STERLING MIDDLE CONTACT INFORMATION Sterling Middle School 201 W. Holly Ave. Sterling, VA 20164 Main Office: 571-434-4520 Absentee Line: 571-434-4522 Clinic: 571-434-4525 Fax: 703-444-7492 STM Administration Administrative Team Principal: Gus Martinez Asst. Principal: Joe Guinther Asst. Principal: Elena Barham Main Office Staff Secretary: Mrs. J. Bartow Secretary: Loree Bendel Bookkeeper: Jeannette Goodwin School Nurse: Janette Siebs Parent Liaison: Nancy Melendez House A – 8 th Grade Dean: Juliet Finnegan Counselor: Kristina Perez Secretary: Sheri Livingston House B – 7 th Grade Dean: Steven Pickering Counselor: Stephanie Johnson Secretary: Sharon Biever House C – 6 th Grade Dean: Diana Calderon Counselor: Gina Sedor Secretary: Jill Riggins FOLLOW US ON: Website: www.lcps.org/sms Follow us on Twitter! @SterlingMiddle1 New LCPS App – Follow SMS 2015-2016 PTA Board Dawn Jewell, President Nerisha Coleman, Vice President Sandy Bonilla, Secretary Leah Link, Treasurer Key Committee Chairs Elena Daly, Membership Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Kim Mantica-Cook, Ice Cream Social Coordinator *REMEMBER! YOU MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID AT THE FRONT DOOR PRIOR TO ENTRY!!! PIONEER PRIDE BREAKING BARRIERS October 2016 Volume 9 Issue 2
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STERLING MIDDLE CONTACT INFORMATION Sterling Middle School 201 W. Holly Ave. Sterling, VA 20164 Main Office: 571-434-4520 Absentee Line: 571-434-4522 Clinic: 571-434-4525 Fax: 703-444-7492
STM Administration Administrative Team Principal: Gus Martinez Asst. Principal: Joe Guinther Asst. Principal: Elena Barham
Main Office Staff Secretary: Mrs. J. Bartow Secretary: Loree Bendel Bookkeeper: Jeannette Goodwin School Nurse: Janette Siebs Parent Liaison: Nancy Melendez
House A – 8th Grade Dean: Juliet Finnegan Counselor: Kristina Perez Secretary: Sheri Livingston
House B – 7th Grade Dean: Steven Pickering Counselor: Stephanie Johnson Secretary: Sharon Biever
House C – 6th Grade Dean: Diana Calderon Counselor: Gina Sedor Secretary: Jill Riggins
FOLLOW US ON:
Website: www.lcps.org/sms
Follow us on Twitter!
@SterlingMiddle1
New LCPS App – Follow SMS 2015-2016 PTA Board Dawn Jewell, President Nerisha Coleman, Vice President Sandy Bonilla, Secretary Leah Link, Treasurer Key Committee Chairs Elena Daly, Membership Chair and Volunteer Coordinator Kim Mantica-Cook, Ice Cream Social Coordinator
*REMEMBER! YOU MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID AT THE FRONT DOOR PRIOR TO ENTRY!!!
A Message from the Principal It’s hard to believe that we’re almost ready for interims. As you know, we no longer print these since parents have access to ParentVue. Please log in on October 5 to check and see how your child is doing in his or her classes. This is a great monitoring tool for parents and teachers to ensure our Pioneers are on the right track. This can be a very proud time for parents and students, or it can cause a bit of angst if grades aren’t up to par. Interims shouldn’t be the only form of communication between the student, teacher, and parent. Seek feedback from your child. Here are some questions to ask your child before you contact his or her teacher(s).
Does the student seek help from the teacher when necessary?
Does the student track his or her grades throughout the quarter in order to set goals for end of the quarter grades?
Is the student turning in all assignments on time?
Does your child understand that he or she is accountable for their own learning?
As you review with your child his or her study habits and overall determination, help your child set realistic and attainable goals for the next reporting period. Work with the child’s teachers in order to create a closer partnership to ensure academic growth. I know that together, we’ll ensure your child succeeds in middle school!
