Announcement from the Principal
Hello Stanley Families-
Another special thanks to those who helped make our first Stanley CommUNITY event at the library such a hit. The work of Donna Elliot, Maureen Wickline, Julie Gladden, Leslie Westphal and all of the parent support was immense and key to pulling off such a great night. A huge thanks to the Stanley faculty who danced or came to support our efforts. I look forward to building on that momentum and hope we can make this a regular event on the Stanley schedule.
Another huge thanks to those who showed up today for the Friday Forum concerning student behavior, discipline, and how we can all work together to keep Stanley safe. I always learn so much from parent feedback about what they are experiencing. I am so impressed with the thought and support of so many in this community. What a privilege to work with you and your students every day. Please also remember to look over the Parcel Tax information here in the Wildcat Weekly- it is an urgent issue and we need everyone.s help and support!
David Schrag
925-927-3530
dschrag@lafsd.k12.ca.us
Measure A - Our High Schools are at Risk
Emergency mail-in parcel tax ballot, which must be postmarked by April 28th, would raise funds needed to avoid severe cuts at top-rated Acalanes, Campolindo, Miramonte, and Las Lomas high schools.
The state.s continuing budget crisis has forced our high school district to significantly reduce its budget. Without passage of Measure A by a two-thirds majority, all current and future students will be impacted via:
- Severe loss of science, foreign language, English social studies, arts and math classes
- Elimination of 50 teaching positions and associated academic programs, including AP electives
- Reduction from a seven-period to six-period school day
- Curtailed counseling and college preparatory resources
At $112 per parcel (less than 31 cents per day), Measure A is a temporary and reasonable response to an immediate funding crisis. It will sunset in five years, and offers an exemption for residents age 65 and older.
For more information, go to Facts About Measure A visit www.AboutMeasureA.org
What Teachers are Saying About the Stanley Middle School PTA
Our PTA has always been there for the teachers of this district. Last year, teachers in my department wanted to try creating a more intimate learning setting for our 6th grade core students. We asked for the funds necessary to purchase easels which would allow us to gather our students around to discuss, plan and share language lessons, away from their desks. Our grant was approved, and the easels were put to work right away! It's such a gift from this community to have this kind of immediate response to new ideas for our instruction. The results were rewarding; the students love our "rug time" and can focus deeply on our workshop experiences. I feel truly blessed to work in this community!
Sue Applin
6th Grade Core
Stanley Middle School
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