About Sterling Elementary
Principal Woolf
Admin Intern Fausett
Principal's Message
Working at Sterling Elementary School is an absolute dream come true, and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each member of our incredible community for providing me with this wonderful opportunity. The passion, dedication, and strength displayed by our students, staff, and families are truly inspiring, making every day a joyous and fulfilling experience. Together, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children; it is an honor and privilege to be part of such an exceptional school community.
Sincerely,
David Woolf, Principal
- Attendance
- Daily Schedule
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up Directions
- Family Liaison
- Handbooks
- Mission Statement
- Office Staff
- Preschool
- Safe Walking Plan
- School History
- School Officers
- School Profile
- Supply Lists
- Volunteer Information
Attendance
Excusing an Absence on Skyward
We love you and want to see you at school!
School attendance has long term benefits. Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. In case of illness or other incident where you may need to miss school:
To excuse a student on the app:
- When parents sign up for the Skyward app, they will select a four-digit code.
- Put in your four-digit code and continue to the app
- Select the “hamburger button” (the triple bar or trigram symbol) on the top right.
- From here you have two options, the first option (the message tab), will show you through the notification when your student was marked absent and what you need to excuse. With the attendance tab you simply submit a request.
- 1. Message Tab
- Attendance Notification
- View
- Add Absent Request
- OR
- 2. Attendance
- Add Absent Request
- Either of these two options will open a pop-up.
- Complete the following information:
- Student
- Date/Time
- Reason
- Comment (optional – but very helpful, especially if you want to “excuse 2nd hour”)
- If you have more than one student and want this attendance request submitted for another student (maybe your family will be attending a funeral and all students need to be excused) then you can “Copy” the request and select additional students.
- Submit
To submit a request from the website:
- Tooeleschools.org
- Click on the Families tab across the top
- Click on Skyward for Parents
- Log in
- On the top right click student (if you only have one student you will just see your student’s name)
- In the drop-down menu select the student’s name you need to excuse
- Select Attendance in the menu on the left hand side
- Click on the hyperlink at the top of the page “Absence Request.”
- An “Add Request” pop-up block will open
- Complete the following blocks:
- Date/Time
- Reason
- Comment (optional, but once again, very helpful)
- Save
- Once you have “Saved” you will receive an email notification that an absence request has been submitted.
- After the request has been processed, parents will receive a notification in Skyward
- “(Student’s name) Absence Request has been (approved or denied)
- The Absence Request submitted for (student) on (date) has been (approved or denied).
- If a request is denied, a reason must be provided. It will then say “Go to your Absence Requests for further information.”
Daily Schedule
| Description / Period | Start Time | End Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doors Open Breakfast | 8:30 AM | 8:45 AM | 15 min |
| First Bell | 8:40 AM | — | — |
| Second Bell- Students go to classrooms | 8:45 AM | — | — |
| School Begins (Tardy Bell) | 8:50 AM | — | — |
| End of School Dismissal | 3:35 PM | — | — |
| Description / Period | Start Time | End Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doors Open Breakfast | 8:30 AM | — | — |
| First Bell | 8:40 AM | — | — |
| Second Bell - Students go to classrooms | 8:45 AM | — | — |
| School Begins (Tardy Bell) | 8:50 AM | — | — |
| End of School Dismissal | 12:30 PM | — | — |
| Description / Period | Start Time | End Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Preschool | 8:50 AM | 11:30 AM | 160 min |
| PM Pre School | 12:50 PM | 3:30 PM | 160 min |
| Description / Period | Start Time | End Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Kindergarten and Life Skills | 11:00 AM | 11:20 AM | 20 min |
| First Grade | 11:30 AM | 11:50 PM | 20 min |
| Second grade | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 20 min |
| Third Grade | 12:30 PM | 12:50 PM | 20 min |
| Fourth Grade | 11:30 AM | 11:50 AM | 20 min |
| Fifth Grade | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 20 min |
| Sixth Grade | 12:30 PM | 12:50 PM | 20 min |
| Description / Period | Start Time | End Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Kindergarten and Life Skills | 10:30 AM | 10:50 AM | 20 min |
| First Grade | 11:00 AM | 11:20 AM | 20 min |
| Second Grade | 11:30 AM | 11:50 AM | 20 min |
| Third Grade | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 20 min |
| Fourth Grade | 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | 20 min |
| Fifth Grade | 11:30 AM | 11:50 AM | 20 min |
| Sixth Grade | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 20 min |
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Directions
Please remember to follow the drop off & pick up procedures to keep all students safe. Buses only allowed in the bus lane on the north end. Cars, please use the pick up lane in the front (West side) of the building. Follow all traffic laws and directions from crossing guards. Always pull as far forward as possible to help traffic flow & do not park in the pick-up lane during dismissal. When crossing the street and drop-off lane, please use the crosswalks. Be the good example to our students. *Special parking spots have been reserved in the front parking lot for preschool & kindergarten parents.
Thank you.
Here is a picture map of drop off for Sterling Elementary. There is also an animation file in the story section and video. Thanks for helping us keep our students safe during pickup/drop off. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Family Liaison
Miss Lori Failner
lfailner@tooeleschools.org
435-882-9001
Community Resources Available:
- Food
- Hygiene Items
- Clothing
- Utilities/Housing
- Academic Assistance
- Essential Items (glasses, etc.)
