STEM Elementary Newsletter

October 4, 2024

Mark Your Calendars!

October 11: Tie Dye Day! Click here for volunteer sign up

October 13: Waukesha Unlocked 10 am to 4 pm (see below for details and volunteer sign up)

October 14-18: Unity Week! (See Below)

October 17 & 22: Parent Teacher Conferences (by appointment - click here for sign up)

October 14-18: Book Fair (see below for sign up)

October 18: Fall Dance (see below for details and volunteer sign up)

October 21: Picture Make Ups 8:15-9:45 AM If your child has not had a picture taken already, it will be taken then. Ordering information will be given out at the time of pictures.

If a picture was already taken, but a retake is needed, please let your teacher know so your child can be sent for pictures. Please return the original picture package to the photographer at the time of pictures. The same package will be ordered with the new image. New packages will not be received unless the original package is returned.

Please contact School and Sport Pics Customer Service with any questions 262-780-2901 or customerservice@schoolandsportpics.com

Click here for the 2024-25 School District of Waukesha Calendar

News & Updates

Spirit Wear Orders

If you ordered spiritwear it was sent home with your oldest student today.

Load the Lounge & Stock the Fridge for Conference Cuisine

Parent teacher conferences are coming! Please help show teachers our appreciation for their extra time on those days by stocking the lounge with grab & go food items and soft drinks. Non-perishable items can be dropped off in the lobby anytime between now and October 17. If you would like to provide perishable options such as fruit, sandwiches or desserts, please drop those off the morning of October 17th.

Lost and Found

Pictured below are the latest missing items-- please remind your student to pick up anything that belongs to them. (And label everything so we can return items!) We will begin donating/discarding items over a week old next week.

Book Fair Hours

Monday October 14: Class previews only, no sales

Tuesday October 15: Sales open 8 am to 3:30 pm

Wednesday October 16: Sales open 8 am to 3:30 pm

Thursday October 17: Sales open 8 am to 6:30 pm

Friday October 18: Last chance sales open 8 am to 10 am only

**Please note, if you are stopping in to purchase books during the school day you will need a photo ID to check in at the office. Students will not be pulled from class to attend the book fair with parents. If sending money with your student, s/he will be able to make purchases at the teacher's discretion. Please remember Scholastic sales are not tax exempt, so tax will be added to all purchases.

STEM Family Volunteers & Social Coordinators

10/13 - Waukesha Unlocked - Parent/Student Volunteers Needed

On the weekend of October 12th & 13th, the City of Waukesha is holding "Waukesha Unlocked." This citywide event provides community members & families the unique opportunity of visiting various buildings throughout Waukesha. On Sunday October 13th, STEM Elementary will be opening its doors to the community to check out what STEM has to offer.

The event is all planned out, but some volunteers are needed to monitor activity stations (Legos, Bluebots, Marble Maze, etc...). Check out the link below to sign up. If you are a guardian of a 4th or 5th grader, consider signing up together as no one can explain how awesome STEM is better than one of our students.

😀 Waukesha STEM Unlocked Volunteer Sign Up 😃

Are you ready to get your GLOW on? Join us for our Glow Dance on October 18th from 6-8PM! You may reserve your family's spot with advance tickets - please fill out the permission slip and send your family's $5 (cash or check made payable to STEM Elementary) to Mrs. Williams.

*Children must be accompanied by their adult at all times.

*Costumes are welcome, but remember nothing too scary and no weapons of any sort.

Lace up those dancing shoes and get GLOWING!

10/18 - FALL GLOW DANCE - Coordinator & Parent Volunteers Needed

We still need some help in a few areas at the dance! Sign Up below:

😀 STEM Fall Glow Dance Volunteer Sign Up 😃

Fall Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Our Fall Book Fair will be held October 14-18. Click here to sign up for a slot! The more volunteers we have, the more hours the fair can be open!

MakerSpace Request

Our MakerSpace could use donations of paint. Donations can be dropped off in the front lobby.

STEMShare

We are pleased to offer our STEMShare program to families who need it. STEMShare provides healthy, kid-friendly foods to participating students at the end of each school week. If your family would benefit from a supplemental food bag each Friday, please click here and complete the request form (this information is kept strictly confidential).

📌 Don’t Miss Out on our Two Facebook communities!

Check out the Waukesha STEM Academy page for the latest events, updates, and fun photos from all grade levels. Stay connected and engaged with the Waukesha STEM Elementary School Families page, your go-to for social connections, and community activities.