October 2020

www.kentschools.net/sms

Dear Stanton Families,

Welcome to Fall! Stanton Middle School students have adjusted well to our new and unusual school year.

In the month of October we will conclude our fall sports schedule.

Progress Book is a great way to monitor your student’s academic success. To assist your student, please look at

their grades on Progress Book. If your child is having any academic concerns, please email the teacher or call the

Counseling Department at 330-676-8620. Our counselors work with each team and offer organizational groups to

assist students.

To enable scholastic improvement, we also have tutors that work with teams and offer tutoring to all SMS students

(face to face and remote).

We want each and every student to achieve success at Stanton, and to that end we will support your student’s

progress in any way possible!

Enjoy the autumn season!

Assistant Principal

Stanton Middle School News Phone: 330-676-8600 Fax: 330-676-8605

Principal, Anthony Horton

Assistant Principal, Kathy Scott

Dean of Students, Aaron Hido

October 19th : End of first

9 weeks (No School/Inservice Day)

November 24th- 27th :

No School

PARENT TEACHER

CONFERENCES: (Teams will be setting up with you)

Thursday 10/22 Thursday 10/29 Tuesday 11/24

Times are so very different right now! We may be seeing some of your smiling faces only through Google Meets! We want to make sure you know that we are here to help in all the ways that we have been before AND MORE! We are walking this journey together for academic and social/emotional success.

Your school counselors are helping students and families to be successful daily! We will be doing our guidance lessons in the classroom and starting groups very soon! We will be getting creative and using technology to help your student!

As you and your students navigate this new way of learning, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help as you create new schedules, get organized, and adjust to all of the changes that have come our way.

We are thankful to have many resources available to us at Stanton through agencies that work directly within our school to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. Both Children’s Advantage and Coleman Professional Services are available to see your child at school (or remotely) to help address their needs.

Our school-based mental health program is an off-shoot of the Stanton School Counselor’s Department and provides longer-term support to students who are experiencing ongoing school problems, friend problems, personal problems or other behavioral healthcare issues in the home.

The overall goal of the program is to improve the students’ method of dealing with their problems and/or learning alternative coping skills. There is no charge for these services. If you are interested, contact your child’s school counselor for the proper forms by calling (330) 676-8620.

As we begin study skills, academic success, social skills, and various needs based groups, please feel free to contact your grade level school counselor if you’d be interested in exploring having your child participate.

Tidbit of the Month: Organizational Skills

-American School Counselor Association

The middle school years can bring many challenges for students.

Amongst these challenges is the problem of disorganization.

Why are organizational skills so important?

✔ Research done by Kerr and Zigmond has shown that teachers view

organizational skills as “crucial for student success”.

✔ Students who are disorganized have a greater chance of receiving lower grades,

completing fewer assignments, being less motivated to achieve, experience more

frustration associated with school and have poorer self-esteem.

✔ The ultimate goal of K-12 education is to prepare students for the real world

therefore, it is important to recognize that post-secondary life requires good

organizational skills. Teaching students the importance of being organized while

children are in school will help them be more successful in college, their careers,

and throughout the remainder of their lives.

Use the following survey to help determine if your child is struggling with organization:

Check all statements that apply:

o I often forget to take home my homework assignments.

o I often forget what homework I have to do.

o I often forget to turn in my completed homework

o My parents do not help me stay organized.

o I do not know when and how my teachers assign homework.

o I often forget to take home books or needed supplies.

o I often forget when assignments and tests are due.

o I do not have a regular study space and time.

o I often wait until the last minute to start my homework/studying.

o I often leave supplies at home that need to come to school.

o I do not know how to break projects into smaller tasks.

o I am often late to class.

o I often forget to bring my supplies to class.

o I have trouble finding things in my book bag.

o I have trouble finding things in my locker.

o I do not take good notes in class.

o I fall behind in school when I am absent.

o I think my grades would be better if I were more organized.

o I do not know how to get myself organized.

How many statements were true for your child? If you feel your child could use

additional support to improve on their organizational skills, we would be happy to help.

Contact your grade level school counselor at (330) 676-8620.

To help support your child’s organizational skills:

● Do not assume that your child knows how to be organized.

● Recognize that organization takes time.

● Have consistent organization expectations.

● Engage in school-home collaboration.

● Provide your child with positive support and reinforcement.

● Remember the ultimate goal is school success and developing positive

self-esteem.

● Allow your child to see you practicing organizational skills.

