We will be holding Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 14 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Friday, September 15 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Teachers will reach out to parents to schedule conferences for those students that they need to conference about at this time. If you do not hear from a teacher but would still like to schedule a conference, please do so by calling the counseling office at 378-2435.

Fridays couldn't be sweeter thanks to the FRI-YAY snack cart. PTO will be set up in the cafeteria selling a snack on Fridays during the school year. For the entire month of September, on Friday, your student can buy a pre-packaged ice cream treat for $2.00. Our snacks will change monthly depending on the feedback we get from the students. The snack cart is cash only!

Also, if you would like to help volunteer during these times, please use the sign up link below.

Fri-Yay: Fri-Yay snack days (signupgenius.com)

We're happy to report that our slight tweak in drop-off/pick-up has been successful. Students are unloading (AM) and loading (PM) at a faster rate, and most of all, it is safer. Thank you for being a key part of this!

Reminder: please be mindful of our neighbors on Wateree, Oak, and Yadkin Streets during morning drop off and afternoon pickup. We want to ensure that our carlines do not block our neighbor's driveways.

Come join us! Our first meeting will be Wednesday September 6, 2:45-4 in the library. Permission form must be on file. Please see Mrs. Williamson in the Library for a form.

Robotics will have their first meeting on Thursday Sept. 7, 2:45- 4:30 in the library. Permission form must be on file. Please see Mrs. Williamson or Ms. Leonard for a form.

JSMS has a new club called Be Kind to Your Mind (Drug Abstinence Club). This club's mission is to provide a safe space to learn about the risks of addiction and commit to not using drugs or alcohol while gaining tools and skills to fight peer pressure and temptation. The purpose is to ensure all students have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and strength needed to stay away from drugs and work toward a bright future. This will begin the second week of September (for those students that sign up and bring back a permission form). Meeting times will be on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 P.M. Your child can pick up a permission form for this at any time in the office. If you have questions about the club, contact Sadie Frady (sfrady@k12k.com).

We are nearing the time of year where it may be cooler in the morning but hot when your child goes outside to walk the track and/or participate in PE/Wellness class. Please talk to them about dressing in layers rather than resorting to the clothes closet for these needs. We try to utilize the clothes closet for a true need (dress code, spills, clothing need, etc).

Also, the air conditioner will remain on for a while, so the classrooms may seem cool for some. Remind your child to bring a light jacket/hoodie to keep in their backpack, as needed. Again, we try to utilize our jacket/hoodie supply for true needs.

Yearbooks are now on sale. They will remain on sale until September 15, Jostens is offering 4 free icons with the purchase of a customized yearbook. Click here to reserve your copy of the yearbook!

7th grade will be taking trips in December and May. This week, students received a form outlining the behavior requirements for these trips. Students are required to return these forms, signed by a parent or guardian, to their homeroom teacher. All forms were due by August 31.

Information and paperwork has been shared with all 8th grade students. If they did not receive this paperwork they can ask their History teacher for their copy. The First Payment will be taken up on Thursday, September 7 in the Big Gym beginning at 7am. The first payment is $250 and needs to be turned in with all paperwork filled out.

We are in need of the following:

• girls shorts (dress code appropriate), elastic waistband preferred
• leggings
• joggers/sweatpants (girls/boys)
• hoodies (size M, L, XL)
• tennis shoes, rubber sole shoes (not heels/wedges or dress shoes please)

We are blessed to have several water bottle filling stations located throughout the school. It is encouraged for students to bring a water bottle with them to stay hydrated. Also, this helps students from missing class time if they have water with them rather than making trips to the water fountain.

Wellness/PE is starting Family Life through KCS (Mrs. Baker) next week. Your child will be participating at some point during this school year. If the parent wishes for the student to opt out of this program, the student must bring a signed parent note with them to school.

The first Games Club meeting will take place on Thursday, September 7th from 3:00-4:00. See Mr. Olson in room 326 for a permission form. Students need to be picked up at 4pm.

Wrestling conditioning will begin on September 18th from 3-4 pm. Contact Mr. Winstead bwinstead@k12k.com with any questions.

Prayer Warriors will meet on the below scheduled Wednesday's at 7:15AM in the library. Participants must have a completed permission form prior to attending. They can pick these permission form up from the office.

