The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
Week of December 20
DECEMBER CALENDAR
Holiday Message
SCHEDULE REMINDER
Winter Break Schedule: Half Day - This Wednesday, December 22
There is no school and offices are closed Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24. Students return on Monday, January 4, 2022.
Chester Upland School District and STEM Academy offices will be open Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30. If you plan to stop in, please call ahead to ensure someone is here to receive you.
Conclusion of Second Marking Period & First Semester
It is very important that students who are struggling take advantage of their time off this week and next to complete missing work and bring their grades up.
STEM - STETSER READING PROGRAM
Reading Mentors
On Thursday, STEM students met their Stetser classrooms, read them a story, and engaged them in a discussion about their book. They also discussed how to be a positive and productive young student. Going forward, STEM students will visit the same classroom each month, building relationships with the younger students and helping guide them in their academic journey.
STEM Readers
Makel Martin
Leah Warren
La'Nya Bell
Elaijah Stevenson
Kethzy Baez-Muniz
Ne'Aijah Townes
Naomy Anaya-Diaz
Terrence Cobb
Elizabeth Laseinde
Aramis Hernandez
Zanae Holland-Barksdale
Na'yanna Muhammad
Christopher Laroche
Angelina Casimir
Adrianna Ortiz-Garcia
Larenzo Jerkins
The STEM - Stetser Readers
Senior Ne'Aijah Townes
Junior Terrence Cobb
Senior Leah Warren
Junior Naomy Anaya-Diaz
Junior Angelina Casimir (a former Stetser student)
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Fall Sports Banquet
Girls Volleyball
Academic Excellence Award: Kiyonna Presbery
Sportsmanship Award: Nasshae Madison
Boys Cross Country
Academic Excellence Award: Jaydon Bantum
Sportsmanship Award: Walton Garnett
Girls Cross Country
Academic Excellence Award: A'Laisa Mosley
Sportsmanship Award: Ja'Naisa Dearry
Boys Soccer
Academic Excellence Award: Aramis Hernandez
Sportsmanship Award: Damian Najdek
Cheerleading
Academic Excellence Award: Leah Warren
Sportsmanship Award: Ja'Nylah Bishop
Football
Academic Excellence Award: Makel Martin
Sportsmanship Award: Isaiah Freeman
Volleyball
Cross Country
Cheerleading
Soccer
Cross Country
Football
Hi-Q
Bonner & Prendie 26
Academy Park 24
Chester STEM 9
The team will be practicing hard over the next few weeks to get ready for our home match on January 12.
2021-22 Hi-Q Team
Mariama Kabbah
Rachelle Bobo
Mew Sorphapmixay
Mariama Diallo
Nyree Alleyne
Mr. Larry Schoppet (Coach)
HONOR ROLL
First Quarter: Distinguished Honor Roll
7th
Jahlil CarterKiannah Casimir
La'Tye Jordan
Vanel Melendez
8th
Sanaa Davis
9th
Kira Dance
Nyseem Dawson
Gregory Maxwell
Taeqwann Naylor
Destini Ramsey
Dallas Thompson
Jasaad Watson-Abdullah
10th
Khaleedah Ahmad
Jasmine Alexander
Michel Badou
Kyla Blackston
Sonjae Ferrante
Tahjee Gant-Irons
Zubair Haley
Jazlynn Jones
Alyssa Kealy
Tiara Lawler
Zion Lawrence
Destiny Littleton
Dagoberto Miranda
A'Lasia Mosley
Aser Ossel
Keirah Porter
Ruwaidah Roberts
Nevaeh Ross
Zionna Stansbury
11th
Naomy Anaya Diaz
Rnae Burton
Terrence Cobb
Aramis Hernandez
Antanajah Hinson
Christopher Laroche
Elizabeth Laseinde
Nasshae Madison
Mew Sorphapmixay
Zion Spotwood
Briana Walker
Quamirah Yates
12th
Rachelle Bobo
Pilar-Jeanae Brice
Victoria Caratello
Olivia Coulanges
Maxwell Gedzah
Desean Hubert
Amani Johnson
Mariama Kabbah
Makel Martin
Elaijah Stevenson
Zhaniyah Stockman
Leah Warren
First Quarter: Honor Roll
Vanelys Melendez
8th
Sahira Banks
La'Niyah Butler
Niya Jeffers
Quiaysia Shaw-Golson
Stephen Swen
Brianna Tally
9th
Tanyia Alexander
Khyree Banks
Sierra Baxter
Fleurette Casimir
Shamaad Cottman
Issiah Dawson
Amani Gordon
Ah'Miyah Jackson
Dayanara Martinez
Alexander Morales
Israel Nieves
Anaijah Reed
Ryan Thompson
10th
Jada Abdullah
Nyree Alleyne
Kiara Burdine
Larry Floyd
Tashan Gibson
Nasiem Green McQueen
Adrianah Hall
Quadir Harris
Keily Hutchins-Johns
Dwayne Jackson
Qi'Mani Jackson
Siniyaa Lacey
Karam Laws
Sabree Lee
Dante Payne
Mahkiyah Pierce-Smoak
Antwon Reed
Kevin Rucker
Yanieltza Santiago-Delgado
Janiyah Spady
De Shawn Thompson
11th
Justin Arroyo Pagan
Jionnie Barber
Devon Beaver-Byard
Benjamin Bell, Jr.
