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From the Desk of Executive Director,
P.J.Eucker, PhD
The Critical Importance of our School-Home Partnership
Our school's success is tied to our partnership with our families. We could not possibly provide the enriched academics and creative courses on our small state funding as a public school without significant family support of volunteer hours. One incredible example is our Chinese Guest Teacher Host Committee.
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A big thank you to the generous parents that have brought thoughtful gifts to our drive-line workers!!
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October 6:
Virtual Day: Grades 6, 10, 11, & 12
- 8:00-11:00: PSAT 8/9 for all of grade 7 & 9th grade A-K
- 12:00-3:00: PSAT 8/9 for all of grade 8 & 9th grade L-Z
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School Picture Make-Up Reminder
School picture make-ups will be on August 30th. Students should listen for an announcement that day and they will be asked to come to have their pictures taken.
For students who already had their pictures taken at Student Check-In, you should have received information by email from our photographer on how to order pictures.
If you need help ordering call Van Gogh School Photographers at
303-679-9003.
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Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 25 GAME: Women's Volleyball @ Cresthill vs.Victory Prep
Aug. 26 First Tech Challenge Info Meeting
Aug. 28 (Senior Class) Application Boot Camp
Aug. 30 Picture Make-Ups
Aug. 30 Restaurant Night - Crave Burger
Aug. 31 8th Grade Kansas City Trip Information Parent Meeting
Aug. 31 SAC Meeting
Aug. 31 TSA Information Meeting
Sept. 02 Middle School Student Body elections
Sept. 05 Labor Day - No School
Sept. 06 STEM BOD Meeting (Quorum pending)
Sept. 07 Literacy night
Sept. 15 Flu Shot Clinic
Click here
to view school calendar and view times.
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From the Desk of Principal Cody Blackburn
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Athletics:
STEM Spartans
Inaugural Volleyball Team Fundraiser Dinner
- What: All-you - can - eat pizza, garlic knots, and drinks for only $10 per person over age five. Little ones are free!.
- When:Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 pm
- Who: Friends, family, neighbors, and you!
- Where: The Garlic Knot restaurant in Ken Caryl Marketplace,on Kipling and Chatfield
- Why: To showcase our school spirit, support our volleyball team, and enjoy great food and company!
The team gets to keep half of all funds raised that night, so the more, the merrier! Cash and credit cards both accepted. Please contact Coach Evil with questions or to RSVP before that date. Thank you!
Fall Sports Coaches Needed
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From the Desk of Middle School Principal
Leanne Weyman
Next week, during our Friday study halls, we will be starting weekly lessons that focus on character development for middle school students. During our first class, students will take a learning styles quiz to understand how they learn best. They will then discuss how their learning style can impact their success at STEM. We are hopeful that students and families will find these lessons helpful. Future lessons will focus on the four components of our formula for character: respect, responsibility, integrity and honesty. Topics throughout the rest of this quarter will include: Goal Setting, Organization, Problem Solving and Test Taking Skills.
8th Grade Parents: Kansas City Trip Info Meeting
We will be holding a parent information meeting for the 8th grade overnight Kansas City trip on August 31. It will be held at 5:30pm
in the High School Commons. The trip will take place November 15-18. Further details about the trip, costs and how to register will be discussed at the info meeting.
All Middle School Parents:
Are you interested in learning about Stem's Writing Guidelines? This includes writing a three-point thesis statement, a constructed response, or a five paragraph essay. If so, please join us at our 2nd annual Literacy Night!
Do you need help with Canvas, Turnitin.com, or assisting your child in reading the "tough stuff?" Join us at our 2nd annual Literacy Night!
- Wednesday, September 7th from 4-6pm.
- There will be three half-hour sessions: 4:00-4:30; 4:45-5:15; 530-6:00 pm.
Room 101 - Mrs. Bickford and Mrs. Dillon - Canvas and Turnitin.com
Room 102 - Ms. O'Connell and Ms. Rooney - Writing rubrics
Room 104 - Ms. Christian and Mrs. Ridder - Thesis statements and writing a constructed response and body paragraph.
Room 105 - Mrs. Bertrand and Ms. Harper - Reading the tough stuff
All rooms will present the same presentation for all three sessions.
We hope to see you there!
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Student Government:
The Middle School Student Government is eager to begin the year with some great events, including movie nights, dances, game tournaments, fund raisers, and so much more!
