Weekly Warrior for Families

PTO will be holding their first meeting of this school year on Monday, September 9th 1-2pm in the office conference room. Please join us!

Fall Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 10th.

No School for students Friday, September 13th - Parent Teacher Conference Day

We will be holding Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 12 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Friday, September 13 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM).

• Teachers will reach out to parents to schedule conferences for those students that they need to conference about at this time.
• If you do not hear from a teacher but would still like to schedule a conference, please do so by calling the counseling office at 378-2435.

Please consider donating to our clothes/hygiene closet. For clothing, we will happily accept new or gently used items. The following items are currently needed: leggings, joggers/sweats, shorts, belts, deodorant, feminine products.

Thank you to the individuals that have dropped off or sent in any of the above items! We very much appreciate your generosity!

Click here to view the Sevier Band Webstore (apparel)

• Above is the link to the band store if you are in need of any more JSMS swag. This is not a fundraiser for the band, simply a way for folks to get "JSMS Band apparel" at the lowest cost possible. Orders are finalized on September 12th when the store closes. Items will be delivered to school.
• Questions? Email Alex White or David Semones - aswhite@k12k.com or dsemones@k12k.com

We like to honor and celebrate achievements. Talk to your child about setting goals that will allow him/her to attend this fun-filled time!

Yearbook orders can now be placed.

• If you have attendance questions, please email Erika Williams at ewilliams@k12k.com or call 423-378-2450 and ask for her.
• If your child has a doctor's excuse, please email to ewilliams@k12k.com or fax to 423-378-2430. If you have a hard copy of the excuse, please send your child to school with the hard copy (to turn into the office) or you can take a picture of it and email the picture to the email above. Student will be marked unexcused until the doctors note has been received.
• If your child is going to be absent (without a doctors excuse), you are not required to contact the school (but if you are choosing to use a parent day and your child has those remaining, you can call to request that their absence is recorded as a 'parent day').
• If you are wanting to use a 'parent day' (max of 3 per semester), the guardian will need to notify the school requesting this (we are not allowed to code the absence this way without the guardian requesting it). You can make this request one of the following ways: call the office, or email ewilliams@k12k.com, or send a note to the office requesting a parent day for the absence on _____ (add the date). Student will be marked as 'unexcused' until this communication has been received.

• We suggest the student/guardian communicate directly to the teachers via email/Canvas regarding any missed assignments.

Information and paperwork was shared with all 8th grade students during the first week of school in their science class. If they did not receive this paperwork they can ask their science teacher for a copy. The first payment was taken up on Thursday, September 5. The first payment is $275 and must be turned in with all completed paperwork (we will not take the payment without paperwork filled out).

• Do not be left out and unable to tryout by not having a sports physical on file. Get your fully completed forms turned in as soon as possible.
• Tryouts for Boys basketball, baseball, softball, and golf will take place in October. Wrestling practice will start in October.

• Boys Basketball Tryouts for non-Football and non-Cross Country runners will be Oct. 1st and Oct. 2nd from 3-4:30pm.

• After Fall Break, on Oct.15th, tryouts will be held for those that had previously been involved in Football/Cross Country from 3-5pm. (Final Cuts will be made the 15th)

Girls Basketball Tryouts will be Monday, September 30th & Tuesday, October 1st from 3-5pm in the Big Gym. You must have a physical on file to participate.

• The JSMS vs. Greeneville game has been moved to Wed. Sept. 11th
• All guardians need to download the "Remind" app and join the football group by using the code @sevierfb. You will receive important reminders throughout the season, as well as have communication access to the coaching staff.

See detailed information for the coming week at the bottom of the newsletter (listed for each day).

There will not be middle school weight lifting at DB this fall. We will resume sometime in the spring semester. Stay tuned for details.

If any middle schooler is interested in joining the swim team please go to the KCS athletic page under the swimming tab to find all the information you need.

https://athletics.k12k.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=864101&type=d&pREC_ID=1224573

ROTC will have their first meeting on Monday, September 16th after school. Students will need to be picked up at 4pm at the front of the school. Students must have a permission form turned in prior to the meeting. Forms can be picked up from the front office.

• Prayer Warriors will meet on the below dates @ 7:15am in the library. Students must have a permission form turned in prior to the meeting. Forms can be picked up at Ms. Abrams room 234 or at the front office.

Stay tuned for information about JrROTC beginning soon.

By popular demand, Fri-yay is being offered by our PTO again. Students can purchase a snack during their activity period each Friday. Now accepting: cash, card, CashApp

A big THANK YOU to the families that went in and completed the short google doc about medical care and counseling support. We have less than 180 that are still needed. Reminder, it is very important to get everyone to get this complete so we can help provide services to your child (or even just a band-aid).

Below are ways you can help/volunteer/get involved:

• reach out to our Family & Community Liaison, Robin Kerkhoff, rkerkhoff@k12k.com or call her at 423.378.2406
• we have a variety of volunteer opportunities such as helping go through clothes donations and organizing them in the clothes closet, assist a student with before or after school homework, ask to be partnered with a student as a mentor, and much more! You can choose what interests you most and the amount of time that you would like to volunteer (ex: once a month for an hour).
• You can email the PTO at JohnSevierMSPTO@gmail.com to ask how you can volunteer/assist with a variety of activities.

