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Note from Dr. Penny Eucker
The past week has been difficult in our STEM community, but I continue to feel incredibly proud of our school and the student and staff accomplishments. This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with an in-coming 2018-2019 kindergarten family. They attended our weekly tours at each level: elementary, middle and high before making a decision. What most impressed this family is that student engagement increases as students progress through our program. Yes, they fell in love with the kindergarten classrooms but the high school classrooms dazzled them.
Read more...
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Congratulations to Honor Roll Students Fall 2017 Semester
Once again we'd like to recognize Honor
Roll students for the Fall 2017 semester.
This is quite the accomplishment for our hard-working students who are
recognized on the
Honor Roll list
for having a GPA between 3.5-3.799 and are recognized on the
Principal Honor Roll list
for having a GPA of 3.8 and above. Please join us in congratulating the students below.
High School
Middle School
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Our School Recognized as a "School of Excellence" this Week
Thi
s award is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools receive an "Exceeds Expectations" rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks, reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.
Congratulations to all of our dedicated staff and the wonderful students that make up our school.
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Academic Calendar for 2018-19 School Year Now Available
The 2018-19 Academic Calendar was recently approved and is now available to view on our website. |
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Charter Friend Award
We are proud to announce that
Dr. Gregg Cannady, Collaboration and Concept Development leader at our school, was awarded the Charter Friend Award out of 200 nominations. The Charter Friend Award seeks to acknowledge real "super heroes" in education. Dr. Cannady is, indeed a super hero and was selected for his work with the Mars team in impacting education at STEM and around the world through the SYNK. Learn more about the award
here.
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Questions about the Playground and Field
This week we've received several questions about the playground and field that we want to help answer.
It's true that we plan to build a practice field and playground for our students. Much time and energy has been spent compiling a master plan for the STEM campus. You can view this plan in the Elementary School lobby. We intend to follow through on these plans, as we want to provide a complete student experience for our students. Read more...
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Help National Honor Society Grant a Wish
STEM National Honor Society (NHS) is partnering with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to host Wish Week, a week long fundraiser that raises money to send our assigned Wish Kid on the trip of their dreams.
This year our assigned Wish Kid is Jordyn, an 8-year-old girl that loves superheroes and wants to go on a Marvel Cruise. From
February 26th to March 3rd, NHS and Student Government will be hosting multiple events such as a staff-student basketball game, a winter dance, and a carnival to raise money for Jordyn's wish.
How can you help? You can donate by purchasing a
Wish Week shirt by February 14th.
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Into the Woods Theatre Production is Almost Here
Don't miss this amazing show on February 14th and 15th, put on by our hard-working students. The show is appropriate for all ages to attend. More info and tickets here.
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New Items at the SpartMart
The
Spartmart has some new and exciting products available. Check them out today.
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All K-12 Parents and Students, Join the PI Day Celebration
Our second Annual
PI Day Celebration will be
March 14th from 3-5 p.m. in the High School commons. We welcome all K-12 students and their parents to attend a fun evening of activities, including:
- Pie eating (please consider bringing a pie to share)
- PI reciting contest
- PI "pun"-etry slam
- Kids corner
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General Office Updates
January Volunteer of the Month
Our volunteer of the month for January is Carrie Miner, logging 30 hours with her donations. These donations are so helpful to our school and we couldn't do all we do without them. Thanks Carrie, you are appreciated!
Volunteer Opportunities
1920's Celebration for Seventh Graders and Parents
We are still seeking donations for food & beverages, prizes and parent volunteers tomorrow. A great way to earn your volunteer hours in style!
Click here to view the sign up sheet.
For questions, please email
Mr. Haydel
or
Mrs. Kaspar
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Staff Appreciation On Friday, February 16th, there is no school for students, but it is a Professional Development Day for staff. If you would like to donate food or other items for volunteer hours, please
click here
to view the sign up sheet.
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Student Support Corner
Managing the College Search for Parents of Juniors
Parents of juniors, are you feeling lost on how to support your child throughout the college search process? Join us to hear a variety of topics, such as parent and student responsibilities, how to support (not nag) your student, and other topics as determined by YOU, the attendees. Submit your questions to be covered and
sign up here (required).
More info.
This event will be held on March 7th from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. in the High School commons and is for parents only. Questions? Please reach out to
Naomi Ewing.
Click here to read more news from the Student Support Team, including:
- Financing College (K-10 Parents)
- Managing the College Search for Parents of Juniors (for parents only)
- What's Important for Sophomores NOW
To find out more about Student Support, programs and offering and to learn more about the team, please visit our
website.
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In the News
Dr. Penny Eucker was invited to the Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM to discuss the importance of STEM entrepreneurship education.
Listen here.
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Registration Ending Soon for High School Keystone Ski Trip
High schoolers, don't forget that registration ends March 14th for the April 5th and 6th ski trip.
Register today. More info about the trip on our
website.
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Culture Showcase for Middle and High School Families
Middle and High School students and families are invited to attend the Culture Showcase on
March 1st from 6-8 p.m. and experience different cultures through food and entertainment.
Please enter through the Middle School doors. The event will be in the activity room, 141. If you have questions please reach out to
Yi-Ting Hsu.
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Another Reminder about the Boys Lacrosse Meeting
Boys lacrosse players and their parents are invited to the Lacrosse informational meeting on
February 21st from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the
High School Commons. Please enter through the High School doors. We will discuss
uniforms, the game schedule, practices and player expectations. If you have any questions you can contact
Cassie Bradfield.
