8.17.2020
STEAM Updates and Reminders
Dear Parents and Students,

In just two more weeks we will start school during a pandemic. We are going to go SLOW before we go fast. We have trained all summer, practiced for the unknown, and plan to be our best, but we are going to be living in a new world. We are going to make mistakes, learn from them, and be better everyday. Our C.A.R.E. values mean more than ever now. We must choose to Collaborate, to have a positive Attitude, show Responsibility and put in the Effort. We choose to C.A.R.E.

We have worked to honor all students course requests, but not all requests can be fulfilled due to our school size and current circumstances. Schedules are now loaded in your PowerSchool app. We are going to allow students to take study hall as an elective this year. See below for study hall and AVID information. If you have an error in your schedule, would like to request a class change, or do not have 8 classes scheduled, please complete this form by 8/21/2020.

Don't forget! Parent and Student Open House/Orientation will take place August 27th.

Thank you again for choosing Maxine Smith STEAM Academy.
Andy Demster

We choose to CARE
MSSA Weekly Headlines:
Textbook and STEM Supplies Distribution Times and Dates

  • 6th Grade: August 24th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.

  • 7thGrade: August 25th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.

  • 8th Grade: August 26th from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.

August 27 is Virtual Student and Parent Orientation/Open House. Links to
come soon.
  • 6th Grade 6:00 - 7:15 P.M.

  • 7th Grade 4:30 - 5:45 P.M.

  • 8th Grade 3:00 - 4:15 P.M.
-Log into Devices and Microsoft Office 365/ MS TEAMS:
  • username: full student school email address
(student number@student.scsk12.org)
  • password: 8 digits DOB:12345678
(date of birth, no dashes or slashes)
  • Log in issues, Fill out this form
  • All other Technical issues:(Connectivity or Technical) call 901-416-2700 #5
-What you need to know about AVID and STUDY HALL
  • All 6th graders take an AVID course.
  • AVID is a class which focuses on study skills, organization, tutoring, character education, leadership, and transitioning to middle school. AVID students receive assignments and grades.
  • Study Hall is a class that does not receive a grade, but attendance is mandatory daily. Students will have access to other students and an instructor during the entire 90 minute block. There are no assignments or grades given to students taking Study Hall.
  • We will use Study Hall times for individual tutoring, intervention, and other social emotional support.
-Sign up for Texts/REMIND for the 2020-2021 school year:
6th grade (parents only please)-@4hc9ekc
7th grade (parents only please)-@hg6db8
8th grade (parents only please)-@ha98f2
Mrs. Pollan will create a REMIND group for students once school begins.

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