It’s time to start planning for the Winter/Spring Semester. Check out this week’s updates to see what is happening and what is available for students to register for. We’ll provide an update each week in the Parent Newsletter. As always, please check the Enrichment Calendar on the stemk12.org website for the most up-to-date information on event locations, cancelations and time updates.
Please Consider Donating to STEM’s Enrichment Programs
Donations will enable Enrichment to provide much-needed program scholarships for STEM families in need of financial assistance, update equipment, like Spike Prime kits for our First LEGO League, and offset expenses for our low to no-fee clubs and activities, like Battle of the Books and Craft Club. Click the button below to donate to STEM Enrichment today!
15 Parent Volunteers Needed for TSA State!!
Knock out some volunteer hours by supporting STEM at TSA Colorado’s State Conference February 23-25 at the DTC Marriott. Having a student in secondary or TSA is not a requirement to help. The Sign-Up Genius links have more details. Please contact melanie.fitzroy for more information.
Opportunities:
- Volunteer
- Make a monetary donation and let us do the shopping.
- Be a Judge for a day! Colorado TSA is seeking volunteer judges for the upcoming state conference February 23-25th.
- Earn TRIPLE Volunteer Hours for Breakfast Shifts 6-8 a.m.
Elementary Enrichment News
4th Quarter After School Activity Registrations
The following registrations for 4th quarter sessions will open February 24 in My School Bucks:
- Chess Club (Mondays, March 27 – May 15)
- Craft Club (Wednesdays, March 29 – May 17)
- Fencing Club (Wednesdays, March 29 – May 17)
- Game Club K-2 only (Thursdays, March 23 – May 11)
Battle of the Books
Congratulations to STEM’s Ms. Ayala, 3rd/4th Grade Battle of the Books The team is moving on to the 2nd stage of competition. Thank you to Mrs. Ackley and the students on the 5th/6th grade team for all of your hard work this year.
Camp Invention is BACK for 2023 and better than ever!
June 5-9, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at STEM School Highlands Ranch.
Secondary Enrichment News
HS Ultimate Frisbee
HS Ultimate Frisbee has been canceled for the season due to a lack of interest.
Congratulations Middle School Brain Bowl for a great season!
Thank you to Herr Voorn, Mr. Lowell and our Brain Bowl teams for working hard to compete in the Optimist Brain Bowl Competition and for making it to the championship competition. Next year will be even better. If you are interested in knowing more about the Brain Bowl competition contact evan.voorn@stemk12.org.
MS/HS ULA Student Rocket Launch Program
The ULA Payload program will begin Monday, February 27th and run through July. Click the button below for more information and to register.
MS Basketball 7th/8th Grade Boys and Girls April-May Season
Due to the tremendous interest in MS 7th/8th Grade Basketball, STEM is joining South Suburban Parks & Recreation League. The cost will be $200 per student. This will include league fees, practice courts and jerseys. We expect to host three 7th/8th-grade boys’ teams and at least one 7th/8th-grade girls’ team. We can look at adding another girls’ team if there is enough interest. Contact melanie.fitzroy@stemk12.org with questions.