Guide to Going RED at Sterchi
Sterchi Elementary School
Important Dates
Monday, December 14 - Friday, December 18
Winter holiday break:
December 19 - January 4
Students return to school:
Tuesday, January 5
MEAL Pick-Up
Sterchi Pick Up Schedule:
9:00am - 10:00am
Monday, December 14 & Wednesday, December 16
Come to the Oaklett entrance and remain in your vehicle. Children do not have to be present to pick up meals.
DAILY SCHEDULES
SCHOOL HOURS
Grades 1-5 school hours are 7:45am - 2:30pm.
School hours for Friday, December 18, are 7:45am - 11:15am.
Teachers are available for students and parents during this time each day.
Office hours are 7:30am - 3:15pm each day.
Phone: 865-689-1470
After hours? Please leave a voice message and we will return your call the next school day.
FAX: 865-689-1471
START YOUR DAY FULLY CHARGED!
- If the Chromebook battery depletes to 0%, it won't turn on, even plugged in.
- If that happens, close the lid and charge the Chromebook for at least 10 minutes. Once the battery level gets back up to 10%, you can begin to use it while it is still charging. Look for an activity light on the charger AND on the Chromebook.
- If you don't see the activity light, unplug the charger and plug it back in.
- Grades K-2 can try charging in the second port on the other side of the Chromebook, but grades 3-5 only have one charging port.
- If none of this works, contact Mrs. Metcalf at lynnsey.metcalf@knoxschools.org.
TECHNOLOGY HELP WITH MRS. METCALF
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
9:30am - 10:00am
1:00pm - 1:30pm
OR email Mrs. Metcalf at lynnsey.metcalf@knoxschools.org
OR call the KCS Help Desk at 865-594-8410
Troubleshooting tips LINK:
SeeSaw Help video LINK:
9:30am-10:00am & 1:00pm-1:30pm
COMMUNICATION
- Remind, Canvas, and email messages will be checked routinely throughout the school day.
- If you send a message after 3:15pm, it may be addressed the following school day.
- If you have an after-hours emergency, you may email Mrs. White at lynn.white@knoxschools.org.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
- Log in to class meetings on time and complete all required work.
- Students who do not complete the required work will be marked absent.
- Students are expected to actively engage in the lesson.
- If your child is absent, please email the parent note to Ms. Cindie at cindie.carden@knoxschools.org.
BEHAVIOR MATTERS
- Be on time and remain in class for the entire time unless the teacher directs otherwise.
- When you are on camera, work in an area without any noisy distractions.
- Do not have friends, siblings, pets, etc. attend virtual classes with you.
- KCS and Sterchi Elementary bullying, harassment, and all other disciplinary policies apply in the virtual environment.
RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Meetings may be recorded by the teacher, but not the student.
- Do not take screenshots - be respectful of your classmates.
- Do not use personal devices to take pictures or videos of the Chromebook screen.
- Chromebooks are KCS property, and using them for inappropriate activity can result in the device being revoked or other disciplinary actions.
SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT AT HOME
- Check in often to see if your child needs your help or is off-task.
- Contact the teacher if you have questions about assignments.
- Enforce a regular bedtime and sleep schedule.
- Charge Chromebooks overnight in a family area, not the child's bedroom.
- During class meetings, your child must be out of bed, dress appropriately, and in a work space free from distractions.
SUPPORTING YOUR TEACHER
- Our Sterchi teachers are always willing to help, but please be respectful of their time.
- Allow 24 hours for an email reply or a return phone call.
- While teachers are not obligated to respond to texts or emails before 7:30am or after 3:15pm, you can be assured that any messages received after 3:15pm will be addressed the next school day.
REPORT CARDS & ASPEN FAMILY PORTAL
- Final grades for the 2nd nine weeks and Report Cards will be posted and available on the ASPEN FAMILY PORTAL on December 18.
- Can't log into the portal? Click the button below for instructions.
Sterchi Elementary School
Email: lynn.white@knoxschools.org
Website: www.knoxschools.org/sterchies
Location: 900 Oaklett Drive, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-689-1470
Twitter: @SterchiElem