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Jill StansburyDirector of Curriculum and Instruction 3-6 Section ext. 450
Carrie SmithDirector of Curriculum and Instruction 6-12 Section ext. 318
Director of Middle School
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Ext. 459
Gena JalladDirector of Facilities, Auxiliary Services, Before and After Care ext. 298
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Dear Sterling Montessori Parents,
It is hard for me to believe we have reached the end of the school year with only 2 weeks to go.
I have said it many times, what a great school we have! Our staff is caring and committed. Parents embrace the Montessori Philosophy and place a high priority on the education of their children. Our school would cease to exist if not for the parent volunteer effort: The Board of Directors, the Parent Faculty Association, class-room helpers and chaperones and on and on. All this is for one reason, our wonderful students.
I would like to highlight the coming events.
Please plan to attend our End of Year Picnic on Friday, June 12th from 3:30 to 6:30 P.M. Members of the LHU Board will be in C-16 to talk with you individually about the Sterling Guiding Principles and our exciting plans for expansion. Please come by!
The Sterling Film Festival will be held on Thursday, June 18h from 6:30- 7:30 P.M. Russ Brandon has directed a number of films with our student actors for you to see. The Sterling Student Council will begin the program with a brief outlook on our school's Guiding Principles and our current accomplishments.
Finally, the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19th at 6:30 P.M. on the stage in the back of the Middle School.
Now, two important notices for parents:
If you know your student is leaving Sterling please contact the school immediately. We must maintain full enrollment and we cannot be aware of vacancies unless we are contacted by you. You may not know currently, but please contact us if you depart.
Sterling parents should be aware of the impact of their child's enrollment in the Charter School during the first twenty days of school. As far as state and local funding for each Charter student, your child is not counted as an enrolled student until they attend their first half-day of instruction.
- Full-funding for the year requires that your student be in attendance on the first day of school. 1/20th of the full year funding is deducted each day your child is not enrolled.
- For example, if your child misses the first 5 days of school consecutively, he/she is considered enrolled on the sixth day and the school loses ¼ of the funding for your child for the year.
We believe parents want Sterling Montessori Charter School to receive the full annual funding for their student. Thus, parents should have their child in attendance on the first day of school.
I am proud to be the Executive Director of such a fine school. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this, my first year at Sterling.
Sincerely,
Bill Zajic
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Last Day of School...
 The last day of school for all Sterling students will be on Thursday, June 18, 2009. This includes Preschool as well as Charter students. Academy 2008-2009 contracts end on June 17, 2009. Friday, June 19, 2009 will be a teacher workday for the staff.
Destination Science will begin on Monday, June 22, 2009 and is available only for the students who registered and paid. (No drop-ins will be admitted.) The Academic Enrichment Camp for rising Kindergarten and rising 1st grade students will begin on Monday, June 29, 2009 and last for 5 weeks. All payments must be paid in full by Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Contact Ms. Marie Molin or Ms Ursula Thompson.
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Lost and Found...
Our lost and found area in the main office is overflowing with unclaimed items that children, parents and teachers have misplaced throughout the year. Take the time to stop by and take back what belongs to you! All unclaimed items located in the main office will be donated to Goodwill Industries on Monday, June 15, 2009.
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Sterling's 2009 Film Festival...
Austin and Jr. TAKE OVER THE WORLD
Our Country
Ode to the Imagination of Children
The Last Gallon of Gas
And 5 other short movies.
Produced and Casted By:
Sterling's 3-8th graders
Featuring Petrie Dish Piranha
Thursday, June 18th 6:30 P.M.
East Triangle Church
1000 Perimeter Park
Morrisville, NC 27560
$3.00 per person
Teachers Free Admission
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Spring Pictures...
 Spring picture sales have come to an end! All pictures must be returned or purchased no later than this Tuesday, June 9th. Please return any photos or money to your child's teacher. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Thank You,
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Rising Middle School Parent Information Night...
The Middle School is hosting an second information night to present our curriculum, class culture, and answer questions you might have. The information will be the same as the previous meeting. If you could not attend the first one, please try and make this presentation. The meeting will be held in C-16 on Thursday June 11 at 6:00 P.M.
Thanks,
Matt Oberst
History Teacher and Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Sterling Montessori Middle School
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| Middle School Graduation...
When: Friday, June 19, 2009
Where: Outdoor stage area behind the C-Building)
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Family and Friends are welcome to attend this event!
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Graduating Words of Wisdom...
This year we are very fortunate that many of our graduating 8th graders are students that have been a part of Sterling since Preschool! We will feature a graduating page dedicated to them next week. Stay tuned to read about their many adventures while at Sterling.
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PFA Officers 2009-2010...
Congratulations to the Officers for the 2009-2010 SM PFA, The votes are in, and for the upcoming school year the officers are as follows:
President: Elisa Sumakeris
VP: Operations: Vacant,
VP: Fundraising: Vicky Terwilliger
Treasurer: Lorraine McCurdy
Secretary: Geri Lyn Cross
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Hiking N.C.
A summer adventure with Mr. David and Ms. Sara
Come join us as we explore some of North Carolina's beautiful State Parks. We will be taking day trips to Hanging Rock, Stone Mountain, Morrow Mountain and Pilot Mountain State Parks. Our group will leave Sterling at 7:30 A.M. and return to school no later than 6:00 P.M. each day. Hikers will need to pack a sandwich and we'll supply the rest of their snacks and drinks.
Trip Dates: June 23, 24 and 25
All dates are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign up soon! Minimum enrollment is 10 children with a maximum of 14 each day! This is a challenging, rough terrain, so they will need to be willing to get a little dirty!
For more information on this trip, contact David Helwig or Sara Pace.
Cost is $75.00 per child/per day.
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End of The Year Picnic...
The PFA will have its annual End of the Year Picnic on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 3:30-6:30 P.M. Parents, students, family and friends are all invited to join on the back playground area of the C-Building. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kim Strange at kstrange@nc.rr.com. |
End of Grade Testing...
Students completed EOG testing this week. Scores will be sent home on Monday, June 8, 2009. Make-Ups will be Monday June 8-11. Retesting will start on June 10-15. Anyone that gets a II must be retested. Parents may choose to have their child retested if they score a I. Contact Carrie Smith for more information on testing.
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Sterling's Yearbook...
For those of you that ordered a Sterling Yearbook, we hope that you are enjoying it! Kim Strange did an outstanding job on gathering pictures, information and organizing one of the best yearbook's at Sterling! If you are interested in additional copies contact her at kstrange@nc.rr.com.
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