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A Message from Dr. Eucker about STEM Gives
First, we are very grateful for the work of our school's PTO and the launching of
STEM Gives.
STEM has not, in the past, cultivated a climate of giving that is necessary for most Charter Schools to survive. Our PTO leaders recognized this need and stepped forward this year, to work with all of you, to make a difference. Thank you.
Why is STEM Gives important?
Here are
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Read More from Douglas County School District about Funding
Just today the school received this document from DCSD on District funding, entitled "Why is DCSD Facing a Serious Funding Challenge?" We've scanned the document and it is linked here. Please read it to understand the challenges that STEM School Highlands Ranch and other schools are facing.
STEM Gives is an opportunity to bridge this gap between what we have and what students need. Please take a minute and link to the giving page and make a donation. Any amount will make a difference.
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Important Upcoming Dates
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In the News!
The
Highlands Ranch Herald features our new Elementary fencing coach, Teodora, who is training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Read the
full story here.
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Don't Miss
our New and Wonderful Parent Information Series!
The parent series
"Navigating Transitions,"
offered by the High School Counseling Department starts next week.
The first series session is September 26th. One night, two sessions:
- Senior Parents Nuts and Bolts (5-5:45 p.m.): Very important overview of the nuts and bolts of preparing students to graduate from STEM and pursue their college and/or career goals. Sign up required.
- Financing College for Junior and Senior Parents (6-7 p.m.): Jay Murray, from Solutions for Tuition, will once again offer this free workshop for junior and senior parents on financing college. Sign up required.
Visit
our website
for information on all events in the Parent Series. There are others, throughout the year, for all grade level parents.
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Fun Student Happenings
Gitanjali Rao, a seventh grader at STEM School Highlands Ranch, is selected as a
TIME Magazine kid reporter. Stay tuned for upcoming stories by Gitanjali on our school!
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Wear Your Passions Day
To kick off National Bullying Prevention Month in October, the Allies in Diversity club wants to celebrate what makes you unique and what you love!
"Wear Your Passions" day is set for October 4th, a day where you can come to school dressed in costume as something or someone you are passionate about.
From September 25-October 3rd, Spart Mart will be selling $1 wristbands needed to participate. Hats are not allowed, but creativity is encouraged. Students must meet the dress code.
For more information, inspirational ideas, and Spart Mart locations and hours,
click here.
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SpartMart Online Store is Live
High School Entrepreneurship students have been working hard to build the new e-commerce SpartMart website and it is now ready to go. You can order your STEM merchandise online from anywhere!
Be sure to take a look at the new
SpartMart website
!
They are also working on designing new hoodies, water bottles, coffee mugs, and much more! Be on the lookout for these items in the next two weeks.
They appreciate your patience as they streamline their new order fulfillment process in the first few weeks. Once an order is placed, you will be contacted directly regarding item pick-up. Pick-ups will take place either at the front Middle School office or by having your student stop by room 236.
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General Office Updates
Lost and Found
Please have your student check the lost & found before Fall Break (it will be donated over the break). Parents may want to take a look as well if they are in the school for conferences!
Volunteering Opportunities
Staff Appreciation
On Friday, September 22nd there is no school for students. This is a professional development day for staff. We are still in need of a few items. If you are interested in providing items for breakfast, please
click here
to view the sign up sheet
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High School Homecoming Dance / Powder Puff Game
The student government is looking for food and drink donations for the dance, and tutus for the Powder Puff game. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity,
click here
to view the sign up sheet.
Donation Opportunities:
Remember that every $20 = 1 volunteer hour. Just make the conversion and log in the appropriate event. By the way, as Fall season hits, we are desperately in need of tissues! Other needs:
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Counseling Corner
Click here to read about:
- Screenagers film viewing
- Sources of Strength Program
- Parents Encouraging Parents Conference
- Best of U College Fair
- Denver National College Fair
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6th-9th Graders: Join the eCYBERMISSION
Register now for the FREE eCYBERMISSION competition. Students will investigate a problem in our community, choose a Mission Challenge to help address the problem, and complete the mission together.
Visit our website for more details.
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Order your Middle/High School Yearbook
You can order your yearbook now! More details on our
website.
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Senior Photos Due by Oct. 20
Senior photos and dedications are
due by October 20th.
- Please view the requirements for senior photos here.
