CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update

September is Here!

Hello CAST STEM families,

The fall is near and we can hear the rustling of leaves in the courtyard each morning and feel the cool breeze in our hair when the sun goes down. It is a new season in our lives and a new season in school. As we move into the fall, we can set our intentions and goals for the new year to dream about who we want to be, how we want to grow, and what we want to learn. I want to thank our scholars for embracing the new year with focus, transparency, and a strong work ethic. In the first two weeks, we focused on establishing expectations for behavior, building relationships with and among students, and creating a connection with each student. During the year, we want to approach every day feeling safe, connected and ready to learn.

We would like to welcome the San Antonio Education Partnership as a new partner to CAST STEM. Ms. Jasmyne Thomas will serve as our College Access and Success Advisor on campus. Seniors have an opportunity to complete their Road to Success to be eligible for the SAEP Scholarship for four semesters after college. Welcome Ms. Thomas!

We ask that you continue to be patient as we balance classes to maximize student success. Schedules may continue to change through the first 3 weeks of school. Please log in to Student Self-Serve or Parent Self-Serve to review your schedule. We also ask for your patience with our campus and district front office staff as they experience high call volumes during the first weeks of school.

Enjoy a lovely three day weekend and Happy Labor Day to all of our hard working community.

In gratitude,

Ravae V. Shaeffer

Proud Principal, CAST STEM HS

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Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Shaeffer


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Government Institutions

Ms. Skidmore's Class

Government Institutions

Ms. Skidmore's Class

Dress for Success at CAST STEM!

We appreciate that you wear modest clothing that shows that you are ready to learn and ready to work. We expect you to wear clothing that covers your body and protects you when working in our laboratory spaces.

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.


Transcript Request Form Please use the QR code or tinyurl.com/3vn8t86w to request an official or unofficial transcript using a SWISD email only.	Weekly COVID Testing Students must listen for the announcement at 9:00 a.m. each Monday to participate in COVID testing.	Rhodes Driving School Discount Classes starting September, October and November.

Transcript Request Form

Please use the QR code or tinyurl.com/3vn8t86w to request an official or unofficial transcript using a SWISD email only.

Weekly COVID Testing

Students must listen for the announcement at 9:00 a.m. each Monday to participate in COVID testing.

Rhodes Driving School Discount

Classes starting September, October and November.

Extra-Curricular Activities Student Interest Form

We believe that all scholars should feel safe, connected and ready to learn. At CAST STEM, we support all scholars as they pursue their interests and passions. Please complete the following SURVEY to submit your interests in getting connected with coaches and sponsors.

Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form for your driver's permit?

VOE is a form that you submit to the DPS when you are applying for a learner's permit or license. It is signed by your school administrator to verify that you are enrolled in school, attending 90% of classes in the semester prior to your application, and that you have been awarded credit for each class you took in the semester prior to applying for your license. If you need to obtain this form, please download and complete the following form and drop it off at CAST STEM. Please be sure to drop it off 24 hours in advance of when you need it. Mrs. Shaeffer will verify your attendance and credits before signing the VOE.

VOE FORM: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/driver/forms/voe.pdf

Email and Self-Serve Passwords

Every year, student accounts are updated in our student information system. In some cases, your student email and self-serve account passwords may have been reset to your birthday. Please be sure to log out of all devices and use your birthday to log in, then reset your password to a more secure password. If you require more assistance, please contact our tech team through our website: https://sites.google.com/swisd.net/cast-help-desk/home

Free College Advising with Cafe College

Cafe College Website

College Advising is available to you by appointment. Student and parent events are offered throughout fall, spring, and summer. Review the website for this summer's events.

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CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update

September 4, 2021

CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update

September 4, 2021

September is Here!

Stay Connected

Safe

Connected

Ready to Learn

Pickle Dissection

Government Institutions

Government Institutions

Pickle Dissection

Government Institutions

Government Institutions

Dress for Success at CAST STEM!

Southwest ISD COVID Safety Plan

CAST STEM Calendar Highlights

Opportunities for Scholars

Transcript Request Form

Weekly COVID Testing

Rhodes Driving School Discount

Transcript Request Form

Weekly COVID Testing

Rhodes Driving School Discount

Extra-Curricular Activities Student Interest Form

Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form for your driver's permit?

Email and Self-Serve Passwords

Student Forms: Please download, sign and return the 3 forms below so students can be assigned a Chromebook and be eligible for travel.

College-Ready!

Free College Advising with Cafe College

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Mrs. Ravae Villafranca Shaeffer