New - EDUCATE! Honor-a-TEacher Honorees
For a list of teachers who were honored through EdUCate's "Honor-A-Teacher" program, click here.

Textbook Return Information
A message from our librarian, Mrs. Monkman:

Parents and Guardians,

All library books are due the Friday after Memorial Day, May 30. Students need to return all their textbooks the following week on these days:

Tuesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5

Your help in getting all books in on time is most appreciated!

East Coast Trip Panoramic Pictures
The group picture from the East Coast Trip has arrived and is available for pick-up in room 601.

School Uniform Information
From the Standley Administration:

Dear Standley Parents and Guardians,

It is time to step up and speak out regarding school uniforms. Without a doubt, overall the school uniform has made a positive difference at Standley Middle School this year. Discipline referrals are down, students are dressed for success, more focused in the classroom and academic achievement is up! Our staff and students feel that...CONTINUTED HERE

KUSI NEWS VISITS STandley
On March 28th, Rod Luck and KUSI visited Standley Middle School and brought with them some new Cafeteria items to try. View the entire segment by clicking the image below.

Articulation Cards and Course Catalog
Articulation cards and course catalog for the 2008-2009 school year are available for download and review here:

• Catalog (2.2 MB PDF file)
  
  
• Program Cards (by Grade for 2008-2009 school year)
  • Grade 6 (PDF file)
  • Grade 7 (PDF file)
  • Grade 8 (PDF file)
    
    
• ASB Application available here (PDF file)

Standley Magazine Drive
For information on the Standley Magazine Drive, please visit our new Frequently Asked Questions page, which includes turn in dates, prize information, and contact information for our QSP Distributor.

The page is located here

HOMEWORK INFORMATION
For homework information, visit the Standley Middle School Think.com homework support pages here

RETENTION INFORMATION
Copies of the District retention information located below (PDF files)

      - English
      - Spanish

New - June 16th: 8th Grade Promotion
Family and friends are invited to join us as the class of 2008 is promoted to High School. Ceremony begins at 9:15 on the Standley blacktop.

Boyd Anderson Photography will be on hand taking pictures of the graduates and will have a variety of picture packages for sale afterwards. For more information, visit their website at www.boydanderson.com.

A DVD of the promotion ceremony will also be available from MLY Photography. The order form is available here.

Additionally, the ASB and Yearbook will be selling water for $1, and congratulatory flowers in $2 or $5 bouquets.

June 13th: 8th Grade Boomers Trip
8th Grade Students will be celebrating the end of their time at Standley Middle School on the annual Boomers trip. Tickets cost $20 and are available at the Financial Office. Students must turn in a signed permission slip at the time of purchase. Bus transportation to Boomers is provided.

June 11th, 8:00 - 9:15: 6th Grade AWARDS
The Standley Middle School 6th Grade Teachers and Staff will be honoring selected students in our Annual 6th Grade Award Ceremony. Students who are receiving awards have already been given invitations. The ceremony itself will begin at 8:00, and will be held in the Auditorium.

June 6th, 4:30 - 7:45: 8th Grade Dance
The Standley 8th Grade Dance, "An Evening Under the Stars" will be held on Friday, June 6th from 4:30 - 7:45. Tickets are on sale at the Financial Office for $13. Bus transportation home from the Dance will be provided.

June 5th: 8th Grade Awards
The Standley Middle School 8th Grade Teachers and Staff will be honoring selected students in our Annual 8th Grade Award Ceremony. Students who are receiving awards have already been given invitations. The ceremony itself will begin at 5:30, and will be held in the Auditorium.

JUne 5th: 7th Grade Awards
The Standley Middle School 7th Grade Teachers and Staff will be honoring selected students in our Annual 7th Grade Award Ceremony. Students who are receiving awards have already been given invitations or have been notified by phone. The ceremony itself will begin at 8:00, and will be held in the Auditorium.

May 23rd - Seventh Grade Dance
Standley's 7th grade dance will be held on Friday,May 23rd in the Standley Activity room from 3:00 - 4:45. Tickets cost $3.00, which includes food, drink, and secure storage of backpacks and belongings. There will also be a late bus provided for those students that ride the bus.

May 22nd - Standley Track Meet
Standley's annual Track Meet will be held on the lower fields for those students qualified to compete throughout the year in their Physical Education Classes. Please contact Coach Aaron Hartin for specific information.

May 21st - Curriculum Faire
Standley Middle School opens its doors to prospective students and their families. Students and parents are encouraged to visit classrooms to preview curriculum, student work, special projects, in a friendly atmosphere. There will be a variety of special events throughout the evening, including:

5:00 - 5:45: New Student Orientation
5:45 - 6:10: Student Fashion Show
6:00 - 8:30: "Special Spring Concert II" Musical Performance

For a copy of the evening program, click here for a PDF file, or here to view online.

May 21th - Minimum Day
Student dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

April 30th - Minimum Day
Student dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

EdUCate!

PTSA