Stanfield School District

Wednesday, December 9, is the Stanfield School District Board of Directors regular meeting. The agenda is also located on our website under "Board." https://5il.co/nnn1 The meeting will be closed to the public for in-person; however, you may join via Zoom at Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81541758975?pwd=Q0lQL3ZadkFnZHZVblJDTnZweDRSdz09 Meeting ID: 815 4175 8975 Passcode: 466710

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. We encourage you to give and do good, especially today. Our state, country and world need uplifting.

For families with students attending Limited In-Person Instruction for 2 hours at day at SES, please see the Travel Advisory information letter in English and Spanish here: https://5il.co/nblb All Oregonians should be aware of the Travel Advisory and self-quarantine for 14 days if traveling out of the state during the 2-week freeze.

Stanfield Elementary parents! We have updated our learning materials delivery routes. You can view the updated route by visiting the "Parent's Place" page on our website or see the new routes here: https://5il.co/nbf0

Stanfield School District would like the Stanfield community to know we are thankful for you all. This year has been challenging to say the least, but be sure to find reasons to be thankful. There will be no classes during our Thanksgiving Break, November 25 & 26. Happy Thanksgiving.

NATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY Annually observed on the Wednesday during American Education Week, National Education Support Professionals Day honors the contributions of school support employees. These support professionals provide invaluable services and are essential partners in the children’s education process The day honors a long list of professionals who keep schools running smoothly. They include all secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers and the others that support educators, school leadership, and the students, too. These professionals do their part in making public schools great for every child so they can be safe, learn, grow and achieve. Stanfield School District would like to express our deep gratitude for the hard work and dedication our support staff demonstrates.

Stanfield School District Board of Directors will be holding their regular monthly meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18, 2020, beginning at 6pm. Due to the current governor's executive order, no in-person attendance will be permissible. If you wish to participate in the meeting, please following the information to join via Zoom. Topic: Stanfield School District Board of Directors Meeting Time: Dec 9, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81541758975?pwd=Q0lQL3ZadkFnZHZVblJDTnZweDRSdz09 Meeting ID: 815 4175 8975 Passcode: 466710 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81541758975#,,,,,,0#,,466710# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,81541758975#,,,,,,0#,,466710# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 815 4175 8975 Passcode: 466710 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k3omQP4iK

The Stanfield School District's Superintendent Beth Burton has recorded a message to address some current issues regarding the Governor’s recent order regarding COVID. Along with information regarding conferences and the Thanksgiving meal. https://youtu.be/FiNb0yAbSrk

We will be delivering Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 19th along our lunch bus routes! Parents can even pre-order adult meals for $4 each prior to November 12th! See more info here: https://5il.co/mu2d

Thanksgiving Break is November 25-26, 2020. There will be no virtual or in-person instruction nor will there be any meals delivered those two days. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

The Stanfield School District will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. This means ALL Virtual and In-Person Instruction will not occur. Also no meals will be served that day.

Due to our ongoing bond construction Stanfield School District has over 80 solid wood classroom doors available for bid. Please visit our website at the link provided. https://5il.co/mmii

Want to stay up-to-date on the happenings in Stanfield School District? Download our app for free from Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.stanfield or from App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stanfied-school-district/id1504321084?ls=1.

Remember another great way to stay connected to your school, would be to like and follow their Facebook Pages. Our Facebook pages are utilized often to disseminate information. Stanfield Elementary Page can be accessed by clicking https://www.facebook.com/stanfieldelementaryschool1/. Stanfield Secondary School Page can be accessed by clicking https://www.facebook.com/stanfieldsecondaryschool/.

October is Farm to School Month. Our food service department utilizes a few of our local producers, and we would like to showcase one today. Aichele Farms supplies a variety of berries. including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and yellow raspberries. They are a family owned business who support their local community and participate in various farmer's markets.

Tomorrow (10/28/20) November's District Newsletter will be mailed to community member's home. It is on our website as well at https://5il.co/mjna.

SES parents! You can check out Principal Sharp's latest video message about the Halloween parade, library checkout, changing your child's passwords and more by visiting the SES Parent's Place page on our website or clicking this link: https://cloud.swivl.com/v/bf6d90f375784aab05c639a97d3867e3

National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Not only do they make great fall decorations, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of tasty recipes. By October 26th, we’re in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie. No siree, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta, and oatmeal. Pumpkin Chunkin’, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials. Let’s not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit grabs American’s attention. As it should be. This squash is native to North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico. The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which means “large melon” in Greek. The United States produces 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins, with Illinois producing more than any other state. A 2,145-pound pumpkin from Streator, Illinois, holds the current North American record. Grown by Gene McMullen in 2015, the great pumpkin weighed in a few hundred pounds lighter than the current world record pumpkin from 2014. At 2,323-pounds, the giant pumpkin from Switzerland retains the world record prize. Pumpkins are packed with nutrients, but they’re not only good for humans. Did you know that pumpkin may be recommended by veterinarians as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats? Since pumpkin is easy to digest, if your pet is experiencing certain digestive ailments, don’t be surprised if your vet says to give them pumpkin puree. Poultry also benefit from eating raw pumpkin as a supplement to their regular feed during the winter months to help maintain egg production. As a seasonal food, it sure comes at the right time of year. Since it’s packed with vitamin C, it can boost your immune system to fight off those nasty colds, too.

SES parents and students! If you have been wondering how you can check out books through the school's library, we have answers for you! You can find the information sheet on the website under the SES "Parent's Place" page or you can visit this link: https://5il.co/mg2q.

Stanfield Elementary is hosting a costume parade on Thursday, October 29th from 3:45pm-5:30pm. Join us, with a school appropriate costume for a walk-about, photo booth and some fun! https://5il.co/mdg1