The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
September 19, 2021
Dear Stallion Families,
We are looking forward to our Virtual Family Literacy Night this Tuesday! It was one of the highlights of last year. So many parents and teachers enjoyed the experience; we wanted to host it earlier this year!
PK-2nd grade families, please plan to join us this Tuesday. Next Tuesday the 28th, we will host the 3rd-5th grade Virtual Family Literacy Night.
As a school community, we know how enjoyable this event is for parents and students. Research also tells us that parental involvement in their child's literacy education has a more powerful impact regardless of economic status or level of parental education. The National Literacy Trust research also finds that parents who promote literacy at home have children who show greater social and emotional development, resilience to stress, greater mental health, more positive peer relationships, and greater attentiveness in the classroom.
At Stark, and with your partnership, we strive to support all areas of your child's elementary school experience through activities and events such as Literacy Night to develop the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
We look forward to seeing you online Tuesday!
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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Virtual Family Literacy Night!
All Pre-K - 2nd grade families: This Tuesday, September 21st, please join us at 6:00 pm for Virtual Family Literacy Night! Link to log in will be shared through ParentSquare at 5:45 pm.
Tuesday, September 21st - Pre-K-2nd grade Virtual Family Literacy Night (6:00-7:00)
Tuesday, September 28th - 3rd-5th grade Virtual Family Literacy Night (6:00-7:00)
Mrs. Smith will also be giving a special presentation on library resources! We will share the links for Virtual Family Literacy Night next week. Mark your calendars so you don't miss out!
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Apply today for Free and Reduced Meals!
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Wednesdays are College Shirt Days!
This Wednesday, CFBISD will be celebrating College Colors day! Join the district in promoting college and career readiness by wearing College Colors this Wednesday (and each Wednesday at Stark)!
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Need Another Car Tag?
Are you and your family needing another car tag for dismissal?
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Join PTA Today!
If you are interested in joining the PTA, you can sign up through Texas PTA. Encourage your spouses, partners, grandparents, and even siblings to join!
Dues are $7.00 plus a $1.50 processing fee.
To become a member, go to https://txpta.secure.force.com/JoinPTA. Select your school district (Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD) and PTA (Janie Stark Elementary) and fill out the remaining information, add to cart and checkout.
Thank you to everyone that attended our first PTA meeting. We had an amazing turn out! Our next Stark PTA Meeting is a General Virtual PTA Meeting on Thursday, September 30th before the 3rd Grade Virtual Performance. We and the school will send out a link closer to the date.
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Dads' Club
Calling all Dad’s, Father figures, and Grandfather’s interested in participating in some exciting events this school year, please reach out to Jason Davila at dadclub@janiestarkpta.org.
Dad's club would like to start helping out with Stark car drop off on Friday mornings. Please email Jason if you are interested in helping!
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Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, September 21st
PK-2nd grade Family Literacy Night (6:00-7:00 pm) VIRTUAL
Tuesday, September 28th
3rd-5th grade Family Literacy Night (6:00-7:00 pm) VIRTUAL
Thursday, September 30th
3rd grade VIRTUAL Specials Night 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 6th
Walk to School Day
Friday, October 8th
No School
Monday, October 11th
No School - Parent/Conference Day
Friday, October 15th
Last day of the 1st Nine Weeks
Wednesday, October 20th
Report cards available online through Parent Self-Serve
Thursday, October 21st
50th Day of School!
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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