Principal's Message
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May 19, 2013
Hello Stanley Families- We are all charging through the tape as the final weeks tick by at Stanley. We have just finished week one of our Smarter Balanced pilot, where many 6th graders had the opportunity to try what will become our new STAR assessment after next year. A huge thank you to the teachers, tech. support staff and students who are helping to make this pilot successful and giving us valuable information about the changes in our accountability systems. This coming week 7th grade will get to try their own pilot. We are also looking forward to our presentation from a Holocaust survivor to our 8th graders on Tuesday. Bev Lathrope and the 8th grade English department will be using this once in a lifetime chance to have students learn more about themes of tolerance, resilience and doing work to produce "This I believe" projects. Thanks to the whole 8th grade team for an incredible unit! Finally, I had the chance to tour the campus this week with Dr. Brill and two LAFSD Board members. What we saw was so encouraging-In class after class, rigorous and engaging instruction, project based learning, and all classes working hard- even on a Friday in mid- May! I appreciate everyone being so focused and taking advantage of every moment. I look forward to seeing you around campus soon!
David Schrag Principal, Stanley Middle School 3455 School St., Lafayette, Ca. 94549 925-927-3530 |
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:35 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Wildcat News
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Mangia Fundraiser for Stanley PTA
Wednesday, May 22nd
Mangia Fundraiser
for Stanley School PTA What percent does Mangia give back to Stanley?
an incredible 20%
Both lunch and dinner sales apply!
Mangia is right here in Lafayette and serves up delicious handmade pizzas, salads, pastas or sandwiches! Dine in or take home! Just be sure to tell them you are from Stanley, and give them this flyer! |
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:45 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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8th Grade Promotion News
Our wonderful 8th grade students will soon be promoted to High School! CEREMONY: What: 8th Grade Stanley Middle School Promotion Ceremony When: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:30-6:30pm, (students arrive by 5:00pm) Where: On campus blacktop - seating is very limited Who: Everyone is invited Attire: Girls - dresses, no strapless (prom style and formal gowns are inappropriate) Boys - slacks & dress shirts, ties and Jackets optional (tuxedos are inappropriate) Photos: Professional photographs of each student will be taken at the ceremony. Information about how to order this photo will be mailed to you in the formal invitation. POST PROMOTION PARTY: Immediately following the Ceremony all newly promoted students are invited to attend to celebrate in... Event: Sugarland (student voted theme party) What: A final farewell - dinner, dancing, fun & games with friends! When: Immediately following the Ceremony - 6:45pm Check-In (mandatory by 7:00 pm); Prompt pick up at 10:00 pm! Where: ON Campus Who: All 8th Grade Students (only) are invited - $30 ticket was purchased at Wildcat Days Attire & Details: Ceremony attire - Once students enter the party they are expected to stay the entire time in the designated area. All school dance rules are strictly enforced. (Special circumstance? Contact Toni McShane)
Thanks in advance to our wonderful parent volunteers who make the party happen. Any other questions contact: |
Posted May 19, 2013, 6:58 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Parent & Student Volunteers Wanted!
Is your child interested in helping serve lunch next year? Students volunteer one day a week for approximately 20 minutes. In return they receive a free lunch and 7 Opportunity Knocks hours per trimester. If they are interested please have them pick up an application from the front office.
Parents, are you looking for a fun way to help out at Stanley? We are looking for parent volunteers to help serve lunch next year. The commitment is 1 day every other week and the job takes about 45 minutes.
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Posted May 19, 2013, 6:45 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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6th Grade Picnic
Calling all 6th Grade parents! The annual end-of-year 6th Grade picnic is the afternoon of June 4th at Stanley. This is a really fun event on campus filled with indoor and outdoor games, activities and of course a delicious picnic. To make the event a success we are looking for parent volunteers to help our 6th Graders celebrate the end of a fantastic year.
Thanks, and hope you can join us! |
Posted May 5, 2013, 6:10 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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From the Stanley Office
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Attention 7th Grade Parents/Guardians!
Next year's Washington D.C. trip will be here before you know it!
An informational meeting will be held in the Stanley Library at 6:30pm before Open House on Thursday, May 30th.
This all inclusive trip will take place over Spring Break 2014 and will include visits to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Harper’s Ferry.
An information/registration packet is available in the office and in my room 407. If you register before June 6th you will receive a $100 discount and lock in 2013 prices. We will also have scholarship applications available at Open House in September. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions at 927-3530 x1407. Thank you.
