The Weekly Griffin
Week of April 15, 2018
Sterling Shoutout: "I Am An Achiever"
Last year, Montavious Jenkins’ world was turned upside down. His father was killed in a car accident. Shortly after, he moved to live with his aunt who now serves as his primary caregiver. Despite all of this, he comes to school with a smile every single day, focused and ready to learn. He doesn’t allow his past or current situations to hinder him from learning and performing well in school. Thank you, Montavious, for the role model you are to all of us! #GriffinPride #WholeChild
What's Ahead...
- April 16-20 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- April 16 - Deadline to RSVP for April Arts Dinner
- April 17 - Lunch & Learn: Gifted Education; 12:30-1:15
- April 18 - Families for Lunch
- April 20 - School Spirit Day (Wear a Sterling shirt or school colors)
- April 20 - April Arts; 5:30-7:30 (Volunteers Needed - Click Here!)
- April 21 - Reedy River Run: Fit Cool School Challenge
- April 21 - Relay for Life; 4:00-11:00pm at Conestee Park
- May 5 - HOG Day
Lunch & Learn: Current Issues & Trends in Gifted Education
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Presented By: Jennifer Johnston & Sara Newell
Would you like to know more about the world of Gifted Education? Are you curious about how leaders and research impact your child’s classroom experience? This session will include information about nationwide trends in gifted education and how those trends are impacting instruction. We will also include strategies to help you effectively advocate for your gifted child.
April Arts - BBQ Dinner!
Please note the deadline to RSVP for dinner is TOMORROW Monday, April 16th at 5PM!
To fuel April Arts activities, the PTA is hosting a BBQ dinner before April Arts on 4/20/18! Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:15 in the cafeteria. RSVP required! Please pay at the door. Cash or checks made payable to Sterling School PTA. (Smokey Dreams is currently ranked #2/721 restaurants in Greenville!)
To RSVP for dinner? CLICK HERE!
Child’s Meal ($4 each) ~ Small portion for ages 10 and under: Petite Pork or Chicken BBQ sandwich, one small side (green beans or mac n’ cheese), drink and dessert
Vegetarian Plate ($5 each) ~ Three vegetarian options, TBD
Questions? Email Julie at JulieCainCwynar@gmail.com.
April Arts is this FRIDAY!
Mark your calendars for April 20th! Our theme is South Carolina Folk Art and our AMAZING art teachers have many fun activities planned...Mini-face jugs, indigo tie dye and felted SC landscapes to name a few.
We need lots of help from volunteers to make this night a success! Please CLICK HERE to sign up!
PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
Supplies Needed for April Arts!
If you are interested in donating supplies to help keep our costs down, here is a list of things we are looking for:
- Rectangular Scraps of wood (approximately the size of a piece of copy paper or slightly smaller)
- White Sheets
- Chipped or Broken Dishes
Thank you for your help!
Grace SmithArt Teacher
Sterling School
CTC Spotlight: Anne Frank History for Today Exhibition
The exhibit is available for public touring during April Arts. Some of our 7th grade students will serve as your personal docent. They have received training by the Anne Frank House and are familiar with the content of the exhibition and have learned to present the information in an appealing way that will include discussions regarding issues like tolerance and discrimination.
Anne Frank - A History for Today tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and the Second World War. It shows photographs of Anne Frank's childhood in Frankfurt and in Amsterdam, and portrays the rise of the Nazis, the persecution of the Jews and the way the people responded to this. In a consequent way the exhibition shows the impact of the Nazi policy on one particular family.
TD Bank Reedy River Run: Fit Cool School Challenge
The 41st annual Reedy River Run is on April 21st, 2018. The event offers a 10K, 5K, and Youth Mile run through scenic downtown Greenville. The race is offering a Fit Cool School Challenge, and we want Sterling to take home the prize!
The Fit's Cool School Challenge offers a way for two schools to win money. The elementary and middle school with the most points accumulated by running in the TD Bank Reedy River 10K, 5K or Youth Mile will each receive a donation of $500.
Each student will earn 10 points for running and finishing in one of our three events (We are under the middle school section: Sterling School). Each non-student (parent or family friend) will earn 2 points for the school they select during registration for either the Youth Mile ($10.00), 5K ($20.00), or 10K ($25.00) (at regular entry fee). All entry registrations for students and adults should be via the FIT'S COOL School Challenge page @ http://www.tdbankreedyriverrun.com/registration.html.
