Griffins Connect
Week of February 11th #Together #WholeChild
🏆 Ms. Pickens Receives WYFF Golden Apple Award 🏆
📆 What's Ahead...
Monday, February 5-16: Read-a-thon Continues; Register HERE! (info below)
Tuesday, February 13: Rising 6th Grade CTC Registration Round-Up; 3-4, Media Center (info below)
Sunday, February 18: PTA Family Day w/Furman Basketball @ 2:00pm; Order Tickets (info below)
Monday, February 19: Presidents Day Holiday; no school
Tuesday, February 20: PTA Chipotle Spirit Night; 4-8pm, 640 Haywood Rd Location (info below)
✖️➗ Students Shine @ MathCounts Chapter Competition ➕➖
Congratulations… to the Sterling/CTC MATHCOUNTS team! They had an absolutely incredible showing at today’s Piedmont SC Chapter Competition at Fisher Middle School! Many thanks to Mr. Whittaker for his leadership and support as faculty sponsor! Well done, everyone!
Team Awards:
- 3rd: Bob Jones
- 2nd: Sterling
- 1st: RC Edwards
Individual Awards:
- 5th Place Overall: Jeff Kim
- 4th Place overall: Henry Quackenbush
- 2nd Place Overall: Nicholas Hu
Our Griffins made up 6 of the top 8! Congratulations to Nicholas Hu who will advance to the State Competition!
Good Luck Sterling/CTC FLL Teams @ State Competition!
Congratulations to the Sterling FLL teams that will be advancing to the: FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship on Saturday, February 17th. WAY TO GO! We are proud of you and your hard work. We will be cheering you on!
Galactic Gladiators
This is the team's first season and members are 4th/5th Graders: Shivani Arumugam, Levi Darnell, William Haughton, Amar Kozubowski, Keys Pfeiffer, Sarah Rondeau, & Devika Padmakumar (5th grader). Coaches: Carrie Darnell & Lukasz Kozubowski
Rainbow Masters
This is the team's first season and members are 4th graders: Vicky Enugla, Avinash Muthukumaran, Luke Shiner, Maeve McCrary, Nishka Bhatia, Fisher Alexander, & Methu Attanayake. Coaches: Anton Attanayake, Muthukumaran Anbalagan, Dr Parks Alexander, Nadee Attanayake, Jenny McCrary, & Purvi Ajmera
Kinetic Coders
This is the team's second season and members are 5th graders: Felix Arnold, Gautham Jithesh, Taesan Klim, Sriya Penmesta, Akshara Seshadri, Will Villager, & George Yu. Coach: Darcie Arnold.
HeartCore
This is a 1st/2nd year team, consisting of members in 5th/6th grade: Team: Amita Barik (5th grade/1st year), Suhasani Ganesh (5th grade/1st year), Sanvika Rout (5th grade/1st year), Bella Gaffud (5th grade/2nd year), Garrisyn Murphy (5th grade/2nd year), Jonathan Zhang (5th grade/2nd year), Melissa de Carvalho Heiss (5th grade/2nd year) and Jacob Tang (6th grade/2nd year). Coaches: Amita Devaraj & Tatiana Carvalho.
Silver Flames
This is a 2nd/3rd year team, consisting of members in 5th/6th/7th grade: Dalton Brand (5th grade/3rd year), Jacob Moister (6th grade/3rd year), Sanvi Somanchi (7th grade/3rd year), Caroline Yi (7th grade/3rd year), Grayson Goemaat (5th grade/2nd year), & Arshi Patel (6th grade/2nd year).
Argent Agents
This is a 3rd year team, consisting of members in middle school (and one high school student): Lily Arzt, Nicky Arzt (high school), Jackson Champion Wescott, Benjamin Frick, Jackson Haughton & Henry Quackenbush. Coach: Chris Arzt
*Last year they won the state championship and participated in the world competition. This year they won the West Region competition.
