
Limo Ride/Pizza Party Incentive: The Limo Ride/Pizza Party incentive will NOT be offered on our prize program this fall.
· A physical replacement prize at the same prize level.
End of Quarter Information
Viewing Canvas Courses and 2nd Quarter Grades
At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app and website. Courses for this year’s second quarter will conclude on January 14th. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view second quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on January 25, 2021.
How do I view my child’s report card?
- Log in on ParentVue
- Select your elementary student’s name
- In the left navigation bar, choose REPORT CARD
If you have questions about Standards Based Grading as you view your child’s report card, please review the information found on the Elementary Report Card resource page.
Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish their next quarter Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
Welcome 2021-2022 Kindergartners!
If you or someone you know will have a child attending Stanley Elementary as a Kindergarten student next year, please complete this form so we may share with you important registration and enrollment information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i39OBpfOI6MUs_piUUMLP5ab-_5ILaOBNWlYzM9fe6A/edit
Mental Fitness: Practical Applications of Distress Management
January 20, 2021 @ 6:00PM
This program is offered to all parents in Blue Valley. Parents and teens should attend this event if they would like more information about panic, depression and/or suicidality. Julia will be discussing the basic protocols in case of suicidal ideation and planning as well as managing impulsive emotions, intrusive thoughts and high stress environments She will introduce the biomechanics of stress and the differences between suicidal ideation and suicidal planning. Julia will share insight into breathing, heart-rate variability, pain management, relationships, drugs and alcohol, sleep, social media and mindfulness.
Registration is now open, click here to get started.
Registration Landing Page: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/35794
School Yearbooks
Stanley will again be using TreeRing this school year to publish and print our yearbook! You will purchase your Stanley yearbook DIRECTLY from the TreeRing site, not through the PTO website or Parentvue. Parents will be able to upload all school-related pictures with an app on their iPhones directly to specific folders.
Those photos will then be used to design and create the yearbook! There is also the option for you to create your own 2-page spread to be printed at the end of the book, personalized with your very own pictures, just for your student, included in the price! This all can be done from your desktop computers, as well!!
**It is currently not compatible with Android, so for us Android users, we can upload pictures on our desktops from Facebook, Google photos, Dropbox, etc. directly to the Stanley TreeRing folders! Lots of photos at once!!
There are folders for First Days of School, Family Fun Run, etc. No need to caption each picture!
YEARBOOKS ARE NOT ORDERED THROUGH THE PTO WEBSITE! They must be ordered directly from families on the TreeRing website www.treering.com
There are instructions on how to upload your photos and learn how to customize some of the pages in your child's yearbook!
To order go to www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter Stanley's passcode: 10152415384287
Please contact Sheri Buxton with any questions! buxton.sheri@gmail.com
Stanley Event Calendar
January 15: No school
January 18: No school. MLK Day
January 20 or 21: Major Saver digital kickoff and envelope distribution to students
January 27: In-Person picture retakes
January 27- February 3: Major Saver daily collections
February 3: VirtualED pick-up day
February 8-12: Diversity Week - Love for Everyone Celebration
February 15: No school. President's Day
February 24: VirtualED pick-up day
February 25: No School, parent-teacher conferences
March 15-19: Spring Break
March 24: VirtualED pick-up day (late because of Spring Break)
April 14: VirtualED pick-up day
April 23: No school, professional learning day
May 5: VirtualED pick-up day
May 11-12: Field Days
May 26: VirtualED pick-up day (pick up yearbooks/summer school materials)
December, January and February Specials Schedules
In-Person Families
Food and Nutrition Communication
Meal Account Access
- REGISTER STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNT(S)
All families participating in the district’s meal service program must set up an account with the district’s point of sale software, TITAN School Solutions, to pay meal fees if they you choose to use the online payment system to purchase other items beyond 1 breakfast and 1 lunch daily. To register, go to family.titank12.com and click Sign Up Today! to get started, or download the TITAN Family Connect app (available in the Apple Store and Google Play) to register on your mobile device.
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Register
Register at family.titank12.com (Use Safari or Chrome)
Or download Titan Family Connect from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Click on Sign up today!
2. Confirm Email
Confirm your email address by clicking on the email verification link sent to your email address.
3. Sign in
Now you can sign in at family.titank12.com or Titan Family Connect App using your email and password.
Virtual Ed Families
VirtualEd Pick-Up Dates
February 3
February 24
March 24 (Later due to Spring Break.)
April 14
May 5
May 26 (Pick up for yearbooks or summer school materials)
Major Saver Campaign Information
Counselor's Corner
This week grades 3-5 all had an opportunity to hear information about the Kindest Kansas Citian essay contest. They had the opportunity to reflect on acts of kindness and think about an adult in their world that has shown exceptional kindness to them or someone they know. Students now have the opportunity to write and submit an essay about that person and the kindness shown. Contest essays are due by January 29th, 2021. This is a unique opportunity for our students to practice gratitude and kindness as we kickstart the new year! Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the contest.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Mrs. Nab
“We rise by lifting others.” -Robert Ingersoll
Notes from the Nurse
Testing Sites
If you have family or friends in the area looking to get a FREE COVID-19 test, here are some helpful websites. Only name, phone number or email are required to get a test. No insurance or official ID needed. These are PCR tests with an average turnaround time for results of 36-48 hours.
- https://www.gogettested.com/kansas : These are free sites and test all ages. Including sites such as Shawnee Mission North High School, Johnson County Community College and Church of the Resurrection. The go get tested sites are expanding everyday as more sites are secured by KDHE.
- https://www.hearttoheart.org/jococovid/: Has six more testing events before the end of the year.
- https://www.jocogov.org/schedule-covid-19-test (JCDHE continues to offer testing for ages 5+)
Water Bottles At School:
Please remind your student to bring a water bottle to school, as our drinking fountains are shut down at this time due to COVID precautions. Our students are very active and even with decreasing temperatures outside our bodies require hydration throughout the day.
Masks:
We are running low on child size masks. Please send your student each day with a mask and remind them to be wearing their masks properly. The mask should cover from nose to chin and gaiters should be snug enough not to need constant adjustment throughout the day. Having a backup mask in their backpack so if it becomes wet or soiled would also be very helpful.
Change of Clothes (Kindergarten/Early Childhood):
Please make sure to trade out your child’s summer clothes for a full set of appropriate cold weather clothing. If a spill, mess, or bathroom accident occurs during the school day your child can then quickly change into their own clothes and return to class.
Health Files:
Travel:
If you are planning on traveling please refer to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for quarantine requirements.
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure-Related-Isolation-Quaran
Stanley PTO
Spirit Wear
Have you ordered your Spirit Wear? All items are on hand and can be delivered the next day. Spirit Wear makes a great gift for the Holidays AND supports Stanley! Get your Spirit Wear today by visiting the PTO website below!