Stanley Community Schools

#redglassesmovement Live boldly, love big and pass it on! We are wearing red glasses to live out this message. Watch the video below to find out why. https://vimeo.com/leatherandwood/review/467892423/be349bf4c5

This year's District 16 VB Tournament will take place at the home site of the higher seed in the tournament. Fans will be limited to 2 tickets per participant and MASKS ARE REQUIRED for attendance. General admission will not be allowed. If you dont have a pass or a mask, you will not be allowed entry. There will be a $5 charge for admission. Concessions will be limited to pop, popcorn, and candy. These rules are universal to all host sites for the District 16 Tournament. See the attached picture for the bracket and use the following link to see the NDHSAA post season guidelines: https://ndhsaa.com/files/2020_21_Board_And_Committees/10-15-20/NDHSAA_Football_and_Volleyball_Postseason_Attendance_Protocols_Approved.pdf

Tickets will not be distributed for tonight's 5pm A,B,C VB game @ South Prairie, but there will be a restriction of 2 fans per participant. Stanley fans are asked to sit on the east side of the gym, and streaming will not be available.

Thank you to everyone that purchased a wreath and raffle ticket, it was a successful fundraiser that will provide several opportunities for our members to grow their FFA experience!

The eligibility report for grades 7-12 is completed every Wednesday. This would be a great time to check your child's grades in Powerschool. If you are having trouble accessing Powerschool, please call the high school office.

Come Vote on Your Favorite Decorated Pumpkin! The students of the medical related careers class are hosting a breast cancer awareness fundraiser at the 2020 annual Dig Pink game. We chose 10 teachers to carve and decorate pumpkins so that YOU can vote for your favorite one. You can stop by the booth near the lunchroom and buy tickets to drop in the cup for your favorite pumpkin! All funds are being pulled in with the earnings from the Dig Pink game to be donated to a breast cancer organization. Price- 2 tickets for $1 We know the attendance at the game is very limited, so if you can't attend, you can donate online at: https://the-nest-33.square.site/s/shop

There will be A/B/C volleyball vs. Mohall starting at 5:00 PM at the high school. It is Dig Pink night for volleyball tonight. Also, there will be a varsity football game vs. Bismarck St. Mary's starting at 6:00 PM at the high school. It will be senior night at the football game tonight. Attendance at both events will be limited. There will be no general admission to either event tonight. Everyone must have a reserved ticket pass in order to attend the games tonight.

We have been notified of two positive cases at the elementary school. All close contacts have been notified and advised to quarantine.

Retake pictures are tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, 2020; 9:30AM to 10:30 AM at elementary school & 11AM to noon at the high school Order forms are available online: https://gemarphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index Students MUST return original pictures to get retakes taken.

We’re wearing purple today to show Denise our love and send her positive vibes of strength. We miss you, Denise, and can’t wait to see you again!

Today is the last day to support the Stanley FFA Wreath Sales Fundraiser. We are sold out of raffle tickets for the year, but have plenty of wreaths that can be purchased. Orders are due at 4:00pm Today (Monday, October 19th) at the link attached. http://the-nest-33.square.site/

Junior high GBB practice tomorrow, Monday, Oct 19th, at 4:00 at the elementary school..

Elementary parents & families: Mrs. Cuypers is starting a Virtual Lunch Bunch for students who are distance learning or quarantined so they can connect with their in-school peers and classmates. A calendar with a schedule, a parent letter, and a video with directions on how to access the Lunch Bunch meetings can be found in Teams on your student's grade level counseling group. The Virtual Lunch Bunch is completely optional, but a way for your child/children to connect with their friends and classmates and boost their mental health while learning from home. It is a time for your student to have fun, chat with their peers, and even be a little silly! If you or your student have any questions or concerns, please email, call Mrs. Cuypers at the elementary school, or send her a message on Teams.

Elementary parents & families: Mrs. Cuypers is starting a Virtual Lunch Bunch for students who are distance learning or quarantined so they can connect with their in-school peers and classmates. A calendar with a schedule, a parent letter, and a video with directions on how to access the Lunch Bunch meetings can be found in Teams on your student's grade level counseling group. The Virtual Lunch Bunch is completely optional, but a way for your child/children to connect with their friends and classmates and boost their mental health while learning from home. It is a time for your student to have fun, chat with their peers, and even be a little silly! If you or your student have any questions or concerns, please email, call Mrs. Cuypers at the elementary school, or send her a message on Teams.

While Mountrail County continues to be in the orange designation, we will be restricting attendance to reserved tickets only. Two reserved passes will be given to each participant and general admission will not be allowed. These restrictions will apply to both volleyball and football. NDHSAA also released post-season guidelines today so click on the link for further details. Districts and Regional tournaments for VB will be played at the home court of the higher seed instead of a specific host site. Also, pay special attention to the mask requirements for post season events. https://ndhsaa.com/files/2020_21_Board_And_Committees/10-15-20/NDHSAA_Football_and_Volleyball_Postseason_Attendance_Protocols_Approved.pdf

2 tickets per player are being distributed for tonight's 4pm JH and 7pm Varsity match-ups @ Beulah. There will be no general admission allowed. The game will be streamed on: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/beulah-high-school-beulah-nd/gam93e164633a The game will also be broadcast on: KDKT 1410 AM http://www.kdktsports.com/

