Parent Newsletter May 7, 2021
Staley High School
Staley Website
North Kansas City School District Website
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Upcoming Events
Monday, May 10
- Commencement Ticket pick-up Main Office 7am-3pm
- Department Awards Assembly 1:15 p.m. Fieldhouse
- Senior Honors Night 6:30 p.m. Fieldhouse
Tuesday, May 11
- Commencement Ticket pick-up Main Office 7am-6:30pm
Wednesday, May 12
- Required Senior Meeting 8:15 a.m.
- Commencement Practice at HyVee Arena
- Commencement Ticket pick-up Main Office 7am-6:30pm
- Falcon Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. SEC
Thursday, May 13
- Commencement Ticket pick-up Main Office 7am-6:30pm
Friday, May 14
- Commencement Ticket pick-up Main Office 7am-3:00pm
- FCA 7:00 a.m. SEC
- Deadline for Parent Letter to Graduate
Future Dates
Tuesday, May 18
- Seniors Last Day
Thursday, May 20
- Senior Mother's Tea 7:00 p.m. Great Hall RSVP by May 17
Sunday, May 23
- Baccalaureate 6:30 p.m. PAC RSVP by May 14
Wednesday, May 26
- Commencement 6:30 p.m. HyVee Arena
Friday, May 28
- Last Day of School
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CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR CALENDAR & BULLETIN - UPDATED 5-5-21
In order to assist students and their families as we approach graduation, we wanted to provide a list of dates, times, and senior activities. Please read this list carefully and keep it in a location where you can refer to it often. Also, please note this calendar is tentative and subject to change.
Click on the file below to download.
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COMMENCEMENT TICKET PICK-UP
Tickets will be available for PARENTS to pick up from the Main Office (must be listed in PowerSchool) the week of May 10 from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Additional pick-up hours are May 11, 12, & 13 from 3:00 – 6:30pm in the front foyer.
Must bring an ID.
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Summer School Information
For those students who have enrolled in Summer School PE, Personal Finance or Health, you and your student should have received an email on 5/6 from Misty Trail with their specific Summer School information.
Summer school sign-ups for first time credit are currently closed for this summer.
Students who need credit recovery for summer school need to indicate their preference for in-person at New Mark or virtual through Launch by Friday 5/14 on the google form sent in an email on 5/3 also from Misty Trail.
Questions around Summer School? Please contact Jessi Hoffecker at 321-4830 or Jessica.Hoffecker@nkcschools.org
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AP TESTING SCHEDULE
This year, students had the choice to take their AP exams paper pencil, in person at Staley, or on the computer, virtually at home.
The schedule for these exams are as follows:
In-Person Exams:
Monday, May 10 –
7:30 – 11:30 AM – Modern World History
Tuesday, May 11 –
7:30 – 11:30 AM – Seminar
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Psychology
Wednesday, May 12 –
7:30 – 11:30 AM – English Language
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Music Theory
Thursday, May 13 –
NO EXAMS
Friday, May 14 –
7:30 – 11:30 AM – Biology
Monday, May 17 –
7:30 – 11:30 AM – Comparative Government
7:30 – 11:30 AM – Computer Science Principals
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Statistics
*During all PM Exams, there will be a late after school bus able to take them home leaving Staley at 4:30 p.m. Students can also be picked up at the conclusion of the exam around 3:00 p.m.
Virtual, At-Home Testing
Students who chose at-home testing will be marked in attendance as virtual the day of their exam (if school is still in session). If their exam takes place after laptop turn-in date (Seniors, Tuesday, May 18th, Under-classmen Tuesday, May 25th), they will be required to turn in their laptop to the Northland Innovation Center (NIC) the day after their last exam.
Tuesday, May 18 –
11:00 AM – English Lit
3:00 PM - Computer Science Applications
Wednesday, May 19 -
11:00 AM – US History
3:00 PM – Art History
Thursday, May 20 -
11:00 AM - US Government
11:00 AM – Modern World History
3:00 PM – Psychology
Wednesday, May 26 –
11:00 AM – English Language
3:00 PM – Computer Science Principals
3:00 PM - Seminar
Thursday, May 27 –
11:00 AM – Biology
Friday, May 28 –
11:00 AM – Human Geography
11:00 AM – Comparative Government
Wednesday, June 9 –
11:00 AM – Calculus AB & BC
3:00 PM – Physics 1
Thursday, June 10 –
11:00 AM – Chemistry
3:00 PM - Statistics
If you have any questions around AP Testing, please contact Jessica Hoffecker at 321-4830 or Jessica.hoffecker@nkcschools.org
End of Course Testing Info
End of Course Testing continues.
