The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
March 3, 2024
Dear Stallion families,
We loved having parents and community members join us last week for Read Across America Day! Thank you to everyone that took time out of their schedules to come celebrate the love of reading with our students. This week is Texas Public Schools Week. We are excited to welcome you in for our Habit House (similar to Open House) this week!
One of the things we like to do during Texas Public Schools Week is to take time to celebrate the amazing work our students and teachers have been doing all year during an "Open House" This year, we have changed the format to "Habit House" which will have a "Leadership" focus. We are excited for you to see how your students are leaders in the classrooms and in the hallways! We hope you will join us Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning to see your child's classroom!!
To the BEST of days,
Mrs. Putman
Fitness Friday
Our next Fitness Friday will be THIS Friday, March 8th (weather permitting)! Please see the schedule of times below. Please send your child with a water bottle and athletic shoes on Friday!
Fitness Friday times have changed for the Spring semester, please be aware of the NEW schedule below:
- Pre-K - 11:00 am
- Kinder -12:20 pm
- 1st grade - 11:30 am
- 2nd grade - 1:10 pm
- 3rd grade - 9:40 am
- 4th grade - 8:50 am
- 5th grade - 8:00 am
Habit House
Please join us for Habit House this week! Students will share their goals, celebrations, leadership, and accomplishments for the year similar to a traditional Open House style.
We had an amazing turn out in the fall for Student-Led conferences when we hosted in the morning, so we are hosting Habit House from 7:45-8:30 am on the mornings listed below. This will be a time of celebration. If you would like to schedule a time with your child's teacher, please reach out to them directly as Habit House will not be a time for conferencing.
- Tuesday, March 5th - Pre-K, Kinder, and 3rd grade
- Wednesday, March 6th - 1st and 2nd grade
- Thursday, March 7th - 4th and 5th grade
Our amazing office team will complete Fast Passes each morning. A google form will be sent closer to that time for you to register.
Spring Scholastic Book Fair Begins February 28th!
The Janie Stark Spring Book Fair has been rescheduled to accommodate voting in the library on Tuesday, March 5th. The book fair will run as follows:
Monday, March 4th: 7:15am - 2:45pm. Closed to prepare for voting.
Students will preview the fair with their classroom teachers. Students may revisit the book fair to purchase books with their teacher’s permission. Parents may consider purchasing their student the Scholastic eWallet, similar to a gift card, on the link below:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/janiestarkelementary1
We look forward to seeing you at Family Night on Thursday, February 29th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Thank you for supporting the book fair. All proceeds benefit the Janie Stark Library.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Smith
Librarian
Author Visit
We are pleased to announce that Janie Stark Elementary will host another author visit this spring. Nancy Churnin is an award winning author who writes picture book biographies. Nancy Churnin focuses her books on people who have made the world a better place and inspire children to be heroes and heroines, too. All students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from Nancy Churnin on May 7th. If you are interested in purchasing a keepsake book to be signed by the author, please see the attached book order form, which is available in both English and Spanish. (The library will also make print copies available.) The deadline to purchase the books is April 8th. We are grateful for this special learning opportunity!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Smith
Librarian
Click here for the order form
Purchase your Janie Stark Spirit Wear!
All spirit wear will be sent home with students. No shipping is available. Spirit Wear deliveries are made once a week.
23-24 Yearbooks are on sale now!
The 2023-2024 Janie Stark yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase your yearbook today for special pricing!
Ordering and personalizing your child's yearbook is easy!
Click here: https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool
Enter the Janie Stark school code: 716358
Yearbooks are $28.00 until April 16th. You can also purchase personalization ads for an additional price.
Purchase your yearbook today before pricing increases again on February 16th!
Yearbooks will be delivered to Janie Stark the week of May 13, 2024. Order today so your child does not miss out!
Need a Car Tag?
Are you and your family needing another car tag for dismissal?
Please click here to complete the Google form and order additional car tags. Please note that we will only print additional car tags once a week on Wednesdays, so your patience is appreciated. We will get you the additional car tag on Wednesdays when it is created.Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 5th
Habit House for Pre-K, Kinder, 3rd (7:45 am - 8:30 am)
Wednesday, March 6th
Habit House for 1st and 2nd grade (7:45 am - 8:30 am)
Thursday, March 7th
Habit House for 4th and 5th grade (7:45 am - 8:30 am)
6:00 - General PTA Meeting
6:15 - 1st grade Music Performance
March 11th-15th
Spring Break
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