The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
October 10, 2021
Dear Stallion Families,
We are excited to share the progress of your child this week for Parent Conferences! Your child's teacher has been communicating with you through ParentSquare about signing up for a time to meet and discuss your child.
This is a great time to ask questions on how to support your child at home. Each child has unique needs that can best be met when the teacher and parent work together to support the academic and social-emotional needs.
Each child is also setting goals within the classroom. Student Goal-Setting is so important as it engages students in the learning process, teaches students how to plan ahead, and how to reflect on their progress. After conferences, ask your child about the goals they are setting in class and how they are tracking progress toward their goal!
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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Reminder: No School for Students, Monday, October 11th for Parent Conference Day!
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Arrival and Tardies
For the safety of all students:
- Please only drop off using the right lane of the drive
- Do not drop off using the left lane of the front drive
- Do not drop off in the parking lot at any time.
- If you pull into the parking lot, you must park and get out with your child to walk them to either crosswalk
Tardies
- School starts at 7:40 am
- Students are expected to be in class by 7:40 each morning. Instruction begins promptly and arriving after this time are missing essential instruction.
- Students that arrive after 7:40 are considered tardy.
- Please do your best to ensure your child has a smooth start to the school day by arriving on-time.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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Red Ribbon Week is Coming!
We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week on October 25 - October 29. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program celebrated by millions all over the US. We invite your child to participate in Red Ribbon Week through “theme days” to raise awareness of living a drug free life. We also encourage you to take this opportunity to talk with your child about the dangers of drugs.
Please see the calendar of theme days below. These days are meant to be stress free, meaningful and fun, so please do not feel like your child has to participate in each day. Make it work for you and your family!
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Join PTA Today!
Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and Stark community. Texas PTA and Stark PTA are teaming up to beat our membership from last year! By joining PTA, you are advocating for children. **More than one member per family is welcome** $7 is all it takes, nothing else is required, to reach our membership goal!
Go to joinpta.org to join PTA today!
Week 1: 10/11 - 10/15
25 Students Join PTA and we will tie Mrs. Putman to the flagpole
Week 2: 10/18 - 10/22
75% of goal Spirit the Stallion and the RL Turner Mascot will have a dance off
Week 3: 10/25 - 10/28
100% of the goal and the Farmers Branch Police & Fire Department will have a tricycle race
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Scholastic Book Fair
All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more!
You can also shop the book fair online by clicking here. The link to our Book Fair Homepage will be live starting Friday, October 22nd and go through November 1st.
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Book Character Day is coming!
A favorite Stark family tradition is coming!! During Red Ribbon Week, we will be celebrating “Good Character Counts!” on Friday, October 29th. All students are encouraged to dress up as a book character hero/heroine who exemplifies positive social-emotional characteristics Students may dress in costume and are encouraged to bring the book that inspired their character. We encourage making costumes with any available materials you have on hand. Dressing in costume is not required.
Please note that traditional students must follow the CFBISD dress code. Please click here to see a copy of the 2021-2022 CFBISD Student Dress Code.
No violent, bloody, or scary costumes will be allowed. No masks or toy weapons of any kind may be brought to school. Scary make-up is also prohibited. We want this to be a fun and positive experience for everyone, so we appreciate you following these guidelines and expectations.
Here are some fun costume ideas to get your ideas flowing:
Pete the Cat by James Dean
The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf
Eggbert The Slightly Cracked Egg by Tom Ross & Rex Barron
Percy Jackson by Rick Riordian
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
How Full is Your Bucket for Kids by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer
Elmer (the Patchwork Elephant) by David McKee
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21-22 Yearbooks on sale now!
Ordering and personalizing your child's yearbook is easy! Go to: www.BuyTheYearbook.com and enter our school code: 703309
Yearbooks will be delivered to Janie Stark the week of May 16, 2022. Order today for special discount pricing!
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Donuts with Dads!
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Apply today for Free and Reduced Meals!
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Need Another Car Tag?
Are you and your family needing another car tag for dismissal?
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 11th
No School - Parent/Conference Day
Tuesday, October 12th
Stark PTA Board meeting at 6 pm in the Stark Cafeteria. Child care will be provided in the Stark Gym.
Friday, October 15th
Last day of the 1st Nine Weeks
Wednesday, October 20th
Report cards available online through Parent Self-Serve
Thursday, October 22nd
Donuts with Dads hosted by Stark Dads' Club
Friday, October 23rd
50th Day of School Celebration
October 25-29
Red Ribbon Week (more details coming soon!)
October 29th
Book Character Day!
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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