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Registration Ending Soon for Middle School Keystone Ski Trip
Registration for the March 8th and 9th Middle School Keystone trip
ends tomorrow, Friday February 9th.
Register today. More info about the trip on our
website.
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Culture Showcase for Middle and High School Families
Middle and High School students and families are invited to attend the Culture Showcase on March 1st from 6-8 p.m. and experience different cultures. Food and entertainment will be provided.
Please enter through the Middle School doors. The event will be in the activity room, 141. If you have questions please reach out to
Yi-Ting Hsu.
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You're Invited to the Sixth Grade Poetry Cafe
Each year, our 6th graders participate in a Poetry Slam. The top performers from each class move on to the "Slam Off" which will take place in the Poetry Cafe on
Wednesday, February 14th from 3:30- 5 p.m. Come by
Ms. Ridder's Room E223 which is located upstairs in the Elementary room. Please enter through the Middle School doors. Take a seat in the cafe, listen to amazing poets perform on stage, have a cup of coffee and a treat, and enjoy the show! All of our STEM community and friends are welcome to attend this free event.
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Don't Forget, Seventh Grade 1920's Party is this Friday
Seventh grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend a 1920's party on
tomorrow, February 9th from 3-5 p.m. as the culminating event of their 1920's unit. There will be food, prizes, a costume contest, and a dance-off. It will be the "bees knees" and "talk of the town!"
The dance will be in the Middle School cafeteria. Parents, please enter through the exterior Middle School cafeteria doors. Contact
Shonda Kaspar with questions.
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Junior National Honor Society
All 6th and 7th graders that earned a 3.75 GPA and above recently received an email inviting them to apply to National Junior Honor Society (NJHS ) for 2018-2019. If your student has earned a 3.75 GPA or above, and didn't receive an invitation to apply, please contact
Ms. Alfaro or
Mr. Haydel. All applications are due by
Wednesday, February 21st.
Students will be notified by the week of March 15th regarding the outcome of their application. All information regarding NJHS can be found here.
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New 7th Grade Mentor Program
Seventh grade teachers are creating a mentor program for second semester to support students that would benefit from mentor guidance to ensure their success both academically and socially at STEM. This program is intended only to support students, and to give them a specific person who they can reach out to for guidance at STEM. The teacher mentors will check in with students, parents and the other 7th grade teachers frequently to ensure that their mentee is not falling behind in their classes, and they will be there to work with them to develop key skills for their success.
Read More.
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Parent Resources for Math
As students are progressing through the Eureka Math lessons and you may find that you need some support. You can access
Parent Tip Sheets that provide overviews of each topic. You can also access suggested strategies, models, vocabulary, and tips to help support your students at home. If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to contact your student's teacher.
Many teachers and students are accessing Tenmarks or MangaHigh for additional math practice. These online resources provide appropriate practice that aligns with what students are learning in the classroom. If you feel your student needs additional skill practice in an area, reach out to your student's teacher for suggestions.
Elementary Year Book
The Elementary school will have a separate yearbook and will include K-5 students and staff. Purchase your yearbook now. If you have questions regarding the yearbook, please contact Ms. Hutton.
CyberSecurity For Elementary Students
CyberSecurity training for Elementary is currently underway. All K-5th grade levels are participating in cyber security training sessions with our excellent computer science staff.
Dr. Johnson's Principal Page
For more on these topics as well as others, visit Dr. Johnson's page for updates. She recently updated her principal page on the website with a lot of great news, including Rubix Cube Arts, World of Waves and more.
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The 100th Day of School
Kindergarten and first grade students celebrated our 100th and 101st days of school this week. Students dressed up as 100 year olds, practiced making groups of 100 objects, and transformed pictures of themselves with an app that shows how they will look at 100 years old.
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STEM Fest Committee Kick Off - Tonight!
Join us at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 8 at Starbucks by Wahoo's in the Town Center. Come be a part of the STEM Fest committee help plan the fun all-school festival known as STEM Fest! Rsvp to
STEM Events. If you cannot make it, but are interested in joining, just send us an email.
Moms' Night Out - Friday, 2/9
Join us for Mom's Night Out starting at 6:45 pm. Enjoy food and beverages and meet more moms at STEM. All moms and mom figures from all grades are welcome. Meet us at Buffalo Wild Wings, Town Center, 980 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr, Highlands Ranch. Ask for STEM PTO when you get there. RSVP to
STEM Events or on Facebook.
Skate City - Thursday 2/15
The next Skate City party is Thursday, February 15 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Admission is $5 per student. Roller skates are $2.50 and inline skates are $3.50. Please
click here
for more information and to sign up by February 12. Choose to ride the Fun Bus, reserve skates and more. The payment and bus permission forms are available through the online registration.
See flyer here.
Ties & Tiaras: Elementary Evening with Dad Dance -
Saturday 2/24.
STEM PTO Has You Covered!
Last week STEM PTO delivered STEM umbrellas to each school office. Our fabulous staff an now stay dry and be visible during driveline and other supervising activities. These umbrellas will soon be available for purchase during our upcoming auction at STEM Fest.
All upcoming STEM PTO events and activities can be found on the
STEM PTO website
. We are busy creating events and activities to bring our community together. Please bring your ideas or consider volunteering a little time to join our event committee. Email
STEM Events
for more info.
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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
Colorado Avalanche - March 4th - More info
Remember that our school earns money when you purchase tickets using our school name!
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STEM School Highlands Ranch | 303-683-7836 | www.stemk12.org
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