Wednesday, May 30, 2012

On behalf of the Stanley Elementary PTA, I would like to thank the parents, teachers, and community for supporting our children so graciously this year!  Through your monies, the PTA has been able to accomplish the following to enhance our children’s educational experience:
·         2 smart boards were mounted in classrooms.
·         16 laptops were furnished for shared use.
·         3 teachers were sent to “Marzano’s Building Engaged   Schools”.
·         30 cameras were made available for children’s use.
·         45 teachers enjoyed a presentation from Origo Education.
·         Supplemental curriculum was added to our teacher resources.
Other monies that will be spent before the end of June include:
·         Selected teachers will attend intensive reading training.
·         Additional mounted smart boards will be installed.
·         iPads (or other such devices) will be purchased for student use.
·         Money will be set aside to contribute to an outdoor classroom (as voted on by the students.)
·         PTA start-up money will be donated to Shafer Elementary and Seven Lakes Junior High.
Thank you for supporting our children and making 2012-2013 another outSTANding year!

Amber Stanford
2011-2012 PTA Treasurer
It’s all about the kids!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Parents,
We have LOTS of jackets and sweaters still in the "Lost and Found" from winter.  Please encourage your child to take a look at our "Lost and Found" wall, located outside the cafeteria, before the end of next week. We will be donating all items that are left. 

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Reminder to parents of students
attending
Shafer Elementary the 2012-2013 school year:

Shafer PTA Spring packets are due today, May 22nd.  Please help jump start the 2012-2013 school year by sending your completed packet to school with your student.  This will also save you time at Meet The Teacher Night by avoiding some of the lines! Thank you so much for your support!

Jessica Burch
Shafer Elementary PTA, President

Extended Deadline for SSE school supplies

Stanley Elementary 2012-2013 School Supplies now on sale!

A NEW 2012-2013 PTA Membership is required to place your order.
You will have to re-register to place your order.

Order yours today through our Online Store at www.stanleypta.myciastore.com
Order forms can also be found at the Stanley front office.
Stanley Families only, Kinder - 5th
Deadline to order is THIS Friday, May 25, 2012
Questions??? Contact Connie Redmon at secretary@stanley-pta.org

Info about ordering school supplies for Shafer Elementary came home in the May 8th Tuesday Folder.
If your child did not receive a packet, please contact Lisa Madrigal at shaferpta.vpprograms@gmail.com
Information is also available on Shafer Elementary website.

If your child will be attending Seven Lakes Junior High, school supplies will be available for purchase online. 
Watch for eNews with instructions on how to purchase them.
Seven Lakes Junior High Families and Friends can now sign up to receive important information about SLJH as it develops via eNews.
If you are interested in receiving eNews, please go to: http://www.katyisd.org/Pages/JH13.aspx
This will allow you to register to receive all SLJH announcements over the summer.


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Stanley Elementary 2012-2013 School Supplies now on sale!
Avoid the stress of endless searching for your child's school supplies!
For your convenience, buy your child’s school supplies through the PTA.
They will be in your child’s classroom at Meet the Teacher prior to school starting in the Fall.
A NEW 2012-2013 PTA Membership is required to place your order.
All previous records with the Online Store have been deleted in order to make improvements to the site. 
You will have to re-register to place your order.
Order yours today through our Online Store at www.stanleypta.myciastore.com
The school supply sale is not a fundraiser.  The order costs are the actual price of the materials. 
Remember, returning Stanley Families only.
Deadline to order is May 21, 2012.
Questions??? Contact Connie Redmon at secretary@stanley-pta.org

SAVE THE DATE!
Tech Showcase for the 3 New Elementary Campuses!
Come & experience what technology will be available to your student next year. 
Date:  Tuesday, May 15
Time:  6:30 – 7:30
Place:  Stanley Elementary
Address:  26633 Cinco Terrace Drive - Katy TX 77494

Monday, May 7, 2012

Attention Stanley Parents
Teacher Appreciation Week is: Monday, May 7th – Friday, May 11th
Your Stanley PTA has activities and treats planned for all of the wonderful teachers and staff of Stanley Elementary during Teacher Appreciation Week. Please join us in thanking them for the wonderful job that they do in educating our children!
Y'all show your Southern Spirit and Round up some Goodies
Monday, May 7th, Note of Appreciation: Saddle up at the table and have your child make their teacher or Stanley staff member a card to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week and show them our hearts are as Big as Texas.
Tuesday, May 8th, Flower Tuesday: Lasso up some flowers from your yard or store for your Teachers or Stanley Staff members. A vase will be provided to collect all flowers from the class.
Wednesday, May 9th, Nurse’s Day: Send a note of appreciation or a flower for your School Nurse and Nurse’s Aide.
Thursday, May 10th, Teacher favorite snack or gift card; Wrangle up something off your Teacher’s favorite list for them to enjoy for the day.
Friday, May 11th, Magazine Day: Gather up around the homestead a magazine or book for your Teachers or Staff, so they to sit and relax at their homestead.
During this week, please remember any of the other numerous staff members at Stanley that have played a special role in the life of your child this year.
Thank y’all for making this week special for our Stampede Staff!