Un mensaje del Directora Pues ya llegamos al punto de recibir calificaciones avisándoles a ustedes el progreso académico de su hijo/a. Como saben, estos informes no serán imprimidos ya que nuestros padres tienen acceso a ParentVue. Por favor, mire a las calificaciones de su hijo/a después del día 5 de octubre y verifique las notas. Esto puede ser un tiempo de gran orgullo para muchos de nuestros alumnos, pero también para algunos, puede ser un tiempo estresante si uno tiene notas bajas. Estos informes no deben ser la única forma de comunicación entre el alumno, los padres, y los profesores. Pregúntele a su hijo/a sobre sus notas. Abajo hay algunas preguntas que les deben preguntar a sus hijos antes de comunicarse con los profesores.
¿El alumno le avisa al profesor cuando tiene problemas con tareas?
¿El alumno sigue analizando las notas para poder crear metas en cómo subir las notas antes de recibir el próximo boletín de calificaciones?
¿El alumno entrega todo su trabajo a tiempo?
¿Sus hijos comprended que ellos mismos son responsables para superar académicamente?
Cuando le aconseje a su hijo/a cómo estudiar eficazmente y de la necesidad de ser una persona dedicada al estudio, ayúdenlos a crear metas razonables y alcanzables para poder recibir las notas que merecen. Cooperen con los profesores de sus hijos para crear una relación cooperativa que le aseguré a sus hijos progreso académico.
A message from the Attendance Office
Early dismissal: Please send a note with your student
if you know ahead of time that he/she needs to be
dismissed early. This will help avoid delays, especially if
you have doctors’ appointments.
Late drop off: Students coming late will sign in at
the House A Office. Please make sure that you call or
send a note with your child that explains the reason of the
tardy.
Please do not drop off your child before 8:00am. Our
building opens at 8:00am.
Un mensaje de la Oficina de Asistencia
Salida Temprano: Por favor mande una nota con su
niño si sabe que va a salir temprano. Esto le evitará
retrasos, especialmente si tiene cita con el doctor.
Llegada Tarde: Los alumnos que lleguen tarde
deben de anotarse en la oficina del grado A. Por favor
asegúrese de llamar o enviar una nota con su niño que
explique la razón de su retraso.
Por favor no deje a su niño antes de las 8:00am. Nuestro
edificio abre a las 8:00am.
To leave a message concerning your child’s absence, dial 571-434-4522. Please include the following information: Name of the student Reason for the absence Grade Relationship to the student Para reportar a su niño ausente, llame al 571-434-4522. Por favor incluya la siguiente información: Nombre del alumno Razón por su ausencia Grado Parentesco
Loudoun County Public Schools Business & Financial Services 21000 Education Court, Suite 301 Ashburn, VA 20148 (571)252-1270 E-mail: [email protected] ATTENTION: Parents and Students Does not provide coverage for Students’ personal property brought to school. Each year the LCPS Procurement/Risk Management Office receives claims where school students have lost valuable personal property brought to school. Every type of personal property is subject to loss by accident, theft, or vandalism. Examples of personal property include: iPods, iPads, cell phones, smart phones, cameras, tablets, lap top computers, etc. ***********************************************
Calendar Dates
Oct 5th Interims Oct 11th PTSA Meeting 6:30-7:30 Oct 13th Fundraiser Pick up 2:00-4:30pm Oct 21st 8th grade Band and Choir Performance at Park View High School 6:00pm Nov 1st PTSA Meeting 6:30-7:30 Nov 4th Make-Up picture day Nov 7th and 8th Student Holiday Nov 16th Report Cards go home! Nov 23rd, 24th, and 25th School Holiday Dec 8th PEP Meeting 6:30-8:30
All concerts start at 7:00pm Dec 8th 7th and 8th Grade Band Winter Concert Dec 12th 8th Grade Choir Winter Concert Dec 13th 6th and 7th Grade Choir Concert Dec 14th 7th and 8th Grade Strings Concert Dec 15th 7th and 8th Grade Guitar Winter Concert
December 19th – 20th – 21st Music Dept traveling to Elementary
If your 8th grade student is interested in applying to the Academy of Science and/or Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, please see important dates below. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Miss Perez at 571-434-4520
