The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
September 11, 2022
Dear Stallion Families,
One of my goals as principal has always been to make school fun and engaging for our students. Research has proven that when schools and teachers use activities that make learning engaging and fun, students are more willing to participate and take risks. Having fun while learning also helps students retain information better because the process is enjoyable and memorable.
This is the reason days like Dot Day are so important to me. While it is fun to dress up in dots or make a piece of art from a dot, it is also activating thinking processes that allow students to connect learning to different contents and experiences. This deepens the level of understanding and enables students to better retain new information.
The BEST of days to me are those that are memorable, fun, and engaging!
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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Thursday is Dot Day!
All students are invited to wear polka dots on Thursday! 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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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
On Friday, September 16th your child is invited to wear traditional clothing and/or t-shirt that represents their Hispanic heritage!
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Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 23rd! Fall pictures are non-uniform, so students may wear any school appropriate outfit on Friday for Picture Day.
Order forms for pictures will be coming home this week. You can send the form in with your child or order online using the link below.
To Order Pictures Online CLICK HERE.
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PTA Needs YOu!
Are you interested in supporting by being a room parent? Click on the link to find out more about what a room parent does and sign up today! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c044aa8ad23a3fe3-room
Don't worry ~ PTA will guide you every step of the way, We will have a room parent orientation very soon! Still have questions? Contact Cassandra Hatfield, Room Parent Coordinator (hatfieldcassandra@gmail.com).
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22-23 Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order by November 11th and pay only $20.00!
Ordering and personalizing your child's yearbook is easy! Go to: www.BuyTheYearbook.com and enter our school code: 708211
Yearbooks will be delivered to Janie Stark the week of May 15, 2022. Order today for special discount pricing!
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Student Meal Rates for 22-23
Lunch prices for the 22-23 school year are as follows:
Breakfast $2.25
Lunch $3.50
Please click here to apply for our Free and Reduced Lunch Rate for the 22-23 school year. Please apply as soon as possible. If you qualilfy, the district will notify you and your child will receive free or reduced lunches for the 22-23 school year.
If you need a paper application, please call our office at 972-968-3300 and we will assist you in the application process.
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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.
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Need a Car Tag?
Are you and your family needing another car tag for dismissal?
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Upcoming Dates
Thursday, September 15th
Dot Day!
Friday, September 23rd
Fall Picture Day
Thursday, September 29th
PTA General Meeting 6:15 pm
3rd grade program 6:30 pm
Friday, September 30th
Donuts with Dads at 7:15 am
Tuesday, October 4th
Fall Parent Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, October 6th
5th grade Camp Thurman
Fall Parent Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm
Friday, October 7th
No School
Monday, October 10th
No 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