Grief is defined as "A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death." Coping with the

loss of a family member or a close friend may be one of the most difficult things that many of us

face. As adults it is difficult. For adolescents, it can be just as challenging since many middle

school students that experience a death are experiencing that loss for the first time. Teens can

be very resilient, but not managing grief can lead to other mental health concerns if the

adolescent that is grieving is not supported. As a school community and as a counseling

department, we know that there are many students that are still struggling with the death of their

friend, Logan Carter, that died in a boating accident in June. If your son or daughter is

struggling, or you believe he or she would benefit from some conversation about Logan or grief

in general, please contact Mr. Goshe, 8th grade school counselor, at (330) 676-8620. Short

term counseling support, grief group work, and long term counseling referrals are available for

both the in-person and remote students.

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Conferences will be in the evenings (5:00pm-8:00pm) on Thursday, October 22, 2020 and Thursday,

October 29, 2020. They will also be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 8:00am-3:00pm. Some

teams may hold additional conference times; contact your child’s teachers for more information.

Conferences provide an excellent opportunity for parents to both give and receive information about

their middle school student. Here are some questions that parents may want to ask:

Homework – Is my child’s homework completed thoroughly, accurately, and on time?

Class Participation – Does my child ask questions, volunteer answers, and participate in

discussion?

Organization – Does my child seem organized? Does he/she come to class prepared?

Academic Success – How is my child doing in this class? Is my child working up to his/her

potential? Is this class appropriate for my child’s ability level?

Classroom Time Management – Does my child use class time wisely?

Focus – Does my child pay attention in class?

Social Adjustment – Is my child respectful and courteous to teachers and classmates? Does my

child appear to get along with other students?

Strengths and Weaknesses – What are my child’s strengths? Where does my child need to

improve?

Additional Questions – Do you have any advice or suggestions for my child or me? What is the

best way for me to contact you if I have a question or concern in the future?

If you would like the counselor to be part of the conference, please let your child’s teachers know. We

would be happy to attend and support your children.

Thank You

Safety Tips for Stanton Bus Riders:

Since it is still dark outside when your bus arrives at your stop in the

morning, please remember to:

Keep a safe distance from the road as you wait

Wear light color or reflective clothing

Do not run towards the bus before it stops

Girls Basketball

Any 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball this season

are invited to attend open gym at RHS (unless you are currently in a fall

sport). Open gym dates are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 from 7:00pm-8:15pm.

Please contact Coach Evans with questions (tevans@kentschools.net).

Picture Retakes Tuesday,

November 17th and Wednesday,

November 18th

Picture Retakes will begin at 7:30 a.m. on the stage

on both days.

If you didn’t like your school photos, return the packet to the

photographer on Retake Day to have your photo retaken.

If you wish to buy photos, pick up an order form in the main

office and give it to the photographer when your picture is

taken.

You can contact Ripcho at info@ripchostudio.com or 1-800-

686-7427.

Also, Ripcho photographers will be taking candid photos for

the yearbook. No group photos will be taken and all students

must wear masks for any candid photos that may be taken.

Last year’s Free/Reduced Meal Applications will expire on October 13, 2020.

Those who participate in this program- If you have NOT completed a new

application yet and you did NOT receive a letter stating that you are prequalified

for the program, please complete and turn in a new application ASAP!!

Applications are on the next page, online, or in the main office. You can now

submit applications online as well, please go to www.kentschools.net/mealapp

School Fee Waivers

The following policy is in place at Kent School District:

Students who apply and qualify for free lunches or breakfasts under the National School

Lunch and School Breakfast Program are eligible for a 100 percent waiver of fees.

Students in grades PreK-8 who apply and qualify for reduced price-lunches or breakfasts

under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program are eligible for an 80 percent

waiver of fees

Parents or guardians must grant written permission to share their student’s meal

application information with the school officials in the building who track school fees.

This policy includes only the regular instructional fees, not extra fees for field trips or

other activities. In addition, the policy does not apply to any fees still owed from

previous years.

If your check is returned unpaid for nonsufficient

funds (NSF), your account will be debited by E-

Collect of Ohio, electronically, for both the face

amount plus applicable returned check &

collection fees.

Pay Fees Online - Create a MyPaymentsPlus Account

Go to www.MyPaymentsPlus.com

• Click Here:

Step 1: Add your student to the account.

• Select “Ohio” and “Kent City School District” from the dropdowns.

