March 19 2026 | Volume 44, Issue 25

🍽️ Savor the Night — A Delicious Preview of Our Auction Menu!

Appetizer Station

Veggies, Cheeses, Crackers, Fresh Fruit,

Hummus, Tabouleh, Pita Chips, and Salsa

Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad 

w/ Almonds & Spring Greens

House or Ranch Dressing

Rolls & Butter

Entrées

Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken Kabob 

Linguine w/ Artichoke Hearts, Cherry Tomatoes, tossed with capers and Garlic Olive Oil

Dessert

Irish Short Bread &Vanilla Ice Cream

We are especially excited to share that our Irish Shortbread is generously donated by Mad Dwarf Bakery—adding a special local touch to an already incredible evening.

👉 Buy Your Auction Tickets Now for Your Chance to Taste the Menu!

Unleash Your Inner Chef -

A Culinary Experience Like No Other!

Have you ever dreamed of crafting your own sushi or savoring an authentic Korean feast prepared just for you? Now’s your chance! Bid on this exclusive live auction experience and bring a world-class culinary adventure to your home.

Steppingstone Board Trustee Yong Son will prepare a delectable Korean dinner for you and up to eight guests, assisted by the dedicated Steppingstone Board. But that’s just the beginning! Under the expert guidance of Iron Chef Toshi Adair and Steppingstone Founder Kiyo Morse, you and your guests will enjoy an interactive sushi-making lesson—learning firsthand how to roll, shape, and perfect this Japanese delicacy.

Worried about raw fish? Don’t be! Sushi isn’t just about raw seafood—it includes an array of cooked ingredients, fresh vegetables, and creative flavors that will delight every palate. And to make your evening stress-free, our team will provide all the necessary ingredients—all you need to do is open your home and invite your guests!

✨ Why bid on this one-of-a-kind experience?

✅ Enjoy a hands-on sushi-making class with expert guidance

✅ Savor an authentic Korean dinner made just for you

✅ Host an unforgettable evening of education, entertainment, and exquisite food

✅ Receive special recipes to recreate the magic in your own kitchen



🔥 Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to elevate your dinner parties to the next level! Place your bid at the live auction and secure an experience your taste buds—and your guests—will never forget!

👉 Buy Your Auction Tickets Now for Your Chance to Bid on This and Other Items!👈

SOCIAL STUDIES EXPO

Thu., March 26th, 7 pm

You’re invited to celebrate our students’ hard work and creativity at the Social Studies Expo! Here’s what you need to know:

• 📅 When: Thursday, March 26^th at 7:00 PM (please arrive by 6:45 PM)
• 🍽️ Bring: A dish to share — we encourage ethnic foods that reflect your family’s heritage or your student’s topic
• ⚠️ Important Food Notes:
  
  - Label your dish so guests know what it is
  - Bring your own serving utensils
  
• 👔 Attire: Since this is similar to a business presentation, appropriate attire includes:
  
  - Boys: Dress pants with a shirt or dressy sweater (jacket/tie optional)
  - Girls: Skirt or dress slacks with a blouse or sweater
  **Please no jeans, gym shoes, t-shirts, or evening gowns

We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening of culture, learning, and community!

NO SCHOOL

Teacher Workday

Fri., March 27th

There will be no school next Friday. All Fridays following a school event will be a teacher workday.

THANK YOU to the SCHIFF FAMILY

for GRANTING OUR WISH for the

MICROSCOPE VIDEO CAMERA!

Below are photos of the hands-on learning made possible in the Upper Elementary Science Class last week:

The banana shaped shadow in the lower left corner of the video camera screen is a “Blepharisma” (a single cell ciliate that eats bacteria).  During the class, it and others like it are in movement, and with the help of the microscope camera, the students can identify the comparable organism on their own microscope slides.

In the classroom held in the SMART Ctr. laboratory, Dr. Morse (in the back, to the left of the video screen) is identifying the organism the students sought on their own microscopes. Counter-clockwise from Dr. Morse are Finn, Aurelia, Francis and Fin.

