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Seats are Filling Up Quickly!
RSVP Now! Deadline to Reserve is March 2
This event is open to all parents and interested students.
Dealing with a Slow Processing Speed in Our Fast Paced World
An Evening with Dr. Ellen Braaten
Thursday, March 8 at 6 pm in the
HS Commons
Learn to Boost Your Child's Ability to:
- Perform Better in School
- Keep Pace with Friends and Family
- Maintain Health Self-Esteem
Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace?" Does he/she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done -- whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed in the morning?
STEM School Highlands Ranch is fortunate that
Dr. Ellen Braaten is joining us as part of her pro-bono work for an evening presentation, including questions and answers with our STEM community. Dr. Braaten is a Harvard Psychologist and well-known author who has worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed."
She will talk to parents and students about how to obtain the needed support, what to ex
pect from a professional evaluation and how you can make daily routines more efficient while promoting your child's social and emotional well-being
. STEM is fortunate that Dr. Braaten joining us as part of her pro-bono work. Reserve your seat and learn more about the evening here.
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Is Your Student Attending Another School Next Year?
We
are wrapping up required district and state reporting and need to report the students who are attending a different school for the 2018/19 school year.
If your student is NOT attending STEM School Highlands Ranch next year, please fill out
this form. It is especially important that we report if your student is attending a school outside of Douglas County. If you have any questions, please contact the High School office at 303-683-7836.
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Don't Forget: State
Mandated
Testing April 2-19
Information regarding State Mandated Testing was sent a couple months ago via social media and the newsletter. With April quickly approaching, please remember that testing will be
April 2
-19 during the school day for students in grades 3-11. See the schedule below.
More info here. Please contact
Hannah Reese with questions.
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Safety Spotlight
Thank you to parents who suggested the need for safety reminders in our communication to parents at our last parent forum. We hope these reminders will help keep our students safe with your support and cooperation.
Interested in helping with future safety spotlights? We want to hear from parents about the safety issues they see. Please register your interest using this form.
The STEM School Highlands Ranch Transportation Management Plan (TMP) was implemented to provide the best traffic practices for the site and the community. Please read the TMP if you have not already.
Reminders on-site:
- Slow down to watch for children, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
- There is no drop off or pick-up in the High School staff parking lot
- Parents have signed up for a specific Driveline - please use the correct one
Reminders off-site:
- Obey all local traffic rules around the neighborhood as you would elsewhere
- No parking on the streets to drop off/pick up
- Refrain from parking in adjacent businesses to drop off/pick up
- Campus walk-off students have been trespassing onto local businesses and causing danger to themselves due to traffic. (Please see the map below for where students can walk)
Robert Hoornstra,
Chief Operating Officer
Blue (OK to walk)
Red (Do not walk)
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Mark Your Calendar for STEM's Got Talent
Our 6th annual STEM's Got Talent event will take place on Wednesday, March 14th from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church in Highlands Ranch. The show is always the most exciting night of the year. There will be 24 acts ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. There will be singing, dancing, magic, and instrumental performances. Additionally, teachers will put on their annual LIP SYNC performance!
STEM's Got Talent is o
pen to all students, families and friends.
Tickets are $8 each in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets will be sold during lunch at school starting two weeks in advance and they are limited. Students and staff are free. View the flyer. If you have any questions, contact
Maura Ridder
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General Office Updates
School Visitors
A reminder that each school (Elementary, Middle and High School) is equipped with a doorbell for access into the lobby. Please understand that we need all visitors to use this as it allows us time to verify who is entering our school. Also remember that all visitors will need their driver's license in order to have a badge made to enter the school. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.
Lost and Found
It's time for us to donate the large stack of lost and found again. Please have your student check for lost items before Tuesday, March 6th as all items will be donated on that day.
Volunteer Opportunities
Seventh Grade Science Fair
Seventh graders will compete (during class) in the STEM science fair competition on March 7th and 8th, and we are still in need of judges! As a judge, you will be responsible for objectively critiquing presentations using a provided judging criteria. You will judge 5-6 boards per class period you volunteer for. We would like to have approximately 12 judges for each class period.
Click here
to view the sign up.
Still seeking donations for:
- High School Winter Formal - Sign up
- Special STEM Presentation - Sign up
- Allies in Diversity Art Show - Sign up
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Student Support Corner
What's Important for Sophomores NOW
What:
Sophomore year is a good time to start planning for life after STEM, but how? This program is an overview of how to get started and figuring out what's important.
Who: Sophomore students and their parents
When:
March 13th from 6-7 p.m.
Where: High
School Commons, please enter through the High School
Questions? Please email Naomi Ewing. More info on the website.
Click here to read other news from the Student Support Team, including:
- Sources of Strength "Popcorn with Positive Friends"
- Managing the College Search for Parents of Juniors (for parents only)
- Parents Encouraging Parents Conference
To find out more about Student Support, programs and offerings and to learn more about the team, please visit our
website.
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Student Shout Out
A big shout out to student Kalil McRoy, photography intern for the Communications team this semester. He has attended many events from Kindergarten through High School, capturing the wide variety of innovation here at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Great job, Kalil!
