The Sterling Jaguar Journal
February 2021
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Principal's Message
- Stay connected to your child's school: communicate challenges; talk to your child's teacher regularly; read the messages sent from the school and teacher
- Ask about services to support your needs: meal pick-ups continue to be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the front of the school building; further supports are available through any office staff member or the parent liaison--call us at 571-434-4580
- Create a learning routine at home: if possible, designate a quiet space in your home for learning; talk to your child about school daily, allowing them to share openly about their experience; limit distractions during learning time; develop consistent routines and expectations; have your child go to bed and wake up at the same time on learning days.
As a school, we are here to support you. We look forward to completing our second round of virtual home visits with all of our Sterling families. We cherish the relationship we have with you and know your students benefit when we work together!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Short
Principal
Winter/Spring Gifted Evaluations Delayed
Due to COVID-19, the gifted evaluation process for winter/spring, 2021 will be delayed. The Gifted Education Department is currently developing a plan to evaluate this year’s 3rd - 5th grade students when it is safe and equitable to do so.
Please check the LCPS Gifted and Talented webpage or the Sterling Elementary Gifted Webpage for the most up-to-date information. As soon as the 2021 gifted evaluation timeline and referral window is established, it will be posted at these locations.
Thank you for your patience and understanding,
Kristina Bohn
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Kaia Weaver, our 2020-2021 Sterling Elementary Spelling Bee champion. She will represent our school on March 4th in the county-wide run-off bee to determine the final contestants for the March 18th Regional Bee. Way to go Kaia!
Submit Your Digital Box Tops!
Calendar
Wednesday, February 3:
6 PM Rising 6th Grade RBMS Music Q&A Night (see previously sent email)
Thursday, February 4:
6 PM Rising 6th Grade RBMS Music Q&A Night (see previously sent email)
School Spirit Day: Jersey/Sports Day
Monday, Feb 8:
National School Counseling Week
Live Contact Astronaut Event
Tuesday, Feb 9:
6-6:30 PM: PTA Board Meeting
6:30-7:30 PM: PTA Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 10:
6-7 PM: RBMS Orientation for rising 6th graders (see previous email)
Friday, Feb 12:
School Spirit Day: Wear Black & Yellow
8-9 AM: Family Coffee
Monday, Feb 15:
No School: President's Day
Tuesday, Feb 16:
Virtual Book Fair begins
6-7 PM: PEP Meeting
Friday, Feb 19:
School Spirit Day: Wear Black & Yellow
8-8:30 AM: 5th grade virtual assembly
Monday, Feb 22:
Reading Week Celebration
Wednesday, Feb 24:
Interims sent home
Middle School Course Requests due
Thursday, Feb 25:
6-7 PM: Reading Under the Stars ~ virtual
Friday, Feb 26:
School Spirit Day: Story Book Character Day
Monday, March 1:
Virtual Book Fair ends