Dear Stanbridge Parents,
It is hard to believe that November has arrived. The Book Fair is here, Turkey BINGO is right around the corner, Winter Clubs will come out next week, and we are looking ahead to the end of our first semester. It’s been an incredible school year already…with so much more to come!

This Monday is a day off for students for the second day of online Parent-Teacher Conferences. For those who served in the military or have family members who served, Monday is also for you – we humbly thank you for your service this Veteran's Day and every day.

We have a large internal class of 5th graders this year. As such, we have decided to hold another “Stanbridge family only” Open House–this time for incoming Middle School families–to learn more about our amazing program. Upper Elementary families are welcome to join us on the morning of December 3rd from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Come learn about the middle school program, tour classrooms, and get questions answered the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The heart of our school is our students and we hope that you will continue your journey here with us! (To accommodate the tremendous interest in our Middle School program from families outside of Stanbridge, we will host an Open House for the public the following Tuesday, December 10th.)

Read about the Book Fair, learn our first day total, check out next week's hours, and see more pictures by CLICKING HERE!

Stay Strong, Bulldogs!
Danny Martin
Principal

Dear Stanbridge Community,
   This week our Ninth graders went on the first experiential trip of the year! It's always very exciting to see our students leave and come back from these trips. (See this week's collage post for select pictures.) The students come back a little more self-assured, much closer to each other and the staff that accompanies them. This trip to Camp SEA Lab in Aptos gave our students a taste of marine research and the ocean ecosystem – they even participated in a sandcrab counting study. Experiential trips are essential because they allow our students to learn outside of the classroom, seeing the world outside themselves. Experientials are unique to Stanbridge, both for the individualization of their 'outdoors' curriculum and because it is part of the students' overall school experience.
   For Eighth grade parents wondering if your child will go on this or other experientials in High School, we will be holding a special session for our families to talk about High School at Stanbridge. In fact, we will be holding several open houses over the next few months welcoming current and prospective families alike.
   Stanbridge families are welcome to attend the sessions that relate to their children's needs. Admissions Open Houses are being held at 9:00 am on the following Fall Tuesdays:

• Open House for High School: October 22
• SPECIAL High School Open House for Stanbridge 8th Grade families: October 29
• Open House for Middle School: November 19
• Open House for Elementary School: December 10

   Please share this information with other families who may benefit from the Stanbridge Academy experience. Emily Mitchell, our Director of Admissions, will contact current Stanbridge families directly for their RSVP. Prospective families can RSVP through the Google Form on our website. If you have any questions about which session to attend, please feel free to connect with me or Emily Mitchell.
Have a great weekend!
Stay Strong, Bulldogs!
– Danny Martin, Principal

 Dear Stanbridge Community,
   We look forward to meeting Parents and Guardians at our “Back-to-School Night” this coming Thursday, September 19, on campus. Please plan to arrive early for parking in the surrounding neighborhood and attendance in person.

Elementary Division – 2:00 PM on campus before pickup
   We invite Elementary Parents and Guardians to attend our Back to School Open House from 2:00-2:45 PM. Hear from school leadership, see the classrooms, meet fellow parents, and hear from your child's teacher. 

Middle School and High School Divisions – on campus from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
   Be sure to pick up your schedule in Hayden Hall before joining us outside for the introductory part of our evening. We expect a full house! Meet and greet School Leadership at 6:00 in the Courtyard for introductions and an informative slide deck. Afterwards, Parents and Guardians will rotate through their children's classroom schedule to meet the teachers and hear about the coming year. We are thrilled to see returning parents and new families alike!
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   A reminder that Friday, September 20th is a Professional Development Day.  Students do not have classes next Friday.
Stay strong, Bulldogs!
– Danny Martin, Principal