DUTCH PANNENKOEKEN

This week, the Early Elementary class finished their social studies unit on the Netherlands. As always, "food day" was a hit! This time we made Pannenkoeken, which are Dutch pancakes. They are similar in flavor to French crepes, but thicker. They are a very popular street food or home-made meal. These versatile pancakes can be sweet or savory. We added sugar for sweet pancakes, or rolled pieces of cheese and lunchmeat into the pancake for a savory snack. Try them at home!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups whole milk

1 3/4 cups all-purpose or self-raising flour

2 eggs

1 dash of olive oil

a pinch of salt

Other: butter, cinnamon, sugar, toppings of your choice (meats, cheeses, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. If you're making sweet pancakes, add some cinnamon and sugar at this step.
2. Add 2 cups of milk, 1 drizzle of olive oil, and two eggs. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth. REST BATTER IN REFRIGERATOR FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES.
3. Put oil or butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Wait for it to heat up.
4. Use a ladle to scoop some batter into the hot pan. Stir until spread evenly.
5. When the pancake has set and the op is no longer liquid, flip it over to brown. You can add some chopped bacon, ham, apple, or other toppings before flipping if you choose.
6. Plate the pancake and add your favorite toppings. Roll up and eat!

TIPS:

The first pancake often fails because the pan isn't hot enough yet. To test, add a few drops of water to the pan before cooking. If they dance around the pan, it's ready.

Be sure to rest the batter in the refrigerator for 30+ minutes before cooking. This makes the pancakes airier and results in a firm, smooth, and thin pancake.

Use your best frying pan. Cast iron is ideal, but a pan with non-stick coating also works well.

REGISTER for Computer Game Building Camp

🚀 Build the Game—Don’t Just Play It!

This summer, students can become the designers behind the screen in Digital Architects: Game Builders Week! In this hands-on camp, campers will learn the fundamentals of computer programming while designing and building their very own computer game.

Perfect for students who participated in our Technology Take-Apart Camp, this program allows them to take the next step—learning how software brings computers to life. Through creative challenges and guided instruction, campers will explore coding concepts, problem-solving, and game design in a fun and engaging environment.

By the end of the week, each student will have created a playable game and gained a deeper understanding of how technology works—from the inside out.

📅 June 29 – July 3

💲 $400 per camper

💻 Register today at: bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26 🎮

Annual Giving 2025-2026

We would like to thank everyone who made an Annual Giving donation in the 2025-2026 school year.

$5,000 to $9,999

$1,000 to $4,999

Chong & Yong Son

Dorothea Coffin

Fran Eldis

Shuh Yuan Liou & Shau Ching Tang

Yong Pan

$500 to $999

David Liou

Hedy Zablocki

Michelle Belt

Stepping Stones Wellness Center

$100 to $499

Chris Isberg

Joanne Chang

Joyce Li

Liqun Yang

Minghung Hsu

Simon Margules

$50 to $99

James & Alicia Phillips

Kroger's

Up to $50

Jason Roder

In Memoriam of Max Roder, from Fran Eldis

In-Kind

Volunteers

Auction Chair

Barbara Malnar-Styke

Auction Acquisitions

Michelle Belt

Dena Nehme

Brad Styke

SMART Center Chair

Dr. Reef Morse

Marketing

Jorge Contreras

WISHLIST



A subscription to Highlights Children's Magazine

https://shop.highlights.com/

Donated by Barbara Malnar-Styke

OMAX 1.3MP USB 2.0 C-Mount Microscope Camrea for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux

https://omaxmicroscope.com/products/a3513u

Donated by the Schiff family



ADOPT-A-SALMON

Thank you to our Adopt-A-Salmon donors ($10 per adopted salmon):

Dorothy Linzell -- adopted Fin & Barb

Aliya -- adopted Summer & Aggro

Mrs. Coffin -- adopted Angela, Ray, Nick & George

Dr. & Mrs. Morse -- adopted Isabella, Harrison, Sawyer, Rory, Oliver, Jax, Colette, Nadia & Sophie

Jacob - adopted Waffles, Pom Pom, Blanket and Major Meowser

Francis - Delta, Ay Mi Gato, Captain Rex

Aurelia & Elijah - Amethyst & Emerald

Mr. Roder - Louis, Moses, Jerome, & Samuel