• Next, you will see the box below. Please select “I have a student enrolled or I am a staff member of this district.”

• Enter your child’s student ID number and last name (see enclosed invoice for your child’s student ID number).

• If your child’s last name has a suffix, please keep this in mind when entering the last name.

Ex. “Smith Jr.” “Smith IV” “Smith‐Arnold”

• Select:

• If you wish to add another student, repeat step 1.

• Select:

Step 2: Create your profile.

• Enter your name, address, and phone number.

• Enter an active e‐mail address. It’s important to enter a correct address so that you can receive e‐mail

reminders, username/password information, and payment confirmations.

• Select:

Step 3: Create your sign‐‐‐‐in.

• Choose a “Username” that will be easy for you to remember.

• Enter a 7‐20 character password (this is case sensitive and must contain 1 number and 1 letter).

• Enter a password hint to help you remember your password.

• Select:

Step 4: Confirm your profile.

• Verify that all information you entered is correct.

• If you need to change any of the information, you can click on the Edit link next to each section title.

• Select:

Step 5: Your registration is complete!

• Sign in by entering the username/password you created in “Step 3”.

When should I stay home

during the COVID-19 outbreak?

08/20-3596

For a student with another diagnosis for symptom-based school exclusion (i.e. allergies), health care provider clearance

is required and should include clinical evaluation but does not require SARS-CoV-2 testing.

FEVER

OF 100

DEGREES

OR HIGHER

COUGH SHORTNESS

OF BREATH

CHILLS FATIGUE MUSCLE

PAIN

HEADACHE SORE

THROAT

NEW LOSS

OF TASTE

OR SMELL

NAUSEA

OR

VOMITING

DIARRHEA CONGES-

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If I have any of the following symptoms of COVID-19:

I can return to school when:

If fever

is only

symptom,

can return

if 24 hours

fever free

without

the help of

medicine

Evaluation by my doctor with a note that I can safely return to school OR

For students not evaluated by a doctor, students can only return if ALL of

the following has occurred:

1. At least 1 day (24 hours) fever free without the use of fever-reducing

medications; AND

2. Improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness

of breath); AND

3. At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared

Dear Stanton Parents,

We want your child to be happy and successful in school and in life, and we know that you feel the

same.

To help support that achievement, we want to ask for your commitment to your child’s good school

attendance. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in

school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement.

Every minute in school counts. Missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on

reading and math achievement. Because of this, the State of Ohio has passed a new law (HB410) with

attendance requirements for all students.

House Bill 410 has set the following attendance definitions:

• Excessive Absence = missing 38 or more hours of school in one month OR 65 or more hours in

one school year with or without an excuse. (Students with Excessive Absences may have an

Attendance Intervention Plan initiated).

• Habitual Truancy = 30 or more consecutive hours OR 42 hours in a month OR 72 or more hours

in a year without an excuse.

• Chronic Absence = missing 10 percent of the school year with or without an excuse.

Whenever your child is absent, you must call the Stanton Attendance Line (330)678-7500 and leave a

message including the reason; OR you may call the main office (330)676-8600. Failure to notify will

result in an unexcused absence for that day.

If your child was seen by a doctor, dentist, orthodontist, etc., please turn in a doctor’s note to the

main office. Or you may ask your doctor to fax the excuse to us (330)676-8605.

If you do not have a family physician, you may be eligible to receive medical services through state

programs. Our district nurse, Stephanie Young, can assist you. She can be reached at (330)676-8617.

Please contact our main office with any attendance questions or concerns. We want your student to be

in attendance throughout the school year in order to be compliant with state law and also receive the

best education possible. Thank you for all you do to support your child’s academic success!

Appointment Pick-Up Procedures

Are you picking your student up during the day for an appointment?

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Send a note with your child that morning stating when they will be picked up and by

whom(or call the main office). Your student should give the note to their homeroom

teacher. Homeroom teachers will write a dismissal pass for the student to come to the

office at the appropriate time.

2. Call Stanton (330)676-8600 when you are here and we will send your student out.

Please use the Hudson Road entrance.

3. Please get a doctor’s note if possible. If you return the same day, your student must sign

back in at the main office.

Thank you for your assistance!

**If your student becomes ill during the school day, they should report to the

school clinic and see the Nursing Assistant. You will then be contacted if your

student needs to be picked up from school. Also, if your student is ill (or will not

be attending for another reason) and will not be attending school (in person or

online) please contact Stanton so your student can be marked absent. This is for

students attending 100% remote (cohort C) and cohort A or B students.**

Please make sure your information is current in final forms, email address and phone number,

so that we can reach you with needed information. E-mails and recorded phone messages are

often sent throughout the year.

