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Because being safe and kind matters,

It will never be okay to be hurtful.

Because growing is important,

It will never be okay to disrupt learning.

Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible

3/14- No School (End of Quarter)

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

3/25- Restaurant Night at Panda Express

4/3- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4/3- 1st Grade Musical for students @9am and parents @6:00pm

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 @ 9:00AM (Details coming soon)

4/15- Restaurant Night at Yogurtini KC

4/16- Stanley Literacy Night @ 6:30pm

4/16- Spring Concert -(2pm for school and 6pm Parents)

4/22- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

4/23- Administrative Professional Day

4/25- Calendar CHANGE- This is now a school day for students

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- Restaurant Night at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5/13- PTO Meeting @7pm

5/16- Field Day (K,1,2 in the morning/ 3,4,5 will be in the afternoon)

5/19- 5th Grade Farewell @9:45am

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

Chat N Chew is back for 4th Quarter! This lunch time book club is open to 1st-5th Graders and is led by parent volunteers! We have some great book selections and are excited to end the year with some awesome book clubs!

sign up on-line by clicking here!

*Please sign-up on the link above by Friday, March 28th.

Questions? Mrs. Troutman at stroutman@bluevalleyk12.org , 913-239-7210

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!

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Important dates for families:

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.

• Select the student’s name

• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Are you interested in providing your child with an immersive educational experience that broadens horizons, enhances cognitive skills and teaches second language skills? Would you like to learn more about Blue Valley’s Chinese Immersion program?

Prospective Chinese Immersion Family Information Session

🗓 5 p.m. Feb. 25

🖊 Register for the information session online

🔗 Zoom link provided upon registration

📹 Watch a video that provides a glimpse into Chinese Immersion classrooms

Online applications for the program will open Feb. 28 with a lottery system determining participation in the program. For more information about the immersion program, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/immersion.

Stanley Y-Club Academy – Before & After School Care

A Safe, Fun, and Enriching Environment for Your Child!

Y-Club Academy provides a supportive, engaging, and safe space for children

in kindergarten through fifth grade to learn, grow, and build

friendships—both before and after school. With a focus on academic

support, social development, creativity, and health & safety, our

program ensures that every child has a fun and enriching experience.

Parents can enjoy the convenience of a state-licensed program located

right at their child’s school, affordable weekly fees, and the peace of mind

that comes from knowing their child is cared for by qualified, trained staff

in a positive and nurturing environment.

Program Details

📍 Location: Stanley Elementary’s cafeteria, playground, and gym!

👶 Ages: 5-12

📅 Days: Monday – Friday

⏰ Times: 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. (Before School) | 3:40 – 6:00 p.m. (After

School)

💰 Fees: Pricing for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in May.

*See the pdf below for more information.

End of Quarter Information - Viewing Canvas Courses and Quarter Grades
At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Important dates for families:

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.

• Select the student’s name

• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

s your child ready to spark their creativity, explore new hobbies or discover the joy of science this summer? Sign your child up for Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations program. With hands-on experiences, these one-week sessions are designed to keep kids engaged and excited about learning. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 25 and closes 4 p.m. April 7. For more information about the Summer Explorations program, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/summerprograms.

Community Celebrations and Observances - to promote awareness and appreciation of our Blue Valley families.

Some March and April Celebrations & Observances:

• The Nineteen Day Fast - March 1-19 - a time of prayer, meditation, and fasting, some adult members of the Baháʼí faith refrain from food and water from sunrise to sunset each day. This practice might include prayers of spiritual preparation for the new year.

• Ramadan - evening of March 1-30 - the holy month of fasting for the Islamic faith. For some Muslim families, it is a time for introspection, communal prayer, reading the Qur’an, and fasting between sunrise and sunset.

• Ash Wednesday - March 5 - a Christian holiday signifying the first day of the Lenten season, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading to Easter. Some families will attend religious services and receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.

• Holi - March 14 - known as the Hindu festival of colors, Holi honors the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of Spring. Some families will light bonfires, throw colorful powder called gulal, eat sweets, and dance to traditional music.

• Eid al Fitr - March 31 - marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Some families will celebrate the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” by joining in communal prayer and meals, visiting family, gift-giving, and charity.

• National Arab American Heritage Month - recognizes the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans to society, culture, and American history.

• Deaf History Month - celebrates the history, culture, and accomplishments of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

• Day of Silence - April 11 - a national, student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the silencing and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

• Passover - evening of April 12-20 - a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Some families will observe the holiday with a special meal, called a Seder, eating foods of symbolic significance and reciting traditional prayers.

• Holy Week and Easter Sunday - April 13-20 - includes the Christian holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Some families will attend church services to commemorate the week leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

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.

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