NDHSAA Statement on XC: In accordance with adjustments made by Governor Burgum yesterday to the Large Gathering Protocols, modifications have been made to the 2020 NDHSAA State Cross Country Meet. Instead of a combined state meet, two sites (Jamestown - Class A) and (Cooperstown - Class B) will be utilized for this NDHSAA postseason event. The Class A Division Races at the 2020 NDHSAA State Cross Country Meet will be held October 24 at Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir located at 281 North Jamestown, ND 58401. Jim Roaldson, Athletic Director at Jamestown High School, will serve as tournament site manager. The Class B Division Races at the 2020 NDHSAA State Cross Country Meet will be held October 24 at the Cooperstown Country Club Golf Course located at 305 Fairway Drive Cooperstown, N.D. 58425. Rick Anderson, Cross Country Coach at Griggs County Central, will serve as tournament site manager. CROWD LIMITATIONS: Attendance at each 2020 NDHSAA State Cross Country Meet site will be limited. All Class A and Class B teams that are bringing a full 7 runner roster will be allowed to bring one alternate and two coaches. Class B teams will receive four wristbands per participant/alternate/coach. Class A teams will receive two wristbands per participant/alternate/coach. Participating schools will receive wristbands from the NDHSAA that will be available for purchase. Wristbands will be required for entrance into the state meet. Wristband admission price is $10. Facemasks/coverings are required to be worn in areas where social distancing can’t be maintained. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Cooperstown Country Club (Cooperstown, N.D.) Class B Boys: 3:00 p.m. Class B Girls: 3:45 p.m. Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir (Jamestown, N.D.) Class A Boys: 3:00 p.m. Class A Girls: 3:45 p.m. More information on tshirt orders, course maps, and starting boxes will be available in the next few days. For more information on the NDHSAA State Cross Country Meet, please visit: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndhsaanow.com%2Ftournaments%2Fcrosscountry-boys&data=04%7C01%7Cbrooks.stafslien%40k12.nd.us%7Cef107d5a62c94f016e1308d87149a81a%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C637383908456186834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=du%2FjdqQznB7bO8r6BoqhuQa6%2FoqmFpQKckYuTuAq5vU%3D&reserved=0 https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndhsaanow.com%2Ftournaments%2Fcrosscountry-girls&data=04%7C01%7Cbrooks.stafslien%40k12.nd.us%7Cef107d5a62c94f016e1308d87149a81a%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C637383908456196792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hLWQS%2FnCsHkkWkesJhGkJ4oZVHd49wQqwmjb5lIiZ5A%3D&reserved=0 NDHSAA Boys Cross Country: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndhsaa.com%2Fathletics%2Fcrosscountry-boys&data=04%7C01%7Cbrooks.stafslien%40k12.nd.us%7Cef107d5a62c94f016e1308d87149a81a%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C637383908456196792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pWe%2FuZJ6CEODo7yX7CtX9kbZ5w2%2B2u0ZgxGNwEcHw9U%3D&reserved=0 NDHSAA Girls Cross Country: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndhsaa.com%2Fathletics%2Fcrosscountry-girls&data=04%7C01%7Cbrooks.stafslien%40k12.nd.us%7Cef107d5a62c94f016e1308d87149a81a%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C637383908456196792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zCBreRZAKu5tLJaiXkMoON9y9nM%2BDBHTvoNqYaFba0w%3D&reserved=0

As you have probably heard, Governor Burgum has downgraded the designation of Mountrail County from yellow to orange. The Governor and the ND Healthy Return to Learning Committee made clear that the county colors are specific to large gatherings and businesses and not meant for schools to alter the instructional model they are using. We are required to report each individual associated with the school (student and/or staff member) who tests positive for COVID-19. So far, since we have had to start reporting information to the state (which was in early August before school started), we have had to report 14 positive cases associated with the school. Of those 14 cases, 7 were not in the school during their infectious period either because it was prior to us being in school or because they were out of the school for other reasons. Of the 7 cases that were in our buildings during their infectious period, six (6) were deemed to have close contacts and one had no close contacts. From these cases we had a total of 101 student close contacts identified and 9 staff close contacts. All close contacts were quarantined for 14 days from their last exposure to the positive case. Of our 110 total close contacts, 1 has ended up testing positive. So, only 0.9% of close contacts in our school have tested positive. From the data tracked in North Dakota it has been found that about 1% of close contacts in schools have tested positive and, as you can see, we are experiencing about the same in our school. So, though the county level designation has changed, at this time we aren't making a change to our instructional model. However, there may be some changes to the number of people allowed at school events (sports and other activities) and more limitations placed on visitors in the buildings and use of the building by outside groups. Last, but not least, it is strongly recommended that everyone in the school wear a mask. Wearing a mask will help cut down on the number of people required to be sent home as close contacts. As you have probably heard, if both the positive individual and anyone who would normally be considered a close contact are wearing masks, only the positive individual will have to isolate. Those who would be otherwise be considered close contacts would not have to quarantine, they would just have to continue to wear a mask and self-monitor for symptoms. So, please do consider wearing a mask when social distancing is not possible.

Parents of students in grades 7-12, eligibility for activities comes out every Wednesday. Please use this time to check your child's grades on Powerschool. If you do not have your Powerschool login, please call the school for assistance. Thank you.

Tomorrow (Thursday, 15th) we’ll be wearing pajamas for a $1 donation to help Denise Sundean with her medical expenses. Friday we’ll have hat day for a $1 donation. 💙 Our continued prayers go out to Denise and her family.