Sulphur Springs Elementary School

February 7, 2025

Gamecocks are Empowered to Solve Problems!
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We continue working towards creating an environment where EVERY student is successful. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing our students with the very best learning experiences and opportunities. We recognize that our children must be prepared as they transition to each grade level k-12 and beyond. In order to best serve our students, we provide everyone in the building with high expectations for their learning and deep engagement in every classroom.

Vision: Sulphur Springs STEAM Leaders are Empowered to Solve Problems.

Daily Actions: We are Respectful, Confident, Encouraging and Kind.

Alignment: K-12 Connections

Message From Dr. Little

STEM DESIGNATION

We are excited to invite the entire school community to our Love of Literacy Family Engagement Night on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm! This special event is designed to celebrate the joy of reading and provide fun, interactive activities to support literacy at home.

📖 What to Expect:

  • Engaging read-a louds

  • Hands-on literacy activities for all ages

  • Tips and resources to support reading at home

  • Pizza provided by Sulphur Springs Baptist Church

  • Reading with Mat Miller's service dogs

  • Fun photo booth for all families

  • Cookie decorating station

  • Bookmark design station

  • Robots in Reading

  • Literacy with Social Emotional Learning

We would love for you and your family to join us for an evening of learning, fun, and community connection.

Love of Literacy 2025

Our 5th grade students are doing a fundraiser for a field trip at the end of the year. Ordering information for the shirts will be coming home with all students next week.

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Student Voice

Celebrating Mrs. Helen Coleman!

Mrs.Coleman, a kind, hardworking, and happy soul. She continues to love every student from kindergarten to 8th grade every single day whether she's in school or not. Everyone in the building looks up to her and admires her daily. And in 40 years she continues to make a lasting impact on Sulphur Springs. One last thing we would like to announce is how hardworking and funny she is. We love you Mrs.Coleman! 

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CTE/STEM Lab News

Exploring Careers and Our World Through Virtual Reality and Flying Drones

Students have the opportunity to choose a particular work experience or a fascinating region of the globe to discover. This immersive experience transports the real world to their fingertips. It opens doors to adventures that would otherwise be out of reach, allowing them to engage with unique scenarios and environments in an exciting and interactive way.

Drones offer students a glimpse into potential career paths while allowing them to explore their surroundings from a unique vantage point. Engaging with drones fosters critical and creative thinking, pushing students to innovate and solve problems. Additionally, working with these devices sharpens motor skills, particularly improving hand-eye coordination, making the learning experience both enjoyable and beneficial.

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CTE Drones in Flight

Library MindCave News

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Elementary Engineering Excellence!

Our talented elementary students have successfully conquered engineering design challenges! Using Magna-Tiles, they constructed impressive castles, and with KEVA planks, they built sturdy towers and bridges. Collaborating as teams, they diligently followed the Engineering Design Process to solve problems and create innovative structures. Great job, kids! Your creativity and teamwork truly shine!

Classroom STEAM Achievements

Career Exploration and Fair

Students engage in exciting experiences and interactions with our community career partners, creating valuable connections to local opportunities. These include various businesses, organizations, and technical schools that showcase career pathways. By exploring these options, students become inspired to set goals and develop a stronger motivation for their academic work.

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TCAT Mascots, Tommie and Tammie TCat and the TCAT Mobile Lab

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Save the Date:

  • February 10, 2025 Parent Teacher Conferences 4 pm-7 pm

  • February 13, 2025 For the Love of Literacy Family Engagement Event 5:30-7 pm

Athletics

Upcoming Sporting Events

Basketball

January 25th: Area Tournament Begins at Grandview. Times to still be determined.

Baseball: Tryouts will be held on February 3rd from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Sulphur Springs Gym. This is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th boy who is interested. Must have a current physical on file.

Track: Tryouts will be held on February 25th and 26th from 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm.This is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th boy or girl who is interested. Must have a current physical on file.

Boys Soccer: Tryouts will be held on January 28th and 30th at Ridgeview from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm. This is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th boy who is interested. Must have a current physical on file.

There will be an Athletic Booster Club Meeting on January 28th at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria.

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Important Links

School Website

Parents and Students Page

Student Handbook

Lunch Menu and Free and Reduced Lunch Forms

We need to reflect an increase in our Title 1 Status for Federal Programs. Please fill out even if you do not think you qualify. We thank you as your effort supports grant writing and funding initiatives district-wide.

Find Us

Sulphur Springs Elementary School

Website: https://www.wcde.org/o/sse
Location: 1518 Gray Station-Sulphur Springs Road; Jonesborough, TN 37659
Phone: 423.753.1140

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are school start and end times?

A: The first bell rings at 8:00. The dismissal bell rings at 3:00.

Q: What school supplies will my child need to provide?

A: Supply lists are posted on our website.

Q: Can my child ride a bus to school?

A: Yes! We have bus routes for SSES which can be found on our district website. Please contact our director of transportation, Tony Roberts, for any questions or for more information at 423.753.1172.

Q: What kind of technology will my child have access to?

A: All students at SSES will have access to their own Chromebook. Grades 6-8 are allowed to take their Chromebooks home with them. Students must submit a completed Chromebook permission form to receive a Chromebook.

Q: I didn't see my question here, who do I ask?

A: You are always welcome to call our office at 423.753.1140. You are also always welcome to reach out to our school principal, Dr. David Little via email (littled@wcde.org) and he will get back to you as soon as possible.