- If you would like to purchase a senior dedication, fill out this form and bring a check made out to STEM School Highlands Ranch to Ms. Worth in room 230.
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Don't Miss the LATEST High School News
Click here
for the
most up-to-date High School news
- updated throughout the week.
Principal's Page - Did you Subscribe?
Visit the High School Principal page,
Principal Cody Blackburn,
as he will be updating it with news particular to the High School.
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Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
Grades 7 and 8 will take the PSAT 8/9 test on October 5th. Sixth graders will have a
Virtual Day
on October 5th. Seventh graders will arrive at 7:45 a.m. and test until 11 a.m. (leaving school after testing). Eighth graders will arrive at 11:45 a.m. and test until 3 p.m. More info can be found
here.
Please note: Lunch will not be provided for middle school students on October 5th. The lunchroom will be closed for testing.
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Order your Middle/High School Yearbook
You can order your yearbook now! More details on our
website.
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6th-9th Graders: Join the eCYBERMISSION
Register now for the FREE eCYBERMISSION competition. Students will investigate a problem in our community, choose a Mission Challenge to help address the problem, and complete the mission together.
Visit our website for more details.
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Middle School Movie Night
The Middle School Student Government presents
Movie Night!
When: Friday, September 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rooms E222, E223, and E224. There will be a different movie playing in each room.
What: Superheroes themed movies:
X Men,
Spiderman, and
The Incredibles
Please note that
X Men and
Spiderman are both rated PG-13 and all students wishing to view these movies must have a
permission slip.
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Don't Miss the LATEST Middle School NEWS
Click here
for the
most up-to-date Middle School news
- updated throughout the week.
Principal's Page - Did You Subscribe?
Please make sure to subscribe to Principal Weyman's
Principal Page
as she will be updating it with news particular to the Middle School.
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Don't Miss the LATEST Elementary School News
Principal's Page - Most Current Information
Please make sure to subscribe to Dr. Karen Johnson's Principal Page as she will be updating it with more Elementary news, including a staff highlight, math updates, and more.
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Restaurant Night Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria - Wed. 9/27
Join us for our first Restaurant Night of the year at Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria
at 9567 S University Blvd. on
Wednesday, September 27th anytime between
11 a.m. to
9 p.m
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Cuba Cuba will donate 20% of all proceeds from STEM family and friends. Great for lunch or dinner. Just mention you are part of the STEM fundraiser! Please
RSVP
if you plan on attending, however you do not have to RSVP to go. It just helps the restaurant plan for projected attendance.
Save the date for our upcoming Restaurant Nights:
- Cold Stone Creamery - Wed. 10/18
- CB & Potts - Wed. 10/25
Grant Writing Volunteer
STEM PTO is looking for a volunteer with grant writing experience to assist with some grant applications. If you are able to help, please
contact us.
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Check out the Enrichment page of the website and view the most recent
Enrichment newsletter. Some highlights below. Contact Sara Phelps with questions.
Come Learn about Destination Imagination
When: Thursday, September 28th at 6:30 pm
Where: Middle School Cafeteria
What: DI is open to all students grade K thru 12. Read more about
DI on our website.
Robotics - FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for Grades 7-12
FTC is one of the Robotics challenges designed and executed by FIRST Robotics for Middle and High School students. FTC teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to play a floor game in an alliance format. The STEM FTC team will meet Wednesday and Friday afternoons after school. At these meetings, the students will collaborate to design, build, and program a robot. Read more about FTC on our website.
Beginner Model Rocketry
We are looking to start a new Beginner Model Rocketry program for Middle and High School students on Thursday afternoons, to start after Fall Break. Click here to express your interest.
Student Self Check In/Out - After-Care
Parents, we would like to allow the opportunity for your student(s) to check themselves in and out of our After-Care program. Please
visit our website for more information on self check in/out.
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The Douglas County School District is Colorado's third-largest school district, serving more than 67,000 students in preschool through twelfth-grade.
Visit the
DCSD website.
Click here for the Gifted and Talented newsletter.
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The Foundation for Douglas County Schools
(formerly the Douglas County Educational Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which works with corporations and organizations to develop private resources to enrich education within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences of our students, citizens and community.
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Coming Up!
Info about the Denver Center for the Performing Arts discounts can be found
here
.
Visit the
Foundation Page
on the DCSD website.
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STEM School Highlands Ranch | 303-683-7836 | www.stemk12.org
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