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The Stallion Stampede
Janie Stark Elementary Parent Newsletter
April 7, 2024
Dear Stallion families,
Thank you for staying connected with us during these busy weeks of the Spring Semester! Next Saturday, April 13th, is our annual PTA Auction and Carnival. We hope you are able to join us!
One of the traditions we started last year during the auction was the opportunity to purchase your child's teacher or a staff member for a day called "Rule the School Day". You can bid on a staff member that your child will win and get to be that staff member for a day in May. It was so much fun last year and this year will be even better! Be sure to stop by the auction on Saturday and bid on a staff member so your child does not miss out on "Rule the School Day"!
To the BEST of days,
Mrs. Putman
Solar Eclipse - April 8th
On April 8, 2024, a rare solar eclipse will be visible in our region. This presents a unique learning opportunity for our students to witness a celestial phenomenon firsthand and to deepen their understanding of astronomy and the natural world.
Thank you for completing the Opt-in or Opt-out form for your child that was sent through Parent Square. Please know that safety while viewing and participating in this exciting event is our first priority All staff members will be on duty to ensure students are able to view the eclipse, either inside or outside, in a safe and educational manner.
Students that are viewing the eclipse outside are welcome to bring a small towel to sit on.
Due to an adjusted schedules for the day, no lunch visitors or volunteers will be allowed during the day on April 8th and sack lunches will be served in the cafeteria.
Dismissal will run as normal on Monday at 2:45 pm.
Calling all 2024-2025 Pre-K and Kinder families! Join us this Thursday!
PTA Carnival and Auction
Come one, come all! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13th to join us for the annual Carnival and Auction! We'll have food, games, activities and some AMAZING items to bid on. Be on the lookout for more details as we get closer to the date.
PTA Needs Your Help!
The PTA needs your help to fill our coolers for the Janie Stark Carnival coming in April. Please bring us a case of soda, water, or a box of individually packaged chips. They will be collected April 8-12 during drop off.
We still need volunteers! Please click here to volunteer.
As always, we appreciate your support in making this our most successful event of the year!
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:
- Tuesday, April 16th - Reading STAAR (3rd-5th grade)
- Tuesday, April 23rd - Science STAAR (5th grade)
- Wednesday, May 1st - Math STAAR (3rd-5th grade)
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.
23-24 Yearbooks are on sale now!
The 2023-2024 Janie Stark yearbooks are on sale until April 16th! Purchase your yearbook today so your child does not miss out.
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.
You will not be able to order a yearbook after April 16th, so order today!
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
Monday, April 8th
Solar Eclipse
Thursday, April 11th
2024-2025 Pre-K and Kinder Welcome Night (5:00-7:00)
Saturday, April 13th
PTA Carnival & Auction (11:00-2:00)
Tuesday, April 16th
Reading STAAR Test (closed campus - no visitors or volunteers)
Wednesday, April 17th
CFBISD College Colors Day
Friday, April 19th
Fitness Friday
Tuesday, April 23rd
Science STAAR Test (closed campus - no visitors or volunteers)
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