Hello STEM Families. The 2023-24 School Year is close to an end. For Students in Grades 8-11, Grades close this Friday. Families of Seniors - please make sure you have your plans in order for Senior Week. Also, please note the Final Day of School has been adjusted to Wednesday, June 12.

Students have just a few days remaining before final grades will be calculated by their Teachers. Please encourage them to stay focused and finish strong! The final day to complete assignments is this Friday, June 7.

Students are receiving notice if they will be required to attend Summer Credit Recovery. Students who fail core academic courses (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) are required to attend Summer Credit Recovery. Those who do not successfully complete Credit Recovery may not be invited to return to STEM for the 2024-25 School Year. Questions regarding Summer Credit Recovery should be directed to STEM Counselors, Ms. Barnes (shbarnes@chesteruplandsd.org) and/or Ms. Hudson (bhudson@chesteruplandsd.org).

As in past years, Students returning to STEM will keep their CUSD issued Chromebook over the Summer Break. Chromebooks should be stored in a safe location. Those Students who are attending Summer School will need to bring their Chromebook each day for that program.

Students with a missing or damaged Chromebook need to see the IT Department on Thursday (June 6) between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

Save the Following Important Dates:

Thursday, June 6: Early Dismissal for Students (10:30 AM)

Friday, June 7: Final Grades Due for Grades 8-11; Early Dismissal for Students (10:30 AM)

Wednesday, June 12: Final Day of School for Grades 8-11 (10:30 Dismissal); 8th Grade Promotion @ 1:30

Thursday, June 13: Graduation

We are getting closer to celebrating our newest class of CUSD Graduates. Families of Seniors, your Student received the 2024 Graduation Information Sheet. This sheet contains critical details about Graduation and other year-end events. Be sure to ask your Student to see the sheet if you haven't already, or email Principal Bell to receive a copy.

Please also see below for important upcoming events leading up to Graduation. Please take careful note of the information contained in the flyers about each event, including the following:

June 6: Chromebook Collection. Seniors must turn in their CUSD Chromebook (or pay replacement fee) on June 6. Collection will be between 8AM and 10AM. The Chromebook and Charger must be returned!

June 10: Field Day. Caps & Gowns as well as Graduation Tickets will be distributed at the conclusion of Field Day. Students will get four (4) tickets on June 10, and the final ticket at Graduation Practice.

June 11: Graduation Practice. Graduation Practice begins at 9AM at Chester High. All Seniors report directly to CHS at 9AM. Practice should take two hours, but will last as long (or short) as needed. At the conclusion of practice, Seniors will receive their fifth Graduation Ticket.

The Admissions Period for the 2024-25 School Year is now open. Use the link below to begin an application. All Students who reside within the boundaries of the Chester Upland School District and are entering Grades 9-12 next year are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Additional information regarding the application and Admissions Process are available at the link below.

2024-25 New Student Application

Hello Parents,

Allergy season is here, and I want to give a few suggestions and reminders for everyone who suffers from allergies. Due to high pollen count this time of year, allergy symptoms are high. Remember, some classrooms will have windows open when the classroom temperatures allow. I am not able to give allergy medicine so here are a few things that can help minimize your child's discomfort:

1. PLEASE GIVE ALLERGY MEDICINE AT HOME!

1. Allergy medication should be taken daily, once a day. Taking medication (Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, etc.) in the evenings will cause less drowsiness while in school and help with the discomfort of symptoms such as sneezing, itchy throat, itchy eyes, watery eyes, stuffy or runny nose, dry cough, etc.

2. If your child requires eye drops or nasal spray to be given in school, even over-the-counter medication, a written prescription from your physician is required, along with medication in its original unopened package.

3. If your child's allergies trigger Asthma symptoms and your child requires an as-needed inhaler, please make sure that I am aware, and that your child has their prescribed inhaler on them.

4. Benadryl is not given for allergies.

1. Benadryl is given for an allergy reaction (respiratory distress, hives, rash, etc.), not for allergy symptoms. If a student is given Benadryl, that student MUST be picked up within 25-30 minutes.

Also, please remind students to carry bottles of water. The building can get hot as the temperature outside rise. Staying hydrated is key.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank You,

Nurse Dale

Vaping carries short and long term health risks for adolescents and we are committed to reducing our Students exposure to these dangers. Over the past few weeks, we have had an increasing number of Students in possession of, and using vapes. Possessing a vape is a violation of the School Code of Conduct, and we will continue to issue consequences for Students who break the rules. Even greater consequences are in place for those who are found to be distributing these devices to other Students. Heightened security measures are in place at this time in order for us to reduce Student use of vapes.

We are also asking for assistance from Parents. Often when we catch a Student with a vape, Parents are surprised to learn their Student has been engaged in this activity. The reality is that young people across this area can easily obtain these items, and are using them far more frequently than Parents often realize. Speaking with your Child about this can prevent them from finding themselves in trouble, and more importantly reduce the likelihood they engage in this unhealthy activity.

It is critical that our Office have the most up to date contact information for you and your Student, and we are only aware of changes if we are notified. If any of the below information has changed since your Student enrolled at STEM, please reach out to Ms. Jones (yjones@chesteruplandsd.org) and Ms. Dixon (ldixon@chesteruplandsd.org) as soon as possible.

Phone Number

Address

Email Address

Emergency Contacts

Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650