CAST STEM Principal's Weekly Update
July 9, 2021
Summer Experiences
I've really enjoyed hearing from all of our students who are learning, working, and serving this summer. Please email me your pictures and tell me what you have been working on this summer. Keep up the good work if you are working on credits through July. We know you are working hard to build success. If you need to check out a computer for summer credits, please come by CAST STEM on Monday, July 12th anytime from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SUMMER BRIDGE-(August 2-6 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.): All CAST STEM Scholars (9th-12th grade) are invited to attend Summer Bridge for fun, friendship, and preparation for the upcoming year. If you live within Southwest ISD, and require bus transportation to Summer Bridge, please complete the following link: https://forms.gle/zsVkuRiUhzGNTZC98
Focus Areas for Summer Bridge:
- 9th Grade - Welcome to CAST STEM Fish Camp Fun!
- 10th-12th Grades - Fun, Study Hours/Credit Recovery, College Essay Writing, Career Preparation, More FUN!
In gratitude,
Ravae V. Shaeffer
Proud Principal, CAST STEM HS
#WeAreCASTSTEM #WeAreSouthwest
Summer Spotlight: Xitlali Hernandez, Class of 2022
Xitlali Hernandez, Class of 2022
"The Sunday before my internship."
Xitlali's Office - The Intern's Suite
"I work at the Municipal Building, Vertical Division, PWD, with Landscape Architects -full-time, paid, from June-August."
Xitlali's Site Visit - District 9 Senior Center
"I have gone to multiple sites before and while undergoing construction or renovation and I have attended bi-weekly meetings and a pre-construction meetings for Fox Park."
Share Your Summer Story
Be sure to include your name, class year (class of 2022), what you have been doing in your internship, classes, work or activities for personal growth, and what you have learned or enjoyed.
Some ideas: sports leagues you are playing in, art you have created, games you have mastered, projects you are designing, dance routine you have taught your parents, fun on the job, fun with friends, new Cosplay costume you created, etc!!
CAST STEM Calendar Highlights
- 2-6 - Summer Bridge for 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
- 9, 10, 13 - Prep Days (Register and prepare for 2021-2022)
- 11, 12 - New Student Registration
Southwest ISD Calendar 2021-2022
Summer Opportunities
College-Ready!
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Mrs. Ravae Villafranca Shaeffer
Work Hard, Dream Big
Do one #SmallGreatThing every day!
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