Weekly Warrior for Families

PTO asked that we share this information:

Teacher appreciation is coming up and we have some fun things planned for our Sevier staff. Monday, May 6th, we are having a dip day. Please sign up and bring in your favorite dip (and type of food to dip in) by Monday 10am. If you would like to help with the other activities planned for the week, any monitory donation would be appreciated.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4DABA628A2FF2-49337916-teacher#/

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 email the PTO at JohnSevierMSPTO@gmail.com to ask how you can volunteer/assist with a variety of activities.

Parks & Rec would like to invite you to this exciting event.

See information about meals that will be offered over the summer to kids that are 18 and under.

• Any Track Runner that is not participating in the State Meet, Uniforms are due by Wednesday, May 8 to Coach Potts. You MUST turn in your uniform before going on any end-of-year trips!!

• Saturday, May 4 TMSAA SECTIONAL TRACK MEET at Science Hill HS. Wishing these Warriors the best of luck and safe travels.

• Any 6th-7th grader planning to run Cross Country next school year, please see Coach Potts this week after announcements. Summer Runs start in JUNE!
  

Spring football practice for current 6th and 7th graders (rising 7th and 8th) will start on May 13th. We will have practice after school from 3:00 to 4:30 the 13th - 17th.

Beginning next school year, 6th graders will be allowed to play football. If you have a current 5th grader that is interested there will be more information coming soon.

Sevier is offering a Free Physical for athletes who will be participating in any sport during the 2024-2025 school year. This will take place on Wednesday, May 22. All current 6th and 7th graders were given a physical packet that must be filled out, signed, and returned to their first period teacher (or the office) to be allowed to participate in this opportunity. Students will ride a bus to ETSU Physicians in Kingsport to receive their physical. Please do not miss this opportunity as it is the only chance for each athlete to get a free physical that is required by the state annually. See flyer for detailed information.

If you plan to play any sport or be involved in a physical activity, a current sports physical will be required. Please take advantage of the below opportunity:

Free Sports Physicals for high school students (including current 8th)

May 18th, 8am

Sullivan Center Outpatient Rehab

103 W. Stone Drive (2nd floor)

Sevier/Robinson combined Tennis Club (Tribe Tennis)

The tennis club will be open to all students who have an interest in playing tennis. The goal of this club will be to build skills for beginners and live play for students who are more advanced. We will be doing this in conjunction with Sevier/Robinson. If you are interested, please get a permission form from the office. We must have this returned before you are allowed to attend.

Where: Borden Park, 901 Lamont Street, Kingsport TN

When: Practices will be on Monday and Thursdays from 3:15-4:45. The last day of practice will be on May 20th.

Transportation: This will be provided by parents

Equipment: Students will need to bring a tennis racket. (We have plenty of loaners or older rackets that students can use free of charge. Students just need to let their school know if they need a racket. These will be at Borden park ), regular sneakers, shorts and a water bottle. Balls and other equipment will be provided.

Coach: Dr. Cassie Nabalta

Cost: There will be no extra cost to participate.

A message from D-B Strength & Conditioning:

Please join us during Summer Strength & Conditioning! We will have lifting for middle schoolers Monday-Thursday 11am-12pm at the D-B Field House. Athletes can come all four days or just on days that work for them. Lifting is offered to both male & female athletes. If anyone has questions email dluethke@k12k.com

Prayer Warriors will meet every other Wednesday at 7:15AM in the library . On the alternate Wednesday Wyldlife will be held in the library starting at 7:15AM. Please join us for that as well. Participants must have a completed permission form prior to attending. They can pick a permission form up from the office.

Wyldlife meets every other Wednesday in the JSMS library. Join anytime and join in the fun and fellowship.

We would love to see some 'World Changing Warriors' become a part of the Dobyns-Bennett Student Council. Get your application from Mrs. Bingham now and return to her no later than May 20th.

See Freshman Orientation Information.

Information was sent to you regarding your child's high school registration meeting (date/time). If you are planning to attend, please be on time because meetings are scheduled back to back. We will stick to the 20 minute scheduled time.

If you did not receive this information, please call the counseling office 378-2435 to update your address and/or email.

We are excited to announce open enrollment at D-B EXCEL for the 2024-2025 school year!

If you are looking for a smaller high school setting with personalized learning opportunities for your child, please continue reading to discover more about D-B EXCEL.

D-B EXCEL is a smaller learning environment of approximately 250 students in a unique and modern school setting. Classes at D-B EXCEL are focused on blended and project-based learning and emphasize engineering and design principles that can be applied to all areas of problem-solving for school and life. D-B EXCEL is part of Dobyns-Bennett but our campus is located in the Kingsport Press Building in downtown Kingsport. CLICK HERE to view a video about DBE. All DBE students also have the opportunity to access classes at the main campus and dual enrollment as desired.

