April Weekly Update

Kindergarten Round-Up: will take place Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm in the Sterling Grade School Commons area. This information night will allow incoming Kindergarten parents to sign up for an enrollment session. During this session parents and their student will attend. Parents will be provided assistance with enrolling their Kindergartener while their child is getting to meet and work with the Kindergarten teachers.

PLC Day: Early Dismissal: A reminder that there will be a 12:30 p.m. dismissal for all students on Wednesday April 9th.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Monday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 15th we will be hosting our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences. Make sure you are signed up. We expect 100% participation. We can't wait brag on your students successes!

Kansas State Assessments: Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Kansas State Assessment this month. We need your help in ensuring that your child comes to school well rested and has a healthy breakfast. Please join us in encouraging your child to do their best during testing sessions.

I am confident our 3 - 6 students will do an incredible job this month during testing! I am so proud of the hard work our teachers and students are doing each and every day.

6th Grade Parents: Your child will soon be making a very significant transition as they enter Jr. High school. To help you prepare your child for this experience the 6th grade class will begin transitioning talks and coordinating visits with Sterling Jr. High having orientation on April 23rd and a parent meeting following on April 28th.

More important dates are in the below calendar.

Bring on the stormy month of activities in April,

Jamie Burtner

Congrats to Elizabeth Madden, SGS Art Teacher, as being recognized at the National Art Convention in Louisville, KY as the Western Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association!

Mrs. Fair mowed down her competition and was the champion of our teacher bracket of 52. Our Teacher March Madness game of ROCK/PAPER/SCISSORS was played during the lunch hours. Students cheered teachers on throughout the daily lunch competitions. Our Final Four teachers were: Mrs. Lydia - Pre-K, Mrs. Hewitt - 1st grade and Mrs Smith - PE. Along with bragging rights, Mrs. Fair's cub group will receive a special treat on April 9th during our monthly cubgroup meetings.