The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
Week of November 14
Welcome to this week's edition of the STEM Weekly Stream. This week's newsletter is being sent from Day One of the 2022 College Excursion. In addition to updates from the road, information regarding Report Cards and Conferences is below. Finally, please read for important upcoming events, including Wednesday evening's Meeting with Dr. Parkinson regarding 2023-24 building movements.
STEM CALENDAR
2022 COLLEGE EXCURSION
Day One
The trip continues tomorrow at Virginia State University. And by week's end students will have toured seven campuses, visited several museums, and gained invaluable experience as they solidify their post-graduation plans.
Upcoming Stops
WEDNESDAY MEETING AT STEM
7:00 Meeting
The meeting will be held Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 PM in the STEM Auditorium.
Please re-read the letter from Dr. Parkinson below:
From Dr. Parkinson
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Dear STEM and Chester Upland School of the Arts Families --
I am writing this message to inform you of very important changes for the 2023-24 school year.
Beginning in June 2023, the Chester Upland School of the Arts building will undergo extensive renovations, closing the school for approximately 12-14 months.
During this time, CUSA students and staff will be temporarily moved to STEM Showalter.
STEM Showalter students and staff will temporarily move to Chester High School.
Why is the CUSA building being renovated?
We believe our children deserve state-of-the-art and modern learning facilities similar to school districts in the surrounding area. We are excited to share that the district has received a little more than $2 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to address much-needed repairs to the CUSA building. However, the funding MUST be used by a specific date. Extensive renovations need to be completed, and the school building will be closed for the entire duration of the project. The STEM building is the most accommodating space for CUSA staff and student body.
Why is STEM moving to CHS?
While elementary school students from CUSA are being housed at STEM during the renovation phase, the most accommodating space for STEM staff and student body is CHS. Currently, CHS has approximately 900 students. The building can accommodate 3000+ students.
I understand this news may raise concern.
I will hold two meetings next Wednesday, November 16, to discuss this plan more in-depth with CUSA and STEM families. Please view the meeting details below. I look forward to seeing you in person and answering any questions you may have.
Meeting information for CUSA families:
DATE: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
WHERE: CUSA
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting information for STEM families:
DATE: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
WHERE: STEM
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Sincerely, Dr. Craig L. Parkinson – Superintendent of Schools
ACADEMICS
Report Cards
Parent Conferences
Appointments can be made in advance by emailing your student's teachers, but walk-ins will be welcome as well.
Monday, November 21
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Home Access Center
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.
We encourage All Students and Families to check HAC every day!
Benchmark Exams
After School Program
After School Program Accepting Registrations!
Academic support and tutoring is available daily, and is extremely beneficial to students who need extra help, as well as those who just need a good setting for doing homework and studying.
Additionally, there are a number of popular extra-curricular opportunities, including Robotics, Drama and Gymnastics with Mr. Harris, which is getting great reviews from students. The link to sign up for After School is below.
After School Programs
- Reading Olympics
- Gymnastics
- Drama
- Robotics Team
- Physical Fitness
- Choral Group
- Hi-Q Team
- School Newspaper
- Art Workshop
Additionally, daily tutoring is available in Math, ELA and Science, as well as College & Career Planning.
Click Below to Sign-Up!
PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association - Get Involved!
If you're interested in helping out, please be in contact with Ms. Anita Littleton (alittleton341@msn.com) and/or Ms. Karla Beaver (beaverkarla66@gmail.com).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Family Summit
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 9:30-3:00 PM
Location: STEM Academy
More information about the event will be coming...
ATHLETICS & EVENTS
Congratulations on a Great Fall Season!
We are proud and congratulate all our Fall Sports Student-Athletes and Coaches on their success. Now, we are looking forward to Basketball and Indoor Track as Winter Sports begin 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