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Principal's Message for 1/12/25




Greetings Stough Families!

I hope this message finds you all safe and warm! While many may not have seen the snow they were hoping for this past week, I’m grateful that our community has safely weathered the inclement weather.

As we move into the third week of January, I want to thank our incredible PTA for their ongoing support of Stough students and staff. This past Tuesday, they provided a lovely breakfast for our January staff meeting, which was deeply appreciated by all. Your partnership continues to make a meaningful impact on our school community. Thank you!

I’d also like to express my gratitude to all the families who have supported our carpool safety efforts. Thank you for ensuring those picking up via carpool have an official Stough carpool tag and for your attention to the traffic signs put in place by the City of Raleigh to keep everyone safe. Your cooperation helps ensure a smooth and secure dismissal process for all.

We are continuing to refine our internal processes to create a more effective and efficient carpool system for everyone. Your patience and feedback have been invaluable, and we appreciate your partnership as we work to make improvements.

This week marks the final week of the second quarter, which ends on Friday, January 17th. We encourage all of our students to finish the quarter strong and put their best effort into the end of quarter assignments and assessments.

Finally, please note the upcoming schedule reminders:

  • Monday, January 20th: No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

  • Tuesday, January 21st: Teacher Workday (No school for students).

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make Stough an amazing place for our students. Please take a moment to review the updates and reminders below for additional details about what’s happening this week.

Newsletter Link (1/12 - 1/18): https://docs.google.com/document/d/11exn6Je6W6HYVmtF63XbXgNTyU4BQmnF240MNEIY5CQ/edit?usp=sharing 

Dr. Shantel Summerfield, Principal  

Stough Magnet Elementary School