The STEAM Weekly V7, 2021-2022

8.27.2021

The STEAM Weekly Volume 7

Parents and Students,

Keep it up! We are still at 0% COVID positive cases! Continue to keep your child at home if he/she is showing any symptoms or has a COVID positive contact. Email Mrs. Pollan or call the front office (901-416-4536). Mrs. Littlefield, our secretary, will reach out to you with next steps. We are winning this fight!

ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL

All car riders must be picked up from the circle drive. Parents will no longer be able to turn around in the parking lot during arrival or dismissal. We have had too many close calls and I must put you and student safety first.

PTO September Fundraiser Kick-Off

Our PTO board has set a lofty goal of raising $25,000 dollars during our annual fundraiser drive. We do not sell cookies, wrapping paper, or candy bars. This is our only fundraiser for the year. We have spent over 100,000 dollars as a community on updating classroom furniture, technology, grounds lighting, beautification, as well as provided students with printers, STEM equipment, and supplies. This month is vital to the success of our program!

Thank you for CARE-ing.

Andy

REMINDERS:

PTO SWAG SALE: Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 and 2 - 7:45 - 8:10 a.m.
PTO fundraiser begins - 9/3/21 (Friday morning donation drive)
Contact MSSAPTO14@gmail.com to be a part of this awesome team!
Progress Reports go out 9/8/21.
Grandparents' Day is 9/13/21. (See Mrs. Pollan's section for sign-up details.)

SEE YOU MONDAY!!!

Have a great weekend!

Andy Demster

#CARE-ingAction

MSSA Weekly Headlines:

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Please Help!

We need newspapers donated for 7th grade STEM projects.

All 7th graders need to bring a shoebox for their STEM project.

NORRIS SPORTS REPORT

You can sign up @ www.ymcamemphis.org

Click on Childcare.
Click SCS schools.
Search for Maxine Smith STEAM Academy.

Prices and Times:

Before Care hours: 6-8:15 a.m.
Cost: $25 weekly
After care hours: 3:15 - 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 weekly
Both before/after care
Cost: $50 weekly

MSSA Athletics

Parents,

Please support our teams by helping with concessions.

Girls' Volleyball games @5 p.m. - $5 dollar admissions in the Gym.

Physicals MUST be dated after April 15, 2021 and all forms must be completed and turned in to Coach Norris. CLICK HERE FOR ALL FORMS.

Dr. Mac's CARE Corner:

Parents,

Please complete this survey concerning our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Mondays. Your input and voice are valued.

Progress Reports go out 9/8/21. Let me know if you cannot get into PowerSchool to see your child's grades.

Please reach out any time,

smithdc@scsk12.org

Information Station with Mrs. Pollan:

Grandparents' Day is 9/13/21!

We invite Grandparents to eat Lunch on the Lawn this year! Please complete this form if your child's Grandparents or family member plan to attend. You can also sign up for early dismissal with their Grandparent if the form is filled out by you! We will contact you with next steps.

REMIND codes for 2021-2022

6th grade Parents: @6c4a7gc

6th grade Students: @d8e394

7th grade Parents: @ff69ck6

7th grade Students: @e6k98a

8th grade Parents: @46fkb2

8th grade Students: @gcd4bh

A Word from your PTO Board!

Our annual fundraiser will kick off next week! We are striving to raise $25,000 dollars to support our school. We will send out a dedicated email next week to provide you with multiple ways to donate. We will also have Friday Morning Donation Drives.

If you have questions or want to help, email us at

MSSAPTO14@gmail.com.

LET'S DO THIS!

$25,000 GOAL

SWAG SALES!

Sept 1st and 2nd.

Visit our Website and Calendar

Maxine Smith STEAM Academy | 901.416.4536 | https://schools.scsk12.org/maxinesmith-ms

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