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Spirit Week is Coming!
December 12-16, 2023
Help us raise money to install a Gaga Ball Pit!
Details will be shared soon, but if here's a preview of the activities:
Dec. 5-9: Registration forms available for Dodgeball Teams (GAME - 12/15)
- Elementary teams - $5.00 and middle school teams $10 - Pick up forms in front office or from P.E. teachers. Registration forms and fee due Dec. 9.
Dec 6-9: Candy Cane Message grams on sale during lunch in the cafeteria - $1. Message grams will be delivered 12/14 & 12/15. Other activities the week of Dec. 12 include:
- Tickets on sale for "Principal for a Day" Raffle ($1)
- DODGEBALL!
- Thursday, Dec. 15 from 2:30-4pm. Admission - $3 (Students in grades K-2 must have a parent with them)
- Bake Sale - Holiday Treats - December 15th
- Dress Up Days! Start planning now for next week!
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 - Dress as your favorite Holiday! Show your Christmas/July 4th/Halloween/Pi Day/Waffle Day Spirit!
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 - Wild and Crazy Tuesday! Wild hair! Crazy socks! Animal Print! Silly hats! Wear something wild and crazy!
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 - Tacky vs. Classy Christmas Outfit! Pick between a tacky Christmas sweater or a classy holiday outfit!
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 - Twinning It! Who wears it best? You both do! Dress up with a friend or a group - or come in your Dodgeball team outfit!
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 - Pajama Day
What's Ahead...
December 7: 7th Grade Activism Fair; 12:00-1:00pm
December 8: PTA Holiday Spirit Shop: Verdant Market, Simpsonville; 10:00am-7:00pm (info below)
December 8: Parent Cafe; 5:30-7:00pm
December 13: Band & Strings Winter Concert; 6:30pm
December 12-16: Jr. Beta Spirit Week (info below)
- Monday: Dress as your favorite holiday
- Tuesday: Wild & crazy Tuesday
- Wednesday: Tacky vs Classy Christmas/holiday outfit
- Thursday: Twinning it AND Dodgeball 2:30-4:00pm
- Friday: Pajama Day
December 19-January 2: Winter Break
January 3: Return from Winter Break
Activism Fair 12/7 - 12:00-12:45
As part of the 7th grade students’ year-long Activism Project, we are excited to present the 2022 Activism Fair on Wednesday, December 7 from 12:00-12:45pm. Students will be showcasing their projects to fundraise, selling products to raise money, or sharing information to increase awareness for their cause.
You are invited to come and see the amazing things the students are doing to support their Activism project. You’ll be helping students as they gather data for their research, and you might even get some holiday shopping done! The items will vary in cost. To make things easier for our students, we ask that you please bring cash only, and small bills or coins are preferable.
The Activism Fair will take place in the main hallway, the Media Center and Vegas.
Jr. Beta Club Meetings
Holiday Spirit Shop
Shop for unique holiday gifts at Verdant Market, 104 W Curtis St, Simpsonville on Thursday, December 8 from 10:00am-7:00pm. Support a local business and help our school! Mention “Sterling” and we will receive 10% of all proceeds.
Kringle Holiday Village
Come to Fluor Field on December 10th from 1:00-1:50pm to hear talented ensembles from our Griffin Band perform! In addition to AMAZING live music, Kringle Holiday Village is a European Holiday Market featuring local artisans, handcrafted gifts, fun inflatables, Kinderlane Express train ride along Fluor Field, and Santa!
Kringle Holiday Village runs December 9-11th. Purchase tickets here!
Support a Griffin & Become a Mentor!
Sterling School has a partnership 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 are willing to volunteer 30 minutes of your time weekly, we need you!
If you are interested in serving as a mentor, please complete the interest survey found HERE! We will follow-up with training information and other pertinent details. For any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Berry (school counselor).
Can You Serve as a Substitute?
At Sterling School, we have amazing substitute teachers. These dedicated individuals help ensure that our school operates smoothly when a classroom teacher is absent. However, as a result of the pandemic, like most schools our list of active subs is short.
If you are able to help serve as a substitute for Sterling School and Greenville County Schools, please follow this link to get started and be sure to let us know (email Dr. Patterson!). We will be happy to help facilitate the process or connect you with current substitutes who can answer any of your questions. You may choose to work at any school or you can select Sterling exclusively. Work only on the days that fit your schedule. We appreciate your consideration to help the school by serving as a substitute!
We Need YOU! Volunteer Training
Thinking of chaperoning a field trip, becoming a room parent, or mentoring a student? Parents at Sterling School may now participate in volunteer training either in person or online.
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 via email or (864) 355-4480.
GCS Flu/Covid Drive-through Testing Sites
Starting Monday, November 28, there will be free, drive-through testing for both Flu and Covid-19 provided at three locations. GCS students, employees, and their household contacts can get tested. Results will be provided in approximately 1 hour. An important change from last year: parents and employees are responsible for reporting any positive results directly to the school or their supervisor. DHEC has again contracted Mako Medical to administer the testing, and the three sites are the same as last year: Fountain Inn High School, MT Anderson Support Center, and Northside Park. All of the information has been updated on the GCS website, which includes flyers in both English and Spanish.
There are some notable changes from the process last year:
- They will test for both Flu and Covid-19: one swab, two tests.
- In addition to GCS students and employees, household contacts of both students and employees can get tested at these sites for free.
- Results will be provided in approximately 1 hour.
- It is the parent’s responsibility to report positive results to the school, and employees must report positive results to their supervisor. GCS will not be automatically alerted to the results.
- Pre-registering will help expedite the testing process.
- Be sure to check the flyer before going to a site. The flyer will reflect the latest information and reflect any updates such as changes in hours, location closures, etc.
Middle School Yearbook Information
Middle School Yearbook
It's yearbook time! The middle school yearbook is on sale and is currently $35. Click the image or LINK to order. Contact Ms. Baiden with questions.
PLEASE NOTE: The yearbook price will increase on January 1st.
8TH GRADE ADS
8th grade parents: Time is ticking for ordering 8th Grade Ads! Honor your 8th grader with a personalized ad in the middle school yearbook. Ads are due by 12/15 and can be ordered at this LINK. If you are uncertain about what an 8th Grade Ad is, check out this information sheet. Contact Ms. Baiden with questions.
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