The Weekly Griffin
Week of May 5, 2019 - #BuildingABetterGriffin
State Standardized Testing Begins This Week
More immediate testing dates for each grade level/subject area are listed on the school calendar below. To find the full list of dates, please see the homepage of our school's website. Parents, thank you for helping children prepare for test days just as you would for any other school day by ensuring they
- arrive on time (be at school by 8:00am!)
- get plenty of sleep the night before
- eat breakfast
- bring necessary school supplies such as pencils and paper.
What's Ahead...
May 6 - Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Game; 6:00pm
May 9 - 6th-8th grade SC Ready Testing (ELA Day 1)
May 10 - 3rd grade SC Ready Testing (ELA Day 1)
May 10 - 6th-8th grade SC Ready Testing (ELA Day 2)
May 10 - Last Day to RSVP for Volunteer Breakfast (May 24th)
May 10 - 8th Grade Dance; 7:00-9:00pm
May 13 - 3rd grade SC Ready Testing (ELA Day 2)
May 14 - 6th-8th grade SC Ready Testing (Math)
May 14 - Spring Band & Strings Concert, 6:00pm
May 15 - 3rd-5th grade SC Ready Testing (Math)
May 15 - Families for Lunch
May 16 - 6th-8th SC PASS Testing (Science/Social Studies)
May 16 - Popsicles on the Playground @ 3:15pm (for new incoming families)
May 17 - 4th-5th grade SC PASS Testing (Science/Social Studies)
May 18 - Relay for Life @ Conestee Park
May 19 - CTC Alumni Reunion, 4:00-6:00pm
*As a reminder... Please continue to be mindful of our drop-off and pick-up.
- Have students exit and load the full length of the awing.
- Keep this area "cell phone free!"
- Do not let students out at "roundabout" near Phillis Wheatley.
- Do not let students out in the faculty/staff parking lot along the Phillis Wheatley property.
- We discourage the use of the parking lot at Tanners. Please utilize our school's driveway.
- Do not text your child at dismissal and request that they walk to Tanner's without an adult.
Calling All Experts! (Namely... YOU!)
[CLICK HERE to go directly to COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DIRECTORY]
The faculty at Sterling School & Charles Townes Center constantly work to provide our students with relevant, real-world experiences. Through the use of inquiry, namely PBL (project-based learning), we seek to innovate and transform our school’s approach of teaching and learning through student-centered, personalized instruction. Inquiry-based methods prepare students for academic, personal, and career success, readying them for the challenges they will inherit in our world.
While our teachers are super smart :-), they do not know everything! To further our students' learning, we need various experts with professional experiences to engage our students. As a district, our Graduation Plus emphasis strives to ensure that all students are career and college ready. Exposing our students to various careers and professions within the context of meaningful, hands-on learning will strengthen our school's instructional program.
As we look to next school year, if you are willing to partners with us, we are seeking parents with various expertise. We are looking for representation from all types of careers. As a school, we will utilize the database when seeking experts to support career days and various curriculum units. If you are willing to be added to our expert directory, please complete the following Google Form (CLICK HERE!). #BuildingABetterGriffin #WholeChild
Attention Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th Grade Students
In accordance with SC State regulations, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive a TDAP vaccination. Parents/guardians must provide their child's school with one of the following prior to the first day of school (08/20/19). Students who do not have this record on file at their school will not be allowed to attend classes and we will not release their fall schedule.
Acceptable documentation includes:
· Certificate of Immunization listing TDAP
· Religious Exemption
· Medical Exemption
If your student has already received the TDAP vaccine, and you have not previously submitted documentation, please do so as soon as possible. You may fax records to 864-355-9477 or hand-deliver to the health room. Please contact Sterling's School Nurse @ 864-355-4687 if you have any questions.
Honoring our Griffin Builders
Elementary Yearbook
Come and get your yearbook before the year is over! We are currently selling elementary yearbooks for those who have not purchased one as first come, first serve basis. We have a limited amount so act fast! The cost is $25. Please send your payment to the front office so that your child want miss out on this memorable keepsake. **All yearbooks will be distributed early June. **
Join Carpool List for Next Year!
Are you interested in carpooling to or from school next year? Fill out the Google Form to add your family to the carpool list! At the end of each month, PTA will share the updated carpool spreadsheet with everyone who signs up, so you can connect with nearby families to make arrangements.
19-20 After School Registration
Registration for our after school program is now open! CLICK HERE to download the registration form and other information. To ensure that your child is guaranteed a spot in next year's program, register before the end of the current school year. If you wait until the fall to register, you’ll be placed on a waiting list.
Please email Mrs. Henry with any questions. To learn more about the program, visit the After School website HERE!
2019 SIC Report to Parents
Relay for Life - 2019 Spirit Week
As a reminder, all families and friends are invited to attend and support the Sterling School team at this year's Relay. The Greenville Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 18th from 4:00-11:00pm at Conastee Park. #BuildingABetterGriffin #WholeChild
Student Wins Writing Award
Fifth grade CTC student, Amelia Robertson, was selected as a winner in the Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 76th Annual Conservation Essay Contest. Her essay on the topic “Life in the Soil, Dig Deeper” was selected as one of the best 5th Grade submissions.
On May 16th, Amelia will receive a $50 check at the organization's annual awards banquet at The Commerce Club. Congratulations, Amelia! #BuildingABetterGriffin #WholeChild
Sterling School
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling
Location: Sterling School, John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC, United States
Phone: 864-355-4480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSterlingSchool
Twitter: @SterlingSchool