Please contact the office if you need to update any information (330) 676-8600.

Calendar of School Events

Make sure to stay up to date with what’s happening at Stanton!

http://www.kentschools.net/sms/calendar

ENCOURAGING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Parents, if you are dropping off items for your child (lunches, instruments,

projects, homework, gym clothes, keys, sports equipment, etc.), please note:

In accordance with our school policy, we will NOT interrupt instructional time to

deliver items or for parents to speak to children.

Students may be notified at lunch or TIE, or students may check the pick-up table

outside the main office at any time with a pass from their teacher.

Thank you for helping us to keep the focus on academic achievement!

Please note that per the Transportation Department, students are not permitted

to ride a different bus home.

This is due to busses being filled and also due to consideration of safety issues.

If you have any questions/concerns, please call the bus garage (330) 676-7690.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF BOX TOPS IS HERE.

Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile

app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating

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MORE CONVENIENT

Redeem anywhere, anytime within 14 days of purchase

EASY TO USE

No more clipping or sending Box Tops to school

REAL TIME

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EXTRA CASH

Access special bonus offers on top of your Box Tops earnings

Visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/ for more information

ALL Students Eligible for a FREE Breakfast Meal

Second Breakfast Meal: $1.95

Skim white, skim chocolate and 1% white milk included with breakfast meal.

October 2020

Info…

Stanton Middle School Breakfast

Assorted Fresh Fruit & Juice Offered Daily

Country Chicken &

Cheese Biscuit

1 Powdered Sugar

Donut Holes

2

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

5 Ham, Egg &

Cheese Bagel

6 Glazed Cinnamon

Roll

7 Cheddar Cheese Omelet & Toast

8 Chocolate

Glazed Donut

9

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

12 Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel

13 Powdered Sugar

French Toast Sticks

14 Egg & Cheese English Muffin

15 Maple

Glazed Donut

16

In-Service Day

No School

19 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel

20 Waffles

21 Country Chicken &

Cheese Biscuit

22Cinnamon Sugar

Donut Holes

23

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

26 Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel

27 Pancakes

28 Egg & Cheese English Muffin

29 Vanilla Glazed

Donut

30

Assorted Bagels Breakfast Bars Cereal Bowls

PopTarts Muffins

Grahams Cheez-Its

String Cheese Yogurt

Hard Boiled Eggs

STOP BY THE CAFETERIA IN THE MORNING BEFORE

HOMEROOM TO GRAB ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS OR ENJOY THE DAILY FEATURED HOT

BREAKFAST.

The Following Items are Offered Daily:

This institution is an equal

opportunity provider.

ALL Students Eligible for a FREE Lunch Meal

Second Lunch Meal: $3.35

Skim white, skim chocolate and 1% white milk included with lunch meal.

October 2020

Info…

Stanton Middle School Lunch

Assorted Fresh Fruit & 100% Juice

Offered Daily

Sloppy Joe Ciabatta

Melt & Chips Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli

Applesauce

1 Potato Wedge

Chicken Nachos Tortilla Chips & Salsa Shredded Romaine

100% Juice

2

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

5 Made-To-Order

Nacho/Burrito Bar

6 Pancakes & Egg Patties Tater Tots

Baby Carrots Frozen Blueberries

7 Chili Cheese Burrito

Sweet Corn Fresh Broccoli

Applesauce

8 Ranchero Steak & Cheese Tornados

Spiral Fries Cucumber Slices

100% Juice

9

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

12Made-To-Order

Nacho/Burrito Bar

13Teriyaki Beef Dippers &

Vegetable Egg Roll Baby Carrots

Diced Peaches

14 Chicken Pizza

Quesadilla Baked Beans Celery Sticks Applesauce

15 Corn Dog

Garden Salad Cucumber Slices

100% Juice

16

In-Service Day

No School

19 Made-To-Order

Nacho/Burrito Bar

20 Macaroni & Cheese

Green Beans Baby Carrots Diced Pears

21 Boneless Chicken

Wings & Pretzel Rod Crinkle Fries Celery Sticks Applesauce

22 Grilled Three Cheese

Sandwich & Tomato Soup Spinach Salad

Red Pepper Strips 100% Juice

23

Remote Learning Day

Meal Sent Home In-Person Thursday or Friday Prior Week

26 Made-To-Order

Nacho/Burrito Bar

27 French Toast Sticks

Chicken Sausage Patties

Tater Tots Fresh Broccoli

Diced Peaches

28 Quesadilla Wedges

Kickin’ Pinto Beans

Celery Sticks Applesauce

29 Mini Corn Dogs

Spiral Fries

Grape Tomatoes 100% Juice

30

Pizza Line: Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza Specialty Pizza

