Griffins Connect
Week of August 23 #WholeChild
Congratulations to Sterling’s First LEGO League (FLL) team, the Rainbow Masters, for representing South Carolina at an international tournament in California this summer! Team members Luke Shiner, Avinash Muthukumaran, Graham Harris, Akshaj Patel, Methu Attanayake, and Luma Swenson had an incredible opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage. We are so proud of our Griffins!
First LEGO League gives students hands-on opportunities to develop skills in robotics, programming, engineering design, problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration—all while having a lot of fun!
Interested in Joining the Adventure?
Is your student interested in becoming part of a robotics team? Or are you a parent willing to help coach? Join us for an FLL Informational Meeting on Friday, August 28 at 2:45 PM in the Vegas Room. Members of the Rainbow Masters will be there to share their experiences, provide additional information, and answer questions.
Unable to attend? Students may pick up an interest form in the front office. Please note that the formation of teams will depend on having parents willing to serve as coaches.
If you have not yet paid for your child's planner/agenda, please send $5 with them to the front office between 7:10 and 7:45 by Wednesday. Students have been issued their planners on the honor system so they can begin using them. Thank you for taking care of this.
Mark Your Calendars: Spirit Night Coming Up
All you ice cream lovers, get ready! A Marble Slab Creamery Spirit Night is happening on September 1st from 3–7 PM, where our very own Sterling/CTC Celebrity Scoopers will be behind the counter dishing out your favorite ice cream. So bring the family and come support our school while enjoying a delicious treat!
More sweet details coming soon….
Calling All Potential Members
A PTA Membership is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to support and get involved with our school—even if your schedule doesn’t allow you to volunteer. And membership isn’t just for parents! The whole family can join, so everyone can be part of supporting our students, teachers, and school community. Click here to join!
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 or 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.
Get Ready to Make a Splash! The Bubble Run is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, and it’s about to get bubbly! This incredible event helps fund all of the PTA events, programs, and special experiences that make our school year extra memorable for our students and teachers.
And here’s something we’re especially proud of: we keep the fundraiser completely in-house! That means more than 95% of the profits stay with our school, compared to just 45% with Boosterthon. That’s a whole lot more bubbles for our buck!
But we can’t make the magic happen without YOU! Whether you volunteer before the event, help behind the scenes, or join the Bubble Run Committee, every helping hand makes a difference. Your support allows us to keep creating fun, memorable experiences and meaningful programs for our students and teachers all year long.
Click here to volunteer and jump into the fun! Want to be part of the Bubble Run Committee specifically? Email us at sterlingctcpta@gmail.com. And if you’d like to volunteer on the day of the event, keep an eye out for our SignUp Genius coming soon! The more volunteers we have, the more fun we can make it! Let’s make this year’s Bubble Run our biggest, bubbliest, BEST one yet!
Thank you to everyone who put a name into nomination. We have five wonderful candidates running for three parent representative seats, and voting is open Sunday, August 16 through 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1.
Meet the candidates:
- Primary Sterling, K4 through 2nd: Jessie Flowers
- Intermediate CTC, 3rd through 5th: Minh Wyman, Katie Stutz, Shena Littlejohn
- Middle School CTC, 6th through 8th: Danielle Hansen
You can read each candidate's statement on the ballot. Any parent or guardian of a Sterling or CTC student may vote, and if you have children in more than one category you may vote in each one. Representatives serve a two year term, and in the Intermediate CTC race the runner up will serve as Alternate Representative.
Our first meeting is Thursday, September 3 from 8:30 to 9:30 am, where we will elect officers. Meetings are open to all parents and guardians, so please come join us. We would love to meet you.
Questions may be directed to Sarah Frick at sicsterlingctc@gmail.com.
We are excited to introduce this year’s Sterling School Counseling Team! From left to right, meet Michele Bennett, Angie Feltman (Student Support Clerk), Nicole Gallegos, Lindsay Berry, and Dana Glenn.
Our counselors partner with students, families, and teachers to support the #WholeChild—academically, socially, and emotionally—and to help ensure every Griffin feels known, supported, and connected at school.
Want to learn more about the fabulous counselors supporting our Griffins? Click the hyperlink to meet each counselor, learn more about who they serve, and find their contact information. We are incredibly grateful for this team and all they do to care for and support our students and families!
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
CTC Middle School students are invited to join the National Jr. Beta Club. As the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America, National Beta is dedicated to leading by serving others. Our four pillars are the perfect summation of the core of National Beta. The Beta community recognizes high academic achievement, rewards and nurtures worthy character, fosters leadership skills, and encourages service to others. Being a Beta means being a part of a community of leaders who are positively impacting the world.
We hope that you will encourage your student to participate so long as they meet the criteria.
Meetings typically take place during the school day. Events and activities and opportunities for service hours may take place after school, in the evening or on weekends. Students are expected to maintain their service hours but have flexibility based on what their schedule will allow. If you need additional information, please check out the National Beta Site or reach out to Ms. Foulkes, CTC Program Coordinator
* ALL Students MUST Register HERE for the 2026-2027 school year - Even if they were a member last year.
* Applications for Leadership roles in Beta this year will be accepted now through September 1st. Application can be found HERE.
* The DUES for 6th Grade and students new to Beta are $40.
* Renewal dues are $10 for Current 7th & 8th grade students who were a member last year.
* Dues are payable through the SchoolCash App now through September 1st.
Middle school students, have you ever heard of HAM Radios? They are an amateur radio that allows you to communicate with others near by, across town, or across the world without the internet or cell service. They are often used in emergencies when other forms of communication are not available. In the HAM Radio club you will learn the physics behind how radios work, how to use a radio properly, and how to earn your license. There will be a $30 fee (Collected at a later date) if a student would like to pursue their HAM Radio License. Some of our advanced members have already earned their license!
This club meets on Wednesdays, from 2:30 - 3:45 Sign up HERE!
Think Move Chess will be returning again this year to teach Chess Lessons on Friday afternoons from 2:35 - 3:35 beginning on September 4th. There are 2 options:
* Fall lessons (10 sessions) $167
* Full Year of lessons (20 sessions) $334
We need at least one more student to register in order for the class to continue.
More Info and SIGN UP HERE
Volleyball Club
Details: This club will serve students in grades 5 - 8. Practices take place on Fridays from 2:30 - 3:30. The fee for this club is $35. 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.
Science Olympiad Club
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.
Pokemon Club
Details: Grades 3 - 8, will meet on Mondays from 2:30 - 3:15
We want to thank the Election Commission for their continued partnership to work with us while students are in school.
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
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