Griffins Connect
Week of September 13 #WholeChild #EveryDaysAnAdventure
In anticipation of International Dot Day on Tuesday, September 15, students will use their Related Arts time with Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Spitler this week to create a collaborative work of art celebrating creativity, courage, and connection.
Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot and the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, students will explore the power of dots while contributing their own unique ideas to a shared creation. Together, they will discover how one small mark can build confidence, inspire creativity, and become part of something much bigger!
Check out the following slide to learn more about this exciting schoolwide celebration. We cannot wait to see how our Griffins make their mark!
Want to make someone’s special day unforgettable? Whether it’s a child, teacher, staff member, or administrator, let the CTC Griffin Band add some extra sparkle to their celebration!
✨ What’s included:
🎶 A live “Happy Birthday” serenade from the band
💌 A personalized birthday card from the CTC Griffin Band
😊 A big birthday smile they won’t forget
All of this for just $6 — and every dollar goes right back to supporting the CTC Griffin Band!
To purchase, simply head to School Cash (found on the Sterling School Website) to pay and fill out the form.
Give the gift of music, joy, and celebration — while supporting our band! 🎺🥁
Help While You Shop: Givebacks Rewards
Givebacks Rewards is a simple way for our Sterling/CTC families to support the PTA while earning rewards on everyday purchases. As families shop through participating Givebacks partners, they can earn rewards while a portion of that activity helps generate funds for the PTA. It’s an easy and free way to turn everyday shopping into meaningful support for our school.
To enroll in Givebacks Rewards, just go to: https://www.givebacks.com/account.
Need more info? Click HERE.
Sterling Stars: Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you own or run a local business? We’d love to partner with you! Our school is currently looking for local businesses interested in sponsoring our school and supporting our students. Sponsorships are a great way to give back to the community while getting your business in front of local families. CLICK HERE for more details!
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, CLICK HERE to donate. And if would like more information, please reach out to us at sterlingctcpta@gmail.com. We’d love to have your business be part of our school community.
Help Fuel Our Griffins
We are in urgent need of nut-free breakfast or granola bars for students who arrive too late for cafeteria breakfast and may not have eaten at home. Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Please remember that bars should not be overly sweet and must be nut-free AND not made on shared equipment with nut products to help keep our students with food allergies safe.
Click HERE to sign up and help us make sure every Griffin starts the day ready to learn. Thank you for supporting our students!
Ingles and WYFF News 4 wants to reward teachers who are going above and beyond. Each week, an area teacher will be selected to receive the Golden Apple Award and profiled Thursdays on WYFF News 4. These weekly winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. At the end of the school year, a Teacher of the Year will be selected from the weekly winners.
To nominate an educator for the Golden Apple Award, pick up an official nomination form from an area Ingles store or CLICK HERE, then complete and mail to:
WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
For submission details, CLICK HERE.
Families of NEW Beta Members - Mark your calendars.... The CTC Jr. Beta Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 1st at 5:30. More information to come.
Students should have completed the Beta Membership Form and submitted dues by this time. We will get started with grade level meetings during recess time next week. Beta Club will NOT have regular meetings after school due to the many activities that students are involved with. We will have occasional meetings after school based on special projects we are working on. For example, we will have several opportunities to stay after school in October as we prepare for the Fall Festival Haunted House (a signature event for our Middle School Beta Club).
Attention, Fifth-Grade Students and Families!
Interested in joining the Sterling Safety Patrol? Applications are due Friday, September 18, and teacher recommendation forms must be submitted by Wednesday, September 23.
Questions? Please contact Tara Adams at taadams@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books (BOB) Clubs for grades 4th-8th. Do you love to read and enjoy trivia? Complete the permission slip and get busy reading. Elementary BOB Permission and Info Middle School Permission and Info
This club is for students in grades: 4 - 8 and will meet on Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Vegas room from September 22nd- December 15th. (The first 20 to register.) The club will finish for the year on December 15th.
This club is for those that want to learn to crochet as well as those that have experience. We will be working on whatever project they may have already going or, if a beginner, Mrs. Henry will help with a new project. Yarn will be supplied. If anyone has yarn to donate, that is welcome as well! Form must be turned in by September 17th. Register HERE.
Details: Grades 6-8. This club will meet on Fridays from 2:30 - 4:00. Starting in mid-September.
Members of the club will participate in activities to prepare them for competition in February.
Science Olympiad is an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of team events, which students prepare for during the year. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, and technology. Science Olympiad has members in all 50 states totaling more than 13,500 actively participating K-12 schools.
Register HERE.
