SPS Parents, the attached link is my "Superintendent’s Mid-Summer Update_July 7, 2020." It contains the latest back-to-school information for SPS, as well as a parent survey.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13S9dhBNhLEGxcQDprGshMmt6q2jF0Tn3X3GXb5aERyI/edit?usp=sharing
Sterling Public Schools is collecting data on Internet availability within the district to better help us plan for the fall. If you had a student in grades K-5 this past year, please complete the survey below.
https://forms.gle/GGmBkrFaQTVg4hem7
SPS Students & Parents, Here's the latest edition of Superintendent's Update_04.26.20. #GoWarriors
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP2G4NkB2an2Pl4EIGwxx4Eu687GgF2peGpuxRB42ZM/edit?usp=sharing
Students, parents and community members, Here's the latest edition of Superintendent's Update, dated 04.19.20.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP2G4NkB2an2Pl4EIGwxx4Eu687GgF2peGpuxRB42ZM/edit?usp=sharing
Today, IL Governor JB Pritzker suspended face-to-face learning for the remainder of the school year. I will provide more information to our stakeholders Sunday night. #GoWarriors

Final iPad pick up is Thursday, April 16 from 9-1 at CMS. Please complete the iPad agreement by Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM if you need an iPad. Please check your email or Skyward for the link to the agreement.
SPS Parents, here's the latest edition of Supt. Updates_04.09.20. Have a great weekend!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OJ5t30ZIfVp2bxTI_rsxQlx13cxXYWF9-P0R34OwrVg/edit?usp=sharing
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
Congratulations to 5th grader Romy K.! Her landscape painting came in 2nd place in a regional art contest held at Woodlawn Arts Academy. Great job, Romy!

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.

Reminder! Please complete if you have not already done so!
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.
Link to survey (only complete once). https://forms.gle/4hWciYezMQ7zifug8
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
Links to websites that have fun art ideas for kids:
https://www.artforkidshub.com
https://www.deepspacesparkle.com
https://artfulparent.com
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com
Mrs. Nickrent and members of the Student Action Council cresting decorations to get us in the Valentine spirit! ❤️


Mrs. Schuldt’s 4th grade uses white boards to self-assess their understanding of pronouns. Nothing better than hearing a classroom of students say, “Let’s do another one!” when the lesson is finished 🙌

