Parent Newsletter February 10, 2023

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Thursday, February 16

• NO Late Start, 7:43 a.m. start time

Friday, February 17

• NO SCHOOL - Professional Development

Monday, February 20

• NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Thursday, February 23

• Late Start - 8:28 a.m. start time
• Winter Play: "The Servant of Two Masters" 7:00 p.m. - PAC

Friday, February 24

• Winter Play: "The Servant of Two Masters" 7:00 p.m. - PAC

Saturday, February 25

• Winter Play: "The Servant of Two Masters" 7:00 p.m. - PAC

If you would like to attend an Early College Academy Parent/Student informational evening, to be held from 6:00pm -7:00pm via video conference on Zoom. Please click on RSVP, to be sent a link to join our virtual meeting.

MCC-ECA: February 15, 2023 March 9, 2023

UMKC-ECA: February 1, 2023 February 16, 2023 March 8, 2023

ECA Quick Facts:

• Students will earn approximately 10 – 12 college hours/semester of enrollment at MCC - Maple Woods or UMKC at NO COST to families (value more than $3000 at MCC and more than $7500 at UMKC).
• Students can choose from a morning (8:00am – 11:00am) session or afternoon (11:00am – 2:00pm) session. Transportation is provided for the morning session at MCC. Currently no transportation will be provided for UMKC.
• These college courses will concurrently count toward high school graduation requirements AND towards a college degree.
• These courses may be part of the CORE 42/MOTR that are transferrable to any publicly funded 4-year college or university in Missouri.
• Students are still eligible for MSHSAA athletics and activities.

STALEY ACADEMIC LETTER

Academic preparation and subject matter toward mastery are the primary objectives at Staley High School. The Academic Letter acknowledges and honors students who commit to community service, accept personal ownership for their educational plan, and who maintain high academic achievement. The Academic Letter will act as a symbol for outstanding educational improvement, commitment, and development for those distinguished students. It is meant to encourage and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in our school and to our community.

ACADEMIC LETTERING QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate:
-Must be a sophomore, junior or senior.
-Must have at LEAST a 3.5 Academic GPA average for the two qualifying semesters; with no grade lower than a B. (January 2022-December 2022)
-Must attend Staley High School for one full semester to be considered for an Academic Letter, if they transfer from another school.
-Must be a full-time student.
-Must complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service for each application period. (January 2022-March 2023). All community service must be recorded in PowerSchool to be counted,
-Must have a minimum of 95 percent or better overall attendance

Candidates will be considered on the basis of Service, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect. Staley High School is committed to academic excellence and understands that learning is increased with consistent attendance. Students are also expected to actively participate in community service, as well as demonstrate good citizenship on a daily basis. Any student that has served a suspension for either of the two qualifying semesters will not be eligible for the letter. Students who violate Missouri State High School Activities Association rules pertaining to alcohol/drugs, tobacco, vandalism, violation of the criminal code, hazing, racial/religious/sexual harassment or violence, will not be eligible for an award.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2023.

PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD
-Successful candidates will be notified in April that they will receive an Academic Letter
-First-year honorees will receive a chenille letter (if they have not already received one in another activity/sport), a Lamp of Knowledge pin, and a gold bar.
-The second-year these qualifications are met, students will receive a gold bar. The third-year honorees will also receive a gold bar.
-Successful senior candidates will receive their Academic Letter during Senior Honors Night
-Underclassmen will receive their Academic Letter by the end of the school year

*Please make sure the e-mail addresses entered in the electronic form are correct. Communications regarding approval/denial information and how underclassmen can pick up their Academic Letter will be sent to these e-mail addresses.

*The application must be received by the deadline and students must meet all of the Academic Lettering qualifications in order to be eligible.

Please click this link to access the Staley Academic Letter Application: https://forms.gle/XkP2GiMP3fehjMCv5

Any questions about the Academic Letter or the Academic Lettering process can be directed to Mrs. Carol Toney at 816-321-6302 or carol.toney@nkcschools.org

Click on the file below to learn more and get the link to sign up!

Clinic is April 11.

Deadline to sign up is April 4.

Open to families of students with special needs grades 6-12. If you have questions, please contact Alisha Matthews, Transition Facilitator for NKC Schools.

Be watching for the Class of 2023 Senior Newsletter! The Senior Newsletter will be posted here and on Staley's website soon. Seniors and their parents will also receive it via email.

This newsletter will be your go-to for all things Graduation (also referred to as Commencement). It will contain tons of details regarding Senior events leading up to and including Graduation.

See the file below for a list of Senior events leading up to and including graduation.

(Updated Jan 27)

Seniors, if you haven't placed your order for Graduation Announcements or Cap & Gown, you may call Jostens' local number 816-523-4900 or you may place an online order if you prefer at The Graduation Center.

Falcon Club is working with a local business, to provide an online Spirit Store. The merchandise that is available is different from what we have in the store in the building, but every sale still supports Falcon Club and our programs.

If you are interested in checking it out, the link is: https://staleyhsspirit2223.itemorder.com/shop/home/

To: All Parents

Subject: Inclement Weather Plans for 2022-2023

As we look forward to fall, it is time to share a few updates regarding North Kansas City Schools’ inclement weather plans for this 2022-2023 school year. Our goal, as always, is to ensure the safety of all during inclement weather events while minimizing disruption to students’ learning.

The first three inclement weather days this year will be traditional “snow days” with no in-person or virtual classes. Students will not be expected to log in. Optional enrichment activities will be accessible online should your family wish to continue learning from home. These days may be required to be made up.

Beginning with the fourth inclement weather day, if needed, we will shift to virtual learning. Similar to last school year, all students will be expected to log in and continue learning online. Teachers will work from home to support student learning. These days would not be required to be made up by students.

Please read more about virtual learning expectations for students, athletics and activities, Adventure Club on our district website at nkcschools.org/weather.

In the case of a change to normal school operation due to inclement weather, families and staff will be notified as soon as possible in several ways. These channels include the district website; email, phone and optional text messages; and announcements on social media, radio and TV.

To prepare for potential weather, we encourage you to:

● Opt in to receive text messages from your student’s school and the district. Text YES to 67587.

● Download the VersaTrans MyStop app to track your child’s bus in wintry conditions.

● Ensure your contact information is up to date with your child’s school.

North Kansas City Schools

We commit ourselves to create and sustain an inclusive environment of learning that challenges and inspires each of us to SOAR.

OUR CORE VALUES

Service: We are committed to the greater good and actively seek opportunities to be of service. As we focus on serving others, we enhance our community and grow personally.

Ownership: We are committed to internalizing our vision, mission and core values by taking ownership in our school programs, community and facility. We are responsible and accountable for our choices.

Achievement: We are committed to maximizing every opportunity for personal and academic growth. We embrace a culture of authentic learning, which is evidenced by asking questions, collaborating, seeking solutions and fulfilling daily commitments.

Respect: We are committed to demonstrating behavior that is considerate of the community, the campus, others and ourselves. We respect the right to teach and learn at all times. Relationships based on open, honest and caring communication are essential to a culture of respect.

Staley High School is a community where individual and collective gifts are celebrated to foster personal and academic excellence.

Principal Dr. Larry Smith

Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Kooi

Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Neff

Assistant Principal Mrs. Kassie Redmond

Assistant Principal Dr. James Wheeler

Assistant to the Principal Mr. Paul Woolard

Attendance: (816) 321-5332

Counseling: (816) 321-5335

Health Room: (816) 321-5333

Main Office: (816) 321-5330

Fax: (816) 321-5331

Address:

2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy

Kansas City, MO 64156

Twitter: @SHSFalcons