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Dear 8th Grade Families,
We hope this note finds you well.
We have begun the first week of the second quarter. Reports cards will be sent home with students this Friday, October 30th.
A.L. Stanback Cheer Showcase - Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 PM
We are proud of the continued hard work, school spirit, and Bulldog Pride shown by our Cheer student athletes! Family and friends of the A.L. Stanback Cheer Team are invited to come out to the ALS Gym on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM for a Cheer Showcase to celebrate the hard work of our Fall Cheer Team!
A.L. Stanback Hispanic Heritage Family Night - Thursday, October 29, 5:00 PM
For our next family night, A.L. Stanback will host a Hispanic Heritage Family Night on Thursday, October 29. All families are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars.
Upcoming Event: Required Faculty/Staff Workday (No School for Students) - Tuesday, November 3
This is a gentle reminder that Tuesday, November 3 is a Required Workday for our faculty and staff. There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 3.
Upcoming Event: Winter Sports Tryouts begin--tenative/proposed --November 2nd & 3rd
-Basketball and Cheer are tryout sports. Wrestling is non-cut (you’re on the team).
-Make sure your Dragonfly registration is up to date. Be on the lookout for a ticket to play lunch (date to be determined). You cannot tryout or practice without Dragonfly registration.
Upcoming Event: A.L. Stanback Athletic Boosters Fall Athletic Banquet - Wednesday, November 4, 6 PM
For our student-athletes and their families, the Athletic Boosters will host the Fall Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, November 4. Student-athletes can reach out to their coaches to get more information, or visit the Athletic Boosters Facebook Page at this link.
Upcoming Event: PTSO Fall Dance - Friday, November 13, 3:30-5:15 PM
Our PTSO plans to hold a Fall Dance for students after school on Friday, November 13. Tickets will be on sale from the PTSO for $5 in November. The theme is “Glow-vember.”
Important Tool for All Parents/Guardians: Download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App
For parents/guardians, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App is an amazing essential tool that allows you to check all of your child’s grades and assignments from your phone at any time. With the Campus Parent Portal App, parents/guardians are empowered to access their child’s attendance, grades, and important updates from teachers anytime using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Through Infinite Campus (also referred to Parent Portal or Campus Parent) you are able to access student records such as:
Grades
Attendance Records
Bus Routes
Assignments
Please see the attached instructions to (1) download the Parent Portal App; then (2) email ocs.sis@orange.k12.nc.us to get your family's unique password and account set up.
If you have any questions regarding Infinite Campus or Parent Portal, please contact our Data Manager Ms. Lopez at (919) 644-3200.
Contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Thank you for all you do,
The Teachers
Your Child's Teachers
Your Child's Teachers
Claire Capps, Math claire.capps@orange.k12.nc.us
Amanda Henry, English Language Arts amanda.henry@orange.k12.nc.us
Anna Cochrane, ELA/Math anna.cochrane@orange.k12.nc.us
Jennifer Warren, Science jennifer.warren@orange.k12.nc.us
Joseph Sharp, Social Studies joseph.sharp@orange.k12.nc.us
Shweta Ahluwalia, ML Social Studies shweta.ahluwalia@orange.k12.nc.us
Roxanne Dudley, Social Studies Student Teacher roxanne.dudley@orange.k12.nc.us
Useful Links and Communication
Useful Links and Communication
In some cases, our team will be communicating with you via text using an app called "Talking Points."
You can download the TalkingPoints Parent app and use the code 46ZTCP to join Mrs. Capps text group.
Please download the free app on computer, phone, or tablet and use code: ZW31F1 to communicate most effectively with me.
What we are studying in classes.... Parents, ask your child about what they are studying. It will help reinforce the learning!
What we are studying in classes.... Parents, ask your child about what they are studying. It will help reinforce the learning!
Science: We are finishing our Pathogens unit, and beginning our study on ecosystems.
Math 8 - We are studying exponent rules.
Math I - We are solving equations, or starting to.
Social Studies: We are studying the American Revolution
ELA--"Horror" Unit
English I-- Suspense Short Stories Unit
Create Parent Portal with Password Reset - Combined.pdfParent Portal, Dragonfly, Student Services and Attendance
Parent Portal, Dragonfly, Student Services and Attendance
Here are instructions for creating a Parent Portal Account for Infinite Campus. Set up your account and check in on your student's grades. Contact the school to get your family specific activation key.
Dragonfly Max (app used by OCS Athletics to register for sports) Note: this is REQUIRED for all athletes. Our Athletic Director (trevor.davis@orange.k12.nc.us) will be available to students to assist with registration and questions. (Parent Guide)
Here's the link to the Student Services Newsletter!
EVERY visitor is required to enter through the front office and sign in using our Ident-a-Kid computer system in the secure vestibule. Using an NC driver's license makes the process much easier.
Transportation Customer Service: Install the "Here Comes the Bus" mobile app to stay informed about your child's bus schedule. Dial the Call Center at 919-732-2531 starting at 7:00 a.m. each school day for assistance.
You can always view the current Year-Round and Traditional calendars on the OCS website.
Families of ALS. As our school community continues to work toward excellent student attendance, it is important for families to communicate to the school when a student will be absent.
In the event that your child will be out due to appointments, illness, hospitalization, death in the family, or emergency travel, it's important that we are notified. All documentation can be submitted in person at our front office, or emailed to our school data manager, Janet Lopez (janet.lopez@orange.k12.nc.us) or school social worker, Makayla Chavis (makayla.chavis@orange.k12.nc.us). If your student is absent from school due to sickness/illness, you should immediately contact the school to speak with our school nurse.
Please remember to send in a note/email if your child is absent. A student email will not count as an excuse note. A doctor's note is required in some cases.
Free School Meals
Free School Meals
If your child attends Stanback Middle School, your child can enjoy free school meals every day.
At other OCS schools, you may qualify for assistance and can apply any time at lunchapplication.com to check eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
SCHEDULE A PARENT CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE A PARENT CONFERENCE
Just email us with a date and we can set a Zoom or in person meeting, if necessary.
8th Grade Schedule
8:25 - 9:05 Exploratory 1
9:08 - 9:48 Exploratory 2
9:53 - 10:51 Core 1
10:54 - 11:54 Core 2
11:57 - 12:57 Core 3
12:59 - 1:49 Lunch/Recess
1:52 - 2:22 Bulldog Academy
2:25 - 3:25 Core 4
Quick reminders for students:
Water Bottles - Students can bring their own water bottle to school . Students may refill their bottles at the water fountain.
Meals - Students will eat in the cafeteria , but have daily rec time outside.
Be mindful that if you sign out your teenager during lunch, there may be a 15 minute wait while they retrieve their bookbag from the classroom.
Buses, and Car Riders - NO student may be dropped off at school prior to 7:55am.
Contact Ms. Capps
Contact Ms. Capps
You can download the TalkingPoints Parent app and use the code 46ZTCP to join Mrs. Capps text group.
Teenage years can be a difficult time for families. Concerns over tobacco, drugs and alcohol are real concerns for many parents. Our school nurse has prepared a few information resources concerning vaping, THC, and related topics that are concerning to familes.
Healthychildren (information for parents on edibles and THC)
Healthychildren (information on vaping)
Partnership to end addiction (information on vaping marijuana)
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