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The Stanley BPS Community Support Fund was established in April 2020 to provide tuition assistance to families with increased financial need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so grateful to the Wege Foundation and the Goodwillie family who pledged their support by offering a matching grant: All contributions to the fund will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000 -- and we have met that match! Donations are still welcome. If you are interested in making a contribution to the Community Support Fund, do so securely at stanleybps.org/donate or by contacting the Office of Community Engagement at communityengagement@stanleybps.org.
The people in the Stanley community are the heart and soul of our school. Thank you for making a gift to support our families.
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British Primary education carries on. Governor Polis has directed all schools in Colorado suspend in-person learning through April 17, and Stanley teachers are conducting a home-based learning program through Friday, March 27. We will observe Stanley's spring break March 30-Monday, April 6, and phase-two home learning will run from April 7-17.
Teaching and learning – in-person or otherwise – should align with core principles of our educational philosophy and values including flexibility, choice, student agency, student-teacher connection, equity and experiential learning. The goal of home learning is not to replicate a Stanley classroom experience, but to enable students to continue to progress in developing essential skills and concepts while maintaining connection with classmates and teachers in meaningful ways. Parents, please see letters home at right, from teachers via email, and watch your inbox for sign-ups for teacher-student phone calls.
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Care for Stanley community and beyond
Stanley’s fundamental work of educating and supporting our students continues. For help, or simply encouragement, contact Tim Barrier (head of school), your division leader or a member of our administration (all in the staff directory), or our social-emotional teachers Allison (K-1-2), Laura (3-4-5) and Emily (middle school).Access Wi-Fi internet
Need internet access, but don’t have a home Wi-Fi service? You can use a friend or family member’s cell phone hotspot; or use a free internet connection near you on Xfinity’s free local Wi-Fi Hotspot map. Get food, wellness or financial services
If your family, or someone close to you, would like help in accessing resources, there are many community resources that have mobilized to provide supplies:- Emergency food assistance at Rocky Mountain Foodbank locations
- Denver support services (health/wellness, housing/utilities, unemployment/business)
- Free breakfast and lunch for Denver Public Schools families
- New York Times 'Money' resource: Hub for Help During the Coronavirus
Take care of yourself
Tough times can bring out the best in people, and the Denver mental health community is here for us. You can feel better by participating in any number of interventions designed for parents on the front lines: Take advantage of "Support Through the Coronavirus" zoom meetings Crom CU’s Johnson Depression Center, "Surviving the Coronavirus at Home" from family therapist Craig Knippenberg, "Coping in the Face of Uncertainty" from CU's department of psychiatry, and other programs. Our Middle School Counselor, Emily, has introduced a coronablog for Stanley parents, stop in and add your thoughts to the conversation.Lend a hand
We want to do all we can to support our enveloping communities during this challenging time. If you can donate time or money to help others, here is a short list of highly regarded non-profits that can use your support:
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As a treasured part of our community and the one around us:
- Be responsible: Please prioritize physical distancing to prevent community spread. Children pose a risk to more vulnerable populations, even if they may not develop symptoms or become sick from COVID-19.
- Seek help: If you or a family member have symptoms, please follow protocols from the CDPH for seeking medical guidance, getting testing and managing infection.
- Notify school: If a family member is diagnosed with COVID-19, please contact Tim, head of school, or Melissa, our student health coordinator; your information will be treated confidentially and, if needed, could aid us in cooperating with public health experts.
We are advised by the CDE and CDC that the best step we can all take is to follow the same practices as you would during flu season:
> Wash your hands often with soap and water
> Cover coughs and sneezes
> Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
> Stay home if you are sick
> Avoid close contact with other people
> Follow Colorado's How Sick is Too Sick for School guidelines
> Check the handbook for more guidance on staying healthy
