The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
September 13, 2020
Dear Stallion Families,
We had an amazing week last week at Janie Stark! We loved welcoming some of our Stallions back to school and are so proud of our Stallions learning online. Everyone was excited and participated actively in the learning this week!
We know that this new "normal" is not easy, so we thank you for your continued grace and patience. We are here for you and your child, so please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We want to partner with you this year to make this year the best it can be for you and your child!
To the BEST of days,
Mrs. Putman
Email: PutmanJ@CFBisd.edu
Website: https://cfbisd.edu/schools/elementary-schools/stark-elementary/
Location: 12400 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, USA
Phone: 972-968-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janiestarkelementary/
Twitter: @StarkPrincipal
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Dot Day!
Online or in-person, students are invited to wear polka dots on Tuesday! Teachers will be doing activities that relate to the book "The Dot" and encouraging our Stallions to be creative and courageous.
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CFBISD Calendar Change
- October 12th - School Day for Students and Staff
- November 3rd - School Holiday for Students and Staff
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Checking your child out of school before 2:30 pm?
- If possible, please call or email the office ahead of time so we can have your child ready.
- When you arrive, please notify the front office by ringing the bell
- Scan the QR code on the front door and complete the Google form. This is how you will virtually "sign" your child out of school.
- Please have your photo ID ready to show a Stark staff member.
- A front office staff member will bring your child out to you.
Thank you for following these guidelines so we can keep everyone safe and healthy!
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Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
- Parents must stay in their vehicles at all times.
- Bus loop is for buses, daycare vans, Pre-K, and Communications students only.
- Please have your car tag visible to staff members when picking up your child in the afternoon.
Thank you for helping us keep our Stallions and staff safe by remembering these guidelines.
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Helpful Lunch Reminders for Students
We have worked hard to socially distanced your child in the cafeteria while also allowing for socialization with classmates. We want to keep our Stallions and staff safe during lunch, so please review the following lunch tips:
- Send lunch items that your child can easily open on their own (see image below for example of easy to open items for lunches).
- If sending pouches and prepackaged chips/crackers, please have your child practice opening these items on their own.
- Please don't forget to send a leak-proof water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- At this time, no visitors are allowed on campus - including lunch time and no lunches may be dropped off by parents. If students forget their lunch, they will be given a cafeteria lunch.
If your child can open everything in their lunch, it means less time waiting for assistance from an adult on duty and more time eating and less germs! (even though we are washing our hands and disinfecting regularly)
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Boy Scout Information
We invite everyone to our first pack meeting on 9-25-20 at 6 PM in the Manske Amphitheater. Our goal is to keep the kids safe and active doing outdoor activities while advancing in their ranks. We know everyone has lots of questions on what scouting will look like, so we wrote up what our plans are in here: https://pack837.com/f/pack-837-faqs-2020-2021-scouting-year . Our aim is and will always be safety first for the kids.
We will also be selling pizza and drinks for $1 (limited supplies, first come first serve). Please let us know whether you plan to attend by sending us an email at pack837fb@gmail.com.
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Join Girl Scouts
Research shows that Girl Scouts are more likely than non–Girl Scouts to achieve academic excellence, and overachieve when it comes to teamwork, hands-on learning and reflection, and decision making. Join Girl Scouts today!
Click here to view the flyers with attached RSVP links.
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Chipotle Spirit Night!
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Join PTA Today!
We have an amazing PTA here at Stark! Don't forget to sign up for Stark PTA at JOINPTA.ORG !
We still have lots of great work to do at our school this year even though this year may look a little different we need the support of Stark Parents. Thank you for continuing to partner with us!
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Janie Stark Elementary
Website: https://cfbisd.edu/schools/elementary-schools/stark-elementary/
Location: 12400 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, USA
Phone: 972-968-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janiestarkelementary/
Twitter: @JanieStarkElem