Updates

February 7, 2025 – STEM School Info 02/07

 

Please see below from Mr. David…

Parents/Guardians, 

Welcome to February!

 

School Needs: 

Parents, we are in need of a few supplies that would benefit both our staff and students. We are requesting donations of tissues, Clorox wipes, and Lysol. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the front desk. Thank you for your support!

Spring Fling: March 7

Friday, March 7th from 6-8pm STEM will be hosting a semi-formal dance called Spring Fling. It is an opportunity for STEM students to dress up, dance, play games, eat food, and hang out with friends outside of the school day.  Tickets are currently at an early bird discount of $10 through February 15th.  After, it will be $15 through March 6th.  The main tickets may be purchased online (with a processing fee) or with Mrs. Femal at lunch.  The day of the dance, a ticket will cost $20 and may only be paid in cash.  

There will be an escape room experience for students to participate in as well for an additional $5.  Students need to sign up for a specific time, so this must be purchased with Mrs. Femal.

TN Field Test ELA Writing: Feb 14

The STEM School will be taking part in the state stand-alone field test for the ELA writing section of TCAP on the morning of Feb 14, as required by the TN Department of Education, for students in grades 9 and 10. As this is a field test, the test results have no academic impact on a student’s grade, but it will provide valuable information to the Department of Education to inform future test development.

President’s Day: STEM School Closed/Chatt State Opened: Monday, Feb 17 

Monday, Feb 17, is Presidents’ Day, and there will be no STEM School classes. In addition, there is no school bus transportation, and the STEM School will be closed.

However, Chattanooga State is open and running on a regular schedule. Students with college classes are expected to attend their college classes that day.

PLT: Merch Committee

The results of the STEM Parent T-shirts have come in. The majority voted on the design of the STEM Parent T-shirt. This Google form is for interest only. Once I see that enough parents are interested in purchasing a STEM Parent T-shirt, I will send a link to purchase directly from the vendor. Link

Please note: all funds for shirts would happen outside of school accounts and individual orders would be placed directly through the vendor for each item if enough interest is found. Currently we only have 26 people interested. 

Thank you for your feedback- 

- Parent Merch Committee, Parent Leadership Team

Professional Development: STEM School Closed/Chatt State Opened: Wednesday, February 26 

Wednesday, February 26, is a Professional Development Day for teachers in Hamilton County Schools. On Wednesday, February 26, there will be no STEM Classes for students.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Chattanooga State classes are on a normal schedule. Students with Chattanooga State classes are to report to their college classes as usual on Wednesday.

STEM Showcase: March 6 

Save-the-date: The STEM Showcase will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 6 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The STEM Showcase will feature student displays of work from grade 9 through grade 12. This is an excellent way to see the school and the work progression expected of students as they mature over four years. The showcase will include the McCormick (CETAS) and STEM buildings. Guests will enter through the entrance to the GCDI in the main parking lot for McCormick (CETAS). Guests will have an opportunity to see the GCDI (Global Center for Digital Innovation), see STEM IV Business Plans developed by seniors in the CETAS hallway, STEM III Community and Business Partnership Projects by juniors in Wacker, and varied project work by sophomores and freshmen in the STEM building. 

All students are expected to attend and participate that evening as part of their STEM School requirement. Students who work a job, should request the evening of March 6. Expectation for parents and guests: walk the hallways and see what our students are doing!

Math Lab and ELA Writing Lab Time- 

We are hosting Math Lab time and ELA Writing Lab time each week before school. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get assistance on items they have for English classes as well as support for math homework, practice and summative assessment preparation. The lab days and times are as follows. All students are welcome to participate. No prior appointment is necessary. 

ELA Writing Labs --Each Monday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and each Tuesday morning from 8:15am to 9:15am in an English classroom (Kubisak and Britt).

Math Labs -- Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 8:15am to 9:15am in a math classroom (Williamson, Gibbons, Jaynes). 

Upcoming Dates:

Feb 14: ELA Writing Field Test: 9th/10th Grade

Feb 17: President’s Day- No STEM School Classes, Chatt State open

Feb 20: ACT Bootcamp- Select Juniors

Feb 20: Deadline for Parent Auction Items 

Feb 26: Professional Development- No STEM School Classes, Chatt State open 

March 6: STEM Showcase: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

March 7: Spring Fling 6:00 PM-8:00 PM- Updated Time

March 12: ACT Testing Juniors

March 14: Pi Day

March 17-24: HCS Spring Break

May 14, 15: STEM Jubilee

May 15: Graduation 

Thank you,

Jim David 

Principal


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