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Our Sevier PTA plans to treat our entire staff to a Souper Bowl Luncheon Friday, February 7th. This is an annual luncheon that is always regarded as one of our staff's favorite and most highly anticipated events. Volunteers are needed to donate their time and various food items in order to make this event possible. Use the sign up link to learn more and please consider helping. Thank you for your support.
Staff Souper Bowl Luncheon Volunteer Sign Up
Friday, January 17th is $1 Spirit Day! If you are available that morning from 7:40 – 8:30am, we would love your help. We need parent volunteers to collect money and stamp hands of participating students. Please review the attached Signup Genius and consider helping if you can. We appreciate your support.
$1 Spirit Day Volunteer Signup Genius
2025 Reading All-Stars Challenge
Students are challenged to read a total of 500 pages between January 13th and February 14th. ELA teachers will pass out the reading logs on Monday, January 13th and students need to turn them in by February 14th. Students that complete the challenge will be given a ticket voucher to the celebration game and a pre-game meet the Drive player event. Families can choose between two games; Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:45 PM and Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:45 PM.
Reading All Stars Program information Spanish - Reading All Stars Program Information
Reading All Stars Reading Log Spanish - Reading All Stars Reading Log
Participate in the PTA Reflections Contest. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection”
It’s time for Reflections! Reflections is a national PTA competition to increase students interest in the arts. Students are allowed to submit art through different mediums. This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection" The entry deadline is January 22. This year all submissions will be completed by the parents and students virtually. Submit as many entries as you like in the categories of Film Production, Dance Choreography, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Every participant will receive a goodie bag, and winners in each category will receive an award and advance to the next level of the competition.
Sevier PTA Reflections Entry Guidelines (Reference this packet for art work rules & guidelines, not used as actual entry form this year)
Please have a photo or image of your original work saved and named specifically in the format below and ready to upload when you complete the Google Entry Form.
IMPORTANT: The File name should be in the following format: Category.Division.StudentLastName.FirstInitial (if you are submitting more than one entry in the same category, include the number of the entry you submit so that the correct file is associated with the correct google submission 1,2,3...)
EXAMPLE: Visual.Middle.Smith.J3
** If you do not name your file as specified, we cannot guarantee entry is judged. **
PTA Reflections Online Entry Form
Students who have PE second semester can start bringing money for a PE uniform when students return from Winter Break on January 7th. Shorts and shirts will be sold in person during PE class. Cash and checks made out to Sevier Middle School will be accepted, or order online through MySchoolBucks. PE uniforms are $25 for a shirt and shorts set or $15 each when purchased separately. PE sweatpants are sold only online through a vendor until January 13th.
PE Uniforms Flyer PE sweatpants online store (ends Jan. 13)
Order online through MySchoolBucks
Please join us February 4, at 6:00pm for our annual Falcon Flight Planning. This is a Related Arts Review and is intended for current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders and parents. The purpose of this event is to review related arts offerings so that students can make informed decisions when choosing their related arts selections during the upcoming class registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Guests will have an opportunity to meet teachers, counselors and administrators. Representatives from PTA will also be available to answer questions regarding volunteer opportunities.
South Carolina Legislature enacted a requirement that school districts adopt a policy as created by the State Board of Education that prohibits access to personal electronic devices by students during the school day, effective January 7, 2025, when students return to school for Winter Break. Sevier’s current Personal Device Policy aligns with most of the protocols put forth in this action, so the adjustment for Sevier will not be as drastic as other schools. In this state enacted policy, personal electronic devices must be either turned off or silenced during the school day and will be stored out of sight of others as directed by each school. In addition, smartwatches, and other accessories, like wireless earbuds, cannot be worn during the school day. Please review the GCS announcement for more details.
GCS Announcement for SC Legislature Enacting Policy for Personal Device Restrictions at School
Sevier’s Electronic Device Policy is located on page 16-17 of the Student Handbook
7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for spring sports are urged to complete the participation requirements as soon as possible. All requirements must be complete to attend preseason workouts and participate in tryouts. See The Sevier Athletics Page on Coach Bagley's website to access links, documents, and Big Teams / Student Central. January 31st is the absolute deadline to complete all the participation requirements on the Tryouts Check List in order to participate in tryouts. Late submissions and paper copies will not be accepted.
