Sterchi Elementary
We Are Better TOGETHER!
Week of September 21-25, 2020
Sterchi Together-ism for September
Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to.
Welcome to Sterchi!
We have some new staff members this year that we want to introduce to you. Look for a brief introduction of each one in the weeks ahead.
- Mrs. Michelle Johnson - PAC assistant
- Ms. Amy Akin - special education teacher
- Ms. Tori Williams - kindergarten teacher
- Ms. Courteney Morgan - school counselor
The 2019-2021 YEARBOOKS have arrived!
- Yearbooks will be sent home with our current students on Monday, September 21.
- Yearbooks will be sent home with a younger sibling of any Gresham MS student (last year's 5th graders).
- Last year's 5th graders can drive through on the Oaklett side to pick up their yearbooks between 3:30 and 4:30 on Monday, September 21.
- This week we will reach out via phone to any student who does not fall into one of these groups to arrange for a time to pick up your yearbook.
KCS Coupon Book Sales - September 24 - October 22
- School-wide goal: 1000 books
- Information will come home on Wednesday, September 23, about this year's campaign, purchasing books online, participation for virtual learners, and district and school incentives.
- The first day that we can start accepting $money$ for coupon books is Thursday, September 24.
- The last day to turn in coupon book $money$ to be counted toward prizes and incentives is Thursday, October 22.
- 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 September 21-25:
- Class t-shirt orders and payment were due on Friday, September 18. The absolute last day to turn in orders and payment is tomorrow, Monday, September 21. Virtual students may bring their order form & payment when they come for their RTI2 screener. Please see the order form below.
- School pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, September 29. More information about packages and pricing will come home this week. These will be individual portraits only at this time. Class pictures will be planned for the spring.
- School pictures for our virtual learners will be made on November 11. More information about a schedule will be sent closer to the date.
- This Friday, September 25, is ORANGE & WHITE Day in celebration of the Vols' first game of the season on Saturday.
- The end of the 1st 4 1/2 week midterm was Friday, September 18. Midterm progress reports will come home this Friday, September 25.
- 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.
Virtually Speaking . . .
- Monday, September 21, is the date for our first RTI2 screening for our virtual students. Your child's teacher has communicated what time your child should come to school for his/her appointment. Your child should bring his/her Chromebook, fully charged, with him/her to school and must wear a mask when in the building. Be sure to see the email about updating your child's computer before he/she comes to school.
- 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.
- Virtual students may turn in their class t-shirt order and payment when they come for their RTI2 screening on September 21.
Mark your calendar!
September 14-25 - PTA membership drive
Monday, September 21
- Absolute last day to turn in t-shirt order/payment
- Yearbooks distributed to all students
Wednesday, September 23
- Kindergarten wears RED
Thursday, September 24
- Coupon books START "Staying Stronger Together"
Friday, September 25
- Orange & White Day - GO VOLS!
- Midterms come home
September 29 - School pictures (individual portraits)
September 30 - Kindergarten wears BLUE
October 7 - Kindergarten wears YELLOW
October 12-16 - Fall Break
November 3 - No school/ Teacher in-service day/ Election day
November 11 - School pictures for virtual learners
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