The PTO is providing breakfast for our wonderful staff at John Sevier on September 28. Please help donate by clicking on the link below.

Thank you for all your support, John Sevier PTO

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4DABA628A2FF2-44342950-sevier

Also, if your child waits for you in this area, they need to know they are not to enter the building - please try to be prompt in picking them up. They also do not need to sit on the steps leading into the entranceway. This can create tripping hazards for the Seniors trying to enter/exit the building. Thank you for your support in this matter. We will be reminding students that are in this area after school about the expectations.

~ Join us as KCS kicks off an attendance Initiative ~

Wrestling Conditioning Monday and Wednesday 3-4. Meet in Mr. Winstead's room 323. Wear athletic clothing. Contact Mr. Winstead bwinstead@k12k.com with any questions.

Meeting times will be on Mondays from 3-4 PM in room 103. 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).

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Please see the information at the top of this newsletter regarding a staff breakfast that we are providing on September 28th. We appreciate your assistance in making this a success!

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 18

• Be Kind to your Mind Club in room 103 from 3-4. Pick up permission slip forms in the front office. A form must be signed by a parent/guardian before you can attend the meeting.
• Wrestling Conditioning 3-4. Meet in Mr. Winstead's room 323. Wear athletic clothing
• JROTC until 4 in the library
• Football Practice 3-4:30
• Dance Team Practice 3-5
• Cross Country Practice 3-4
• Volleyball Game vs. East @ East

Tuesday, September 19

• 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.

• First Baptist Church Tutoring

• Volleyball Game vs. Church Hill at Church Hill

• Robotic Club in the Library until 4

• Football Practice 3-4:30

• Cross Country Meet Sectionals at Boone High school

Wednesday, September 20

• Prayer Warriors in the Library at 7:15am
• 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.
  
• Afterschool Orchestra Tutoring with DB Mentors from 3:00-4:00pm in the Orchestra Room.
  
• Wrestling Conditioning 3-4. Meet in Mr. Winstead's room 323. Wear athletic clothing
  
• Cross Country Practice 3-4
• Football Practice 3-4:30

Thursday, September 21

• Volleyball Game vs. Sullivan Heights at Sevier

• Robotic Club in the Library until 4

• Games Club will meet in Mr. Olsons Classroom room (#326) from 3-5

• Cross Country Practice 3-4

• Football Game vs. Greeneville at Greeneville

Friday, September 22

• Cross Country Pretzel Run - Parents pick up at KPT Mall at 4pm

Save the Date

• Girls Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, September 25th - Wednesday 27th from 3-5. You must have an updated physical to try out. If you have any questions see Coach Turner.