The Weekly Griffin Summer Edition
Greetings, Sterling School Families!
Learning Together,
Josh Patterson, PhD
What's Ahead...
- August 7 - Rising 3rd Grade CTC Day Camp @ Roper Mnt. Science Center (see below)
- August 15 - Rising 3rd Grade CTC Parent Orientation; 4:30-5:00pm
- August 15 - CTC Program Meet the Teacher; 5:00-7:00pm
- August 16 - Sterling Program Meet the Teacher; 5:00-7:00pm
- August 17 - Meet the Teacher Make-Up Day; 9:00-11:00am
- August 20 - First Day of School
- August 31 - College Colors Day
- September 3 - Labor Day (No School for Students)
Sweet Summer Reading Chances...Keep Reading!
As a reminder, you will find Sterling School's Sweet Summer Reading Chances information with your child's mailed report card or on our school's webpage (CLICK HERE!). All Sweet Summer Reading Chance forms are due Wednesday, August 22nd. With this summer learning experience, students have the opportunity to win exciting prizes and participate in a start-of-year celebration! There are several ways to participate: READO, Camp Wonderopolis, and the Greenville Library Summer Reading Program. To learn more information, see the following flyer (CLICK HERE!).
- The READO Card (CLICK HERE!).
- Camp Wonderopolis (CLICK HERE!).
- Greenville Library Summer Reading Program (CLICK HERE!).
Rising CTC 3rd Grade Summer Camp @ Roper Mountain Science Center
Our first annual Summer Camp is set for Tuesday, August 7th at the Roper Mountain Science Center.
- Last names starting with A-K, attend from 8:30-10:00 AM.
- Last names starting with L-Z, attend from 11:00-12:30 PM.
- From 10:00-11:00 AM, we invite all families for snack time as we transition between the two sessions.
Since the goal of this event is for our 3rd grade students to build community with their grade level classmates, we encourage parents to use this time as an opportunity to run errands, enjoy a quiet moment at a coffee shop, or do some back-to-school shopping! Parents and families are invited to mix and mingle from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.
If your child can attend, we ask that you complete the following registration form (CLICK HERE!)
Meet the Teacher
Meet the Teacher for CTC program students is Wednesday, August 15th from 5:00-7:00pm. Meet the Teacher for Sterling program students is Thursday, August 16th from 5:00-7:00. If you are unable to attend the evening events, we will have a morning session on Friday, August 17th from 9:00-10:00am.
If you're unable to attend Meet the Teacher, students may pick up their Back to School Packet and schedules (middle school students) on the first day of school.
School Supply Lists
If you're looking for the supply list for the upcoming year, look no more! Here are the specific lists for each grade level and program. If already purchased, we encourage families to bring all supplies to Meet the Teacher. This helps to minimize distractions on the first day of school.
Health Room Information
Box Tops for Education
For more information, go to https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Carpools for Next Year
2018-19 Carpool Contact Info Form: CLICK HERE!
After School Program Registration
Calling All Experts! (Namely... YOU!)
[CLICK HERE to go directly to COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DIRECTORY]
Marine biologist, conservationist, and writer Rachel Carson (1956) once stated, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” Fortunately, the students at the Sterling School do not just have one adult who eagerly shares in the excitement of ongoing discovery and exploration—they have many. BUT we need more!
The faculty at Sterling School & Charles Townes Center are working to implement a schoolwide framework of inquiry-based learning. Through the use of inquiry, namely PBL (project-based learning), we seek to continuously innovate and transform our school’s approach of teaching and learning through student-centered, personalized instruction. PBL prepares students for academic, personal, and career success, readying them for the challenges they will inherit in our world.
While our teachers are super smart :-), they do not know everything! To further our students' learning, we need various experts with professional experiences to engage our students. As a district, our Graduation Plus emphasis strives to ensure that all students are career and college ready. Exposing our students to various careers and professions within the context of meaningful, hands-on learning will strengthen our school's instructional program.
As we look to next school year, we are creating a database of partners and parents who have various expertise. As a school, we will utilize the database when seeking experts to support various curriculum, PBL units. If you are willing to be added to our expert directory, please complete the following Google Form (CLICK HERE!). #VisionInAction #GriffinPride #WholeChild
School Supply Drive
Below is a list of needed supplies:
· Pencils
· Cap erasers/pink erasers
· Composition notebooks
· Washable markers
· Pencil boxes & pouches
· Crayons
· 2 pocket folders
· Elmers glue
· Colored pencils
· Pens
· Small safety scissors
· Spiral bound note books
· Highlighters
· BOOKBAGS
Want to Get Involved? Our Students Need YOU!
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." 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 jump 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.
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