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The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
Week of March 28
MARCH CALENDAR
ACADEMIC UPDATES
Report Cards - Thursday, March 30
The newest Report Cards will be posted to Home Access Center this Thursday, March 31. Again, we will not be printing report cards for all students, however we will do so upon request. If you would like a paper copy sent home, please request it by emailing Ms. Jones or Ms. Dixon (yjones@chesteruplandsd.org; ldixon@chesteruplandsd.org) or calling 610-447-3650.
Home Access Center (HAC) Sign-Up
If you do not have your HAC set up yet, email Ms. Misha Memon (mmemon@chesteruplandsd.org). She will reply with your username, password and a link to the log in page.
Report Card Conferences - Tuesday, April 5
Please mark your calendar - we hope to see you here next week!
Spring Recess
All CUSD schools will be closed during the week of April 11. School will resume on Tuesday, April 19.
ADMISSIONS 2022
Admissions Season Has Started...
We have officially begun the 2022 Admissions Season!
Our new application will be available online beginning Friday, April 1. We accept applications for all students entering grades 7-12 in the 2022-23 school year. Be sure to spread the word!
8th Grade Must Re-Apply
SPRING TESTING
PSSA & Keystone Exams
This year, testing will begin during the last week of April. PSSA's will be first, and our Middle School students will take their exams between April 26 and May 6. Keystone exams will follow and be held between May 16 and May 27.
Please mark your calendar for these dates, as attendance is very important. More information about PSSA's and Keystones is included in the letter below from Chief Academic Office, Dr. Sutton.
SAT - April 26
NOCTI Exams - CTE Seniors
AP Exams
SENIOR EVENTS
Important Dates and Locations
Class Day: Chester Upland School District's annual Class Day will be held on Tuesday, June 7 in the Courtyard at STEM. Invitations to students who will be honored on that day will be coming later this Spring.
Graduation: This year's CUSD Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Mirenda Center on the campus of Neumann University on Monday, June 13. The Graduation Committee is hard at work planning this year's event, and will be communicating further details to Senior families in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
February Students of the Month
7th Grade: Timothy Ferguson
8th Grade: Quiaysia Shaw-Golson
9th Grade: Shamaad Cottman
10th Grade: Nevaeh Ross
11th Grade: Terrence Cobb
12th Grade: Kimiah Showell
February Staff Member of the Month - Ms. Vicks
COVID SAFETY UPDATE - MASKS
Mask Optional
Since transitioning to optional masking last week, we have continued to provide masks to students, staff and guests who request them. Many students and staff members are continuing to wear them while in the building. Additionally, our daily temperature screening and other Covid safety protocols will continue. Should you have any questions, feel free to call or email Mr. Bell.
CLIPPERS ATHLETICS
Spring Sports
SUMMER STEM OPPORTUNITY
ID STEM - Increasing Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
During the week of June 27, students have the opportunity to get up close experience with medical professions by attending the program at Crozer. Families, please contact Mr. Bell for more information. There are limited spots, so please reserve soon!
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650