Terrance Bright
Shaniya Council
Kaniyah Dallam
Jabree Davis
Dahmir Davis-Wilmer
Mariama Diallo
Gabriel Echevarria
Colin Ferrell
Angelina Figueroa
Ali Goodman
Tavon Grandberry
Zanae Holland-Barksdale
Malachi Jackson
Daeon Jackson
Kam'Ren Mills
Jasiyah Muhammad
Adrianna Ortiz Garcia
Dakota Richards
Elwina Tedla
Najzhay Todd
12th
Jaxiel Arce
La'Nya Bell
Ja'Nylah Bishop
Marliqka David
Andreka Dennis
Jamai Evans
Isaiah Freeman
Genessa Green
Markayla Holmes
Olayinka Itabiyi
Anthony Massa
Dorian Miller
Bryant Quiros
Jose Rosario
Kimiah Showell
Dayan Sierra Duclerc
Myani Watson
Keasia Webb
COVID SAFETY
Covid Resources
On Friday, December 10, a Special Edition of the STEM Weekly Stream was sent in order to communicate important information about Covid health and safety.
Cases continue to be very prevalent locally and across the nation. As we attempt to maintain a safe environment during this surge, we need to all work together.
Here at STEM, we will continue to stress the importance of masking to our students, as well as other safety measures, such as frequent hand washing and sanitizing. Please support us in these efforts at home and stress the importance of safe practices with your students. While Covid is present in our area, we cannot complete prevent it from entering our building. However, by working together, we can limit the spread.
For more information about our health and safety procedures, please visit the CUSD Covid Resources page.
Vaccination
We will continue to work with providers to make vaccination available and convenient for CUSD families. See the CUSD Vaccination Calendar for free vaccination opportunities, including:
INTERIM REPORTS
Interim Reports
The second marking period Interim Grades have been posted to Home Access Center. Each student received a "P" or "F" (Pass/Fail) for all of their classes. Interims provide families an opportunity to check in with their student's grades and work with teachers to make sure necessary improvements are made.
Report Cards for the first marking period were posted to the HAC on the morning of Friday, November 12. If you do not yet have an HAC account, please follow the instructions below.
While we do not print paper copies of report cards or interim reports for all students, we can do so upon request. Just call or email Ms. Jones or Ms. Dixon in the office to request a copy, and we'll send one home with your student.
610-447-3650
Home Access Center (HAC)
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.
SENIOR UPDATES
Information for Senior Parents
Senior Dues: The second $100 installment of Senior Dues payments will be due Friday, January 14. The total amount is $250.
Senior Meetings: Seniors have all been scheduled for their initial Senior Meeting with their Counselor, Ms. Hargadon. At these meetings, they discuss their plans for next year, and are provided a guide for their next steps. Questions about college and scholarships should be directed to Senior Counselor, Ms. Hargadon.
Contact Information
Senior Advisor: Ms. Rachael Thomson - rthomson@chesteruplandsd.org
Senior Counselor: Ms. Casey Hargadon - chargadon@chesteruplandsd.org
Principal: Mr. Brendan Bell - bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
ACADEMIC UPDATES
GPA - Grade Point Average
After School Program
Our After-School Program provides great value for many of our students and families.
- First and foremost, it is the ideal place for students to get enhanced academic support. With 12 of our fantastic teachers on staff, students have the opportunity to get an hour of individual or small group help from a certified teacher each day
- Research shows that students who are involved in extra-curricular activities are much more likely to succeed in school. The After-School Program includes a variety of activities to meet the interests of students, including Robotics, Chess, Hi-Q, School Newspaper, Botany, and more!
Registration is open and we encourage all families to enroll their students! Check out the flyer and contact Ms. Merto (cmerto@chesteruplandsd.org) with any questions.
Early Warning System
This year, with the adjustment back to in-person learning, and with so many of our students new to the school, we are finding many students need extra support. We ask that families work with us to help students maintain the focus and effort necessary to stay on top of their academic work. Our teachers and counselors are your teammates working together to ensure students are successful!
PBIS at STEM
PBIS at STEM
Positive Behavior Emphasis: Be On Time
This week, I am asking families to help by making sure their students are on time for school. Students must be in their First Period class by 7:50 AM. We have students who are arriving later and later, which is beginning to seriously impact their classes.
Before we begin taking punitive action, let's work together to make sure our students arrive on time. Remember you can always check your student's grades and attendance every day by loggin into the Home Access Center (see the instructions toward the top of the newsletter if you don't have login information). Take a moment today to verify your student is arriving on time each day!
Check out the World Famous Chester Clippers Cheerleaders showing us what PBIS means at STEM
Contact STEM
Email: bbell@chesteruplandsd.org
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/sas
Location: 1100 West 10th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 610-447-3650