The STEM Weekly Stream
STEM Academy Family Newsletter
Week of November 15
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
REPORT CARDS
Where to Find Your Student's Report Card
Report Cards were posted to the Home Access Center 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 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.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
This year, we are happy to offer both in-person and remote options for conferences. We hope to see you here at STEM, but understand that schedules are very busy. When you make your appointment for the conferences, you will indicate whether you intend to attend in-person or via Zoom.
Finally, if you forget to make an appointment, we would still love to see you. Walk-ins will be welcome at STEM on the 23rd, and pop-ins on Zoom will be welcome also.
THANKSGIVING WEEK SCHEDULE
Week of November 22
Monday (11/22): Full Day - Regular Schedule
Tuesday (11/23): Early Dismissal (10:30 AM) for Students - Report Card Conferences from 11:30-5:30
Wednesday (11/24): Early Dismissal (10:30 AM) for Students and Staff
Thursday (11/25): Thanksgiving Day - Schools Closed
Friday (11/26): Schools Closed
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER
October Awardees
Each month, one outstanding student from each grade is selected by their teachers as Student of the Month. These students have demonstrated excellence in STEM Academy traits of Scholarship, Leadership, and Character. Please join me in congratulating the following students who represented the best STEM has to offer during the month of October!
7th Grade: Ciani Fournier
8th Grade: Stephen Swen
9th Grade: Dayanara Martinez
10th Grade: Tahjee Gant-Irons
11th Grade: Zanae Holland-Barksdale
12th Grade: Desean Hubert
SENIOR UPDATES
Senior Pinning Ceremony
If you have not reserved your place, please contact STEM Senior Advisor, Ms. Rachael Thomson at rthomson@chesteruplandsd.org.
Information for Senior Parents
Senior Dues: The first $100 installment of Senior Dues payments was due Friday, November 5. Please contact Ms. Thomson to arrange payment if you have not already done so.
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
WINTER SPORTS
Varsity Sports
Winter Sports Coaches
Girls Basketball: Marvin Dukes
Cheerleading: Karen Miah
Boys Indoor Track: James Wharton
Girls Indoor Track: Jamal Allen
FALL FAMILY SUMMIT
Fall Family Summit
There were workshops for students and families, food and coat giveaways, and additional resources from a variety of local organizations.
A special thank you to all the STEM families who were in attendance! We were recognized by Councilperson Elizabeth Williams for having the highest family turnout of all schools in Chester!
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!
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day - Grades 7-11
Any students who were absent on Picture Day will have their photo taken on Thursday, December 16.
Students will soon be receiving their STEM Student ID cards, and their photos will be in the 2022 STEM Academy Yearbook as well.
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