Victoria Shegoian Eighth Grade History |
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:13 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Important Dates to Remember
5/20 & 5/21 – Spring Concerts – 7:30pm in the Gym 5/27 – No School – Memorial Day 5/30 – Open House – 7:00-8:00pm 5/31 – Wildcats/OppKnocks Great America Field Trip 5/31 – Jazz Café – 7:00-9:00pm 6/4 – Picnic Day 6/5 – Yearbook Distribution 6/6 – Last Day of School – Early Dismissial @ 12:00 pm 6/6 – Promotion Ceremony – 5:30 pm |
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:15 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Math Help
Get extra help in Math (any level) at these locations!
Lunch | Monday | Room 210 | Ms. Giles | | Monday | Room 305 | Mr. Cordes | | Monday | Room 209 | Mr. Ratto | | Tuesday | Room 302 | Mrs. Wright | | Tuesday | Room 306 | Ms. Gabriel | | Wednesday | Room 210 | Ms. Giles | | Wednesday | Room 208 | Mrs. Mara |
After School (3 - 4 PM) | Monday | Room 304 | Mrs. Howard | | Wednesday | Room 303 | Mr. Cooper | | Thursday | Room 208 | Ms. Mara |
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Posted Oct 14, 2012, 9:32 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Lamorinda One Day Bus Pass Information
There has been some issues with students riding the school bus with One Trip Passes ($3.00 orange passes). This is a liability for Lamorinda Bus, for students and for the schools and districts. Each bus pass is suppose to be filled out, signed and dated by a parent. This rule is written on the back side of each bus pass. Drivers have been instructed not to transport students with blank bus passes. If you wish your child to purchase a same day bus pass please send a note with your child to the office giving your permission for them to do so along with the following information: date, name, address, grade, emergency phone#, bus stop, school and route and parent signature. If you have any questions, please contact Lamorinda Bus at 299-3216. |
Posted Aug 26, 2012, 9:08 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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Medication
If your child has any medication in the school office from last year, please stop by the office and pick it up. If your child needs to take medication during the school day, new forms need to be filled out and kept on file in the office. Students are not permitted to have any type (over the counter or prescription) of medication in their possession for the safety of the student(s). |
Posted Aug 26, 2012, 9:03 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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PTA President's Message
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May 19, 2013
Stanley parents, teachers, students and community- We have had many fabulous events since my last letter: Hunger Luncheon; the GRO dance; Wildcats On Stage presentations of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"; International Concert; and several PTA fundraisers (A's Night, The Counter, and more). Thanks to all the volunteer and participant parents, teachers and students who helped make each of these events such a success. Coming at the end of this week on Friday, May 24 starting @ 8:45am is our last PTA General Meeting of the year. Given that we have so many ideas to discuss and vote upon, we look forward to seeing you there. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30 (Open House) and Friday, May 31 (Jazz Cafe). The school year is rapidly coming to a close. And with it come transitions galore: to this upcoming summer, to Wildcat Day 2013 (more on that soon), and to our upcoming school year. I invited our incoming PTA President, Tony LaFrance, to provide us with his first message to you in view of these upcoming transitions: "Hello Stanley community, I will be next year's Stanley PTA president and have one question. What would you like the Stanley PTA to do different next year? Please email me directly lafrancetony@gmail.com.
-Tony LaFrance Stanley PTA President 2013-2014"
Happy Memorial Day (and a belated Happy Mother's Day).
-David Kleinsmith Stanley PTA President 2012-2013 |
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:47 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
Stanley PTA
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Attention 6th Grade Parents!
Tired of shopping for school supplies the night before school starts?Stanley teacher-approved 7th grade supply boxes are being offered for $34.00 May 20th through June 21st!The ...
Posted May 19, 2013, 8:00 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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PTA Advocacy Day - Facts
Local legislators and superintendents were in agreement at last week's PTA Advocacy Day that California needs to reform education financing. Here are just some of the facts which are ...
Posted May 19, 2013, 7:03 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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From the Stanley Library: GOT BOOKS??
Spring cleaning approaches and your shelves might be begging for more space. Please donate any paperback or hardback middle school appropriate books to the Stanley Library. The library has a ...
Posted Mar 24, 2013, 9:56 PM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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eScrip
Sign up/Renew online. It’s quick and easy! 1. Go to www.escrip.com 2. Click on “sign-up”/ “renew” 3. Follow the instructions to register your grocery cards ...
Posted Oct 20, 2012, 11:22 AM by Stanley PTA Webmaster
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