STEAM Families,

On Wednesday of this week, we finished our last day of J-Term. Our students and staff enjoyed engaging in activities that were not necessarily content based and it allowed us to ease back into the semester and get back into a routine.

Yesterday we started the first day of our new schedules, so please be on the lookout for information from the teachers on course information and expectations.

We ended the day today with our J-Palooza which was a highlight event of all our fun work during J-Term. We had a gallery walk of some of the products that were created during the week, and we ended the event with a showcase of performances like poetry, juggling, dance, drama, and the rock band. Please see some picture highlights of J-Term below.

First semester report cards were mailed this week, so please be on the lookout for those. I hope everyone has a great weekend and please remember that Monday is MLK day and there is no school.

-Dr. Flores

Our weekly Goal for Average Daily Attendance if 95%. Please help us reach this goal weekly by encouraging your students to come to school and be on time.

If your student is out for any reason, you have three school days after the absence to turn in an excuse note or a doctor's note. After three days, the absence will remain unexcused. To log an excuse note, please see the following link or email our attendance specialist, Ms. Pendleton.

Winter Weather NTI Update: In the event of winter weather, the district may call for an NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction Day). If an NTI day is called, all STEAM teachers will post work that is asynchronous by 8am the morning of an NTI day. No specific times to log in will be needed and students can complete their work on their own. No new content will be delivered with the exception of Dual Credit courses. All teachers will be available for office hours from the times of 1:30-3:30pm on an NTI day. Those Zoom Links will be posted on our website and on each teacher's Canvas Page.

Students will have 3 days from the time we return to turn in all work, or it will be marked as missing, and they will also be marked as absent for the NTI day.

All Dual Credit courses will follow the expectations of the college and their professors as those classes are not on the same expectations as FCPS with regard to weather.

STEAM Application Window for NEW Students: If you know any 8th grader who is interested in attending STEAM next year, please have them visit our WEBSITE for more information on the application process to STEAM. The window to apply is January 6th through the 22nd. Current STEAM students do not need to reapply to STEAM.

Canvas for Families: All our live grades and student assignments are in Canvas and not Infinite Campus. This “Canvas Family Guide” provides step-by-step instructions to help parents & guardians set up their Canvas account:

The guide also includes video tours of the browser & mobile app platforms. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rosen.

ESS (Extended School Services): ESS will resume on January 22nd. For more information, please contact our ESS coordinator, Ms. Rose.

NEW Dual Credit Information Night: All sophomore and junior families are invited to attend an information session about the STEAM Dual Credit Program on the BCTC Newtown Campus. Those who attend will hear an information session and have Q/A with dual credit staff. Both prospective dual credit students and their parents/guardians will benefit from this information session.

Fall 2024 NEW to Dual Credit Information Night

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

6:00 pm

STEAM Academy Cafeteria

1555 Georgetown Road

BCTC/UK Dual Credit Newsletter: Follow along with all the dual credit information and updates happening with your student and Dual Credit. For questions, please email Mr. Ridd or Mrs. Strange.

STEAM Graduate Cap and Gown Information: Please see the linked information below on the process for ordering caps and gowns for graduation. It is very important that you follow the steps correctly. Please reach out to Mrs. Strange if you have any questions.

Scholarship Opportunities: Click the link below for scholarship information for students.

STEAM Family Resource Center (FRYSC): In an effort to better serve you and your family, Ms. Bell greatly needs your help. Please take less than 5 minutes to fill out this survey indicating your wants/needs from the Youth Service Center.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bell

Join the PTSA: Please consider joining the STEAM PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association). The PTSA provides great support to our school, and you can join for only $10. The goal is to have over 100 members this year and currently we are at 84 members!

STEAM Ski Trip: The STEAM Ski trip is now full, and we appreciate all the students who have signed up. Specific trip information will be sent by Mr. Vaughan for those students who are attending.

Lost and Found: We have accumulated a lot of items on our Lost and Found Table. Stop by the table in the gallery to retrieve any lost items. Items left by the end of January will be donated or disposed of.

STEAM Advisory Council Meeting (STAC): The January STAC Meeting will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 16th from 5:30-7:00pm. The agenda and Zoom link are located below. The meeting is open to all STEAM Families.

Each week we will try to spotlight staff members, students, community partners, a school event, a school club, etc. that adds value to our school community. This week we are spotlighting our STEAM J-Term Week.

Our students and staff really enjoyed our time during J-Term where many of our students were able to participate in activities they might not have ever participated in before. Students were scrapbooking, juggling, analyzing NBA scores, creating murals, playing in a rock band, making jewelry, painting with Bob Ross, pottery, planning vacations, and many more other fun activities. Below are some highlights of the week and I hope that your student has had many positive things to say about their J-Term experience. Thank you to our J-Term committee at school let by Dr. Lauer and Mr. Vaughan who worked very hard to ensure that the week was a success.