CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update
October 22, 2021
CAST STEM families,
Our scholars are persistent, innovative and hard working. Congratulations, you have reached the end of the first 9 weeks grading period. We are very proud of you!
I spoke with every student on campus today about our responsibilities as good citizens. We talked about our commitment to taking care of ourselves, our classmates, and our campus. We expect students to rise to meet our expectations and to grow to know their own strengths. As a CAST STEM family, we use our strengths to grow, support our team and support our dreams.
We have a CAST STEM pup friend named Liz. Liz is in training and comes to campus to learn how to be around students and our fun noise while learning to support the Edmonds family. She is pictured at right.
Have a great weekend!
In gratitude,
Ravae V. Shaeffer
Proud Principal, CAST STEM HS
#WeAreCASTSTEM #WeAreSouthwest
#BeTheLight
Girl Empowered Event Success
Cyberpatriot Competition
College and Career Day at University of the Incarnate Word
Applications are OPEN for the Class of 2026!
CAST STEM Calendar Highlights
Click the calendar image to review on our website.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- October 29 - Fall Dance
Senior Pictures and Fall Pictures for 9th-11th
Stay Connected
Text to #81010, in the message type @caststemh
Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Shaeffer
Follow Us on Twitter @swisd_caststem
Instagram cast_stem or Facebook CAST STEM!
Opportunities for Scholars
H-E-B Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence
H-E-B is a Corporate Sponsor of the UIL and has its annual H-E-B Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence opportunity. Nominees must have the following submitted to https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/ by no later than January 28, 2022:
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Number of Community Service Hours completed in the last 12 months
- Community Service Verification Letters to document the number of hours submitted
- A Letter of Recommendation
- A Short Essay (500 words or less) on the topic: “What does Community mean to you?”
There will be 15 total winners – 5 each in music, academics and athletics – and each will be awarded $2,000 from H-E-B.
Notre Dame: Virtual Event
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Click here for more details: https://admissions.nd.edu/visit-engage/visit-campus/
College-Ready!
Free College Advising with Cafe College
Palo Alto College Advising Schedule
Thank you, Mr. Fernando Acevedo, PAC Advisor, for coming to campus this week.
Transcript Request Form
Weekly COVID Testing
Rhodes Driving School Discount
CAST STEM PTSA
PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association)
Join PTSA today! PTSA strives to make every child's potential a reality. Join by October 15th to get connected. JoinPTA.org is a mobile-friendly website where anyone can easily join our PTA using a credit or debit card. Our dues are $10 and the website charges a $1.50 processing fee.
Please contact caststemptsa@gmail.com with your contact information if you want to join our PTSA but are unable to utilize this website and would like us to work with you on a different way of joining.
Dress for Success at CAST STEM!
Weekly Spirit Days:
Wednesday - CAST STEM Spirit - wear your CAST STEM spirit shirt!
Thursday - Professional Dress Day - dress for your future career.
Friday - College or Career Spirit - wear your favorite college or career shirt.
Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form for your driver's permit?
Mrs. Ravae Villafranca Shaeffer
Work Hard, Dream Big
#BeTheLight
Email: rshaeffer8849@swisd.net
Website: http://southwestisdcaststem.ss12.sharpschool.com/home
Location: 11914 Dragon Lane, Bldg #800, SATX 78252
Phone: (210) 622-4810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swisdCASTSTEM/
Twitter: @swisd_caststem