The Weekly Griffin
Week of October 6, 2018 - #BuildingABetterGriffin
Perfect! 2018 SCPASS
Last spring, 10 of our students scored PERFECT on at least one section of the SCPASS (Science or Social Studies). This, obviously, deserves to be celebrated as it is a tremendous honor. The students pictured below include those who are currently in grades 4th-8th. CONGRATULATIONS!
- 5th Grade (Science): Eva Beliaeva, Kaelyn Holmes, Ronald Tweedy, & Ava Youngblood
- 7th Grade (Science): James Beeson, Asher Brownlee, Alexander Hestermann, & Atharva Shah
- 9th Grade (Science): Rishi Desai & Jillian Witbeck
What's Ahead...
- October 10 - Walk to School; 7:15am
- October 11 - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal; 2:45-5:45pm
- October 12 - School Spirit Day (wear a Sterling Shirt or school colors of blue and gold)
- October 15-19 - Box Tops for Education - Fall Collection Contest
- October 17 - Families for Lunch
- October 18 - Talent Show; 6:30pm
- October 26 - Middle School Dance; 3:45pm
- October 27 - Butterfly Garden Work Day; 9:00-12:00pm
2018 Veterans Day Program
On Friday, November 9th, the Sterling School will honor those who have fought for the many freedoms we, as American citizens, have today. We will have two programs. Our K-3rd grade program will begin at 8:30am and the 4th-8th grade program will begin at 9:30am. We invite all veterans in our Sterling family to join us as honored guests
- If a special guest is planning to attend, we ask that you RSVP by Fri., Nov. 2nd (CLICK HERE!). As a special treat, please send in or email a picture of your honored guest (preferably in uniform), the name and relationship to our Sterling/CTC student, and the name of the military branch in which he or she served. (You'll find this request within the Google Form as well.)
- Our PTA is planning a reception after each program for our veterans and their guests. Students of our veterans are invited to attend as well. If you would like to participate, please complete the same Google Form (CLICK HERE!).
- We invite all students to wear red, white, and blue on the day of our program, Fri., Nov. 9th.
We look forward to this exciting day, as we pay tribute to those who have served our country. Thank you, in advance, for your willingness to participate!
Newsworthy: Sterling School is the News!
Walk/Bike to School is THIS WEDNESDAY!
Elementary Yearbook on Sale Now!
Sterling School Intramurals
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in intramural. Intramural meet each Thursday from 2:50-3:20.Exact sports will be determined with input from the students, but could include soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis, and kickball. Please make sure your ride is here promptly at 3:30. Any student who wants to participate must have a signed permission form returned to either Ms. Mosley or Mr. Welch before they can attend. Permission forms are in the gym. Contact Ms. Mosley or Mr. Welch for more information.
2018 Sterling School Talent Show: Dress Rehearsal & Performance
Dress Rehearsal: The dress rehearsal for the Talent Show will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 2:45-5:30 in the gym. All performers and crew must attend. Students can bring a snack and work on homework. Everyone will be dismissed at 5:30 and we will walk the students out to the car line.
The Show: Come out and see our amazing students share their talents at the annual Talent Showcase on Thursday, October 18th. There will be a PTA meeting at 6:00, followed by the Talent Show at 6:30.
Hear some of your favorite songs and watch incredible dance and music acts performed by our Sterling School students. You might be surprised by who you see on the stage!
The Talent Show is sponsored by the Jr. Beta club. Admission at the door is by donation (suggested $3).
Advisors Needed for 7th Grade Project
The 7th grade ELA and Social Studies teachers are preparing to begin the Activism Project with their students. We are looking for parents and community members to come in and work with students to provide outside perspective and support as the students work through their individual projects. This advisor time would be during the school day, on the third Thursday of each month from November through March. If you are interested, please reply using the following link, which is a Google form interest survey: CLICK HERE!
For further information, contact Linda Reynolds at lreynold@greenville.k12.sc.us
Box Tops Collection
Box Top fall collection period is the week of October 15-19. Three winning classes will be chosen: one in K4-2nd, one in 3rd-5th, and one in 6th-8th. When you turn in your Box Tops, be sure to put them in a Ziploc bag or envelope and with your homeroom teacher's name. We want to be sure your class get credit.
