Elementary News and Updates (12/08/24)

Dear STEM Families, 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. We only have a couple weeks until the end of the first semester. Our SEL theme for the month of December is self-care. Our students will be learning why self care is important and examples of what self-care looks like. 

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is beyond overflowing.  Please come and look for your students’ belongings before winter break. All items in the lost and found will be donated to children in need during break. 

Candy Cane Messages 

Elementary Student Council is excited to announce the return of  Candy Cane messages! All of the Elementary students will have the opportunity to purchase a Candy Cane for a friend or a teacher and write a sweet message to brighten their Holiday Season! We will be selling our Candy Cane Message December 2nd through the 12th. Student council members will be delivering your compliments on December 17th through the 19th. 

STEM Holiday Gift Program 

This season, we are continuing our STEM Holiday Gift Program. The program allows STEM families to donate towards the purchase of gift cards to be given to STEM staff. Participating in the STEM Holiday Program is the PERFECT way to thank all of our hard-working teachers and staff!

Here is how it works:

• Use the “STEM Holiday Gift Card” order link to donate $$ to a general fund. These funds are used to purchase holiday gift cards for ALL STEM staff.
• The STEM Elf will do all the gift card shopping for you.
• Please place your order (NO CASH) via the school link by December 16th.
• Gift cards will be ordered on Dec. 17th.
• Staff will receive their gifts and a card with your name on it on Dec. 20th.

PTO Cookie Exchange

PTO is hosting a cookie exchange party on December 19th from 4:00-6:30 at Prost Brewing Company. Please see this flier for more information about the event.

Yearbook

Families can order the 2024-25 yearbook by visiting the link below or going to dr-photo.com, selecting “Order Your Yearbook,” and when prompted, enter STEM The direct link is: https://www.prepaysystems.com/view/9d0spDJW/stem-highlands-ranch-elementary-yearbook

Important Dates:

• December 11 – STEM PTO Meeting (6-8pm)
• December 18 – STEM SAC Meeting (5:30-7:30pm)
• December 20 – Teacher Work Day – NO SCHOOL 
• December 23 – January 6 – Winter Break – NO SCHOOL 

Have a wonderful weekend. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

In Partnership, 

Amie McElroy, Elementary Director