We have a few weeks left of the school year! Time surely has flown. This month is a busy one with STAAR assessments, MAP Growth testing, field trips, Field Day, and awards ceremonies. Please ensure to keep up to date by reading communications from your child's teachers and the STEM Academy. Let's finish strong and make sure our children are keeping up with assignments. I strongly encourage you to communicate with your teachers if you have any questions or concerns. As always, we are happy that you have chosen STEM to partner with you in your child's education!

Best Regards,

Monica Elizondo, M.Ed.

Elementary Principal

The end of the school year is a flurry of events. I want to take an opportunity here to highlight a few of those.

We still have several STAAR/EOC exams left to take. Please make sure that students are watching the calendar for their upcoming STAAR tests. We must ensure that students get a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.

The next item coming up is our 8th-grade bridging ceremony. This is an opportunity for our soon-to-be high school students to be welcomed into our Pathways Program. May 15th is a short time away; this annual event is one not to be missed.

The next event to highlight is our annual boat race contest. The t-shirt orders will be taken soon. However, there is already buzz amongst our students. I highly suggest if you are out and about and see some duct tape that you snag it up. Our high school students will have a new addition to the agenda at the boat races. The announcement is coming soon!

Lastly, is our senior graduation event. Our seniors will meet for practice at noon on May 26 for the Senior Tailgate. Then students will report back to graduation at 6 pm that evening. The official ceremony is set to begin at 7 pm at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.

Keep watching the calendar and email to make sure everyone is up to date. Let us all finish the year strong.

In Service to others,

Dr. Cody L. Griffin Ed.D

Principal - STEM Academy Middle and High School

Puerto Rico: March 11th – March 16th, 2024 (Spring Break)

6 days, 5 nights exploring everything Puerto Rico has to offer! The trip includes a city walking tour, guided sightseeing tours of local landmarks such as the capital and botanical gardens, snorkeling, beach time, ziplining and much more. Pricing includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a personal tour director, and excursion fees. Students must be in grades 9th-12th during the 2023-2024 school year to travel without a parent or students in 8th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can travel as long as a parent also attends.

For more information or to sign up visit: http://www.explorica.com/McMillan-3265

Japan: June 4th-15th, 2024 (Summer Break)

The 12 day itinerary will take you on the trip of a lifetime! You will visit the top destinations in Japan such as Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka. Activities include guided sightseeing tours, traditional tempura dinner, lake cruise, castle and temple visits, bullet train transportation and much more. Pricing includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a personal tour director, and excursion fees. Students must be in grades 9th-12th during the 2023-2024 school year to travel without a parent or students in 8th grade during the 2023-2024 school year can travel as long as a parent also attends.

For more information or to sign up visit: http://www.explorica.com/McMillan-5235

Elementary STUCO enjoyed a visit from Madison Guerrero, a local rising artist from UTPB, as she spoke on how her Hispanic heritage inspires her art.