Parent Newsletter August 5, 2022
Staley High School
Staley Website
North Kansas City School District Website
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Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, August 9
- Registration Noon - 6:00 p.m. Field House
Wednesday, August 10
- Registration Noon - 4:00 p.m. Field House
Thursday, August 18
- Freshman First Day 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 19
- Football Jamboree: Girls 6:00 p.m.; Boys 7:00 p.m. *new location: Staley
Monday, August 22
- First Day of School 7:43 a.m. start time
Tuesday, August 23
- Open House 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 25
- Laptop Checkout & Picture Day
Thursday, September 15
- First Late Start Thursday, 8:28 a.m. start time
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Online registration is now open for all returning students (students who completed the 2021-22 school year or students who attended Summer School this summer).
The link is https://www.nkcschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=730. You can access this link by clicking “Families” on the NKC Schools website and then choosing “Enrollment and Registration”. The NKC schools website also has enrollment directions for parents.
We are asking ALL families to complete online Registration and Health Updates for your child or children. Completing online Registration and health updates are done through Parent PowerSchool. If you have a Parent PowerSchool Account, please log-in and look to the lower left-hand side for Registration 2022-23 and follow the prompts to complete both registration information and health updates. After you have submitted your registration and health updates, you will have the ability to pay any fees, such as class dues, yearbook, parking permits, athletic participation fees and laptop insurance. Paying money for lunch accounts must be done separately.
If you are having difficulty with accessing your Parent PowerSchool account, please give us a call at 321-5330 and our front-office staff will assist you. Again, you must have a Parent PowerSchool Account to complete Registration for the upcoming school year.
Returning families to the district are not required to prove residency unless there has been a change. We reserve the right to ask for re-verification of residency, if needed.
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2020-2021 LAPTOP RETURNS
You can drop it off at Staley from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday or at the Northland Innovation Center, 6889 N Oak – 3rd Floor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
An obligation will be placed on your student's account for any items not returned.
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STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
Please understand that while there is an outstanding obligation balance, your student will be prohibited from participating in all school dances.
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Torie Mallinger at 816-321-6546.
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New Cell Phone Procedures
Please see the document below for our district's new cell phone procedures for all NKCSD high schools. This is going to be a shift for our students but a necessary one. The goal of the policy is to protect instructional time and to increase student engagement in class. We understand the need for students to have access to their cell phones and have provided opportunities for students to have access throughout the school day. Students will never need to go longer than 1 hour and 23 minutes (class time) without having access to their phone. If you have any questions please contact our school at 816-321-5330.
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ATTENTION INCOMING SENIORS
Immunization Requirements for 2022 - 2023
All 12th graders are required to have two doses of MCV (Meningococcal).
Please note that the most recent MCV vaccine must be given at age 16 years or older. This is a Missouri state law and is strictly enforced. Please take care of any requirements as early as possible to avoid possible exclusion from school.
If you receive the vaccine please feel free to scan and email to Jill.Scott@nkcschools.org.
Please call the nurse at 816-321-5333 if you have further questions.
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FRESHMAN FIRST DAY
A.K.A. Freshman Jump Start
We look forward to welcoming our Freshmen for our annual Freshmen First Day on Thursday, August 18th! This event starts at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 11:00 a.m.
Freshmen will have an opportunity to get to know our building, walk their schedules and get advice from our STUCO students to feel comfortable for their first day as a Falcon.
Transportation will also be reaching out with bus information for the day.
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SCHOOL TIMES
School start time is 7:43 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Our Thursday late start schedule will begin on September 15th. School start time on Thursdays will be 8:28 a.m. to allow for teacher collaboration.
School ends at 2:40 p.m. each day.
The first week of school will be a 7:43 a.m. start time all week.
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LAPTOP CHECKOUT AND PICTURE DAY
On Thursday, August 25, students will checkout their laptops and take school pictures for the 2022-23 school year. All students are required to get a school picture for their student IDs.
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STALEY EVENTS CALENDAR QUICK LOOK
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Staley's Bell Schedule
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Calendars
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COMMUNICATION UPDATE
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Please see the NKCSD website for COVID Information (https://www.nkcschools.org/Page/5124)
Multiple public health agencies in our region, including the state of Missouri, now view COVID-19 as endemic. This simply means that like the flu, we can expect it to be a common illness regularly found in our communities. In accordance with Board policy EBB on communicable diseases, North Kansas City Schools’ health protocols are guided by local health officials’ recommendations. As a result, we will update our COVID notification processes after the school year ends.
Staff and families will no longer receive communication about each COVID-19 case in their school or classroom beginning in June. The districtwide COVID-19 dashboard will continue to be updated through the end of our June summer school session. North Kansas City Schools will continue to work closely with our local health departments to monitor the health and well-being of our school community. We appreciate their partnership, as well as the support of our students, staff and families as we have navigated changing guidance over these past two years.
Mask Requirement Update
Over the past 23 months, NKC Schools has consistently followed the ordinances requiring masks that are voted upon by members of the respective city councils in which our schools are located. The current school mask ordinances approved by the City Council of Kansas City, Missouri and the city of North Kansas City expired on Thursday, February 17.
As a result, masks are recommended, rather than required, for students, staff and patrons as of Friday, February 18. Per updated CDC guidance, masks are no longer required on school transportation, including both buses and vans, effective Friday, February 25. Clay County Health Department’s guidance for schools recommends masks be worn indoors by all individuals (age 2 and older), unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use. The individual choice to wear a mask is one that should be respected based on circumstance and conviction, and tolerance for this personal choice is critically important for both students and staff.
As a reminder, we are asking all members of our community to self-monitor for symptoms, such as new cough, headache, congestion, fever and/or sore throat. If you feel sick, it is important that you stay home from school. Individuals are then encouraged to contact their healthcare provider for further advice. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools healthy and safe.
Vaccination Opportunities
Based on the advice of national and local health professionals, we are recommending that all eligible individuals consider receiving the vaccination as soon as possible. Click here for a list of convenient vaccination opportunities in our area. We recognize that vaccination is a personal decision to be made by each family individually for their children. Several of NKC Schools' partners are hosting clinics for all eligible ages now. Information will be shared about available opportunities here. Other local organizations are also providing vaccination for all ages. Interested families can visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine event nearby.
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staley athletics/activities update
Physicals:
Reminder that all physicals are good for two years from date of the physical. If you need a physical, please get this done as soon as possible.
Student/Athletes must have their physical and all forms completed and uploaded to PRIVIT by August 8 in order to participate in fall sports.
Fall sports include football, girls’ volleyball, cross country, boys’ soccer, softball, girls’ tennis, girls’ golf, and boys’ swim and dive.
PRIVIT website: https://staleyfalcons-mo.e-ppe.com/index.jspa
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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
Principal Dr. Larry Smith
Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Kooi
Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Neff
Assistant Principal Mrs. Kassie Redmond
Assistant Principal Dr. James Wheeler
Assistant to the Principal Mr. Paul Woolard
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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