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Week of October 22nd #Together #WholeChild
Sterling School Recognizes Bullying Prevention Awareness & Red Ribbon Week
This week, the Sterling School community recognizes Bully Prevention Awareness and Red Ribbon Week. These two awareness campaigns serve as an important reminder to our commitment to the well-being and safety of our students. Whether we are reinforcing the importance of making positive choices, saying no to drugs, or educating our students about the consequences of bullying and the power of kindness, these initiatives emphasize our unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment. #WholeChild
We believe that it's not enough to merely acknowledge these important issues. By participating in Red Ribbon Week and Bullying Prevention Awareness Spirit Week, we aim to:
- Raise Awareness: Through various activities and discussions, we ensure our students are informed about the risks of drug use and the negative impacts of bullying.
- Encourage Open Dialogue: We want to create a safe space for students to express their concerns, ask questions, and seek help if they or someone they know is facing bullying or substance-related challenges.
- Promote Unity: By participating together in these campaigns, we emphasize the strength that comes from standing together as a school community.
- Empower Our Students: We want to equip our students with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and to combat bullying effectively.
I invite you to support our efforts this week. Discuss the importance of these issues with your children and encourage them to engage in the activities we have planned. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making our school a safe, healthy, and inclusive place for our students to thrive. #TOGETHER, we can make a significant impact on their lives and futures.
📆 What's Ahead...
October 23-27: Bullying Prevention Awareness & Red Ribbon Spirit Week (info below)
- Monday: Team Up Against Bullying and Drugs
- Tuesday: Peace Out to Bullies and Drugs
- Wednesday: Dare to Dream of a World that is Bully and Drug Free (Disney Theme)
- Thursday: Lei off Bullying and Drugs
- Friday: We ARRRRGGH Against Bullies and Drugs
October 24: 8th Grade PSAT Testing (info below)
October 24: Elementary Beta Meeting; 2:30-3:15pm, Vegas Room
October 27: 5th Grade Element Superhero Comic-Con; 12:00-1:00pm
October 27: PTA's Fall Festival; 4:30-7:00pm (info below)
October 31: Bubble Run Assembly
🍂 From the Sterling/CTC PTA 🍂
Fall into Fun THIS FRIDAY!
Fall Festival is happening THIS FRIDAY, October 27th, from 4:30-7:00pm! Bring the whole family to this year’s Fall Festival for an evening of FREE entertainment and fun! Activities and highlights include inflatables, carnival games, science experiments, M*A*S*H tent, crafts, music, and much more!
Food and treats will be available for purchase by cash/card from Anetia’s Catering, Kona Ice, and Common Pops! We’ll have something for every appetite, including a vegetarian option.
Put on your best costume and join the fun!
VOLUNTEER AT THE FALL FESTIVAL
There are still many volunteer opportunities available at the Fall Festival! We are especially in need of adults to monitor the inflatables (no bounce houses - just crowd control!) Only available to help for part of a shift? Grab a friend and split the time! Every little bit makes a difference!
Help us to make this event a BIG success and sign up to volunteer!
The Fall Festival just got even more SPOOKTACULAR!
Support the Jr. Beta Club by strolling through our Haunted Mansion! Ghosts and ghouls in fourth grade and up are invited to enjoy this thrilling experience.
Entry is only $1, cash only please!
Jr. Beta Club Families (Re: Fall Festival)
Thank you to all those who have already signed up to help send things in and for students who have signed up to help on Friday night. In case you missed it, see the sign ups for each below.
There is also a Google Form to serve as a permission slip for students to help with set up on Thursday (2:30-4:30) and/or Friday after school (2:30 - 4:15). Limited spaces will be available. Priority will be given to our officers.
- Donation Sign Up: CLICK HERE!
- Student Volunteer Sign Up: CLICK HERE!
- Permission Form to help set up after school: CLICK HERE!
Please reach out to Ms. Foulkes if you have any questions or to make arrangements for drop off. Thank you for helping to make this a FUN...Fundraiser for CTC Jr. Beta Club.
Element Superhero Comic-Con
5th Grade parents are invited to drop in to our Element Superhero Comic-Con on Friday, October 27th from 12:00-1:00.
Students will be sharing the superhero or villain character they created based on the properties of an element from the Periodic Table. We hope to see you there!
2023 State of the District
PTA Reflections: I am Hopeful Because...
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Film Production
- Visual Arts
We can’t wait to see all the great works of art! Deadline for entries is Dec 1. Entries will be submitted using a Google Form to be coming soon!
Veterans Day 2023 @ Sterling
On Friday, November 10th, 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. 3rd (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. 10th.
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!
8TH GRADE PSAT TESTING
8th Grade students will be taking the PSAT on October 24th. Please remember to have your child get plenty of rest the night before and to eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the 24th. Benefits of taking the PSAT in 8th grade include seeing your child’s strengths and weaknesses in terms of college readiness, practicing SAT skills in a low-stakes environment, and it’s free to all of our 8th grade students (which is great because college readiness tests can get expensive fast when taken multiple times to get the best scores). Questions about testing can be sent to Mr. Murphy or Ms. Treloar
STERLING SCHOOL IS EXCELLENT... AGAIN!
Last week, the South Carolina Department of Education released our school's annual state report card. We are very excited to announce that our school received a rating of "EXCELLENT" for our elementary grades and a rating of "EXCELLENT" for our middle school grades! This marks the third consecutive year that both report cards have achieved this exemplary status!
Annual report cards attempt to measure our academic achievement, student progress, college and career readiness, and school climate. All schools in our state receive a ranking of excellent, good, average, below average, or unsatisfactory. The results are based on test scores and surveys. The report also include data on English Learners' Progress, Student Safety, and Financial information. To view our elementary report card, CLICK HERE; to view our middle school report card, CLICK HERE!
As a school community, this is something we all should celebrate! Together, we are working to ensure that every child reaches their fullest potential. As always, thank you for your support of our wonderful school community. #Together #WholeChild
2023 SCMEA Region 2 Orchestra
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into the 2023 SCMEA Region 2 Orchestra:
- Violin 1: Amy Ding, Caroline Yi, Ian Hamberis, Anna Lee Davis, alternate: Gabriela Bernal
- Viola: Aadi Agnihotri, Jonathan Ropp, Kashvi Bavsar,alternate-Oliver Craig
- Cello: Lily Arzt, Paul Manavalan, Mary Hazel Hinson
These students will be performing at Anderson University with other students around the Region. We are so proud of you!
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, 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!
Support a Griffin & Become a Mentor!
The 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! Near the start of the 2023-2024 school year, we will follow-up with training information and other pertinent details. For any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Berry (school counselor).
We Need YOU! Volunteer Training
Thinking of chaperoning a field trip, becoming a room parents, 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.
To apply to be a Level II volunteer, please CLICK HERE! Follow "Level II" process and select "Field Trip Chaperone" as one of your functions/roles (even if you never want to go on a field trip). This needs to be selected to pull the background check. You may select as many other roles or all that you may be interested in. This does not commit you to anything.
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.
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
Principal - Sterling School & Charles Townes Center; Greenville County Schools, South Carolina.