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2/11- 2/13 Conference Week

2/12- Valentine Parties (3:00pm)

2/13- No School EC -8 (Parent/Teacher Conference)

2/14- No school for all students

2/17- No School- President's Day

2/18- Stanley Restaurant Night Panda Express from 10:30am- 9pm

2/28- No School K-5 (Educator Collaboration Day)

3/2-3/8- School Social Worker Week

3/4- PTO Meeting @7pm

3/8- All-School GLOW Dance 6:30-8:30 PM

3/14- No School (End of Quarter)

3/17-3/24- No School- Spring Break

3/31- Spring Concert -(2pm for school and 6pm Parents)

4/2- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4/3- 1st Grade Musical for parents @6:00pm

4/4- 1st Grade Musical for students @9:00am

4/4- School Librarian Day

4/8- Board PTO Meeting @7pm

4/11- No School K-5 (Educator Collaboration Day)

4/11- Kindergarten Round Up

4/16- Stanley Literacy Night

4/22- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

4/23- Administrative Professional Day

4/25- No School- Professional Learning Day

5/1- School Principal Day

5/2- School Lunch Hero Day

5/2- No School K-5 (Educator Collaboration Day)

5/5-5/9- Teacher Appreciation Week

5/7- School Nurse Day

5/13- PTO Meeting @7pm

5/18- School Pathologist Day

5/23- Last Day of School, 11:45am dismissal

Please check the forecast in the morning and send coats appropriate to the predicted temperature.

We will go outside for recess unless it is below 10 degrees or raining (or if the playground is covered in snow)

AM Classes Recess Schedule is:

Miss Erin 9:20

Miss Cameron 9:40

Mrs. Donaldson 10:50

Miss Erickson 10:50

PM recess schedule is:

Miss Erin 1:20

Miss Cameron 1:40

Mrs. Donaldson 2:05

Miss Erickson 2:50

We are so excited to start the process to welcome our Kindergarten families for the Fall of 2025. Children who reside in Blue Valley Schools and turn 5 years of age by August 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten that school year. If you live in the Stanley Elementary boundaries and will have an incoming Kindergarten student next fall, please click on this link to pre-register: https://forms.gle/ZwNH52a2HHoA86PC9

More information will be shared with you at the end of February including welcome videos, online registration instructions, and information about Kindergarten Kick-Off (formerly known as Kindergarten Round Up) in April.

Please pass this message/link on to neighbors that might not have a student in our system and might not yet receive our weekly emails!

Dear Stanley Parents,

Exciting news! Our Major Saver fundraiser has gone DIGITAL, making it easier than ever to support our school and help your child succeed! By participating, you’ll play a vital role in funding valuable programs and resources for our students. This fundraiser benefits both the Blue Valley Educational Foundation and your school. Since 2003, over $1.2 Million has been raised through the Major Saver program to support our district.

The Blue Valley Educational Foundation empowers teachers to go beyond traditional classroom limits to enable our students to innovate, lead, and, most importantly, learn for their futures. The mission is simple: enrich educational excellence. We accomplish this through the generosity of our community partners that support our outreach, financial development, and ongoing funding of extraordinary educational programs.

Why Go Digital?

Having the deals right on your phone means you’ll always have them with you, whether you’re at home, work, or on the go. No more worrying about forgetting your card—your phone is always at your side for quick, convenient savings.

Mark Your Calendar!

The fundraiser officially starts January 23rd and ends on February 7th. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and school community.

Enroll Now for Your Fundraiser in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Register Your Student: Click the link below to sign up and create your student’s profile.

https://msvr.co/BVStanley

2. Take a Smiling Selfie: Upload a cheerful photo of your student for their profile.

3. Add 5+ People to "My Circle": Include friends and family to spread the word and boost participation.

View the amazing deals and prizes on the Student Launch Guide here:

https://msvr.co/StanleyLG

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Your support makes all the difference!

Mission Statement

Stanley Elementary is excited to announce the formation of a Father’s Club and is seeking interested dads to help establish a chapter. The Father’s Club is a dad-led, grassroots effort creating simple ways for dads to be intentional with their KIDS, with other DADS and within their COMMUNITY. With resolve, humility, and love, the mission is to be a catalyst for positive influence around the world. The core values that guide the club are others first, personal excellence, integrity, working together, accountability and leading courageously.

If you would like to get involved, please follow the link https://fathersclub.org/ to learn more about the club. When signing up, kindly select Blue Valley High as your feeder school for now and email your name, phone number and any initial ideas you have about getting dads involved at Stanley to jasonldolezal@gmail.com, and I will reach out to you directly. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other fathers in the local community and explore ways to enhance our presence working with and in schools. Join us in making a positive impact!

KDG – Peter M & Josie W

1st – Jane M & Carmen S

2nd- Hank S & Gordon O

3rd – Oliver F & Ashlyn T

4th – Harper K & Rawlins K

5th – Evelyn T & Storm M

Do you know a Blue Valley educator who goes above and beyond to cultivate a learning environment where relationships are the cornerstone, where kindness and compassion are guiding principles, and making a profound difference in the lives of young people is not just a goal but a lived reality? Help the Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) recognize their extraordinary impact by nominating them today for the BVEF annual Champion for Students Award! This $2,500 BVEF award recognizes three exemplary teachers (one elementary, one middle, and one high) whose impact extends far beyond the learning environment, shaping the trajectory of their students’ journeys and leaving an enduring legacy of excellence.