Dear Sterling Middle School Families, The Sterling Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes students and families to the new school year. The PTSA works in partnership with Sterling Middle School to provide activities and enrichment opportunities for our students. Sterling Middle School PTSA membership is open to all students, family members and staff. Dues are only $7 per person. If paying by check, please make check payable to SMS PTSA. The PTSA meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 pm in the library. Meeting will start in October. Some of the activities that the PTSA has sponsored or assisted in sponsoring include: Music programs Educational supplies 6th grade trip to George Mason National Zoo field trip Air and Space Museum field trip Teacher and staff appreciation week Sterling Middle School Spirit Wear Bingo nights Back-to-school staff breakfast End of school celebrations Quarterly ice cream socials for honor roll students Back-to-school 6th grade picnic Dances and assemblies School beautifications Craft vendor show and pancake breakfast Spirit night Please return the SMS PTSA envelope with your dues to the Main Office as soon as possible. We look forward to an exciting year. Sincerely, Your PTSA
octubre 2016
Estimadas familias de Sterling, La asociación de padres, maestros, y estudiantes de la escuela secundaria de Sterling (PTSA) les da la bienvenida a los estudiantes y a sus familias al nuevo año escolar. PTSA trabaja en conjunto con la escuela para proveer actividades y oportunidades de enriquecimiento a nuestros estudiantes.
La membresía de PTSA de Sterling está abierta a todos los estudiantes, a sus familias, y al personal escolar. La cuota es $7 por persona.
La PTSA se reúne el segundo martes de cada mes a las 6:00 de la tarde en la biblioteca.
Algunas de las actividades que la PTSA ha patrocinado o ha ayudado incluyen:
Programas de música Suministros escolares Excursión de 6o grado a George Mason Excursión al zoológico nacional Excursión al museo aeronáutico Semana de agradecimiento a los maestros Ropa de espíritu escolar Noches de Bingo Show de vendedores y desayuno de panqueque Fiesta cada trimestre de helados para estudiantes en las lista de honor Embellecimiento de la escuela Bailes y reuniones escolares Noche de espíritu escolar
Por favor devolver el sobre SMS PTSA con su cuota lo más antes posible. ¡Estamos muy entusiasmadas para este año escolar! Atentamente, Su PTSA
Counselors’ Corner Welcome Back! The counselors have conducted their introductory lessons and have given needs assessments for small groups. Small groups will begin soon. If our child has been selected for group, he/she will receive a permission slip for you to sign. October is Bullying Prevention month. We will be raising awareness by presenting a lesson on bullying to all three grade levels. Please see additional information about bullying in the following pages of this newsletter. The middle of the quarter is fast approaching. Be sure to check ParentVue to see how your child is doing academically. You are welcome to contact teachers directly about your child’s grades, or you can contact your child’s counselor to set up a parent/teacher conference. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 6th grade counselor – Gina Sedor – [email protected] 7th grade counselor – Stephanie Johnson – [email protected] 8th grade counselor – Kristina Perez – [email protected]
Beta Club Update
The Beta Club meetings will officially start on October 6th. We will meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month after school. We have several exciting events planned for the fall! We will kick off our year by marching in the Sterling Fest Parade. We hope to see you there! Our first service project will begin in the next few weeks. We will be collecting food for Loudoun Interfaith. We are so proud of the work that our students have put into serving our school and community. We are looking forward to an awesome year!
Sus Consejeras ¡Bienvenidos! Las consejeras han llevado a cabo sus lecciones de introducción y las evaluaciones de las necesidades de los grupos pequeños. Los grupos pequeños comenzarán pronto. Si nuestro estudiante ha sido seleccionado para el grupo, él/ella recibirá una hoja de permiso para que usted la firme.
Octubre es el mes de Prevención de la Intimidación (Bullying). Estaremos creando conciencia a través de una presentación sobre la intimidación a todos los grados. Puede obtener más información acerca de la intimidación en las siguientes páginas de este boletín.
