"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
Making real world connections to computer science for our students is so important! We want our students to start thinking about possible careers and preparing them for jobs that don't even exist yet! We are so grateful for our growing group of community partners! They have all shared their time and talents with us. Please check them out below!
We also have amazing support from our Richardson Parent Teacher Organization and Lincoln Parent Teacher Group. Both have raised funds through school functions or grants to build our STEAM Labs and to furnish them. The support of these two organizations has made a huge impact on space and supplies for computer science and STEAM!
Steffensmeier Welding and Manufacturing, Inc. is a local business that has committed to partnering with the district in support of the grant. Unique in its ownership by a female, their website proclaims: Women-Owned, Solar Powered. As a cutting edge manufacturer in Southeast Iowa and a long-time supporter of FMCSD, the partnership will provide ample opportunities to support our goal of encouraging females in nontraditional fields and providing all students with project-based learning opportunities.
"NewBoCo K-12 Education programs focus on encouraging creativity, fostering entrepreneurship, helping kids learn how to code, and promoting computer science." - quote from the NewBoCo website.
Dana Millard, of Lee County Economic Development Group had a roller coaster activity for kids at the Family STEAM Night. She also participated in one of our videos for Computer Science Week.
Steffensmeier Welding and Manufacturing provided these three welders that helped kids weld their initials on scrap metal. Their line was long!
S.T.E.A.M. Labs Created By Our Parent Teacher Organizations!
Built by the Richardson Parent Teacher Organization!
Built by the Lincoln Parent Teacher Group and the Great River Community Health Foundation!