The Weekly Bulldog
November 14, 2019
From Tim: Two meaningful Stanley events ahead
We look forward to welcoming our grand people guests next week, and beyond that, to the celebration of gratitude represented by the Thanksgiving holiday. For many of us, Thanksgiving grounds us in the important opportunity to reflect and express appreciation, perhaps because we haven’t laden this particular holiday with the commercialism that seems to accompany many others (outside of an occasional inflatable turkey or two).
The multi-generational element of the day always makes the occasion all the more meaningful, and we look forward to welcoming any guests from your family who may be able to join us. The day begins in the ballroom at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, a reception and a short program before joining children in their classrooms at 9:45 a.m. The morning will conclude at 10:45 a.m.
To make our grand people’s arrival as easy as possible next Friday, we are reserving all of our main, front-lot parking spaces for guests. We ask all parents to park in the Lowry Town Center lot (towards the east end, away from the front of the businesses please) or on Rampart Way (our 3rd- through 8th-grade carpool lane). Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Multicultural Feast this Saturday!
Our School Culture, Inclusiveness, and Equity Committee sponsors one of our school’s great, family-centered traditions, the Multicultural Feast, held on Saturday, November 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. in our ballroom. The event centers on the opportunity to share food from the many cultures that shape who we are. In the process of sharing food that has been lovingly prepared, and that has particular meaning to who we are, we offer something of ourselves in a most fundamental way. We’ll also enjoy entertainment from Flamenco Denver. Hope to see you there!
Best,
Tim
Top Four Things
1. Gratitude and what we choose to see
During the month of November, K-1-2 students are exercising their good-thoughts muscle – being challenged to find one good thing in every situation from dentist appointments and being sick to construction on our playground and bad weather. The goal is to find joy, good and gratitude in some of the seemingly hard and annoying situations, says social-emotional teacher Alison. “I hope parents and staff will join me in shedding negative habits and in connecting with kids in positive ways.”
2. 100% all in for teachers
Donations to The Stanley Fund support our professional community, specifically recruiting, hiring, training and supporting our amazing British Primary teachers. It also provides funding for our student programs – including athletics, visual & performing arts, and off-campus programs like field trips to Sunflower Farm and Lair O’ the Bear and overnights to Calwood and Moab. Make your charitable contribution today you schedule your Colorado Gives Day donation here. Thank you!
3. Plan ahead! All parking spots to to grand people Nov. 22
Please help us show the highest hospitality to our grand guests next Friday, and skip parking in the front lot. Instead, parents please find a space in the Lowry Town Center lot (on the east side, away from businesses) or on Rampart Way – our 3-4-5 and MS dropoff lane).
4. Shopping for holiday cards? Benefit Stanley when you do
Upcoming Events
November 15
Last day to order Holiday greens & candles from 8th graders
November 16
November 19
November 20
Ordering for Lunches, Enrichments & Extended Day ends at midnight
6th-grade sections perform "The Tempest" (day & evening performances)
November 21
Last day for Stanley Thanksgiving food drive
November 22
November 25-29
December 1
Current family financial aid forms due
Stanley British Primary School
Email: admin@stanleybps.org
Website: www.stanleybps.org
Location: 350 Quebec St., Denver
Phone: (303) 360-0803
Facebook: facebook.com/stanley.british/
Twitter: @stanleybps