MOVIES
Photo Albums
November 2011
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
November 14, 2011
October 10, 2011
September 05, 2011
5th Grade Renaissance
On Friday, the fifth grade students at Sterling learned about Renaissance artists and inventors Michelangelo and DaVinci. They painted, sculpted, invented. Check out the phot album to see images from the event. Look for a movie in a later post.
August 14, 2011
More New Staff
Welcome to Brittany Robinson to 3rd Grade Sterling. She is replacing Mr. Nathan Deese, who has taken an Administrative Assistant positon at Augusta Circle. Brittany's photo and bio can be found in the staff profiles photo album.
We have also hired Marie Pitsenbarger for 2nd grade and moved new hire Melanie Tucker to 5th grade. Deitre Helvey, previously highlighted, has taken a postion as a Special Education Coordinator for the district.
June 25, 2011
June 10, 2011
Welcome New Staff
I am excited to announce a number of new staff members.
Kindergarten: We are adding a kindergarten class for next year. Ms. Jennifer Hoover will be returning to Sterling to teach kindergarten.
1st Grade: We are also adding a 1st grade that will be taught by Ms. Roshonda Greggs.
2nd Grade: In 2nd grade we have added two teachers to replace Ms Watts (home with her baby) and Ms. Locklear (moved to Charleston). Ms. Ebony Bess and Ms. Melanie Tucker will be teaching 2nd grade next year.
3rd Grade: In 3rd grade, Ms. Shelly Paige will be retuning full-time. Ms. Fran Emmel will be moving from 4th (CTC) to 3rd grade (CTC). Ms. Kim Foister will be teaching 4th grade (CTC).
4th Grade: Ms. Foister will be teaching 4th grade (CTC) next year.
5th Grade: Ms. Connie Gordon returned to middle school to teach math. Ms. Cara Bagley will teaching in the Charles Townes Center. Ms. Deitre Helvey and Ms. Katie Jackson will be teaching 5th grade - Sterling next year.
Art: Ms. Grace Reynolds has transferred to Buena Vista to teach art full time. Ms. Allison Bigbee will be joining Ms. Dean teaching art.
Guidance: Ms. Casey Noble will be replacing Merrie Clark (retirement) in guidance.
Administration: Lastly, we are being joined by Mr. Mark Joseph as Administrative Assistant
Pictures and brief bio's can be found on the Staff Profiles Photo Album
April 13, 2011
April 09, 2011
April Arts 2011
It was a great night! We had a large number of alumni that came back to see their friends and teachers. It was great to catch up. We are blessed to have great teachers, parents and students. Check out the photo album. April Arts 2011
Thank you to art teachers Anna Dean and Grace Reynolds and to PTA for coordinating the event.
February 19, 2011
Second graders Take Time Out
Ms. Locklear's second graders practice telling time in a way the students won't soon forget. The only thing old school is the analog clock.
Economics
Great job by our Sterling 2nd graders applying what they have learn via their economics unit. This week it was the Lively Lemonade Company! Sold out! Great market research, production and sales.
January 25, 2011
November 26, 2010
Sixth Grade Project Day
I want to thank our sixth grade teachers on a great Project Day. We had a great turn out! Check out the photo album posted. You can see the day in action.
November 07, 2010
November 01, 2010
Navigation- Old School
Mr. Mazzoli shares his Navy training with our fifth graders. Students are using nautical charts, hand held compasses, parallel rulers and dividers to plot courses through Charleston Harbor. I love it when experts treat our kids as experts. Mr. Mazzoli was an excellent instructor! These kids are ready for the Spirit of South Carolina.
October 31, 2010
High School Fair 2010
I wanted to say thank you to all of the high schools who came out to share their great programs with our 8th grade students and 7th and 8th grade parents. Check out the photo album. High School Fair Photos
The middle school dance was a blast. The students had a great time. Thank you to our parent volunteers and staff members who volunteered and chaperoned. Thank you to Ms. Linda Reynolds and Ms. Jennifer Meisten for coordinating the dance. Check out the photo album posted in the left hand column.
October 27, 2010
Distance Learning
Fifth graders today worked with a curator at National Archives in London, England on World War II propaganda and life in Britain.
October 21, 2010
Chick fil A Night
Thank you to PTA Volunteers Ms. Bailey and Ms. Wall for coordinating tonights Chick fil A Night. Its was a huge success. Thank you to our teachers for coming out and making the evening fun. Please check out the photo album from the evening. Chick fil A Night Photos
Recent Posts
Current Reading
Ken Robinson: The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
Fantastic book. One of my favorites. Get the audiobook. I love listening to the author read. He also has some great TED talks.John J. Ratey: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
A great but dense book on the power of exercise and fitness on the brain. It points ot direct coorelations between exercise and academic and emotional well-being. Thanks Dr. Murr.Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers: The Story of Success
A must read! This book spends a great deal of time on IQ and the Terman studies as well as other factors of success. (*****)Thomas L. Friedman: Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America
A great follow-up to The World is Flat. It makes some great points and shows why the green movement isn't just a nice concept but imperative for the development of the United Sattes economy and its place as a leader in the world. (*****)Dr. Seuss: The Sneetches and Other Stories (Classic Seuss)
A Dr. Seuss classic!Sister Joan Chittister OSB: The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages (Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series)
Very interesting perspective on leadership and communities. (****)Charles H. Townes: How the Laser Happened: Adventures of a Scientist
An amazing book! I am in awe of what Dr. Townes has contributed to the world of science and his work ethic. His perserverance and postive outlook were most impressive. The book provides real life examples of finding opportunity in the side roads life leads us upon. Dr. Townes used his gifts in every circumstance and with those around him. By doing this opportunites and discoveries multiplied. Its a great lesson for all. (*****)Timothy J. Russert: BIG RUSS AND ME: FATHER AND SON: LESSONS OF LIFE
I really enjoyed this book. It was a gift that I had put off reading. It was great. I have a deeper respect fro Tim Russert. I thinik parents would find his middle school and high school education especially relevant. The amount of work and how he handled it had a huge role in his development. (****)Leonard Sax: Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences
A wonderful book that will faciltate an number of questions as an educator and a parent. (*****)- Paul D. Slocumb: Hear Our Cry: Boys in Crisis
Dr. Slocumbs book was a great resource into the understanbding of boys and how they communicate. As a parent it was also a great resource. Dr. Slocumb not only gives a deeper understanding butalos provides strategies for dealing with a variety of issues. (****)
Recent Comments