sweetSTEAM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) -Nov 28, 2017-
Finish strong!
As we get close to complete the first semester of 2017-18 school year, complete class assignments, study for your finals, make lifelong friendships, and challenge yourself by participating in SUHSD's STEAM activities and programs;
- Sweetwater Science and Engineering Fair
- Hour of Code
- Quadcopter/Drone Challenge
- CyberSecurity Teams
- Robotics (VEX, FRC, or SeaPerch)
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2017 Sweetwater Solar Sprint!
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South Bay Pumpkin Smash "Game of Throws"
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Sweetwater Union HSD and National Math Science Initiative (NMSI)
AP STEM Courses (Math, Science, Computer Science, and English)
Are you a high school student taking STEM Advanced Placement classes? (AP Math, AP Science, AP Computer Science, or AP English). This message is for you!
High schools involved: Bonita Vista, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Hilltop, Mar Vista, Montgomery, Olympian, Otay Ranch, Southwest, and Sweetwater.
Coming up! FREE Student Study Session on December 9, 2017
- Next session on January 27, 2018. Check with your AP teacher for details.
What's in it for YOU?
FREE Student Study Sessions!
Extraordinary Support from your Teacher!
Financial Awards!
FREE AP-STEM Student Study Sessions
Don't miss the opportunity to excel in your AP STEM Class!
Detailed Information per cluster
Otay Ranch High School / Southwest High School / Sweetwater High School
Cluster #2: https://www.smore.com/yrube
Chula Vista High School / Eastlake High School / Hilltop High School
Cluster #3: https://www.smore.com/a80pc
Bonita Vista High School / Montgomery High School / Mar Vista High School / Olympian High School
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Got STEAM Plans for this weekend?
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Sweetwater VEX Robotics League Ranking Event 4/4
Free Family Event!
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about robotics! Watch our middle and high school students battle out to gain a top ranking position at our next robotics league ranking competition, this Saturday, December 2nd, 2017.
Middle school event start at 8:45 am
High school event start at 12:45pm
Location: San Ysidro High school (Gym)
Sweetwater VEX Robotics League Championship
on January 13, 2018 at Montgomery High School
Watch what happened at our 3rd ranking event!
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Next week is Computer Science Education Week!
December 4-10, 2017 is Computer Science Education Week!
Join the movement at your school!
Participate in the HOUR OF CODE event!
- Ask your school's computer science teacher or counselor about it -
or contact Art Lopez -SUHSD Computer Science Curriculum Specialist
Arthur.Lopez@sweetwaterschools.org
Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science.
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STEM in Your Backyard - Chula Vista -
Free Family Event!
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Chula Vista Library -Civic Center Branch-
STEM In Your Backyard provides access to free, meaningful STEM experiences for the whole family by bringing the spark of science directly to communities throughout San Diego. Each STEM In Your Backyard is organized like a street fair: local companies, non-profits and community organizations set up exhibit booths with fun, hands-on STEM activities for all ages. Flyer HERE
Sparking a love for science in Chula Vista!
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2017 San Diego STEAM Maker Festival
Tickets needed to attend this event
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Del Mar Fair Grounds, located in Del Mar, California
STEAM Maker Festival is a collaborative venue for students, educators and professionals within our community and industry to demonstrate programs, projects, practices and resources that enrich STEAM education.
More information at http://www.sansmf.org/
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COMING UP!!!
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Sweetwater Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF)
Where will your imagination take you to discover?
Identify your Idea for your SSEF Project!
The Fair is bigger than Science, it incorporates Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology!
What are you waiting for? It takes only three steps; get a teacher advisor, work on your awesome idea, and present your project at the fair.
For details about 2017-18 SSEF, CLICK HERE.
Date: February 8th, 2018
Location: Otay Ranch High School
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Cyber Teams!
More details HERE.
SeaPearch (Underwater Robotics)
FRC Robotics Season
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2nd Annual Quadcopter/Drone Challenge
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DID YOU KNOW?
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FREE Minecraft (Education Edition)
*You will need to know your school email address and password username@sweetwaterschools.net to find your account information CLICK HERE.
Student Email Account
"username@sweetwaterschools.net"
You can find your account information HERE.
FREE!!! 365 Microsoft Licenses
All SUHSD students (and employees) of the District get free Microsoft Office 365 licenses for up to five devices.
Full details HERE.
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Sweetwater Union High Schoo District Currents!
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College and Career Readiness Office / STEAM
Email: jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: ccr.sweetwaterschools.org/STEAM
Location: 680 L Street, Suite E, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Phone: 619-600-3340
Twitter: @SUHSD_STEAM
SUHSD Board Members
Arturo Solis -President-, Paula Hall, Nicholas Segura, Kevin J. Pike, Frank A. Tarantino Superintendent Dr. Karen Janney