STEAM Newsletter: K-5 August Rotations

Dear K-5 Challenge to Excellence Families,

Welcome to my latest STEM/STEAM newsletter! We're excited to share the incredible projects and learning experiences your children have been engaged in over the past month. Let's dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics!

Elementary Explorations

Kindergarten: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

First Grade: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

Second Grade: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

Third Grade: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

Fourth Grade: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

Fifth Grade: First Week of School Expectations and Introductions

Digital Citizenship

We are starting the school year by emphasizing digital citizenship in grades K to 5 and maintaining a healthy balance among screen time, offline activities, Internet safety, and navigating the proper use of AI in the upper elementary grades 3 to 5.

Upcoming Events

K–5 Back-to-School Night: Wednesday, August 26, at 5:00 p.m.

• Specials will be meeting in the Music Room on the stage. 

• STEM, Music, Art, and P.E. will all be there, so please stop by and say hello!

Makerspace Materials Needed

We're always looking to restock our makerspace area. If you have any empty toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, cereal boxes, egg cartons, bubble wrap, corks, or Legos that need a new home, please send them to the STEM lab. Remember: Reduce, recycle, reuse, and build cool things!

Thank you for your continued support of our STEM program. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Happy inventing!

Mrs. Julie Stewart

STEM Director/K-5 STEAM Teacher

Challenge to Excellence

Time and Talent

If you have anything that you would like to share from your business that is STEM/STEAM related, please reach out to me via email. I would love for you to share what you do with our students.

You can reach me via email at: jmstewart2@c2e.org

Student Headphones

All students are required to have headphones or corded earbuds. They are needed for ALL classrooms, including STEM/STEAM. Please ensure that your child has this essential piece of equipment to complete work in my class when needed.

Full headphones work best for lower elementary (K-3), as earbuds fall out for them. Upper elementary (4-5) may use corded earbuds or full headphones.