Any member of the Blue Valley Schools’ Community (e.g., school administrator, student, family member, staff, etc.) is welcome to submit one nomination on behalf of an educator (any staff member in Blue Valley Schools - teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, kitchen manager, etc.). The application window will open on February 10th and close on March 7th.

To nominate an educator, complete the 2025 BVEF Champion for Students Award form by Friday, March 7th.

Some February Celebrations & Observances:

• Black History Month - created to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritages of African Americans. Black History Month highlights the triumphs and adversities that have helped shape the United States.

• World Hijab Day - February 1 - recognizes the millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab. Inviting women of all identities to wear the hijab for one day, it promotes understanding of other cultures and personal freedoms of religious expression.

• Magha Puja Day - February 12 - an important Buddhist festival celebrating the gathering between Buddha and his first disciples. Some families will attend temple, meditate, listen to teachings, perform giving alms, and hold candlelight processions.

• The Lantern Festival - February 12 - the last night of Lunar New Year celebrations. Occurring on the first full moon of the lunar year, it serves as a symbol of unity and completeness. Some families will light colorful lanterns - some with riddles written on them, dance, and eat sweet rice balls or dumplings in soup.

• Maha Shivaratri - February 26 - a solemn Hindu festival that marks the “overcoming of darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. Some families will celebrate by chanting prayers to the god Shiva, fasting, and meditating on virtues of honesty, charity, and forgiveness.

Do you know a Blue Valley educator who goes above and beyond to inspire, engage and innovate in the classroom? Help the Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) recognize their extraordinary impact by nominating them today for the BVEF annual Innovative Educator Award! This BVEF award recognizes two exemplary teachers (one elementary, one secondary) who creatively apply innovative teaching methods, foster critical thinking skills and ignite a passion for learning in their students. Honorees will receive a $1,250 grant for their classroom. To nominate a teacher, fill out the 2025 BVEF Innovative Educator Award form by Monday, February 3.

On July 1, 2023, the Every Child Can Read Act went into effect in Kansas. The intent of this legislation was to address literacy initiatives with a target of ensuring students reach grade level benchmarks by third grade. In Blue Valley, we prioritize partnership with families in conjunction with high quality, evidence-based instruction rooted in the science of reading. This has been and remains a large area of focus for professional learning. Rather than limit conversations about reading progress to 3rd grade, it is our practice to do so at each grade level. KSDE has provided a summary of this Act which can be found here. Our teachers look forward to talking with you about your child during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Dear Stanley Families,

We are excited to invite you to BVHS’s Diversity Evening—a celebration of the vibrant cultures within our community sponsored by the BVHS Diversity Club on FEBRUARY 19th! This event will feature booths, performances, and activities that showcase the rich diversity of our students and families. We hope you will be able to attend and enjoy this special evening.

We are also extending an all-call for any community members who would like to participate in the event! If you are interested in hosting a booth, sharing a performance, or contributing in another way, please see the attached flyer for more details and how you can get involved.

We hope to make this event a true reflection of our community's diversity, and we would love for your family to be part of it!

Best regards,
Blue Valley High School Diversity Club
Sponsor- Manal Wiedel mkwiedel@bluevalleyk12.org

Join friends for a great adult night out with live music, a silent auction, a wine and bourbon pull and more! Proceeds from this annual fundraiser support music and performing arts programs throughout the district, and YOU can be part of the fun! Check out our new location at Fiorella’s event space in OP for a great over-21 night out. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and YOU choose the “Best of Blue Valley” live band when the competition wraps up at 10 p.m. Bands are made up of BV parents, teachers and staff and funds provide significant funding for performing arts programs including band, orchestra, choir, theater, debate and competitive speaking. Get tickets today at Event Details.

Can’t make it to the event in person? No worries! Visit Silent Auction to start your bid on incredible auction packages and see what your school submitted. Check back frequently as more items are added to the offerings every week. The auction will close on Friday, February 21 at 8:45 p.m. and you do not have to be present to win!

You can also vote by donation for your favorite adult school-affiliated band, and the winner receives a $1,000 grant to their school of choice. The 2025 band names, order of performances and school representations are as follows:

Young Medicine- Lakewood Elementary

Modern Thieves- Mission Trail Elementary, Leawood Middle, Blue Valley North

KC Prime- Leawood Elementary and Leawood Middle

Hope to see you Friday, February 21, 2025, as we Rock the Valley for BV Schools!

Join us for Stanley's first ever all school dance! Students can bring a parent-date or their whole family! Tickets are available for purchase on the PTO website: https://stanleypto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/317622

You can now reserve your spot for Camp Stan. Camp Stan is a 3-day summer camp that is all about art and PE, and it is hosted by Mrs. Miller and Coach B (that’s right friends, Coach B is back for camp)! This year’s camp will be Tuesday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 5th from 9am-3pm.

Click below to sign up or for more information:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRrh-bXL8qUUU5dTxUX5j8a3gZaVoRHkbFtQrkcru5XFHLAQ/viewform?usp=header

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Stanley PTO is excited to share an opportunity to give the gift of fun experiences while supporting our school! Through a promotion, you can enjoy 50% off + an additional $5 off on Pogo Passes, and for every pass purchased, $5 will go directly to the Stanley PTO.

1. Visit the Kansas City Pogo Pass options at this link: [Kansas City Pogo Pass](https://www.pogopass.com/kansascity).
2. Use promo code: Stanley at checkout to receive 50% off + $5 off.
3. For each pass purchased with the code, Stanley PTO will receive $5 to fund programs and activities for our school.

Spirit wear makes great holiday gifts. Check out https://www.bvhstigersinc.com/stanley-elementary!

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