STEM Staff Newsletter

Click on the STEM Events Calendar to see everything that is happening at STEM. We've added Enrichment and Athletic Events to the calendar as well.

• Monday, Feb. 12 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) - College Night for Junior Students and Parents (HS Cafe/Commons)
  
• Tuesday, Feb. 13 (5 & 6:30 p.m.) - Boys' Basketball vs. Arvada High School (Secondary Gym)
• Tuesday, Feb. 13 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) - France & Germany Logistics Meeting (Room 106)
• Wednesday, Feb. 14 (6:30-8 p.m.) - STEM PTO Meeting (Zoom)
• Thursday, Feb. 15 (4-5:30 p.m.) - DEI Committee Meeting (Room E 206)
• Thursday, Feb. 15 (4:30 & 6:30 p.m.) - Boys' Basketball vs. Mile High Academy (Secondary Gym) - SENIOR NIGHT
• Friday, Feb. 16 - No School - Professional Development Day

School Counselors' Week

As February unfolds, we have a special occasion to celebrate - School Counselor Week!

From February 5-11, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our dedicated STEM counselors who tirelessly support our students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. They play a crucial role in fostering a positive school environment and helping our students navigate various challenges.

This year at STEM, we are fortunate to have not only four counselors but also a group of caring and dedicated individuals on our student support team who also support our students' academic, social, and emotional needs. This team also includes a college and career counselor and two social workers.

This week, please take a moment to show your appreciation for our amazing staff. Whether it's a simple note, email, a small gesture of kindness, or a heartfelt message of gratitude, your support will brighten their day and let them know they are valued and appreciated.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating School Counselor Week and extending that gratitude to all of our staff who go above and beyond in the work they do to support our children each and every day. Together, let's continue to support and uplift the STEM community.

In partnership,

LynAnn

• Thank you for keeping the EV Changing parking spaces clear for those with EV cars to park and charge. Please note that if you have an EV car and are not using the charging port, you might be asked to move your car so that another vehicle can use the charging port. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please help us in reminding students to not hang any posters/fliers on the walls. All posters and fliers must go onto the appropriate bulletin board.

Provided by the Backpack Society, we now have a Food Pantry for students in need to receive snacks through. The Food Pantry is located in the Middle School Cafeteria. If you know of a student who might need snacks, you can refer them to the food pantry or message Julie Fletcher for more information. The Middle School aides will be assisting with facilitating food distribution.

The Outstanding Youth Award recognizes teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who have overcome personal adversity and created positive change in their lives. The Youth Awards focus on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspirations and role models. If you know young people who would be good candidates for the Youth Awards, please help identify them by completing the nomination form. Award winners receive a cash gift! Nomination forms are due by Friday, March 29.

STEM School our 6th/7th grade team comprised of Yash A, Sylvester H, Ethan L and Shriya M finished 6th overall in the competition. Sylvester and Shriya qualified to compete in the MathCounts State Championship at Denver University on Saturday, March 16th. A big thank you to STEM math teacher Holly Li, our first-time MathCounts coach, for dedicating her time and energy to preparing our students for the qualifier. Way to go Spartans!

The competition is this Saturday at Hamilton Middle School.

Want to see all the Good Things happening at STEM? Check out our Sharing Our Good News post. Each week we share photos, videos and information about the Good News that has happened that week.

Submit a Spotlight shout-out about a fellow staff member if they did something great! We'll include the recognitions in our upcoming newsletters. Please continue to submit so that we can recognize our Awesome #STEMStaffSpartans!! We'll share your Shout-Outs in next week's Staff Newsletter

Happy February Birthdays to some of our staff!!

• 2/2 - Addison, Rachel
• 2/4 - Jennings, Jon
• 2/7 - Gimbel, McKenna
• 2/21 - Vitale/Wesley, Michelle
• 2/22 - Vallone, Ann-Marie
• 2/27 - Vest, Hannah

Click below to complete the All Staff Favorite Things form so that we can celebrate you!

We believe in the power of communication to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Our HR team is committed to supporting this culture through our Open Door Policy. Whether you have feedback, concerns, or innovative ideas, we want to hear from you. Your voice is crucial in shaping our community and ensuring we all thrive together.

Brian is available to discuss any matter that's important to you. Feel free to stop by the KOSON office for a chat, or if you prefer, you can reach out via phone at (720) 864-0247 or the school extension 1562. Emails are always welcome as well.

We're on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our amazing team, and who better to help us find these individuals than you, our valued employees? Your recommendation can make all the difference in bringing passionate and dedicated professionals into our fold.

Currently, we are excited to announce we are recruiting for the following positions:

• Crisis Counselor (Grant Funded for One Year)
• English Language Development Teacher
• K-12 School Psychologist

If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for any of these roles, please don't hesitate to refer them to our team. Your referrals not only contribute to the strength of our team but also help create an environment where our students can receive the best possible education and support.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence and for playing an active role in making STEM a wonderful place to work and learn.

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We are pleased to inform you that the W2 forms have been processed and are now available in your mailbox. Please take a moment to review the information for accuracy. In the event of any discrepancies or if you have not received one, please contact Kathy Falternotify as soon as possible.

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a comprehensive suite of wellness services that are designed to support your behavioral health, work/life balance, and all eight dimensions of your wellbeing. These include free and confidential counseling services, legal and financial benefits including Medicare and social security coaching, wellness coaching, work/life referral services, and a robust online resource library. They also offer smoking cessation and parenting coaching services. For more detail on these services call 1-800-873-7138 or log into your Ease account

Payroll Vault has transitioned to iSolved this January. A link to the new system was sent out to staff. It requires for all employees to set up a new username and log-in. Please reach out to the Business Office if you did not receive the link.