Sterchi Elementary
We Are Better TOGETHER!
Week of October 12-16 & October 19-23, 2020
Coupon Books - September 24 - October 22
KCS Fall Break - October 12-16
KCS Coupon Book Sales - September 24 - October 22
School-wide incentive: No work fun day
As of Friday, October 9:
799 books sold (79.9% toward goal)
Top selling class: Ms. Carlton's 5thgrade
Top selling grade levels: 2nd & 1st
Sterchi Challenge for Fall Break:
Sell 1 more => Ring Pop
Sell 3 more => Ice cream sundae celebration
Sell 5 more => Pizza with the principals
KCS Challenge for Fall Break:
- Top selling student for elementary, middle & high schools => $100 VISA gift card
- Top selling KCS classroom => $500 check for use in classroom
Thursday, October 22 => last day to turn in coupon book $money$ to be counted toward prizes and incentives
Participation is completely voluntary and everyone should make the decision that is best for their own family.
Join the PTA!
President: Annie Goodwin
Vice-president: Danielle Quintanar
Secretary: Jodi Pendergrass
Treasurer: Paige Hackler
News for this week of October 12-16 & October 19-23:
- Fall Break is the week of October 12-16. We hope that each of our students and their families have a safe, fun, and restful week!
- Our teachers and staff are also off for fall break, resting and enjoying time with their families and friends. They will be happy to respond to your emails, texts, and phone calls when they return to work on Monday, October 19.
- THANK YOU to several of our community partners and parents for providing lunch for our teachers and staff on Friday, October 9.
- The window to CHANGE your learning choice for the spring semester that begins in January will be October 26-November 6. More information will be provided after the break. You will only complete the application if you are going to CHANGE your learning choice for January. VIRTUAL <=> IN-PERSON
- THANK YOU to everyone who has given their teacher(s) a "Shout Out!" It is so encouraging to our teachers to know that you appreciate the work that they do each and every day with our students. Please see the link below.
- THANK YOU to everyone who has already joined the PTA! You still have the opportunity to join and support our students and school!
- School pictures for our virtual learners will be made on November 11. More information about a schedule will be sent closer to the date.
- Cafeteria news: Breakfast and lunch are currently free of charge for all of our students, at least through December. However, if your child bring his/her lunchbox is just purchasing milk, there is a charge for the milk. This is a federal guideline and has nothing to do with KCS or Sterchi.
- Please remember that your child should be fever free for at least 24 hours, without assistance from Tylenol or ibuprofen, before returning to school.
- Students are bringing their Chromebooks home each afternoon. Please help your child be ready for class the next day by charging these devices each evening.
- Contact your child's teacher if there are any problems with the Chromebook.
- School fees are $25 and can be paid by check, cash, or online. Link: https://knoxschools.schoolcashonline.com/
KCS Connect Needs Assessment
Virtually Speaking . . .
- The window to CHANGE your learning choice for the spring semester that begins in January will be October 26-November 6. More information will be provided after the break. You will only complete the information if you are going to CHANGE your learning choice for January. VIRTUAL <=> IN-PERSON
- Our virtual learners will have an opportunity to have their school pictures made on November 11. More information about a schedule of times will be sent home closer to the date.
- Meals for breakfast and lunch are available to be picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10am. You must pre-register for meals at this link: https://www.knoxschools.org/mealsrequest
- If your child is having any issues with his/her Chromebook or difficulty connecting to the class, please contact your child's teacher FIRST.
- School fees are $25 and can be paid by check, cash, or online. Link: https://knoxschools.schoolcashonline.com/
Mark your calendar!
October 12-16 - Fall Break
October 21 - K wears GREEN
October 22 - last day to turn in coupon book $money$ for incentives
October 23 - End of 1st 9 weeks grading period
October 26-November 6 - window to CHANGE learning model for spring semester
IN-PERSON <=> VIRTUAL
October 28 - K wears ORANGE
October 30 - Book Character Parade
- Report cards go home
November 3 - No school/ Teacher in-service day/ Election day
November 11 - School pictures for virtual learners
- Red, White & Blue Day for Veterans Day
November 13 - World Kindness Day
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving holidays
December 2 - Midterm progress reports go home
December 17 - Pajama Day
December 18 - End of 2nd 9 weeks grading period
December 19- January 4 - Winter holidays
Get CONNECTED!
Sterchi Elementary School
Email: lynn.white@knoxschools.org
Website: www.knoxschools.org/sterchies
Location: 900 Oaklett Drive, Knoxville, TN. 37912
Phone: (865)689-1470
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SterchiElementarySchoolPTA
Twitter: @SterchiElem