Details: This club will serve students in grades 5 - 8. Practices take place on Fridays from 2:30 - 3:30. First practice is September 11th. The fee for this club is $35 and can be paid by cash or check made payable to Sterling School. Membership will be confirmed based on the number of students who are interested. Your child will either be accepted or added to the waitlist - depending on how many respond.
Registration link HERE.
D&D is a fun, collaborative, role-playing Game where you fight monsters, solve mysteries, look for treasure, create many different characters and personalities, and have the most fun possible!
Filling out this form does NOT automatically register you as a member of Dungeons and Dragons club. This form will help us gather interest and determine the number of players the club can support for a fun experience!
If you are a 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade student INTERESTED in joining D&D club, please fill out THIS FORM by September 10th. We will notify you about Registration CONFIRMATION before we Begin our Thursday sessions in October. Official Start date TBA.
Our regular club will meet on Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00. First session will be held in October.
Look for an email from Ms. Parks, to announce beginning dates and further details.
This club is for any students grades 3- 8 who enjoy playing with and solving Rubik's cubes and other cube puzzles. Students can help each other learn to solve or share methods and algorithms to become faster at solving puzzle cubes. Bring your own cubes/cube collection to swap and share with fellow cubing mates during this time. This club will meet on Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:45 beginning October 1st. Limited to 15 participants. Please register HERE.
Yearbook Club is exclusively for 5th-grade students who are interested in helping create and design our Elementary Yearbook.
Applications are open now through August 25th.
- 📚 Meetings: Every other Wednesday during lunch in the Library
- 📸 Responsibilities: Each member will be assigned one or more yearbook pages and will help bring them to life through photos, captions, design, and other written content.
- ⭐ Limited Spots: Space on the Yearbook Club is limited. Because interest is typically high, only a small number of students will be selected.
If you enjoy photography, writing, designing, and capturing the special moments that make our school year memorable, Yearbook Club may be the perfect place for you!
Moderators: Mrs. Matthews & Mrs. Sheppard
Students and parents who filled out instrument size forms, paid, or filled out behavior contracts look for an email from Mrs. Martin. The club will begin Wednesday September 9 and will go from 2:15-3:00. Please plan to pickup your student in the front of the school unless they go to after school.
🎶 Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Martin at kwmartin@greenville.k12.sc.us.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we are celebrating the important role each Griffin plays in our school community! Throughout the month, we’ll share a new reason each day why we are so glad our students and teachers are here at Sterling. Every day matters. Every person matters. And our adventure is better with YOU here!
Regular attendance helps students build strong relationships, remain connected to their learning, and make the most of every opportunity. Thank you, families, for partnering with us to help our Griffins be present, engaged, and ready for the adventure each day!
GCS has moved to a new system called SchoolCash Online to manage student activity fees and payments. Beginning this school year, SchoolCash Online will replace MySchoolBucks for student activity fund payments only. Between July 6 and July 15, you received an email from SchoolCash Online with instructions on how to create your account and get started. Please check your inbox for this email. Per the district, they are distributed via information in powerschool/backpack. If you do not receive an email, an account can be created manually by going to https://www.schoolcashonline.com/.
SchoolCash Online supports electronic payments via credit card (convenience fee is 4% + .10 cents). Cash or check payments will also be accepted without a fee. Food & Nutition Services (FANS) will continue to use MySchoolBucks for student meal accounts.
After School Program Now Hiring!
Looking for a part-time job? Sterling School's After School Program is hiring dedicated and enthusiastic workers for the 26-27 school year! If you enjoy working with kids and have a few hours to spare in the afternoons, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
- Hours: 2-5PM or 2-6PM
- Interested? Contact Maxi Henry at mhenry@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Can You Serve As A Substitute?
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!
Every day at school, students gather around the table for breakfast or lunch—full of stories to tell, questions to ask, and smiles to share. You’re invited to be part of their story. Whether you're chatting, playing a game, or simply listening—you can make a real difference! Think of it as adding a warm, meaningful chapter to a child’s day—one meal at a time. Help us build connection and community. Volunteer as a breakfast or lunch mentor today!
If interested in joining us, please complete the following survey: CLICK HERE! If you have any questions, please contact our school’s mentor coordinator, Mrs. Berry (tberry@greenville.k12.sc.us). We look forward to hearing from you!
📌 Cafeteria Team Member
We are also seeking caring, reliable team members to join our cafeteria staff and help us serve students each day.
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Flexible, school-day hours
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on our campus
📩 Contact Mr. Chris Spellman, Coordinator of Food Services Personnel, at cspellman@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information or to express interest.
Sterling School
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling
Location: Sterling School, John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC
Phone: 864-355-4480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSterlingSchool
Twitter: @SterlingSchool