And it's now time to gear up for the Middle School Government elections!
In the next couple of weeks, students will be seeking signatures to run for a leadership position in the Student Government. Officer positions include: Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relation Officers. Look for campaign posters in the Middle School over the next couple of weeks.
VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Please look for a survey in your email. It will contain the candidates' video speeches. Please take the time to listen to the candidates and cast your VOTE!
Thank you for your participation! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ridder at
[email protected].
It's going to be a great year!
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Elementary School Updates
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From the Desk of Elementary School Principal
Karen Johnson, PhD
Elementary Wish List of Donations
We are continually updating these lists. There are some items that teachers dream of having to support instruction and your students. Visit the
Elementary Classroom Wish Lists
for specific donation opportunities. Don't forget to log your donations on the Volunteer site for credit. Check back often as this list will change throughout the year. We thank you for your support!
- Elementary School Directory
- Elementary Drive-Line
- BASE (Before and After School Enterprise)
- Nutrition Services
- Academy
5th Grade Williamsburg Trip Information Meeting:
T
he 5th graders at STEM School and Academy have an
incredible travel opportunity
this year. Fifth graders can apply for a trip to (Colonial) Williamsburg, Virginia to study our Nation's 18th century roots. We will visit Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg and many other sites along the way!
Informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 30 from 6-6:45 in room E203 - Mrs. Marshall's classroom
Adults and children are invited. If you have ANY interest, please join us. This meeting is not a commitment to the trip. It is for
information only. We will offer a
brief explanation of the trip, requirements to attend and hopefully answer all of your questions.
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Updates from our Assistant Principals:
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CogAT Universal Testing Information:
In early September all STEM School students in grades three and five will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT 7). This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
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Important Dates to Remember
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Friday, August 26th
: SST Meet and Greet in the Middle School Study Hall, 6th period
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Thursday, September 1st
: SST Meet and Greet-Elementary School Recess
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Executive Function classes for parents
(see information below)
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Tuesday, August 30, 6 p.m. at Mountain Ridge Middle School
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Wednesday, August 31, 6 p.m. at Castle Rock Middle School
- Thursday, September 1, 6 p.m. at Cimarron Middle School
What Are Executive Functions?
Executive functions are in charge of making sure things get done, from the planning stage to the completion stage.
Students who struggle with executive functions often have difficulty with planning, organization, memory, time management and flexible thinking. "Parent University," through DCSD, is offering executive function classes for parents to help them work with their children to make the school year as successful as possible. Dates are listed above.
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Flu Shot Clinic:
The flu shot clinic is open to all STEM families and staff that sign up below.
Click here
for Shoo the Flu! flyer
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Location Middle School Health Office
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Fall Sports Coaches needed:
Now that the fall sports season is off and running, it is time to look forward to the winter sports season!
Click here to view the two winter sports we are looking to have here.
This is a paid position or it
can be used for volunteer hours.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
- Driveline Improvement Process
- Physics classroom volunteer
- On-Going Opportunities
- Classroom Donations
You can see these and other current opportunities
(including donation items) on the
Volunteer Page of our website.
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Academy News:
TSA (Technology Student Association) Informational Meeting
Is your student interested in TSA this year?
First Tech Challenge (FTC) Interest Meetings
FTC is an international robotics challenge organized by FIRST community for Middle and High School students.
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
STEM Academy will be hosting a FIRST Robotics Competition team this year in the STEM High School engineering labs.
Phoenix HighÂAltitude Balloon Fall Module
Project Phoenix represents the evolution we are having to Spartan Space Sciences from flying our payloads with third party balloon programs, to the actual design and launch of our own high altitude balloon (HAB).
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STEP/PTO
SAVE THE DATE - STEM Blast Off:
What: Event to celebrate the school and build parent community
When: September 22, 2016 (3:30pm-7:30pm)
Where: Civic Green Park
Stay tuned for more details . . . .
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Douglas County School District News
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Douglas County Educational Foundation
Community Events:
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August 26/27: Starcycle Grand Opening - donations benefitting DCEF
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September 02: CU Buffs Community Night
- September 17: Colorado Rapids Community Night
Link to the Foundation's recent eNewsletter
which contains complete list of upcoming events and links to purchase tickets:
click here
Click here
for DCSD story on: "STEM School and Academy Students Win National Award for Innovation."
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STEM School & Academy | 303-683-7836 | www.stemhigh.org
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