CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update
October 31, 2021
CAST STEM families,
Happy Halloween weekend. We hope you have a safe and fun-filled Halloween night.
Congratulations to our College Board National Hispanic Scholars who were recognized at the Legacy Football Game on Thursday night: Alberto Alvarez, Xitlali Hernandez, Karina Jaime-Ramos, Charles Massey, Divanhy Salazar.
Our freshmen enjoyed time with the CAST Network team this week during their first NXU session to explore, articulate and pursue their purpose. Student voice is a central pillar of our foundation at CAST STEM and NXU helps our students to discover their purpose, determine their goals, and connect to their strengths. Thank you to junior CAST Ambassadors who served as mentors during the training: Matthew Friesenhahn, Alexis Martinez, Jennifer Melchor, Ronde Mims.
We look forward to fall pictures and senior pictures with caps/gowns on November 2nd!
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Crystal Mares, Junior English Teacher.
Have a great weekend!
In gratitude,
Ravae V. Shaeffer
Proud Principal, CAST STEM HS
#WeAreCASTSTEM #WeAreSouthwest
#BeTheLight
College Board Recognized National Hispanic Scholars
NXU Purpose-Driven Work - Class of 2025
Fall Dance
FUN
CAST STEM Calendar Highlights
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- November 1 - College Connections 12th Grade Presentation (1:30-2:30)
- November 2 - Senior Portraits
- November 4 - 9th Grade Family Meeting (Graduation Requirements & Level Up Learning Acceleration)
- November 5 - Hansel & Gretel
Senior Pictures and Fall Pictures
Applications are OPEN for the Class of 2026!
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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.
Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form for your driver's permit?
Transcript Request Form
Weekly COVID Testing
Rhodes Driving School Discount
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.
COLLEGE-READY RESOURCES
Free College Advising with Cafe College
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Family Guide for Media Literacy: Help Children Spot Fake Social Media
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.
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