​September 5, 2021

Hello SCS families,

Welcome back to school and a special welcome to our new students and their families. The staff and I are looking forward to an exciting year of learning at Stanley Consolidated School. Please join me in extending a welcome to our new staff members: Mrs. Katie Long (First Grade), Ms. Danielle Brewer (Second Grade until November), Mrs. Lacey Hennigar-Lemon (K-4 French Learning), Mr. Robert Crousse (Trades), and Ms. Karla Roy (Acting Vice Principal, Language Arts/English). I am also new to the role of Principal. Although this is a new position, I have a 14-year history with SCS in different capacities including teacher, parent, and PSSC member. It is my honor and privilege to be at SCS and I look forward to working with you over the next five years.

We welcome all students on Tuesday, September 7^th, except for our Kindergarten students. These families would have received a letter from Mrs. Morehouse indicating their first day and pick up times. If they are not taking the bus, students can be dropped off at the lower parking lot. There will be staff at the library doors to welcome them into the building and direct them where to go. Please note that adults are not allowed in the building at this time. The exception is for both Kindergarten and new student guardians on their first day. Masks are required for all in common areas. The parking lot can be a very busy place with both vehicles and walkers. Please remember to use the lower parking lot and keep your speed to a maximum of 20 kms/hour on school grounds to keep everyone safe.

Student drop starts at 8:00am. Something new this year is a first recess from 8:00-8:15am for K-5. These students will go directly to the playground off the bus or if students are being dropped off, they can make their way through the school to the playground. Middle and High school students can go to their homeroom class upon arrival. The first bell is at 8:15 for all students with homeroom from 8:15-8:25. Homeroom will be extended on the first day to get settled. K-12 dismissal is at 2:45.

Paperwork will be coming home over the coming days from both classroom teachers and the office. Please complete and return this information as soon as possible. Our Administrative Assistant is Cheryl Reid. She can help if you have any questions. The school number is 367-7690. There is a student fee for all students of $25 with a maximum of $65 for families. Please use School Cash Online. If this is new to you, you can register on the ASDW website. The fees will be entered sometime this week.

Cafeteria service will begin on Monday, September 13^th. Only high school students are permitted to leave school grounds at lunch time.

Please review the Covid Protocols sent out by the district. All students are required to wear a mask on the bus and in common areas. Please send extra masks with your student as well as a water bottle. Our water fountains remain turned off except for filling. Masks will not be required outdoors or in the classrooms. As we learned last year, these are subject to change without warning. The students made the transitions last year with a great show of adaptability. Let us hope that this year restriction changes will only include further loosening.

If your student is new to the school or anxious about starting a new school year, please help with their adjustment by reassuring and encouraging them that new friendships will be made, old acquaintances renewed, and they will have a great year of learning. Before you know it, students will quickly settle into their classrooms and new routines.

Our expectations are high for all students, staff, and families. Let’s be safe, be respectful, be kind, and be responsible. Together, we can make this a great year at SCS.

Sincerely yours, 

Katherine Loughrey

Principal, Stanley Consolidated School​