Principal's Message, 11-3-22
Greetings Stough Families,
This week's message comes a day early as tomorrow, 11/4, is a Teacher Workday. This week also marks the end of Quarter 1. Report cards go home November 14.
I hope to see many of you at our campus workday this Sunday afternoon. There are more details and a sign-up in the PTA section at the end of this message. Here are the rest of the weekly updates:
1. Next week's calendar is a bit of a disjointed week for students. Students attend school Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday, 11/8 is a "Calendar Out Day" for students due to Election Day. Friday, 11/11 is the Veteran's Day Holiday.
*Thursday, 11/10 is an Early Release Day. Students are dismissed at 1:45pm.
*Wednesday, 11/9 is make-up (and re-take) school picture day.
2. It was great to see so many families celebrating our students for quarter 1 character education awards today. There are three more quarters, and three more award opportunities for all our students to show off traits that demonstrate Other People Matter.
This week in P2, we studied how our words and actions affect others. Next week, we will study the trait, bravery. Hopefully, you are following along at home. Here's a one-page resource to guide you in conversations about bravery.
3. The first Family Conference Night of the school year will be the evening of November 16. Please note that not all conferences will be held that night. Our goal is to have teachers connect with every family as close to this time frame in the semester as possible. Teachers will be reaching out directly to families with invitations for conferences.
4. It’s almost time for the annual Global Festival at Stough! We want to celebrate the many cultures represented at Stough by holding a Global Festival on Thursday, December 8th from 5:30-8:30 pm. All students will have the opportunity to perform on stage.
Additionally, we invite you to come and share your culture with our school community! You are welcome to share food, a craft, a popular game/sport, a dance, music, or other traditions. How you share your culture is completely up to you! If you would like to take part, you will be given a table or performance space to share.
5. Parents - the Stough Lost and Found has reached new heights (literally!). There are over a hundred jackets, sweatshirts, lunch bags and water bottles. Our staff tries to return items that have student names labeled on them, but all the remaining items are not labeled. Please encourage your student to stop by and check for missing items. For younger kids, you can also reach out to the teacher or front office staff with a detailed description, and we will try to send those items back home to you. We will donate all remaining items to charity in December.
6. Here are your PTA Updates:
Big Air- FRIDAY!
Big Air (6421 Hilburn Dr.) is hosting a fundraiser on our teacher workday, Friday, November 4. This is an all-day event, but if you want a better chance of seeing some familiar faces, we encourage you to attend “Stough Hour” from 1:00-2:00. Please be sure to tell the staff you are with Stough when you check in.
Fun Run- Over $25,000!
We can’t say thank you enough for helping us raise over $25,000 in the Fun Run! Our Fun Run operates entirely on volunteer and sponsorship support. That means all of your donations get to stay at Stough. This would not be possible without the incredible community support we receive. Thank you!
Stough Campus Clean Up Day- November 6
Our beautiful new campus is in need of a little sprucing up. Join fellow Stough families to weed, spread mulch and beautify our campus on Sunday, November 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Students are welcome to help with their adult caregivers. Please bring gloves, pruners, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows or other tools if you have them. Sign up here!
Stough: Stough Campus Beautification (signupgenius.com)
Staff Breakfast, Snacks and More!
PTA will provide breakfast for the staff on November 10. Thank you to our volunteers!
We are also still in need of snacks and drinks for the staff lounges.
https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/stoughteacherlounges
School Psychology Awareness Week
We will celebrate School Psychology Week November 7-11. PTA members, watch your email inbox for more details. Not yet a PTA member? Join for only $10! https://stough.memberhub.store/
Papa John's Fundraiser- November 17
Papa John’s Pizza at 6510 Glenwood Avenue is hosting a fundraiser for Stough PTA on November 17. Our school promo code is: RSS006. You can order by phone, app or online.
Election Day- Tuesday!
The 2022 Election (Nov 8) includes many important races including Wake County School Board, local, state and national races. Use this link to determine your district information and view your sample ballot: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
Have a great weekend,
Chris Cox