As walk-in dismissals have continued to increase, we want to remind our families to please follow the early dismissal procedures to minimize classroom disruptions. 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. The parent note should contain the time and reason for the dismissal, a contact phone number, and parent signature. If someone other than a parent is picking up the student, their name should be provided on the parent note as well. The student will receive an early dismissal slip as their pass out of class at the time of their dismissal. Those picking up for early dismissal should park in the parking lot and must come into the office with their photo ID to sign out their student. Walk-in dismissals are discouraged as they require staff to interrupt class instruction, which hinders classroom focus and productivity. Students that do not have prearranged early dismissals (by turning in a parent note and receiving a dismissal slip), may be released at class change to minimize class interruptions. The cut off for walk-in and call-in dismissals is 2:30pm (last class change). The cut off for pre-arranged dismissals is 3:15pm, however we recommend scheduling for no later than 3:00pm due to the afternoon car line traffic.
Order your yearbook now! Prices increase as the school year progresses!
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ad orders are due by 2/7/2025. See the 8th Grade Ad flyer for details.
Sevier Yearbook store through Jostons
Eighth graders and parents are encouraged to attend the 8th Grade Washington trip Parent Informational meeting on Monday, August 19th at 7:30pm in the cafeteria. Sevier 8th graders and parents are invited to attend the grade level trip to Washington D.C. and Williamsburg, VA. This trip is scheduled for March 5 - 8, 2025. Please review the attached Washington Trip flyer for details. Payments in cash or check are accepted in the front office each school day before 10am, starting 8/20/24. 8th Grade Washington Trip Information Flyer
Do you know a teacher or staff member that has displayed attributes of an outstanding educator? Has a teacher or staff member made a difference in the life of your child or family? Please use the attached Gold Feather Falcon form to nominate a staff member who deserves recognition for a great job.
Gold Feather Falcon Nomination Form
ATTENTION: Sevier's Extended Day Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year!!
Spots are limited. See the attached EDP Application for details.
Program Hours: 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Daily Schedule:3:45 - 4:00pm a healthy snack is provided
4:00 - 4:45pm Homework / Tutor assistance
4:45 - 6:00pm Activities / Games
Student pick up by 6:00pm.
The Registration fee is $40.
See registration application for weekly pricing.
For more information, contact Laura Holley, Extended Day Program Director, at lholley@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-355-8213; or contact Joy Bailey, Co-Director, at jvbailey@greenville.k12.sc.us.
EDP Application for the 2024-2025 School Year
Parents and Guardians,
In an effort to increase alignment in discipline and dress code practices between schools and to provide more consistency and clarity for parents and students, we are providing the attached flier for guidance. (English Flyer) (Folleto en espanol). These dress code specifications and violation consequences are in effect for the 2024-25 school year. This information is also found in our 2024-25 Student Handbook. Please reach out to Mr. Maguire with any questions by contacting the front office.
Ways to Support our PTA:
Go to the Sevier PTA Givebacks site (formerly MemberHub)
Parents who own a business are asked to consider becoming a Business Sponsor or to spread the word of our sponsorship program to family or friends who own businesses. See the PTA Sponsorship Form for details and contact information.
Those not interested in paying online are welcome to send in cash or check payments to the front office. Checks are made payable to Sevier Middle PTA.
Volunteer!! Complete the Online PTA Parent Contact Form (to keep in the loop of volunteer opportunities.
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 plan ahead, and schedule this vaccination as soon as possible and turn in proof of the vaccination on the SC DHEC Immunization record to the front office before the end of this school year. Families that wait until summer to try and schedule an appointment may have a difficult time scheduling as this vaccination is required by all SC schools and the demand is very high during the summer. Please call school RN Amy Snipes with questions at 355-8207.