Estamos acercándonos rápidamente al intermedio del primer trimestre. Asegúrese de revisar ParentVue para ver cómo su hijo/a está progresando académicamente. Pueden contactar a los maestros directamente acerca de las calificaciones de su hijo/a, o puede ponerse en contacto con la consejera de su hijo/a para participar en una conferencia con los maestros.
Si hay algo en que les podemos ayudar, por favor no dude en contactarnos.
Las últimas noticias del Club Beta Las reuniones del Club Beta comenzarán oficialmente el 6 de octubre. Nos reuniremos cada 1er y 3er jueves de cada mes después de la escuela. ¡Tenemos varios eventos emocionantes previstos para el otoño! Vamos a comenzar el año marchando en el desfile Sterling Fest. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí! Nuestro primer proyecto de servicio se iniciará en las próximas semanas. Vamos a colectar alimentos para Loudoun Interfaith. Estamos muy orgullosas con el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes que van a servir a nuestra escuela y a la comunidad. ¡Esperamos tener un año fantástico!
STERLING MIDDLE SCHOOL Dear Parents, Sterling Middle School is hoping you can help us by donating at least one box of tissues to school. Tissues are not provided by the county so unless we can get donations we have to spend school funds that could better be used for educational purposes. Please consider helping us out and donating at least one box of tissues. Your child can turn them into their advisory teacher or drop them by the front office. Thanks for your help.
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA DE STERLING Queridos Padres, Sterling Middle School espera que nos pueda ayudar donando por lo menos una caja de pañuelos de papel a nuestra escuela. Los pañuelos no son provistos por el condado y esperamos utilizar nuestros fondos para propósitos educativos. Por favor considere ayudarnos mediante la donación y al menos una caja de pañuelos de papel. Su hijo/a puede entregarla a su maestro/a de asesoramiento o dejarla en la oficina principal. Gracias por su ayuda
PIONEER PRIDE BREAKING BARRIERS
A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO
EXCELLENCE
The Asbestos Management Plan
Sterling Middle School is routinely inspected in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). As required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the EPA, this notification is to inform you that asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present in several locations in our school. The ACM is inspected semi-annually by qualified LCPS personnel to insure that the material remains in good condition and is not creating an exposure hazard for building occupants. The Asbestos Management Plan indicates locations where asbestos-containing materials may be present. The plan can be found in the administrative office at the school. In addition, a copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is located in the Loudoun County Public Schools Facilities Services Division office at 1002C Sycolin Road, Leesburg, Virginia. Please feel free to request information about our Management Plan, the inspection findings and our plan of action. The Plan will be available for your review and inspection during normal office hours.
Asbestos Management Plan
OUR VISION TO OUR MISSION
Vision Statement for Sterling Middle School
We will create an educational environment characterized by a culturally responsive learning community that promotes academic excellence and service to others.
Mission Statement for Sterling Middle School
Sterling Middle School seeks to be an exemplary learning community. The foundation of this community is built upon respect, meaningful relationships, relevant and engaging learning, and effective communication. Teachers will build this foundation through implementation of purposeful collaborative learning teams and innovative instructional practices. It is our responsibility to create a culture of inclusion, equity, and excellence that engages students in activities that develop generosity of spirit and ignite student learning. Through this, we will create lifelong learners and involved citizens with the tools necessary for success in a changing world.
FREE
You wouldn’t throw money in the trash
would you? So don’t throw away the Box Tops for Education on many everyday products you use. Every valid Box Top is worth a dime. The Box Tops have expiration dates, so if they have expired they are no longer valid. Clip them, bring to school and turn them into your advisory teacher. For every 50 Box
Tops you bring in you will get a certificate for a free treat from the
cafeteria.
GOOD NEWS!!!! There are still ways you can easily help support Sterling Middle School. Shop at Giant or Harris Teeter and be sure you register your store cards to support us. Who doesn’t like to eat out? Red Robin has a loyality program, and once you sign up you can earn free burgers and designate Sterling Middle and we receive a percentage of your tab.
