We will begin EOG testing this week. It is essential your student is well rested and on time for testing days. Please remind your student to do their very best on their EOG tests.

We are looking forward to many fun events over the next few weeks. Please note that 6/7 awards will be virtual this year (simply due to time constrains with testing and fun rewards). 8th grade awards and slideshow will be in person at 9:30 in June 1.

Please note school does dismiss at 1:00 on June 1. All students need to be picked up by 1:30 on this day.

Make sure you have the following dates on your calendar. It is imperative that your student be in attendance for these testing dates.

May 18 - Reading

May 24 - Math and Math 1

May 26 - 8th Grade Science

The state is requiring all schools to have proctors again for EOG testing. We are obligated to fulfill this mandate. All of our teachers are giving EOG tests and we need help providing proctors.

We need parents, college students, grandparents - anyone to help us proctor EOGs. Proctors are simply an extra adult able to support the teacher in the testing classroom. You would need to be able to move between 2-3 classrooms during the testing session.

PLEASE complete the form below if you are able to assist any or all testing days.

https://forms.gle/yhBWv9dbMzuFiJeX6

Missing charger cost

6th/7th Grade - $40.00

8th Grade $25.00 (they have older devices)

8th graders can pick up their signs on Friday, May 27 after the 8th grade picnic. However, if there is a projected major storm with heavy wind in the forecast, we will direct students to take them home prior to the storm.

Athletic Awards

5:30 Thursday, May 19

SMS Gym

Please dress nicely for this event.

Any rising 8th or 9th grader interested in trying our for the EG Color Guard click on the link below for tryout information. Students do not have to play an instrument to be in the colorguard. However, band students can do colorguard first semester and band second semester.

We are looking to reward our students with exceptional behavior with the End of Year Reward. While they will have many opportunities to use PBIS points this last nine weeks, this is something that requires no points.

Beginning March 17 (first day of the last nine weeks) any student who has NO ISS, OSS, or Bus Suspension and no more than ONE Rebound will be eligible to attend a grade level social time at the end of the year after EOG/EOC testing is complete.

It will be a time of fun, games, yearbook signing, concessions to be purchased, music, laughter and social time.

Everyone is eligible to earn this reward and we hope to see all our students participate.

Attention all rising 9th graders who are interested in playing football at East Gaston next year, there will be a meeting at East Gaston on Monday, May 16th at 6pm. Please enter through the front doors of the school. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria.

May

17 - Chorus Concert 7:00 - FBC Stanley

18 - Reading EOG

19 - Athletic Awards 5:30

24 - Math and Math 1 EOG

26- 8th Science EOG

27 - 8th grade picnic - PBIS Reward in afternoon - signs picked up

30 - Holiday

31- Student Behavior Reward (all day by grade level)

6th and 7th Grade Online Awards

June 1 - Last Day of School

9:30 - 8th Grade Awards and Slideshow

Once yearbooks are distributed to students who ordered them, we will give students who want one a chance to purchase them. These can be purchased for $40.00 - CASH ONLY.

We are in the midst of a multi-year process of applying for and earning recognition as a North Carolina STEM School of Distinction. One part of that is to connect with various businesses men and women who are in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field.

Additionally, we would like to make connections with parents who represent many careers. We are asking that our parents please complete the Google Form to help us build our Stanley STEM Network.

Thank you to those who have already completed the form. If you use STEM skills in anyway in your profession, we need you in one of many ways!