A huge shout out to BlueBerrity for supplying learning boxes for all of SPS' PreK students, & to First Student for delivering them. This is just another example of why Sterling, IL is such an awesome community in which to to live and work. Thanks again BlueBerrity & First Student
SPS Students & Parents, here's the latest edition of my Superintendent's Update_04.06.20
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vNVVAusNrCfxbGYd58HFxQchRoITpE7Ovo2s6XcEJg/edit?usp=sharing
Today during his daily Coronavirus press release, Governor Pritzker announced that he is extending the date of required Remote Learning Days for all of Illinois’ PreK-12 schools minimally through April 30th.
Here are the written directions to access i-Ready for K-8 students.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3mogBldNgKBq3poJFCm279t5UmteZXtHAiOrv2vcEg/edit?usp=sharing
Please see the SPS5 e-learning parent letter at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fB0qT202KGUTgHUL5K1kArzq-b6aSJ-jGI0o-5Xajaw/edit?usp=sharing
Parents,
Students can login to i-Ready at home. Here are the directions! If you have any questions, please email cmstech@sps5.org
K-8 students can work on math and reading lessons from home!
https://youtu.be/O2uTGZHlOpE
#GoWarriors
The district is in the process of collecting names of students that may need a device at home. Please take this brief survey if your child does not have access to a learning device. We are working to setup an iPad loaner program for those with Internet, but no device.
https://forms.gle/W9XAHG1qeXHptERj8
At home learning opportunities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKBVatSrVm936XzUvwkADVM6vMNLaJ_uj0aLwaFnoN4/edit?usp=sharing
Sterling Public Schools is closed through Monday, March 30th. Students and staff will return Tuesday, March 31st unless the governor extends his Executive Order. Students and staff, please stay healthy and please stay home!
Mrs. Halverson’s class participated in team building today by building gum drop towers!
Huge thank you to our CMS students for donating their $1 towards blood cancer research! Ducting taping the Principals to the wall was pretty exciting too!
CMS is collecting Pennies for Patients! This is to benefit the leukemia and lymphoma society which helps individuals diagnosed with blood cancers. Next week we will be tapping the Principals to the wall! Bring your spare change or dollars for a donation.
WE ARE HIRING!
Please see link for details! https://www.applitrack.com/sterling/onlineapp/default.aspx
Tomorrow begins 2nd semester! This is a great opportunity to continue the progress students have made so far, or use it as a clean slate! Both grades and behavior points reset. Keep in mind that student assignments/assessments the first few weeks of school can significantly impact eligibility for extra curricular activities. We can’t wait to see you back at school tomorrow!
Girls Basketball Registration is now open for CMS Girls Basketball at https://il.8to18.com/ChallandMS/. Practice will begin January 6th 2020 at 3:15 in the Athletic Center.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Palumbo at spalumbo@sps5.org
*Reminder*
Wrestling practice starts tomorrow Monday December 2nd in the multipurpose area of the gym!
You must have a physical on file to participate!
Practice will run Monday- Friday's 3:15-5:15. I ask that wrestlers bring their own water bottle.
Parents meeting at 5pm this Friday!
Questions or concerns contact Dustin Westbrook @ 815-631-6792
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
Celebrating the SHS Girls Volleyball Team’ State Championship today at Centennial Auditorium. Great community turnout and support. So proud of you! #GoWarriors
Core 8-1 Ss that had no missing and no F’s got to use advisory for a little competition of a student generated scavenger hunt. 7 winning groups. #DerrerAdvisory #Incentives
Please be advised that anyone attending the Volleyball Game in Bloomington on Friday or Saturday will not be allowed to bring in bags or large purses to Redbird Arena.