Middle School Weight Lifting will be offered from 3:15-4:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the DB Weight Room. Students can ride the bus from Sevier to D-B if needed. Training will occur in the second floor weight room of the Alumni Field House. Parents will need to arrive for pick up from DB by 4:10pm. Open to any KCS middle school student with a physical and KCS medical packet on file. Students do not need to be involved in a sport to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Luethke dluethke@k12k.com or Zack Fleming zfleming@k12k.com

If you are interested in learning more about this program please contact:

Katie Hagood

Senior Director of School Age Childcare

KINGSPORT FAMILY YMCA

423.765.9730

kgibson@ymcakpt.org

• Please keep your contact information updated. This can be done through your Aspen Parent Portal or by contacting LeAnn Franklin 378-2435 in the counseling office. It's vitally important that we have current contact phone numbers and a correct address for each student. If your email changes be sure to let us know that as well.

• You MUST present an ID when visiting Sevier or checking out your student.

• Please try to have after school arrangements communicated with your child prior to them arriving to school.

• Students attending sporting events need to remain with their guardian. Students that are dropped off without an adult with them will not be allowed to enter the sporting event.

Please click here for detailed parent information. You can also refer to the flyer below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jIDVEADgLGPAUEED3cW0E8NncUy2_y8/view

Students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the building) until the end of the student’s school day. Students must store their cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks (exceptions may be granted for medical or other extraordinary circumstances as determined by the building principal or designee). Cell phones may be confiscated if this rule is violated. When confiscated from students, parents will be asked to retrieve the cell phone from the school administration.

• 1st offense - The item will be confiscated and kept at the school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive school days. To retrieve the confiscated item, a parent or guardian must contact the appropriate administrator.

• 2nd offense - When a student has a second offense during the current semester, the item will be confiscated for a minimum of ten (10) school days. A parent or guardian must retrieve the confiscated item from the front office.

• 3rd offense - When a student has a third offense during the current semester, the item may be confiscated for the remainder of the school year. A parent or guardian may retrieve the confiscated item at the end of the school day on the last day of the school year.

Hello Warrior Families!

JSMS PTA transitioned to a PTO at the end of last school year. What does that even mean? It means that membership is FREE now! It also means that we get to keep 100% of all our donations and are not required to send any funds to the national organization. We are working hard to finalize all the transition details. Be on the lookout in the next Weekly Warrior for more membership information.

Need some swag? We have created an online shop where you can order at your convenience. We outsourced a local vendor for our spirit shop this year and we couldn't be happier. Go check it out! It's more than just tees. We have our very own Stanley Dupe! Visit the link below to order!

Sevier Swag (commonsku.com)

We do have a few spots to fill in our slate of officers. We are looking for a President (or President co-chair) position. If you are interested in helping serve on this board, please reach out to Jessica Slaughter at jessns1015@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Monday, September 4

• Labor Day (no students or staff)

Tuesday, September 5

• KCS - Inservice Day (no students)

• Volleyball Game vs. RNR at TAC

• Cross Country Panther Creek Meet, Morristown >Girls 5:00/ Boys 5:30

Wednesday, September 6

• Prayer Warriors Meeting in the Library at 7:15am
• The First Payment for the 8th grade Washington DC Trip will be taken up on Thursday, September 7 in the Big Gym beginning at 7 am. The first payment is $250. and needs to be turned in with all paperwork filled out. Students have already received paperwork about the trip in their History class.
• Cross Country Practice 3-4 at Sevier
• There will be a Sequoyah Scribe staff meeting on Wednesday from 2:50 to 3:30 in the auditorium. All staff members are required to attend. The editors will meet until 5:00 pm.
  
• Football Practice 3-4:30
• JrROTC -2:45-4 in the library - Permission form must be on file. Please see Mrs. Williamson in the Library for a form.
  

Thursday, September 7

• Picture Day
• The First Payment for the 8th grade Washington DC Trip will be taken up in the Big Gym beginning at 7 am. The first payment is $250. and needs to be turned in with all paperwork filled out. Students have already received paperwork about the trip in their History class.
• Cross Country Practice 3-4 at Sevier
• Middle School Weight Lifting 3:10-4:10 at the DB Weight Room. Students can ride the bus from Sevier to D-B if needed. Open to anyone with a physical on file. If you have any questions, see Coach Luethke.
• Volleyball Game vs. Central at Central
• Football Game vs. Indian Trail @ DB
• Robotics - 2:45- 4:30 in the library. Permission form must be on file. Please see Mrs. Williamson or Ms. Leonard for a form.
  
• Games Club will meet for the first time in Mr. Olson's room (326) from 3-4. Permission slip forms must be turned in to attend.

Friday, September 8

• Cross Country Practice 3:10-4 at Domtar Park

Save the Date

• Yearbooks are now on sale. Only until September 15, Jostens is offering 4 free icons with the purchase of a customized yearbook. Click here to reserve your copy of the yearbook!