See some of his work below. More on the website
photo gallery.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
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Middle School Snow Ball Dance
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High School Basketball Game
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River Watch Club
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"Into the Woods" Theatre Program
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BEST Robotics Trophy Ceremony
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Want to Keep up with Young Scientist Gitanjali Rao?
Gitanjali Rao, seventh grader at STEM School Highlands Ranch, placed first in
the 3M Young Scientist Discovery Education and continues to earn recognition both
locally and nationally. If you'd like to keep up with her recent achievements you can check out the
Awards and Accolades page for updates.
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Student Data Consent for PSAT10 and SAT for 10th and 11th Graders
Parents of 10th and 11th graders, pl
ease be aware that your student will bring home a student data consent form, which allows them to opt in/out of completing a questionnaire on their answer sheet for testing. Please review with your student, complete the forms, and have your student return them to their English teacher by March 8th. More info here and here. Contact
Hannah Reese with questions.
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Middle and High School Family Game Night
The Sources of Strength program is hosting a Family Game Night for Middle and High School students and their parents/guardians to play games and eat food to promote family connections. Please join us from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on April 6th in the High School cafeteria. If you have questions you can reach out to
Becky Matson.
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Don't Miss the Upcoming Event for Sophomores
The Student Support Center is hosting an event called "What's Important for Sophomores NOW." Visit the Student Support Corner above for more info or
click here for details.
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High School Winter Formal
Don't forget, the High School Winter Formal will be held this Saturday, March 3rd from 7-10 p.m. in the
High School Commons with the theme "Ski Town." The cost is $5. Please enter through the High School doors. All High School students are invited. If you have any questions please reach out to
Taylor Wenblad.
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FBLA Teen Driving Awareness Week
FBLA is partnering with the Denver Teen Metro Drivers Organization to host a Teen Driving Awareness campaign March 5-9th. The week includes a variety of activities to remind students of safe driving practices:
- Monday, March 5th - hang green ribbons; safety presentations in High School study hall
- Tuesday March 6th - safety presentations in High School study hall
- Wednesday March 7th - High School lunch activities and parent outreach at Junior College Search Meeting
- Thursday March 8th - High School lunch activities
- Friday March 9th - Feeder school outreach activity at Elementary School driveline
- All week there will be a survivor car parked in the grass
Questions? Please email Karen Ramon.
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Middle and High School Family Game Night
The Sources of Strength program is hosting a Family Game Night for Middle and High School students and their parents/guardians to play games and eat food to promote family connections. Please join us from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on April 6th in the High School cafeteria. If you have questions you can reach out to
Becky Matson.
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Congratulations Spartans of the Month!
The "Spartans of the Month" recognition is quite the accomplishment for our amazing Elementary students, who are honored for demonstrating the STEM
formula for character. Below are the media-approved students that we want to honor and congratulate!
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On March 6th we'll be kicking off STEM's participation in Jump Rope for Heart by the American Heart Association. This is a free program to teach students about different ways to keep their hearts healthy.
Elementary students will learn how physical activity, foods, and water affect their health. This program includes an optional fundraiser for the American Heart Association so they can continue to bring programs to schools. More info will be sent home with students this Friday.
Mr. Broll is excited to bring this program to STEM and can't wait to see how much students learn about being heart healthy.
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Butter Braids for Clubs and Teams
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You can support some of STEM's after school clubs, groups and sports teams by purchasing Butter Braids in time for spring break and Easter! Ordering is easy online or via paper forms from group members. Groups currently participating include French Honor Society, LaunchX, FBLA, HS Volleyball and TSA. Online orders must be placed by
March 8 and will be ready by
March 14th or 15th.
Click here for details.
Next STEM PTO Meeting
Please join us from
6:30 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 14th in the SYNK room (enter at the middle school). We can always use a hand, especially with all the events we have coming up. If you can't attend in person please join us via SYNK or Facebook Live. Either way it counts towards your volunteer hours. We will also have a Member at Large Coffee the next morning at
8 am at Chick-fil-A in Highlands Ranch Town Center.
Ties & Tiaras: A Magical Night
Ties & Tiaras was a great time for all who attended. Kids, Dads, Moms and Grandma had a lot of fun. Please visit our
webpage or STEM PTO
Facebook Group for pictures. Thank you to Eileen's Cookies and everyone who donated food and decorations. (Don't forget to log a volunteer hour for each $20 you spent.) A special thank you to the Dance Committee for all their wonderful planning and help: Ashley James, Maria Kuznetsova, Kelly Murphy and Kelley Marie Paulson. Save the date for next year:
February 23, 2019!
ES Mom and Me Battlezone Coming Up
March 30
Planning is currently underway. If you would like to join the planning committee, please
email us
to sign up. Look for more information on the event including how to register, in next week's newsletter.
Safeway Cards
Pick up a reloadable Safeway card from any of the school offices: elementary, middle or high school. The cards are pre-loaded with a couple dollars and can be used and reloaded at the Safeway register using your credit card of choice (you will still get miles or rewards from your credit card). STEM gets 5% each time you reload.
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Enrichment newsletter. Contact Nate Gallenbeck while Sara Phelps is on maternity leave if you have questions about Enrichment.
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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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DCSD Winter Community Events
Remember that our school earns money when you purchase tickets using our school name!
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