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The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
April 28, 2024
Dear Stallion families,
It's hard to believe we are in our final few weeks of the 23-24 school year! We have had a wonderful year learning and growing together.
The month of May is packed with exciting end of year events, but we are keeping the learning strong. This week, STAAR testing continues. Thank you for helping your student stay in the mindset of learning by getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving to school on time. Even if your student isn't testing, these habits and routines help the academic and social emotional development of young children.
To the BEST of days,
Mrs. Putman
No visitors or volunteers on Wednesday, May 1st due to STAAR testing
STAAR Dates - No Visitors or Volunteers
Please mark your calendars for the following STAAR Testing days. Please note that there are no lunch visitors or volunteers allowed on these days:
- Wednesday, May 1st - Math STAAR (3rd-5th grade)
Morning Arrival and Drop-off Reminders
We understand that our morning arrival and drop-off can be congested and frustrating due to our number of students and one main driveway. We have to work together through these challenges in order to maintain safety for our community and our students. Please see the reminders below:
- The building opens at 7:00 am; arriving earlier rather than later helps avoid traffic and congestion
- Drop off from the right lane only
- Pull all the way forward to a numbered sign to let your child out of your vehicle
- Do not drop off your child before the crosswalk, pull all the way forward
- Everyone has the same goal: to get their child to school safe and on-time. Please be respectful of others by not honking or yelling at other cars or staff members.
- DO NOT block the intersection of Josey Lane and Farmers Branch Lane. Farmers Branch PD will begin ticketing.
**Farmers Branch PD has asked for your help and cooperation by not blocking the intersection at anytime.**
Please continue to respectfully work alongside us by abiding by these reminders for the remaining weeks of school.
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming!
Shhhhh....it's a surprise!
This year for Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10), we are looking for gift card donations to give our wonderful Janie Stark Staff! We would like to give away 5-8 gift cards per day to our staff members during our Morning Show as a way to show our thanks and appreciation from the Stark families and community!
Our goal is to gift every staff member with a token of appreciation during the week in the form of a gift card!
If you are able to donate a $10-$15 gift card for Teacher Appreciation Week, we will use it in our daily give away for our staff. Feel free to also include a note with your name if you'd like! You can always donate anonymously as well.
If you can help, please drop your gift card off in the main office, or send with your child in an envelope marked "Teacher Appreciation Week" between now and May 3rd!
Field Day - May 17th
We are looking forward to Field Day on Friday, May 17th! In order to make this amazing day happen, we need volunteers. If you can volunteer for a time slot, please click here and sign up.
While you are welcome to volunteer during your child's grade level time, please note that you will not be able to rotate through stations with your child. Each volunteer will be assigned one station to stay at throughout their shift.
All volunteers are required to have a background check through CFBISD. You can access this through Parent Square if you haven't completed one already this school year.
2024-2025 School Supplies on Sale Now!
Our school supplies are online and ordering is so easy! Order online and the supplies will be packaged with your child's name and grade level and DELIVERED to the school for you in August! We hope this helps so that parents and guardians are not having to drive to several stores to find all items on the list.
Click here: Stark Elementary - School Supplies Co. and order today! Remember when ordering to select your child's grade level for NEXT YEAR. The deadline to order supplies and have them sent directly the school for you is June 14th at 11:59 PM.
We hope this helps you prepare for next year!
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.
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
Monday, April 29th
No school
Wednesday, May 1st
Math STAAR Test (closed campus - no visitors or volunteers)
Friday, May 3rd
Career Day!
May 6 - 10
Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 14th
5th grade Camp Thurman
8:00 - 1st grade End of Year Awards
Wednesday, May 15th
8:00 - Kinder End of Year Awards
2:00 - 3rd grade End of Year Awards
Thursday, May 16th
Rule the School Day!
Friday, May 17th
Field Day!
Monday, May 20th
2:00 - 4th grade End of Year Awards
Tuesday, May 21st
5th grade Picnic
8:00 - 2nd grade End of Year Awards
2:00 - Pre-K End of Year Awards
Wednesday, May 22nd
8:00 - 5th grade Pinning Ceremony
6:00 - 5th grade End of Year Awards
Thursday, May 23rd
Last Day of School!
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