Grill Line: Cheeseburger *Veggie Burger Chicken Patty Spicy Chicken

Deli Line: Salads

Deli Wraps *Deli Subs

Snack Packs

Assorted Fresh Fruit & Veggies Offered Daily

The Following Items are Offered Daily:

This institution is an equal

opportunity provider.

School not in session

Teacher Work days;

School not in session for students

Parent/Teacher Conference Day

New Minimum school year requirements:

910 hours = 1 “year” (full-day K, 1-6)

1001 hours = 1 “year” (7-12)

School Times: Elementary: 8:40-3:15

SMS: 7:30-2:40 RHS: 7:30- 2:29

Early Release Days (Pending) HS/MS ELEM.

Mon., Oct. 26 12:15 PM 1:00 PM

Fri., Jan. 8 12:15 PM 1:00 PM Mon., Feb. 8 12:15 PM 1:00 PM

Evening- Parent /Teacher Conferences by Building

Davey Elem.-Thursday, Oct. 22 & Thursday, Oct. 29 Holden Elem.-Thursday, Oct. 22 & Thursday, Oct. 29

Longcoy Elem.-Thursday, Oct. 22 & Thurs. Oct. 29

Walls Elem.- Thursday, Oct. 22 & Thurs. Oct. 29 Stanton Middle School- Thursday, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29

Roosevelt High School- Monday, Oct. 19 & Oct. 26

All Day Parent /Teacher Conferences

All Schools-Tuesday, November 24

(8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)

First Semester= 90 Second Semester= 91 (1st = 42, 2nd = 48) - (3rd = 48, 4th = 43)

Calendar Hearing Date: Jan. 6, 2020, July 14, 2020,

Aug. 18. 2020

Board Approved: Feb. 18, 2020, July 21, 2020,

August 18, 2020, Sept. 15, 2020, Oct. 20, 2020

(Anticipated Board Approval- Early Release Days)

KENT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2020-2021 Calendar (Revised for COVID-19)

AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F

3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9

17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16

24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23

31 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1

9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8

16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15

23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22

30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29

FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2

8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9

15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16

22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23

29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30

MAY 2021 JUNE 2021

M T W TH F M T W TH F

3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11

17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18

24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25

31 28 29 30

Convocation .................................................................................. Week of August 17, 2020

Teacher Work Day ..................................................................... Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Staff PD Days .................................................... Wednesday-Monday, August 19-31, 2020

First Day for Students ............................................................ Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Labor Day ................................................................................ Monday, September 7, 2020

Inservice Day (No School)/ End of First Nine Weeks ............. Monday, October 19, 2020

Parent/Teacher Conferences .................. See Evening- Parent/Teacher Conf. by building

Parent/Teacher Conferences ................................................. Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Thanksgiving Recess ................. Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27, 2020

Winter Break.............................. Monday, December 21, 2019 – Friday, January 1, 2021

Staff PD Day (No School) ........................................................... Monday, January 4, 2021

Students Return .......................................................................... Tuesday, January 5, 2021

End of Second Nine Weeks/ End First Semester ......................... Friday, January 8, 2021

Martin Luther King Day .......................................................... Monday, January 18, 2021

Inservice Day (No School) ........................................................ Monday, February 8, 2021

Presidents Day ......................................................................... Monday, February 15, 2021

Staff PD (No School) .................................................................... Monday, March 22, 2021

Spring Break ................................................ Monday, March 29 – Monday, April 5, 2021

Good Friday ........................................................................................ Friday, April 2, 2021

Students Return ............................................................................... Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Roosevelt Commencement ........................................................... Saturday, May 22, 2021

Staff PD Day (No School) ............................................................... Monday, May 24, 2021

End Second Semester ................................................................... Thursday, May 27, 2021

Last Day for Students ................................................................... Thursday, May 27, 2021

Records Day ....................................................................................... Friday, May 28, 2021

Memorial Day ……………………………………….………….… Monday, May 31, 2021

Parent/Teacher Conference Day

School not in session for students