We are blessed to have several water bottle filling stations located throughout the school. It is encouraged for students to bring a water bottle with them to stay hydrated. Also, this helps students from missing class time if they have water with them rather than making trips to the water fountain.

• Please keep your contact information updated. This can be done through your Aspen Parent Portal or by contacting LeAnn Franklin 378-2435 in the counseling office. It's vitally important that we have current contact phone numbers and a correct address for each student. If your email changes be sure to let us know that as well.

• You MUST present an ID when visiting Sevier or checking out your student.

• Please try to have after school arrangements communicated with your child prior to them arriving to school.

• Students attending sporting events need to remain with their guardian. Students that are dropped off without an adult with them will not be allowed to enter the sporting event.

Food bags are offered every other week (starting September 19th). You can call the office 378-2450 or contact Robin Kerkhoff (rkerkhoff@k12k.com) to get on the distribution list. Each bag has a variety of non-perishable items such as (not all of these are included): oatmeal, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, fruit cups, mac n chz, rice, soup.

If your child is in need of gently used clothing, please let them know to visit Mrs. Kerkhoff in the office. She can assist in gathering items for them. Also, KCS has a Family Resource Center (FRC) that will assist families with a variety of needs...Mrs. Kerkhoff can help connect you to their services.

Great news! The YMCA is back at Sevier this year offering an after school program. Come have fun, meet friends, and receive homework assistance.

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 2:45-6pm
• Program has started at Sevier for this year, only for those that have been contacted by the YMCA that their application was complete/processed/approved.

• Students will report to the cafeteria after school, and parents will pick up from there.
• Snack/meal is provided daily directly after school.

• Students or guardians can pickup an application from the Sevier office.
• Students or guardians can return the completed application to the Sevier office.
• There is a $30 one time registration fee for the school year (if guardians need to pay this in installments, you can discuss this with the YMCA).
• Cost: students can qualify through a grant (the application will determine this).
• Students can not begin until guardian has been contacted by the YMCA for acceptance into the program. YMCA will give you a start date (after they receive and review the application).
• The application and more information can be found here

Hello JSMS Warrior Families! Your PTO is very excited to continue supporting all our students, families and staff. We are having our first meeting of the year on Monday, September 9th 1-2pm in the office conference room.

If you are interested in serving on the PTO this year in any capacity, please reach out to Jana Woliver at johnseviermspto@gmail.com. We would love to have some extra hands to make a bigger impact on our school.

Families can login into your foodcity.com account, click on account, and then select John Sevier Middle School. This will link your ValuCard to our school! This is a great way to be a part of a wonderful funding source at

Do you have a child that will enjoy attending Spirit Shaker Camp?

Please click here for detailed parent information.

Students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the building) until the end of the student’s school day. Students must store their cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks (exceptions may be granted for medical or other extraordinary circumstances as determined by the building principal or designee). Cell phones may be confiscated if this rule is violated. When confiscated from students, parents will be asked to retrieve the cell phone from the school administration.

• 1st offense - The item will be confiscated and kept at the school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive school days. To retrieve the confiscated item, a parent or guardian must contact the appropriate administrator.

• 2nd offense - When a student has a second offense during the current semester, the item will be confiscated for a minimum of ten (10) school days. A parent or guardian must retrieve the confiscated item from the front office.

• 3rd offense - When a student has a third offense during the current semester, the item may be confiscated for the remainder of the school year. A parent or guardian may retrieve the confiscated item at the end of the school day on the last day of the school year.

See below for Code of Conduct.

Sign up for this opportunity using this link.

If you are interested in additional information on any of the below items, please reach out to Robin Kerkhoff, 378-2406 or rkerkhoff@k12k.com

• KATS is the public transit system in our area. Reach out to us if you need help getting information about routes, times, or ticket/booklet purchase.

• Our community has an outreach that offers FREE haircuts at a local church (First Methodist, located at Church Circle). These are typically offered every other Monday. They begin at 9am and finish after their last haircut. If transportation is an issue, we can assist by utilizing the school van. If you would like for your child to attend this please email, call, or send a note to Mrs. Kerkhoff. Upcoming dates are: September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 9.

Monday, September 9

• Cross Country practice at TAC 3:15-4:00
• Monday- Dance team will practice until 5PM. Parents are asked to pick up at the front of the school.
  
• Volleyball game vs. Central at Sevier

Tuesday, September 10

• Fall Picture Day (Everyone will have their picture taken for the yearbook)
• Jazz Band 7:15-8:00am
  
• Cross Country practice at TAC 3:15-4:00
• Lego Robotics until 4pm
• Volleyball Game vs. Sullivan Heights at Sevier
• Cheer Practice 6-8
• Kingsport Girls Soccer Game vs. Lakeway at Lakeway Varsity at 6pm, No JV

Wednesday, September 11

• 7:15 Prayer Warriors
• Cross Country City Meet at TAC girls at 4pm boys at 4:30pm
• Football Game vs. Greeneville at Greeneville High School

Thursday, September 12

• Jazz Band 7:15-8:00am
• Parent Teacher Conferences 3-6
• Cross Country Practice at Sevier 3-4

Friday, September 13

• Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-noon (No School for Students)

Email: kloudermilk@k12k.com
Website: https://sevier.k12k.com/
Location: 1200 Wateree Street, Kingsport, TN, USA
Phone: 423-378-2450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCSSevier
Twitter: @KCS_Sevier