The easiest way for you to help our school is to encourage your friends and family to select your school when they register online @ Go Green Events for one of these three TD Bank Reedy River Run events, using the dropdown menu of participating schools. (Sterling School is registered under the middle school section)
Please register at: http://www.tdbankreedyriverrun.com/registration.html
Registration closes at 8:00 PM on April 20th, 2018. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! We look forward to race day!!
Cory Welch cjwelch@greenville.k12.sc.us
Hands on Greenville (HOG) Day - Sat., May 5th
GHS has adopted our school for HOG Day 2018! Over 100 GHS employees will join us on May 5th to help us landscape and beautify our school. We desperately need AMBASSADORS and SMALL PROJECT LEADERS from our school! Would you be willing to help? If so, please contact Julie directly at JulieCainCwynar@gmail.com or call/text at 412-215-9429 or (CLICK HERE!)
Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame Nominations
MakerSpace/STEM Supply Drive
Parents - In the midst of your spring cleaning, please consider donating to our "MakerSpace" supplies. These resources will be used for students to participate in STEM/STEAM activities in which they will design and/or build prototypes.
Collection Bins will be available in the main hallway of our school through April Arts!
- buttons
- hardware
- yarn
- nuts/bolts etc.
- rope
- Legos
- cardboard (various types & sizes)
- Lincoln Logs
- wood scraps
- shoe boxes
- scissors
- gardening tools
- ribbon
- large spoons
- CD's / DVD's (can be used or blank)
- glass jars
- old remote controls, etc. (don't have to be working)
- canisters
- aLL kinds of tape (especially duct tape)
- fabric, felt, etc.
- wall paper samples
- paint color chips/samples
- carpet samples
First Lego League
The window to apply for next year's First Lego League is now open to students in grades 4-8, so current 3rd through 7th graders are the only ones eligible to apply for next year's teams. Applications are available in the front office or you may download the application.
Please return completed applications to the front office or to Ms. Emmel by Tuesday, May 1st.
My Energy Kit Update
We are 8 kits away from meeting our goal! So far, Sterling School has reached 92 Energy Kits and has saved 18,400 kWh of energy. If we reach 100 kits, our school will receive a $250 check. Sterling School families and staff can request their FREE Energy Kit and credit your school by going online to MyEnergyKit.org or by calling our hotline at 1-855-386-9548.
Thank you, in advance, for requesting your kits and making a difference for our planet. When you request and use your kits, energy is saved. It’s as simple as that. And we’re hoping that by the end of the school year, we will have saved 10 million kWh of energy together. Can we make it?
Sterling Shoutout: Summer Festival 2018
While all are invited, Summer Fest 2018 is specifically intended for all Sterling Program families. The event provides an opportunity for parents and students to meet rising grade level teachers, learn how to prepare for the upcoming school year, and have some fun!
Ways to Get Involved & Serve!
Mentor Upstate
According to Harvard University's Center on Developing Child, "Every child who ends up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult." This year, the Sterling School is partnering with Mentor Upstate, a nonprofit organization that seeks to support children with one-on-one positive relationships. As we launch this exciting program, we are looking for committed adults who are willing to support and encourage ONE student for the year. If you or someone you know from our school community can give 30 minutes a week, we need you!
If you have any questions, you are invited to email Jennifer Medlock, director of Mentor Greenville. If you are ready to dive in, you may begin by completing the mentor application (CLICK HERE!).
Become a Tutor!
Are you willing to make a difference in a child's life? One way you can do this is through tutoring. Tutoring has been shown to not only increase a student's academic performance, it also increases their chance of success in life!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, Sterling School needs YOU! We have many students who could use your time, help, and knowledge in a small group and/or partner setting. Teachers will provide needed lessons and materials.
If interested or know someone who may be interested, contact Kim Marchbanks @ krmarchbanks@greenville.k12.sc.us .
DonorsChoose
CLICK HERE to check out our school's classroom projects!
Supporting a DonorsChoose project is super easy...
1) Find a classroom project that inspires you and give as little as $1. We're a public charity, so your donation is tax-deductible.
2) When a project is fully funded, DonorsChoose will purchase all the requested items and ship them directly to the school.
3) When funded, every donor gets a thank-you letter from the teacher, photos from the classroom, and a report of how each dollar was spent.
The mission of DonorsChoose is simple...to help students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It
Relay for Life - 2018 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, April 21st from 4:00-11:00pm at Conastee Park. #GriffinPride #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