2nd grade Cogat & Iowa Testing
2nd Grade Parents: During the week of October 17th-20th, your children will be taking the Cognitive Aptitude Test (CogAT) & Iowa Assessments. Please make sure students get plenty of sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning. These assessments are used to qualify for gifted and talented identification and possible admission to the Charles Townes Center Program here at Sterling School. If at all possible, do not schedule medical or other appointments on these days. We encourage all students to arrive on time so testing can begin on time. Please contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Harris with any questions.
Sterling School named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced Sterling School among the 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based on the school’s overall academic excellence or its progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
“This is an incredible achievement for the students, staff and community at Sterling School,” said Superintendent Dr. W. Burke Royster. “Their commitment to student achievement and ability to foster growth have created a successful learning environment deserving of this national recognition. Sterling school sets the bar for Greenville County Schools, schools in South Carolina and schools across the country.” Read More About This Award.
New for our Primary Grades... Zones of Regulation
Zones is used to teach self-regulation by labeling all the different ways we feel and states of alertness we experience into four zones. The Zones curriculum provides strategies to teach students to become more aware of their emotions, improve controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts.
- The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness, such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.
- The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. Being in the Green Zone will help students be successful in the classroom.
- The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions; however, one has some control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
- The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, explosive behavior, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone. A person may be described as “out of control.”
Please Note: No zone is good or bad, by identifying the zone students are in, they will better be able to verbalize what they *need* to be successful!
You can learn more at Zones of Regulation.
I am Hopeful Because... PTA Reflections
The National PTA Reflections program supports student success and serves as a valuable tool
for encouraging students to explore the arts for fun and recognition. Pre-Kindergarten through
12 grade students are encouraged to submit original works of art in one or more of the following
categories:
Dance Choreography
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Film Production
Visual Arts
We can’t wait to see all the great works of art! Deadline for entries is Dec 1. Entries will be
submitted using a Google Form to be coming soon!