STEM School & Academy
Newsletter
October 27, 2016

From the Desk of:
Executive Director, P.J. Eucker, PhD

Cyber Security and STEM School and Academy 

Computer science (CS) at STEM begins in kindergarten and increases in complexity with each grade. Our K-12 computer science spiral references 2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and
Computer Science Curriculum Framework but goes far beyond the highest recommended standards.  Read more.

All School News and Updates ALLSCHOOL

Intent to Return to STEM for 2017-2018 School Year:
The Douglas County Open Enrollment window will be opening on  November 1, 2016.  STEM will begin accepting students for enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year on  December 1, 2016.  Please take a moment to complete the form below to let us know if your currently enrolled STEM student plans to return or enroll at another school for the 2017-2018 school year.  It is not necessary to Open Enroll your current student.  If you have friends or family that are interested in STEM, please have them place their student on the Enrollment List located on the STEM website.

Click here  for 2017-2018 Intent to Return Form

Drive Line Tip of the Week:
Pull forward as far as possible before dropping off or picking up your student.
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 27    Elementary Science/Engineering Family Night
Oct. 28    Trunk or Treat
Oct. 29    HS Soccer Banquet
Nov. 01    STEM BOD Meeting (Quorum pending)
Nov. 02    Financing College (Junior and Senior Parents)
Nov. 03    Middle School Movie Night
Nov. 05    Mini Maker Fair

Click here  to  view school calendar and times.

Yearbooks are on Sale Now! 


Click here to  reserve your book today, while supplies last. 
Counseling Corner

Important Dates to Remember:
  • Sunday, October 30, 2016: NACAC National College Fairs. Performing and Visual Arts Fair The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.  NACAC is hosting a Performing and Visual Arts College Fair on Sunday, 10/30 from 1-3, at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale, CO. 
Click here for more information on this event as well as;
  • Wednesday, November 2, 2016 College Financing Overview  (at STEM)
  • Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Career Connect 8th Grade Expo (at Douglas County Events Center)
  • STEM High School Showcase Night  6 p.m.-8 p.m.  ALL CURRENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!  Learn about STEM High School options and opportunities!

Volunteer News and Information

Volunteer of the Month

Our Volunteer of the Month for October is Leslie Hanft who has hosted one of our visiting Chinese teachers.  We cannot thank her enough for her kindness and willingness to open her home.  Leslie, please come to the office to receive your Volunteer of the Month Parking Pass!

Other Volunteer Opportunities
  • Gift Card Rewards for Students
  • Classroom Donations
You can see these and more opportunities on the Volunteer Page of the website. 
High School News  highschool

From the Desk of:

Principal Cody Blackburn


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STEM HS Showcase - Wednesday 11/16/2016 - 6pm
This event is intended for all 8th grade students and families to visit and learn about high school at the STEM School and Academy.  We will begin with a general session and then an open house allowing visitors to to talk with teachers and students about the many opportunities STEM.

Trunk or Treat! 
On Friday, October 28th , high school student government is hosting its 3rd annual Trunk-or-Treat event! From 4:30-6:30 pm  families and children are welcome to participate in the fun Halloween festivities. Admission is only $5 for unlimited fun! Concessions, games, and trick or treating is all part of Trunk or Treat.  We hope to see you there! 

Senior's Corner
Friday, 10/28:   Mandatory meeting for all seniors, including off-campus students, at 1:30 pm in the HS Commons. This meeting will provide graduation ordering information.

Friday, 11/4: Jostens on campus during lunches to collect graduation order forms. All seniors must drop off their orders on this date. Off campus students can either drop their order off at this time or mail it in. 

MiddleSchool
Middle School News

From the Desk of:
Principal Leanne Weyman


Halloween Reminder
Just a reminder!  Halloween costumes are not permitted during the school day in the middle and high schools. However, we encourage all students to attend Trunk-or-Treat and they may change into their costumes at the end of the school day.

Middle School Students who have earned (or are earning) High School credit:  
Please be aware that high school credit earned by middle school students at STEM may not be transferrable to other schools.  It is the school's choice as to if and when they accept these credits.  For example, 8th graders at STEM are eligible to earn high school credit for Biology.  If a student earned a biology credit and then transferred from STEM to a different school for high school, the new school may/may not accept this credit on the high school transcript. 

Galaxy Movie Night:
Please encourage your student to attend Middle School Move Night on  November 3rd from  4:30-6:30pm.  The movies are  Star WarsStar Trek and  Back to the Future. Concessions will be sold. 


Middle School Student Council 
Presents:
Galaxy Movie Night!
When:  Thursday November 3rd from  4:30-6:30
Movies: Star Wars, Star Trek, and Back to the Future
Admission is FREE
Concessions will be sold
Rooms E221, E222, and E223
Middle School only. 

We hope to see you there!

If you have questions, please contact  maura.ridder@stemhigh.org


Elementary
Elementary School News

From the Desk of:
Karen Johnson, PhD

Elementary Spirit Week: October 31st - November 4!
Our student council is planning a spirit week! Monday will be a Fall Festival hosted by the 8th grade science classes and festival activities and a parade will take place in the afternoon!
  • Monday:  Fall Celebration and Halloween Costumes (at 1:30 only, do not wear costumes to school).
  • Tuesday: Pajama Day!  
  • Wednesday:  Wacky Wednesday!
  • Thursday: Book Character Day! Dress up as your favorite character!
  • Friday: Decade Day!  50's, 60, 70's, 80's,... dress to a decade!
Halloween/Fall Festivities Guidelines
Teachers will be sending out activities for the October 31st events. Additional information is found HERE .  Parents are welcome to join in the parade route along the perimeter of the school. The parade will begin at 1:45.  

Driveline Updates
As we focus on the continual improvement of the driveline, you will be noticing some slight differences in our process.  These modifications are for the safety of students and to support our community and traffic management plan.

Here are the driveline updates:

  • Beginning Friday, October 21, kindergarten and first grade students will move to the gated playground area for pick up only
  • Parents will continue to pick up as normal, but will be queued into two lanes by the fenced area, instead of one lane. 
  • Please be aware of the coned area and stay away from the sidewalk to ensure the safety of our students. Fourth and fifth graders will wait by the elementary entrance for pick up.  
  • Once K/1 has been dismissed, the driveline will resume the normal pick up with one lane available for student loading. Our morning driveline will not be changed at this time.  

 
AcademyNewsAcademy News


STEM BEST Robotics Wins First Place "BEST" Award
On Saturday, October 22, the STEM BEST Robotics team competed on at the Front Range BEST  Competition.  For the sixth year in a row, the won FRIST PLACE! They now qualify for the regional tournament.
They also won:
- 2nd Place in Robot Game
- Software Design and Simulation Award
- Spirit and Sportsmanship Award
- Marketing Presentation Award
- Outreach Award
- Best T-Shirt Award



Congratulations to this team of very hard-working students! Next up: Regionals in Fort  Smith, Arkansas!   Click here to view a 9News Story about the Competition featuring our students and parent  coaches, as well as read more about;
  • FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
  • Elementary - Help support BEST Robotics
  • Sewing Club
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Sara.Phelps@stemhigh.org.

DouglasCounty
Douglas Country School District News

Douglas County Educational Foundation  Community Events
  • Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens, September 30 - October 30
  • Douglas County Community Night with Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnepeg Jets on Friday, Nov 11 at 7 pm.  For more information and tickets,  link here: www.avstix.com/DC2016 
Click here to view all upcoming events.

Click here to subscribe to the Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented (DCAGT) Newsletter.

View October's  Prevention Press


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