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UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE
January 16 -
MLK Day - No school
January 25-27 -
First Semester Finals; no early or late finals given
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eNewsletter
JANUARY 16 - 20, 2017
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Principal's message
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Tesla STEM's Problem-Based Learning Internships are expanding. The University of Washington's Advanced Physics Lab hosted our STEM scholars who currently are working in our PBL Internship: Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle....better known as the Urge to Submerge. Our T-STEM internship partner team (Steve Sergev -Mechanical and Ocean Engineer; Mark Roehrig - Electrical Engineer; and Don West - Geologist and Program Manager) are leading our students to conceive, design, build, test, and operate an ROV with the goal of participating in the regional competition this Spring, 2017. Our partner team and our students made their mark with the UW team. Read on......
(from the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory newsletter)
High School Students and APL-UW Engineers Share ROV Designs A Sneak Peak at Next Gen Designers' Skills 
by Pete Brodsky
Tesla STEM High School students visited APL-UW on 14 December 2016 to learn about the Laboratory's ocean research instruments and to pick our ocean engineers' brains about their school's latest ROV design. The school, located in Redmond, WA, is part of the Lake Washington School District.
I was the visit 'herd master' and one of four presenters - each explaining a different asset to the students. Trina Lichtendorf detailed the functions of Seaglider. Shima Abadi (Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UW Bothell) overviewed the "Iver2" propeller-driven AUB. I highlighted the EM-APEX float, and Steve Kahle wrapped up the presentation illustrating the functions of a Blue Robotics ROV. Each instrument was on display in the Henderson Hall library and students were encouraged to approach and carefully investigate them. Great questions were asked and answered during all four presentations.
Our next stop was upstairs in the Round Table room. Tesla HS students are designing their own ROV for the upcoming "MATE" competition. They presented initial design concepts to Lab engineers and were eager for feedback, comments, and suggestions.
The critique was a thumbs up:
"Our impression of the students' design was highly favorable - they demonstrate a level of engineering competence and organization far beyond what we would expect at their age, especially considering that this is their first ROV project." - Pete Brodsky
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New student application deadline approaching
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New student applications for the Tesla STEM High School lottery are due no later than Friday, January 20, 2017. Applications can be found online at the LWSD website.
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Grad Night Tickets on sale now
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WHAT IS GRAD NIGHT?
Grad Night is an all-night celebration that starts immediately following graduation. It is the last time students will be together as a class and is intended as a safe alternative to private parties. Students are whisked by bus to two separate private venues for a night they won't forget with tons of activities, dancing, entertainment, food and prizes. There are few events in a teen's life more important than graduation. Our students have worked hard to get where they are and deserve a special night.
DON'T LET YOUR KID MISS OUT ON THE FUN!
Note that Grad Night is sponsored by Tesla STEM PTSA. It is not an official school or ASB activity.
PRICING:
Early Bird: $165.00 (until February 15, 2017)
Regular: $190.00 (after February 15, 2017)
Note: These prices apply, if paid by check. There is a small processing fee for online sales to cover our costs: $4 for Early Bird tickets (for a total of $169) and $5 for Regular Tickets (for a total of $195).
IMPORTANT:
Scholarships are available. Please contact your
counselor if you would like to request assistance. We don't want money to be an issue for any student.
SIGN UP TODAY!
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Two ways to purchase:
◆ Online: Tickets can be purchased
online OR
Tesla STEM High School
4301 228th Ave N.E.
Redmond, WA 98053
The envelope should be marked "Attn: Grad Night". Make checks payable to "Tesla STEM PTSA". Please put your students name, phone and email on the check.
You will also need to submit a release form by April 15th (which will be available on the
website shortly).
DONATIONS/SPONSOR A STUDENT
If you would like to make a donation to support Grad Night or to sponsor a student scholarship, visit the
Grad Night site.
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Sale Extended: Senior Spiritwear
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In an effort to raise more money for Grad Night, "Class of 2017" T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts designed by the senior class are again available for sale online!
All orders are due on Monday, Jan 23rd, 2017.
Items will be available for pick-up in February. Details will be announced as they become available. These items will NOT be available for purchase after Monday, Jan 23rd and there are NO EXCHANGES or REFUNDS.
Proceeds will be used to fund Grad Night.
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PTSA Membership Meeting: Internships, PSAT, Nominating committee
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Our next PTSA general membership meeting will be Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00pm in the Board Room at the LWSD Resource Center.
Agenda items include:
- Guest speaker Jon Perrin to present on Tesla STEM Student Internships
- Nominating committee election
- Guest speaker Jennifer Gardiner from The Princeton Review Northwest presenting "PSAT- Now What?" This is a quick presentation followed by Q&A about the score reports or what comes next in standardized testing and the college admissions process. Parents and students are welcome to bring along their PSAT scores to get more individualized information after the meeting.
All are welcome to attend!
SOPHOMORE parents, we highly encourage you to attend this meeting to learn more about the PSAT which all 10th graders took earlier this year and the internships which are available to your students next year.
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Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed
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Currently seeking three PTSA members to serve on the Nominating Committee. This short-term committee will be elected at the January 25 General Membership meeting and work to put forth a slate of elected officers for the 2017-18 Tesla STEM PTSA. Please contact
president@teslastemptsa.org if you are able to help or have questions.
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FBLA Chaperones needed - February 3rd
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FBLA is looking for chaperones for their Winter Leadership Conference on Friday, Feb. 3 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
We will be leaving Tesla STEM on buses at 7:15am and will be returning by at 3:00pm. Lunch is provided. Please contact Lori Zebrack-Smith at
lzebrack-smith@lwsd.org for more information or if you are available.
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Yearbook Action Items
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SENIOR PORTRAITS
SENIOR ADS
YEARBOOK PURCHASES
Yearbooks will be on sale again January 18 - February 7, for $50. This will be the last opportunity to guarantee a book. Last year we sold out, so make sure to purchase by February 7!
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Advocacy News
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Focus Day.... Sold out?
But you can still attend the Capitol Steps Rally and the Rotunda Briefing!
Yes, if you go to register for Focus Day on the Wa State PTA website it says "SOLD OUT"! That's great news.
But you can still attend without registering. People who do not register can still attend the main events:
The Rally at 10:30am
Briefing in the Capitol Rotunda at noon!
However, people who have not been able to register cannot, unfortunately, participate in the events in the Columbia Room or the Kids Activities due to space constraints.
People who have registered have access to the entire WA STATE PTA agenda, including activities in the Columbia Room and the Kids Activities.
Please do be discouraged from joining even if you have not registered. This will be an exciting and energy-filled day in Olympia. With so many different organizations in attendance, this will be a unique opportunity to experience a vibrant example of democracy in action
Don't Want to Drive or Park at Focus Day? Take the LWPTSA Council Bus!
LWPTSA Council has hired a FREE coach bus. Other districts are welcome, but priority will be given to Lake Washington School District PTSA Members.
Or, plan to carpool and make it a road trip with your friends and fellow advocates.
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PTSA is here to help!
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Tesla STEM PTSA believes that financial need shouldn't be a barrier to students fully participating in the Tesla STEM HS curriculum. To support that, the PTSA has partnered with the school counselors and Principal to provide scholarship funds to students in need.
Families who need help with fees and supplies are encouraged to contact their counselor at STEM with their requests.
Confidentiality of such requests is strictly maintained - requests are considered by the school and no one at PTSA knows the names of the requestors.
Please don't hesitate to contact the counselors, if PTSA can help.
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