Students enrolled in the following classes will test:
Algebra I, II
Biology
English II
Government
The window for testing is April 8th - May 21st.
See the letter below for further information.
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LAPTOP TURN-IN
Laptop turn-in is quickly approaching. All students, virtual and in-person, are required to turn in their district laptop and power cord each year to avoid obligations on your student’s account.
Senior laptop turn-in is Tuesday, May 18th from 8AM – 11AM
Underclassman laptop turn-in is Tuesday, May 25 during the school day
Students will turn their laptops into Staley during these times. If your student is enrolled in Summer School or taking AP Exams, they will be allowed to keep their laptop until summer school is over or their last AP exam is complete.
If your student is turning in their laptop outside of the designated school collection times, they need to turn their laptop in to the Northland Innovation Center (6889 N Oak Trafficway #400, Gladstone, MO 64118) to avoid obligations.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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Please remember that all library materials will be due in the coming weeks. Library books are all due on or before May 11. Library books checked out near the end of the year will be considered “summer reading” materials and will be due in August. Seniors may turn in all materials as soon as they are no longer needed—including textbooks. These items simply need to be placed on the returns cart in the front of the library. Send any questions you have to Mrs. Ferguson and/or Mrs. Christal.
Additionally, we have designated the library as a food and drink free zone through the remainder of Ramadan. If you have students who are looking for a place to go during lunch or other activities, feel free to share the library as a possible location. We have plenty of things to do while fasting, including using our makerspace or checking out great books!
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Check out the resources from the counseling department!
Be sure to bookmark the website and check often for updates!
Staley Counseling on Social Media:
Follow @sthscounseling on Twitter, "Like" us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. We regularly post information about college, careers, financial aid, upcoming deadlines and more!
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BOYS GOLF
Congrats to Tate, Ben, Stephen, Nate, Victor, Bryson and Logan for medaling in the Conference tourneys today. The varsity won today with Logan and Bryson tying for first in individual play.
GIRLS SOCCER
BASEBALL SENIOR NIGHT
AVID SENIORS
Thank you to their teachers for all of the support and guidance along the way.
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ORCHESTRA CONCERT & AWARDS NIGHT
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STALEY SUMMER CAMPS!
As of April 15th, all camps must be paid for through http://MyPaymentsPlus.com.
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DEAD WEEKS SET
Athletics Dead week will be June 26-July 4.
Activities Dead week will be May 29-June 6.
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STALEY MISSION STATEMENT
We commit ourselves to create and sustain an inclusive environment of learning that challenges and inspires each of us to SOAR.
OUR CORE VALUES
Service: We are committed to the greater good and actively seek opportunities to be of service. As we focus on serving others, we enhance our community and grow personally.
Ownership: We are committed to internalizing our vision, mission and core values by taking ownership in our school programs, community and facility. We are responsible and accountable for our choices.
Achievement: We are committed to maximizing every opportunity for personal and academic growth. We embrace a culture of authentic learning, which is evidenced by asking questions, collaborating, seeking solutions and fulfilling daily commitments.
Respect: We are committed to demonstrating behavior that is considerate of the community, the campus, others and ourselves. We respect the right to teach and learn at all times. Relationships based on open, honest and caring communication are essential to a culture of respect.
STALEY VISION STATEMENT
Staley High School is a community where individual and collective gifts are celebrated to foster personal and academic excellence.
STALEY ADMINISTRATION
Assistant Principal Mr. Jason Fowler
Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Kooi
Principal Dr. Larry Smith
Assistant Principal Mr. James Wheeler
Assistant Principal Mrs. Jessica Hoffecker
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS & SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION
Attendance: (816) 321-5332
Counseling: (816) 321-5335
Health Room: (816) 321-5333
Main Office: (816) 321-5330
Fax: (816) 321-5331
Address:
2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
Website: www.nkcschools.org/shs
Twitter: @SHSFalcons