Next General PTA meeting March 19 at 6PM

The word “penultimate” has always tickled me. It’s just a fancy way of saying “second-to-last” but it works below, so I’m going for it.

The penultimate General PTA meeting for the 2025-26 school year is Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m.

Listen up, families of eighth graders. Michelle Alessandria of Open EDvantage will lead the Wildcat Chat entitled, “Get Ready for High School!” Michelle’s company provides students and families with personalized academic support and college planning, but more importantly, she was in our shoes as a former Stanley parent. Her daughter and co-worker at Open EDvantage, Amanda Alessandria, will also join Michelle to present their tips on rising eighth graders and answer any questions you may have.

Stanley Sports Update

Golf (all grades, coed)

Interested in Co-Ed Golf? Sign up for Coach Hammer's Academy on Tuesday.

Season Dates: March 23 -- May 15

No tryouts necessary!

Practices: Monday-Thursday 3:30-6 p.m. Buchanan Field, Concord CA

Match Schedule: TBD

Track and Field (all grades, coed)

Interested in Track and Field? Sign up for Coach Hammer’s Academy for Thursday.

Season Dates: March 23 -- May 21

No tryouts necessary!

Practices: Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:15 p.m. BLACKTOP

Meet Schedule: TBD

Mountain Biking (all grades, coed)

Season Dates: April 6 -- April 29

No tryouts necessary!

Meet-ups: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-5 p.m. Lafayette Community Center, Briones & other trails in the Lafayette area

Save the Date: 8th Grade Promotion

Big things are happening! It’s almost time to celebrate the Stanley Middle School Class of 2026.

Please mark your calendars for our final farewell and promotion festivities.

Event Schedule: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Early Dismissal (Last Day of School!): 12:15 PM
Promotion Ceremony: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
8th-Grade Promotion Party: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location

Stanley Middle School: The ceremony will be followed immediately by the celebration on campus.

Stay Updated

For full details, parking information, and further updates, please visit the Stanley Middle School Calendar

Note to Parents:

Please ensure students are back on campus and ready for the processional by 5:00 PM.

We need help with donations, decorations, food service, and cleanup! If you can lend a hand, please Sign Up Here to volunteer

Let’s make this a night to remember!

6th & 7th Grade Carnival Planning Committee

The highly anticipated 6th and 7th Grade Carnival will take place after lunch on Friday, May 22nd! It takes a lot of parent volunteers to run this end of year celebration. Please sign up to help at a volunteer station, and join in on the fun!

If you are unable to volunteer but would like to contribute, please consider donating to our snack and prize tables.

Please remember, only parents that have completed the "Be A Mentor" requirements can volunteer at this event.

Save the Date Announcements for Spring Parent Socials

6th grade

Thursday, April 23, 5:30- 8:30 pm

Western Flyer Brewing

8th grade

Sunday, April 12, 5-7pm

Sideboard

Measure H is Here

Measure H will appear on the June 2026 ballot and proposes a local parcel tax to support Lafayette’s TK-8 schools. The measure would replace the current Measure L (which expires in 2027) and help address funding gaps caused by California’s school funding formula, which ranks Lafayette among the lowest-funded districts in the state. Funds would stay local and help maintain small class sizes, attract and retain high-quality teachers, and preserve core academic programs such as math, science, reading, and the arts. Measure H also includes taxpayer protections such as independent oversight, annual audits, and a senior exemption.

We encourage our community to stay informed and engaged on this important local issue.

Learn more at: strongschoolsstronglafayette.com

New Gear is Here!

I know you want drip and our spirit wear coordinator, Shila Dorrani, has delivered. She has created some new styles, items and color options in the Stanley Spirit Wear Store.

Please note the spirit wear will be open until Sunday, March 29th with delivery two weeks later.

Campus Cruisers Volunteers 2025-2026

Campus Cruisers is a program for parents to provide a friendly presence on campus at lunchtime. Choose the days that work for you and then show up to observe Stanley students in their natural environment. Consider pairing up with a friend for a Campus Cruiser shift, it's a short time commitment but a fun thing to do.

Campus Cruiser Volunteer Sign-Up

All volunteers must be cleared by Be a Mentor.

Please verify your clearance status before volunteering.

If you have any questions, please contact lorinbender@yahoo.com

Hot Lunch Volunteers 2025-2026

Help serve lunch at Stanley as the students quickly grab their food!

Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign-Up

All volunteers must be cleared by Be a Mentor.

Please verify your clearance status before volunteering.

If you have any questions, please contact juliedlonergan@gmail.com

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