Call your family and friends and ask them to check their pantry for Box Tops. Then, ask them to continue saving for you, because we'll have another collection contest in February! Every Box Top earns 10 cents for our school, and they really do add up!! To date, our school has earned an incredible $17,433 from Box Tops!!! This is an easy way to earn "free money" for Sterling/CTC!
- Click HERE for a list of products that contain Box Tops.
- Click HERE to learn about the Bonus Box Tops App.
- Questions about Box Tops? Email Jenny Gravel.
WYFF Golden Apple Award
Ingles and WYFF News 4 wants to reward teachers who are going above and beyond. Each week, an area teacher will be selected to receive the Golden Apple Award and profiled Thursdays on WYFF News 4. These weekly winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. At the end of the school year, a Teacher of the Year will be selected from the weekly winners.
To nominate an educator for the Golden Apple Award, pick up an official nomination form from an area Ingles store or CLICK HERE, then complete and mail to: WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
For submission details, CLICK HERE.
PTA Reflections: "Heroes Around Me"
National PTA Reflections is America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. In the past 50 years, the Reflections Arts Program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Each year, students in K4 through 12th Grade are recognized for bringing the theme to life through Film Production, Dance Choreography, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Members of our local community serve as judges to determine our school winners, who will move on to the district and state contests.
This year's theme is "Heroes Around Me." Entries will be collected at Sterling School on November 12-14.
Click HERE for the complete rules and entry form. Entry forms are also available in the Media Center at school.
Read Your Way to the Big Game
We are encouraging all students, grades PreK-8th grade, to participate in this year's contest. Entering is easy. Simply have your child read six reading-level appropriate books, complete the reading log (CLICK HERE!), and return the log to your child's teacher. Some students may complete their logs in class. Feel free to count the books students are already reading for homework. All students who meet the six-book challenge will qualify for the grand prize - a trip to the Palmetto Bowl! All reading logs must be submitted to Mrs. Marchbanks by Friday, Nov. 2nd.
Volunteer Training
Upon completion of the online training module, you will be asked to take a short quiz which will be submitted to Mr. Murphy for scoring. All volunteers must answer each question correctly. Failure to do so will result in potential volunteers being asked to review the training module again or attend a face-to-face training. If you have questions about the process or anything related to volunteering at Sterling, or if you prefer a face-to-face training, contact Mr. Murphy at jmurphy@greenville.k12.sc.us or (864) 355-4480.
Want to Get Involved? Our Students Need YOU!
NCFC Halloween Costume Collection
The Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative is seeking gently used Halloween Costumes for children ages birth to adult. Costumes will be given to families in Nicholtown on Thursday, October 25. If you are able to assist, Ms. Duncan will serve as our school's coordinator. (CLICK HERE for flyer.)
Contact Ms. Chameka Duncan with any questions.
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 .
Become a Mentor!
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." The Sterling School has partnered with Mentor Upstate, a nonprofit organization that seeks to support children with one-on-one positive relationships. 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 jump in, you may begin by completing the mentor application CLICK HERE.
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It
Perfect! 2018 SCReady
- 4th Grade: Charles Baker, Reece Boore, Alissa Brewster, Kamille Brooks, Oliver Carter, Grayson Champion-Wescott, Marshall Crawford, Jeremiah Eller, Karen Izumi, Jinnie Kim, Katherine Mehlem, Jackson Multer,
- 5th Grade: Ryan Alioua, Ryan Branham, Charlotte Clark, Zachary Heyasat, Liao Liao Shi, Rex Vaz, Brandon Xu
- 6th Grade: Brooke Gillen, Aedan Honohan, Clayton Lindblad, David Ropp, Parker Stevenson
- 7th Grade: James Beeson, Addison Bonesso, Reagan Cooke, Charlotte Leonard, Cortland McGowan, Thomas Schumacher, Addisen Yarrow
- 8th Grade: Owen Taggart, Danika Yang
- 9th Grade: Thea Blue, Joshua Campbell, Julian Chong, Brady Clayton, Simon Draper, Eva Fulcher, Nyah Joudeh, Julia Liu, Jeffrey Sanders, Charles Sanderson, Audrey Savage, Jillian Witbeck
#WholeChild - Focus on Safety: SafeCeiver
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
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