Please read the attached parent/guardian letter for some important information.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c7F7V_jiKess0JMIVBYHx-9kDMItmSGo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115537964351100674104&rtpof=true&sd=true

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and Happy Mothers Day Sunday. Thank you to the amazing kids that helped with this video. Please watch for important updates.

https://youtu.be/N_1mT4JbAbs?si=NjTeoJxHDiwkIwZj

Stinger Of The Year: Each year we celebrate a few outstanding people in our building. We invite our entire Stinger Community to be involved. Any Staff, Student, Parent/Guardian, or Community Member can vote. Please fill out the attached form if you would like to nominate any staff member. We have three categories: Teacher, Student, Staff Member.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYoXAc2KDLc8PhnKC4TBcAMW0LkbVnr6vLKfR-dr3EQ-Qxrg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

We’re looking for amazing parents and community members to help lead our PTA for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our PTA supports students, staff, and families through events, programs, and school-wide initiatives that make a real impact.
NOW RECRUITING:
• President (REQUIRED)
• Treasurer (REQUIRED)
• Family Engagement
• Communications/Tech/Social Media
• Spirit Wear Committee
Elections: Thursday, May 7 at 4 PM
Terms: July 1 – June 30
Apply here: https://forms.gle/4di8G3Webek8QQ5N6

Friday Video. Behavior Challenge is off to a good start. KSA testing May 11-18. https://youtu.be/gE5JgGWkiyE

Sorry for so many messages in a row.

Next, Wednesday 5/6 there are two amazing fundraisers for the Stephens PTA. The kids get their last Kona Ice day

https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K7X29849918

Then that evening Burlington Chipotle is having a Stephens PTA night. 5/6

http://email.noreply.chipotle.com/c/eJw8y8GSmyAcgPGnwaMDf0Tk4MG0YbvdtjtpGjPZGwIGu0QcwSb69J32sLfv8P1MTZkhlcpsTTjnlAAjOHM1I5ap0oAqhMG9NsAM0UoVpATKOt1nQ11BwXnBaS8EcFV1RACwTlCgXVcYXKEC39Y1D_M187VLaYqINggkAhmDHpSfwpyUz7UbppC8zXW4IZD9MppZDdHOHyMCOS2dH_S_-I8QyLcfl6gux_43ObXVrt3C6718O6uDTE9fXi4rMZ8mJvqNy37V5F49wYnz5pou4nEER7ZfzNHltu2Hlu33u2YNP79he07X8VyZQyNedo4vBxXU4p6f9-q1aSl1j-_XO6SvJ9_SY4lAcsBQYoZLwoEIRGVMKi0R0c9RO2sWb00213YedN55Nb7bMbphQgXuQhht_r5G7ULwMV9i9qeGvwEAAP__EqR-Hw

Let Chipotle Burlington do the cooking Wednesday night and support the Stephens PTA. https://socialportal.chipotle.com/fundraiser/social/public/portal/ZNYsaYSfj1UV8BVzoOw6ZWaQFtGHKYy1dCp59fz7Ffyc1w8G2U77AgtY9xS2h1zT5h3umzEiV5EEBAyoRL0eWtgnW8dQA9KBh7uQaoauhIIEaOAV33hxMgw2tJUlV3S6/72026050617219?status=scheduled

Stephens Newsletter

https://boonecounty.edurooms.com/engage/stephens-elementary-school/newsletters/stephens-newsletter-april-138064

Happy Friday https://youtu.be/2vm0GUg05Z4?si=GTP34au-PS_qq4GN

Come one, come all and join us this Friday, the 24th at 7pm and Saturday, the 25th at 2pm for Stephen's Drama Club production of School House Rock Live, Jr. Our wonderful fourth and fifth graders have been working hard dancing and singing! And our crew has been very busy backstage. Our play is based on the stage show with is based on the Saturday morning "commercials" that used to be on ABC in the early 70s-90s. We promise, it's going to be a fun time!

Friday Video https://youtu.be/adJ5_d88TWs?si=2Z9K4aGaRHvaZkFI

Student's last day May 29th

The following attachment pertains to future advanced and accelerated coursework for 4th - 12th grade students. Families of parents that they apply to will be notified later this school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kMgCbxoPMruxpeJpCfALvUTb2O07eqI-4Q_3bhjUlzw/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome back Stingers!
Don't miss out on a chance to pre-order Kona for our Kona Ice Day on 4/15! Pre-pay is open NOW and has an option to pay-it-forward for another class member! Hurry online orders close 4/14 @3pm.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/k7x42049917

Get Ready! The PTA has declared a COIN WAR! From April 13-30th, bring your SILVER coins and drop them into your grade level bucket for positive points. Bring in pennies and place in ANOTHER grade for negative points. Donations made to VENMO also count as positive points-must include grade level in comments for it to count. Find us on VENMO @sesstingerspta. Buckets will be out in the grey pit during the school day.
WINNING grade will have a visit from the Dreamy Whip cart on May 11th!

Have a great spring break https://youtu.be/B8TWIeho6r4?si=b2KK0lcLpfPObOcA

We are having a yearbook cover contest for next year's yearbook. See details if your child is interested in participating

Reminder All Pro Dads tomorrow 7:15 - 8:00 AM. All guardians are welcome to join with your kids.