Student Bulletin for the Week of April 21, 2024.
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Spring Sports Game Schedule 2024
GET READY for Spring Fling after school on Friday, April 26th from 4 - 6:30pm. Spring Fling is a carnival style event with inflatables, dodgeball, 3 on 3 basketball, cornhole, volleyball, games, concessions, and a finale with a “snowball” (flour sack) fight, silly string war, and a spray down by the fire department. Permission forms have been issued and are required to purchase a ticket. Tickets are sold during lunch April 22—26th. Buy early, as prices increase as the week progresses. Students that purchase a ticket will receive their ticket in 7th period on the day of Spring Fling, and will remain in class during dismissal, and stay after school to go to the event. Bring a towel and spending money for concessons, Chickfila, Kona Ice, and Silly String.
Need a new beach bag, pencil case, or water bottle? Come visit the Sevier Spring Vendor Market sponsored by Mrs. Blakely's 6th Grade Entrepreneurship Class! The Vendor’s Market is open Wednesday, 4/24 and Thursday, 4/25, from 7:45 until 8:25 at the mural by the Art Room. Everything is $5.00 or LESS!
Students are reminded to follow the dress code. Shorts and skirts should reach at least mid-thigh or lower when standing, walking, and doing daily activities. Running shorts are not permitted. Off-the-shoulder shirts and shirts showing midriff are also not permitted. Crewneck t-shirts are allowed. Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes when dress code issues occur.
The required SCREADY State testing is approaching. 4/30: ELA writing, 5/1: ELA reading, 5/7: Math, 5/9: 6th Gr. Science. Students will take the SCREADY Writing Field Test on Tuesday, April 23rd.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up April 29th - May 3rd.
Along with final course request forms, required 2024-2025 transportation forms were also due. Parents should complete these forms and students should return this form to the Counseling office. These forms are required for all students, but are especially important for those with any changes in transportation, and if parents are expecting their child to be a bus rider.
Attention 6th Graders & Parents: DHEC requires all rising 7th graders to have a Tdap ( tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccination upon beginning in August. Any rising 7th grader that does not have the Tdap vaccination (or are otherwise exempt) will be excluded from school until proof of vaccination is provided in the form of DHEC Immunization Record. Please call school RN Amy Snipes with questions 355-8207.
Field Day is approaching! Order sales end Sunday, April 14th. Students that did not order a T-shirt should wear the same color shirt as their homeroom that day. There are participation requirements for Field Day. Starting April 17th, students who have 2 or more incidents that result in ISS or any incident that results in OSS are not eligible to participate. Students must clear any school debts, as well. These debts include textbooks, library books, chromebooks & chargers, charged ID badges, and any other debts related to Sevier.
Students planning to have an early dismissal should come to the front office upon arrival at school on the day of their dismissal and turn in a parent note stating the time and reason for the dismissal. If someone other than a parent or legal guardian is picking up the student, the person’s name should be specified on the note. The student will receive a dismissal slip as their pass out of class. FORGOT YOUR NOTE? COME TO THE OFFICE ANYWAY TO SCHEDULE THE DISMISSAL. Walk-in dismissals will be released at class change.
6th and 7th graders interested in trying out for the 2024 Volleyball team are reminded that March workouts are beginning. Those interested should have parents fill out the attached google form in order to receive information regarding in-school training, outside training programs, and tryouts for the 2024 season. Following GCS Sports Regulations, to participate in May training, players must have a sports physical dated after April 1, 2024. Volleyball Interest form link: https://forms.gle/7FDotKawzMRJ11GP9
Wear your ID badge on your break-away lanyard (around your neck) everyday during school. Store your ID in your bookbag each day after school to ensure it returns back to school with you. Students without ID must get a Temporary ID. Upon requesting your 5th temporary ID, students will have an ID Badge printed and the $5 will be charged to their student account and need payment to clear the debt. See Student ID Badge Policy for full details. ID badges cost $5. Replacement plastic sleeves cost $2, Replacement lanyards cost $2.
Please make sure your school outfits follow the dress code. (Spanish version of dress code) Cell phones and other personal communication devices must be silenced and put away from 7:30am - 3:25pm. Students observed using their cell phone, smart watch, or personal electronic devices will be directed to lock up these items for the remainder of the day in a school locker.
Dates to Remember
4/22-23: $10 Spring Fling Tickets on Sale during lunch
4/23: SCREADY ELA Writing Field Test
4/23: Band & Strings Spring Concert 6pm
4/24: 4th Qtr. Progress Reports
4/24-25: $15 Spring Fling Tickets on Sale during lunch
4/25: Young Men's Leadership field trip
4/25: Spring Chorus Concert 6pm
4/26: Final $20 Spring Fling tickets sold only at 7:45 - 8:20am
4/26: Spring Fling
4/29-5/3: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
4/30: Final Day of After School Tutoring
4/30: SCREADY ELA Writing
5/1: SCREADY ELA Reading
5/7: SCREADY Math
5/9: SCREADY 6G Science