Weekly Warrior for Families

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

FREE rides on KATS (our local public transit service) during the month of February. This is a great time to learn the routes.

Our community has an outreach that offers FREE haircuts at a local church. These are typically offered every other Monday (next scheduled date is Mon. 3/4). They begin at 9am and finish after their last haircut. If transportation is an issue, we can assist by utilizing the school van.

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.

Clothes closet needs: At this time we are mostly in need of male clothing (sweatpants, joggers, socks, tennis shoes). You can drop these items off at the office.

Dental Hygienists will be here beginning Monday to see students and add dental sealants. Students will called during Related Arts to go to the small gym area to see the dental hygienists.

Spring Picture Day is March 14. It is "prepay" only for students interested in having their picture made.

Parent and player meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Alumni Room (2nd floor) in the Field House (building that is on the scoreboard end of the football field at DB).

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.

Attention 8th grade families: All money needs to be paid in full and turned in to Mr. Moore or Mrs. Bingham ASAP. 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 are due no later than February 29.

• Deposit ($35) - Due no later than February 29, 2024
• Second Installment ($30) - Due no later than 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.

Reminder: Roommate request forms for the 7th grade Atlanta trip are due by February 29. All forms must be signed by each student's guardian. Failure to submit the form by Feb. 29 will result in students being assigned to a room.

UPDATE: March 4-6th, 6-8pm in the big gym. Drop off and pick up at the front entrance. Must have a sports physical on file to tryout. Interested students can stop by the office to pick up more information.

Any student interested in participating in Track and Field may get a form from Coach Price, Olson, or Potts. Must have a physical on file.

Tryouts for girls will be Monday (26th) and Wednesday (28th). Tryouts for boys will be Tuesday (27th) and Thursday (29th) after school until 4:45.

See information below.

Middle school weight lifting will still be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:10-4:10 at D-B. Students must have a physical on file to participate. More details are outlined in this newsletter. If anyone has questions they can reach out to Coach Luethke. Thank you!

Underwater Robotics will meet on Monday and Wednesday until 4pm

There will be a Sequoyah Scribe staff meeting from 2:50 to 3:20pm in room 329. All staff members are required to attend. The editorial team will meet until 4:30 pm.

There will be no games Club this week due to Track and Field Tryouts. The next Games Club meeting will be on Friday, March 8th until 4:30PM.

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.

See the below information for dates/times/locations.

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

Middle School Weight Lifting will be offered from 3:15-4:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the DB Weight Room. Students can ride the bus from Sevier to D-B if needed. Training will occur in the second floor weight room of the Alumni Field House. Parents will need to arrive for pick up from DB by 4:10pm (field house area or Veteran Memorial Park). Open to any KCS middle school student with a physical and KCS medical packet on file. Students do not need to be involved in a sport to attend, but students planning to tryout for sports at DB are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Luethke dluethke@k12k.com or Zack Fleming zfleming@k12k.com

Anyone that plans on playing football next year for John Sevier or Dobyns Bennett (DB) would be greatly benefitted by participating in the weight lifting program for middle school athletes that is held at DB. Weight lifting details are outlined above. If you are planning to play football and are not involved in a winter sport/practice, it is strongly encouraged to attend.

Fridays couldn't be sweeter thanks to the FRI-YAY snack cart. PTO will be set up during activity period (when students walk the track) selling a snack on Fridays during the school year. Your student can buy a pre-packaged treat for $2.00. The plan is for our snacks to change monthly depending on the feedback we get from the students. The snack cart is cash only!

See additional PTO information below.

Hello Warrior Families,

The Spring Dance will be March 14th - be on the lookout for more details! The students will help decide the theme!

Fri-Yay Snacks have been such a success and we appreciate everyone who has volunteered! Please sign up below if you are able. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BA4AC2FAAFD0-47663254-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.

D-B EXCEL is a STEM designated program that offers a smaller learning environment for students in grades 9-12 and focuses on blended and project-based learning. DBE is part of Dobyns-Bennett, but our campus is located in the Kingsport Press Building in downtown Kingsport. You can CLICK HERE to view a video about DBE.

If you are interested in being a student at D-B EXCEL, please complete our interest form - bit.ly/DBEinterest and someone will be in touch with you soon. If you prefer, you are welcome to call 423-378-2185 to learn more about D-B EXCEL. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

D-B EXCEL
(423) 378-2185
dbexcel.k12k.com
@KCS_DBEXCEL

• 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.

KCS is hiring bus drivers. See below.

If you or someone you know has children that are Pre-K and Kindergarten age, please share the below information with them.

Please click here for detailed parent information. You can also refer to the flyer below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jIDVEADgLGPAUEED3cW0E8NncUy2_y8/view

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'd like some Lady Warriors Softball gear, this is where you can get it.

Monday, February 26

• Sullivan County Health Department Dental group will be here starting Monday the 26th to put sealants on students who signed up for this at the beginning of the school year. They will be located in the small gym.
  

• Team 2 Underwater Robotics - Monday and Wednesday until 4

• JROTC - in the Library until 4. We will be taking pictures for the yearbook so please attend.
  

Tuesday, February 27

• Team 1 Underwater Robotics - Tuesday & Thursday until 4
  

• Golf Practice 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cattails

• Middle school weight lifting will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:10-4:10 at D-B. Students must have a physical on file to participate. If anyone has questions they can reach out to Coach Luethke in the gym.

Wednesday, February 28

• Orchestra Practice Club 3-4

• Team 2 Underwater Robotics - Wednesday until 4

• There will be a Sequoyah Scribe staff meeting from 2:50 to 3:20 pm in room 329. All staff members are required to attend. The editorial team will meet until 4:30 pm.

Thursday, February 29

• 8th Grade Local Trip deposits and permission forms are due
  
• 7th grade Atlanta trip are due to Mr. Carr
• Middle school weight lifting will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:10-4:10 at D-B. Students must have a physical on file to participate. If anyone has questions they can reach out to Coach Luethke in the gym.
• Team 1 Underwater Robotics - Tuesday & Thursday until 4
• Golf Practice 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cattails

Friday, March 1

• Jazz Band until 7:15-8:00am

Save the Date:

• There will be no games Club this week due to Track and Field Tryouts. The next Games Club meeting will be on FRIDAY, that's a Friday, March 8th until 4:30PM.
  
• Spring Picture Day is March 14. It is "prepay" only for students interested in having their picture made.
• Spring Dance - March 14th. Stay tuned for more details.

• 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
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Twitter: @KCS_Sevier