- Guardian Support
- Adult Education
- Christmas Help
Handbooks
Mission Statement
Sterling Elementary School Vision Statement
Sterling Elementary will inspire all students to reach their full potential and succeed in life.
Sterling Elementary School Mission
We will achieve full potential by promoting high academic achievement through knowledgeable teachers, engaging instruction, response to intervention, parent partnerships. Thus creating well-rounded students with personal responsibility skills and a belief that they will be life-long learners.
Sterling Eagles SOAR
Safe
Optimistic
Accountable
Respectful
Office Staff
Preschool
Safe Walking Plan
School History
Welcome to Sterling Elementary School, where curiosity meets education and every student is a shining star! Built in 2017, Sterling is the combination of two prior elementary schools, East & Harris. These two school communities have come together and are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and personal growth. At Sterling, we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers students to explore, discover, and excel. With a passionate team of educators, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to excellence, we strive to make every day a journey of knowledge and discovery for our students. Join us at Sterling Elementary School, where education is not just a destination but a thrilling adventure!
School Officers
Building Officers
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BUILDING EMPLOYEES |
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504 Officer: |
David Woolf |
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ADA Officer: |
Amy Jaskowick |
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Grievance Officer: |
David Woolf |
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Sexual Harassment Officer: |
Amy Jaskowick |
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BUILDING STUDENTS |
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504 Officer: |
Amy Jaskowick |
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ADA Officer: |
Amy Jaskowick |
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OCR Officer: |
David Woolf |
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Sexual Harassment Officer: |
Amy Jaskowick |
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Title IX Officer: |
David Woolf |
School Profile
Supply Lists
Elementary Classroom Supplies and Donations
At the beginning of each year, many parents request a teacher supply list so they can furnish some items as a donation to the classroom setting. Utah law states that supplies will be provided by the school, however, in the 2012 Legislative Session it was approved for elementary schools to compile and provide a suggested list of supplies that may be brought/donated/furnished by parents on a voluntary basis that will be used in the classroom.
Any list must include the following language: “Notice: The items on this list will be used during the regular school day. They may be brought from home on a voluntary basis. Otherwise, they will be furnished by the school.”
Tooele County School District appreciates all the supplies that parents choose to donate to help our students. If you are interested in donating supplies, we have created a suggested list by grade level.
Many classroom teachers appreciate general donations of closeable plastic storage bags of various sizes for classroom use.
Please check with your students teacher to see if they do "community supplies" where a table group will share crayons/pencils or individual supplies.
Pre-School
1 box of tissues
Glue sticks
Kindergarten
1 box tissues
Glue sticks
Box of Beginner pencils
Crayons 8 count
Dry erase markers/med tip/blue or black
First Grade
1 box of tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Crayons 24 count
Gallon “zip lock” bags
Dry erase markers/med tip/blue or black
Second Grade
1 box of tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Crayons 24 count
Pencil top erasers
Dry erase markers/med tip/ blue or black
Third Grade
1 box of tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Crayons 24 count
Pencil top erasers
Dry erase markers/med tip/ blue or black
2 Wire ringed composition notebooks – wide ruled
1 pair of earbuds or earphones for computer use
Fourth Grade
1 box tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Colored pencils 12 count
Pencil top erasers
Dry erase markers/med tip/ blue or black
2 wire ringed composition notebooks – wide ruled
1 1inch 3 ring binder
1 pair of earbuds or earphone for computer use
Fifth Grade
1 box tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Colored pencils 12 count
Pencil top erasers
Dry erase markers/med tip/ blue or black
2 wire ringed composition notebooks – wide ruled
1 1inch 3 ring binder
1 pair of earbuds or earphone for computer use
May 2016
Sixth Grade
1 box tissues
Glue sticks
#2 pencils
Colored pencils 24 count
Pencil top erasers
Dry erase markers/med tip/ blue or black
2 wire ringed composition notebooks – wide ruled
1 1inch 3 ring binder
1 pair of earbuds or earphone for computer use
Volunteer Information
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
App Garden Volunteer Tracker Tooele County School District Volunteer Registration Program
We are so excited to be welcoming volunteers back to Sterling Elementary! Tooele County School District utilizes Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications and signing up for volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the following website:
https://appgarden5.app-garden.com/VolTrackUT30.nsf
Once you have completed the application, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if further information is needed. Tooele County School District, in conjunction with Volunteer Tracker, uses BCI to run all background checks for volunteer applicants.
If you have never applied to volunteer before, you will need to have your fingerprints taken at the district office before you can be approved to volunteer.
If you have applied and been a volunteer before, you may not need to have your fingerprints taken again; however, this of course only applies if your fingerprints were taken through the District’s new system for background checks using BCI. This is something that will be checked by the District, and you will be notified if you are required to have your fingerprints taken again.
PLEASE NOTE:
Once your initial volunteer application and background check have been approved, you will be notified by email every year on the anniversary date of your applications approval, to renew your status as a volunteer. If you do this, you will not be required to have your fingerprints taken again; however, if you fail to respond to the yearly reminder email, you will have to complete the volunteer registration process again. So PLEASE make sure you mark your calendar and remember to watch for that yearly email reminder.
Your students’ safety and care are our #1 priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office @ (435)882-9001.
Respectfully,
David Woolf
Sterling Principal
Sterling Elementary School
135 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah 84074
Phone: (435) 882-9001
Fax: (435) 882-9925