Sterling Public Schools

Due to Covid, Washington Elementary is going to full time remote learning starting Tue. Dec. 15th. For full details, please click on the link provided: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dn0u9h2uhO9jI-1ZNg2VrGoomtBvpChDGBcuvo9F5KM/edit?usp=sharing

For the past month, SPS has been conducting free Rapid POC Covid testing for our students and staff. Today we start supplying free PCR testing, as well. To determine which Covid testing procedure(s) is best for you, we will use this simple flow chart. #GoWarriors

SPS Parents, On Mon., SPS will start onsight Rapid COVID Testing for our students & staff. For complete information, including how to sign-up your child, click-on the attached link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mb2DD1PVKd5Abt0Jo-4AmZKVhtJBH6KX8cdJGVJ2zVU/edit?usp=sharing

WCHD FREE TESTING WEEKEND CLINIC Anyone can get tested! Simple nasal swabs will be used You will be called with results in 4-7 days No cost for testing; please bring your insurance card if you have one.

SPS Students and Parents, Please click-on the attached link to see the latest edition of Superintendent's Weekly COVID-19 Update, dated 10.18.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mb2DD1PVKd5Abt0Jo-4AmZKVhtJBH6KX8cdJGVJ2zVU/edit?usp=sharing

SPS Students & Parents, Please click-on the attached link for the latest edition of Superintendent's Weekly COVID-19 Update, dated 10.12.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iy0vxL4IRUbGViveVMXZwiWoIrnQm0AJH0uzOMXeY9s/edit?usp=sharing

For the latest SPS COVID-19 student and staff data, please see the attached edition of Supt. Update_10.04.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iy0vxL4IRUbGViveVMXZwiWoIrnQm0AJH0uzOMXeY9s/edit?usp=sharing

Tendremos el primer Comité Consultivo de Padres Bilingües este año el 6 de octubre a 1:45 en la escuela Jefferson. B-PAC se asegura que nuestras comunidades escolares estén informadas sobre el método y la práctica de la enseñanza sobre la adquisición del segundo idioma. El comité está formado por una mayoría de padres, incluyendo maestros bilingües, consejeros y líderes escolares. ¡Ven y sé parte de B-PAC! We will have the first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting this year on October 6, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. at Jefferson School. The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee ensures that our parents and school communities are informed on the teaching practices for students acquiring a second language. This committee is formed of parents, bilingual teachers, and school leaders. Come and be a part of B-PAC!

SPS Students & Parents, For the latest SPS COVID-19 data, please click-on the link for this week's Superintendent's Update, dated 09.28.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVdUrn6PobcrC_IdK6g4_5hfrcKb7eV36saSdFDeiqg/edit?usp=sharing

SPS Students & Parents, Click-on the link to see the latest edition of Superintendent's Update, dated 09.20.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVdUrn6PobcrC_IdK6g4_5hfrcKb7eV36saSdFDeiqg/edit?usp=sharing

Sterling Public Schools is pleased to announce that all Sterling kids age 18 and under now eat free.  Curbside pick up for at home learners is available daily (Monday-Friday) in the CMS C drive from 9:00am-11:00am.  We are also adding weekend meals available to all students that will be available for pick up on Friday.  In order to ensure we have enough meals made, we are asking parents to submit their orders at the link below.  Orders should be submitted by 8:00am on the day of pick up.  Weekend meals should be picked up on Friday.  This will begin on Monday, September 21. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIQYyo6jjCyyAsEPpVPtaz6IfWnPHl50TcnqnoCbu-Ucg1BQ/viewform If you need your meals delivered, please call First Student at 815-625-7933. Any questions regarding meal orders or pick up can be directed to Aramark at 815-622-4153 Thank you, Sterling Public Schools

For the most up to date information on the district's COVID data, please check out the latest edition of Supt. Update_09.13.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVdUrn6PobcrC_IdK6g4_5hfrcKb7eV36saSdFDeiqg/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder that Friday, September 4th is a Staff Remote Learning Planning Day. Therefore, there is no student attendance for at home or at school learners. Also, Monday, September 7th is a holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

SPS Students and Parents, Please click-on the attached link for the latest edition of the Superintendent's Update_08.30.20. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVdUrn6PobcrC_IdK6g4_5hfrcKb7eV36saSdFDeiqg/edit?usp=sharing

​SPS is looking for an LPN or an RN to join our family as the Washington Elementary School Nurse. Apply online at www.sterlingpublicschools.org, click Menu and Job Openings. For questions, email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS... SPS has a 3rd grade opening at Lincoln Elementary School. Apply online at www.sterlingpublicschools.org and click on Menu, then Job Openings. For questions, email Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org.

Board of Education member vacancy. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 7th at 4:30 PM. Please visit the link below for more information. https://www.sterlingpublicschools.org/o/sterling/page/board-of-education-vacancy-aug-2020

Thank you to the families that completed the 2020-2021 learning choice form for 1st semester. If you did not complete the form prior to the deadline, the district will be calling to ask your choice for the upcoming school year. You may also call the District Office at 815-626-5050 to submit your choice. Confirmation letters will be sent out this week.

Just a reminder that families must make their learning commitment choice for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year by Friday, July 24 at 4:30 PM. If you have not completed the online form, please access your Skyward account to complete the form or call the District Office at 815-626-5050 for assistance. If you have already submitted your online form and want to review, please click the link below for the steps to view your selection in Skyward. If you have any questions, call the District Office at 626-5050 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wWytJyNmHCoA6xY5uS-K2iRJMYR_52Zz/view

For the latest on SPS' Parent Commitment Form & draft Back to School Plan, please click-on the attached link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xAoXWQdIvpatQqu0TOYQZLV8VBTtnb-U1RX-v-yhfnk/edit?usp=sharing