If you are interested in your child being a student at D-B EXCEL or would like to learn more about our school, please complete the interest form bit.ly/DBEinterest and someone will contact you to schedule a tour of our school. There is currently limited space for rising 9th and 10th graders and a waiting list for rising 11th and 12th graders, so apply now for the best opportunity to attend D-B EXCEL. If you prefer, you are welcome to call 423-378-2185 to learn more about D-B EXCEL or to schedule a tour.

We look forward to hearing from you!

D-B EXCEL
dbexcel.k12k.com
423-378-2185

See details for tryout information.

If your rising freshman is planning to take AP courses. See the information below.

Attention 8th grade families. Our DC trip is coming soon. All information has been shared with students/guardians. If you have questions contact Marty Moore, mmoore@k12k.com.

For students NOT attending the DC trip, local trips are offered (for those that qualify). Permission forms, Just Jump waiver, and the deposit were already due.

• Deposit ($35) - was due no later than February 29, 2024
• Second Installment ($30) - was due by March 22, 2024
• Since we have to make prior arrangements, please know the money is non-refundable. Cash is preferred, but checks made payable to JSMS will be accepted as well.

Attention 7th grade parents: If you child is going on the Atlanta trip, make sure you check your email for an itinerary sent by Mr. Carr, Ms. Tipton, or Ms. Greer. Also, the Braves' stadium is a cashless venue. Cash is not accepted inside the stadium. If your child does not have a debit card, we recommend sending your child with a prepaid Visa card, available at most stores.

6th graders will be going to Bays Mountain on the following dates:

Team 6-1: Tuesday, May 7

Team 6-2: Wednesday, May 8

Team 6-3: Thursday, May 9

Please have students return the signed permission form to their science teacher.

Attention Parents of Rising 7th grade Students!

All children must show proof of a Tdap booster before entering 7th grade. Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster (Tdap) - evidence of one Tdap dose given before 7th grade entry (administered at or after age 10) is required regardless of Td history. Please get this turned in to the counseling office or main office BEFORE the first day of school for the 24-25 school year. 7th graders that do not turn this in will not be allowed to attend school until we have this - absences will be unexcused.

David Flanary here, adviser of Sevier Middle School’s journalism program. I wanted to reach out to you with some information about the 2023-2024 yearbook.

This time, we are partnering with Jostens to produce a 100-page, full-color, hardback yearbook to celebrate the memories students will make. Yearbooks will cost $30.00; customizing the yearbook with a student's name will cost an additional $8.00.

Every year, we have a large number of students who miss the opportunity to purchase a yearbook because they simply forget to place a pre-order. Ordering early is the best way to secure a copy of the yearbook.

If you’d like to secure your copy of the yearbook, please click here to purchase online.

If you have any questions about this year’s Sevier yearbook, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at dflanary@k12k.com

Hello Warrior Families,

• Fri-Yay Snacks have been such a success that we have now have added water and Capri-suns for $1! Don’t forget to send money! If you would like to help, please sign up at the link below. We would love some extra volunteers.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F4BA4AC2FAAFD0-47986235-friyay

Any questions or concerns please reach out to the PTO at JohnSevierMSPTO@gmail.com

As always, thank you for your continued support! Go Warriors!

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. If there is a need and your child is not bringing these home, please call the office or contact Robin Kerkhoff to get on the distribution list.

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.

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.

If you have a 3 or 4 year old, see the below information.

KCS is hiring bus drivers. See the flyer for more information

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 or booklet purchase.

• Our community has an outreach that offers FREE haircuts at a local church. 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. Upcoming dates for haircuts: May 13 & 20, June 3 & 17, July 8 & 22

Monday, May 6

Tuesday, May 7

• Team 6-1 Field Trip to Bays Mountian.
• Sevier Band Banquet - Tuesday, May 7, 6pm at St. Dominic's Church

Wednesday, May 8

• Team 6-2 Field Trip to Bays Mountain
• Orchestra Practice Club 3-4
• Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday, May 8 2:50-4:00pm in the Big Gym

Thursday, May 9

• Team 6-3 Field Trip to Bays Mountain
• Spring Band Concert - Thursday, May 9, 6th grade at 6:00pm, 7/8th at 7:00pm in the Big Gym

Friday, May 10

• 6th Grade Orchestra Community Performance Tour

Coming Soon:

END OF YEAR AWARDS PROGRAMS:

• May 22, Wednesday- 6th grade Awards Program 8:00 AM

• May 22, Wednesday-7th grade Awards Program 1:30 PM

• May 23, Thursday-8th grade Awards Program 9:00 AM

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