Stanley Community Schools

Bodie was the winner of the basket of books at this year's book fair.

Tomorrow (11/1) the annual Halloween parade will start at 1:30pm. Students will be exiting the building the from the NE corner by the gym and then following the sidewalks all the way to the front office where students will again enter the building. Families are invited to attend by finding a spot outside of the building along the parade route to see students as they walk past. School vehicles will be removed from the parade route for easier viewing. You are welcome to park in the school parking lot or along the opposite side of the street from the parade route. Please do not park near any sidewalks along the parade route.

**Family Fun Night is ONE week away!** Join us for a fantastic evening filled with games, ice cream, coloring, and more! Admission is free, but donations for *Harper's Hallway* are warmly welcomed. We can’t wait to see you there! Please be sure to RSVP so we have enough for everyone! https://forms.office.com/r/9PPvk9n2n2

📣 Exciting News! 📣 The Stanley Blue Jay Student Council is honored to be a recipient of the Stanley Area Community Foundation grant! 🎉 These generous funds have aided us in transforming the front yard commons area at our school. 🏫 With this grant and a generous donation from Comstock Construction, we’ve added a concrete patio and equipped it with picnic tables for all students to enjoy during lunch and before and after school. Thank you to the Stanley Area Community Foundation for supporting our vision of creating a welcoming outdoor space for everyone! 💙💛 #StanleyBlueJays #CommunitySupport

Kindergarten and sixth grade teamed up with their reading buddies this morning for a fall craft and letter search! 📚

Reminder of Parent Teachers Conferences tonight from 4-7pm. Please make sure to check out our lost and found tables, bake sale, and feel free to use the opportunity to pay any outstanding lunch balances.

Stanley Public Schools will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week! The high school will the week tomorrow (Friday, October 25) and the elementary will kick it off on Monday, October 28! See the dress up days for each building below! What is Red Ribbon Week? Red Ribbon Week — recognized each year from October 23-31 — is the nation’s largest and longest-running substance use prevention campaign. Since its beginning in 1985, it has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Our Red Ribbon Week slogan is “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!” — it inspires individuals to play their part in fostering safe, healthy, and drug-free communities. From healthcare professionals to educators, parents, and beyond, the theme underscores the collective impact achievable through dedication and commitment.

Here is the bracket for District 16 volleyball in Divide County next week.

Please RSVP for: **Family Fun Night at Stanley Elementary!** **Tuesday, Nov 5 | 7-8 PM** Come one, come all for a night of fun, games, and sweet treats! 🎨 Games, coloring, ice cream sundaes, and plenty of quality family time await! All elementary students and families are invited to join us in making special memories and supporting a great cause. We're collecting a free-will donation for **Harper's Hallway Project**, where our Kindergarten and Eazy Breezy Artz will create a "Be Happy Like Harper" mural in memory of Harper. Let's come together, have fun, and celebrate Harper’s legacy! 🌈 https://bit.ly/4dPj4tO

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, Oct. 24th and Tuesday, Oct. 29th from 4:00-7:00 pm each day at both the Elementary School and High School. Parents/guardians should have scheduled times at the Elementary School, while the High School is an Open House format (stop in the office for your child's progress report first).

Class of 2025 Seniors and Guardians of Seniors - Please sign up for Senior Remind. Mrs. Sorenson will be sending out scholarship information, career opportunities, graduation planning dates and to do items, etc.... Go to this link: https://www.remind.com/join/a9ec8b7 or follow the directions below! Please share!

***Wednesday, Nov. 6th is a half day of school.*** We will be dismissing early for teacher training. Dismissal times are 12:20 pm at the Elementary School, and 12:30 pm at the High School.

**Family Fun Night at Stanley Elementary!** **Tuesday, Nov 5 | 7-8 PM** hosted by: BlueJay Student Council Come one, come all for a night of fun, games, and sweet treats! 🎨 Games, coloring, ice cream sundaes, and plenty of quality family time await! All elementary students and families are invited to join us in making special memories and supporting a great cause. We're collecting a free-will donation for **Harper's Hallway Project**, where our Kindergarten and Eazy Breezy Artz will create a "Be Happy Like Harper" mural in memory of Harper. Let's come together, have fun, and celebrate Harper’s legacy! 🌈 Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/9PPvk9n2n2 Contact Mrs. Camino with questions.

📢 **Abby's National Honor Society Clothing Swap!** 📢 Now through **November 4**, we're collecting gently used clothing, shoes, coats, and more! Donations can be dropped off at Stanley High School, the elementary school, or American Lutheran Church. Then, on **November 16-17**, stop by the high school to pick out what you need from the donations! This is a great way to help others and find new-to-you items just in time for winter. Let's come together and make a difference! 💙 #NHSSwap #CommunityCare #GiveBack

Congratulations to Sidney Enerson (Flute - Symphonic), Serafina Beehler (Trumpet - Concert Band) and Alexis Laparra (Flute - Concert Band) on their successful auditions for Minot State University's NW Festival of music. They will be representing Stanley at the festival on November 1st and 2nd this year. Congratulations to them!

FALL BREAK: No School on Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th.

Reminder to start preparing your students for colder recess weather. Hats, gloves, and a warm jacket will be needed daily as temperatures are dipping into the 20's and 30's in the mornings. Also, a reminder that snow pants and boots weather is right around the corner as well.

It's Carnival Day!!! Join Stanley FFA TODAY at the Mountrail County Fair Building today from Noon-3pm!

There is an FFA meeting tomorrow during advisory! Everyone in an ag class is encouraged to attend

Elementary students had a bus evacuation practice drill today. This allowed all students to be briefed in procedures on how to evacuate a bus in case of an emergency.