🧑🏽🔬 2024 South Carolina Academy of Science, ONLINE CONTEST Grades 4 - 8
The 2024 ONLINE contest for the Middle/Elementary School Academy of Science (MESAS) is now available to interested students in grades 4-8. Last year, Sterling School had 10 winners!
- Direct Link to the South Carolina 2024 online e-contest (Grades 4-6): CLICK HERE!
- Direct Link to the South Carolina 2024 online e-contest (Grades 6-8): CLICK HERE!
This is an optional contest. Each student who participates will be recognized and each school that participates will have at least one winner. Winners will be announced in the South Carolina Academy of Science (SCAS) newsletters and the SCAS Bulletin. The online contest is available and must be completed on or before 11:59 PM Monday, March 11, 2024.
Students are encouraged to use reference resources of all types, including the internet. However, parent assistance is strongly discouraged in finding the answers. This is a competitive contest meant to teach students new methods of learning and exploring. Questions are prepared with respect to the standards for SC. Participating students may indicate Ms. Deborah Foulkes, instructional coach, as our school's sponsor (dfoulkes@greenville.k12.sc.us).
Nominate a Student for A.R.M.E.S.!
Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools is a tuition-free, rigorous, artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd through 8th grade Greenville County students. Nominations for the 2024-25 school year close March 28. Rising 3rd through 8th grade students may be nominated by a teacher, parent, adult or self. CLICK HERE for flyer!
Learn more and submit a nomination: http://tinyurl.com/36dr9pj7
❄️ From the Sterling/CTC PTA ❄️
Furman Basketball Game
Join your Griffin friends on Sunday, February 18th at 2pm for a fun afternoon of Furman Basketball! Cheer on the Sterling Honor Chorus as they take center court and sing the National Anthem to get the game tipped off for a big SoCon Matchup.
Tickets on Sale Now for the special rate of only $10 for all Sterling School friends and family! Complimentary parking is available right outside the arena. Timmons Arena has a Clear Bag Policy, meaning no purses or backpacks that are not clear are allowed in for the game.
Do Good with Chipotle on 2/20
Save the date for Chipotle Spirit Night on February 20th from 4-8pm at the 640 Haywood Road location. Chipotle will donate 30% of proceeds back to our school! Dine in or take advantage of the online ordering option for pickup (see flier for more details). Please spread the word and invite your friends and family. School spirit has never tasted so great!
🎨 April Arts '24 Save the Date
2024-2025 Carpool Interest Form
Are you interested in carpooling next year? Please fill out the 2024-25 Carpool Form. We’ll have several new incoming CTC 3rd grade families joining the list! The spreadsheet will be shared in March.
Garden Grant Award
We are thrilled to announce that Sterling School has been chosen as one of the recipients for the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Association's 2024 Community Grants! The funds from this grant award will be used for a Sterling Butterfly Garden Revitalization Project, which will include upgraded pathways and signage throughout the garden, the addition of new native plant species to fill out our space, and the implementation of a dedicated rain garden area.
We will be looking to our school community for volunteers to help execute our vision for this project, so keep an eye out for the online sign-up sheet, which will be made available soon. We look forward to partnering together to increase the beauty and educational value of this amazing campus space we share. Grow Griffins!
Sterling Beehive Project - PAUSED
After much consideration, Sterling School has decided to press pause on the live honeybee portion of our Sterling Beehive Project. By no longer hosting the live honeybee hive on our campus, we can address the two main issues we have encountered, which have been: (1) unexpected obstacles in maintaining a healthy bee colony and (2) developing better curriculum connections between the honeybees and newly introduced academic standards.
For the future, we would welcome the assistance of any Sterling/CTC parent or staff member who may be interested in taking up the mantle for this cause. In the meantime, we will transition the beehive area in the Vegas Room into a "Pollinator Corner" with bee-related information and resources available to our classes. In addition, our resident Bee Mentor and Sterling/CTC parent, April Boyer, is available for honeybee lessons with individual classes upon request.
A sincere thank you to everyone's support for the Sterling Beehive Project thus far. Despite this change, we look forward to continued opportunities to teach our students about pollinators (like honeybees) along with other important environmental factors through beautiful outdoor spaces, like our Sterling Butterfly Garden.
📚 2024 Sterling School Read-a-thon Continues!
Sterling School Read-a-thon continue through Feb 16th!
Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday February 5, 2024. We will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page in next Thursday's folders. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by going to https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/FcDQlR/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
Funds from this year's Read-A-Thon will o towards author visits. We hope EVERYONE participates.
2024 Sterling School Black History Celebration
Each February, we proudly celebrate Black History Month to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of Black individuals throughout history. By commemorating their achievements, we foster a sense of unity, understanding, and appreciation for the richness of our shared cultural tapestry. Together, let's embrace this opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate our school community.
Kick-Off Event
Schedule of Events
Menu Changes/Updates
Please note changes for 2/8 and 2/29.
New items
Alaskan Fish Sandwich or Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Tater Tots
Baby Carrots w/ Dip
Replacing
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuits or Egg and Cheese Biscuits
Potatoes O'Brien
Baby Carrots
Additionally, on our Baked Potato Bar Day, we are subbing Turkey Pot Roast instead of Vegetarian Chili. We will start with the dates 1/31 and 2/21 and will continue until the product (turkey pot roast) is depleted.
Baked Potato Bar
Choice of:
Turkey Pot Roast or Pulled Pork BBQ
Broccoli
Salad Bar
Fruit
Milk
Sterling School Celebrates National Mentoring Month
Join Sterling School as a mentor! We are looking for committed adults who are willing to support and encourage ONE student in an ongoing one-on-on positive relationship. If you or someone you know from our school community are willing to volunteer 30 minutes of your time weekly, we need you!
If willing to serve as a mentor, please complete the interest survey found HERE! We will follow-up with training information and other pertinent details. For any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Berry (school counselor).
February Sterling School SIC Corner
Every month, the Sterling School School Improvement Council will provide families with a recap of our monthly meeting (video below). In addition, you will find the approved minutes from the previous month's meeting: CLICK HERE!
Ultimately, our goal is to provide open communication of the important work that is happening from the group and to increase engagement and involvement across our school community. As a reminder, members of our school community are invited to attend our monthly meetings. We meet on the first Thursday of every month from 8:30-9:30am. We hope you'll join us! #Together #WholeChild
5th-7th Grade CTC Families: Registration is Coming!!
Middle School registration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens this month! Information will be made available via Ms. Treloar’s website tomorrow, February 5th, by 4:00 pm. On her website, you will find course registration forms, course fliers, and departmental videos to learn about our projected course offerings for your child(ren) next year. Current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students will be meeting with Ms. Treloar later this month to get more information about the registration process, prior to actually registering on February 20th (rising 7th), February 21st (rising 8th), and February 26th (rising 6th).
Additionally, representatives from the 6th grade team, related arts team, Ms. Treloar, Ms. Foulkes, and Mr. Murphy will host an in-person session on all things 6th grade on Tuesday, February 13th, from 3:00-4:00 in our media center. This will be an opportunity to learn about how registration works, what to expect in middle school, and we will answer any questions that families may have about our middle school program. Anyone who cannot make the in-person session is welcome to reach out to Ms. Treloar and/or Mr. Murphy.
Key Dates:
- February 5th: Registration Information is available on the website
- February 7th: Current 6th Grade students receive registration forms
- February 9th: Current 7th Grade students receive registration forms
- February 12th: Current 5th Grade students receive registration forms
- February 13th: Current 5th Grade Families Information Session with 6th Grade Teachers
- February 20th: Current 6th Grade Registration
- February 21st: Current 7th Grade Registration
- February 26th: Current 5th Grade Registration
- High School Registration will be handled by Ms. Treloar on varying dates—primarily between February 23rd and March 4th
Purchase Your Yearbook Today!
Don't forget to order your child's yearbook! The process is super easy! Visit the Jostens site to order.
- Elementary: CLICK HERE!
- Middle School: CLICK HERE!
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.