CAST STEM families,
We had a wonderful week at CAST STEM. We honored those we have lost with an ofrenda in the front lobby (see picture). Our seniors took senior portraits, learned about FAFSA from Palo Alto College Connections team, received college advising from the San Antonio Education Partnership, took the ASVAB exam, and networked at the CAST Network job fair. Three students earned an invitation to work with the CAST Network as interns this year. We are very proud of all of our scholars and leaders.
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors took fall pictures this week and 9th grade families attended a Graduation Requirements meeting to design their path to graduation.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Hansel and Gretel and the SA BEST Robotics team who performed this week. Next week our first ever Academic Decathlon team competes in Sinton, TX. Good luck to all of our scholars!
Please review this newsletter all the way to the end as we included scholarship opportunities, career planning and college access resources for FAFSA/TAFSA.
Have a great week!
In gratitude,
Ravae V. Shaeffer
Proud Principal, CAST STEM HS
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CAST STEM Calendar Highlights
Click the calendar image to review ALL events.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- November 9 - STEM Extravaganza for families, 5:30-7:00 @ Legacy HS
- November 12 - Women in STEM with Caterpillar
- November 13 - Academic Decathlon Competition, Sinton
- November 16 - SWISD College Fair, Legacy HS
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Southwest ISD College Fair
- Register to attend at: https://falltacrao.swoogo.com/registration/begin
- November 16, 2021
- 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Legacy HS
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Baumberger Endowment Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. be a graduating senior (Class of 2022) of an accredited (TEA) high school within Bexar County,Texas.
2. have resided in Texas for at least ten (10) years by August 1, 2022.
3. achieve a minimum total score of 1080 on the SAT using the Evidence-based Reading/Writing and Math scores only, or composite of 22 on the ACT.
4. rank in the upper one-half of high school graduating class (your high school MUST be an openly ranking high school in order for you to apply.)
5. be unable to attend college without financial assistance.
6. plan to attend a state-supported or non-denominational college or university within the State of Texas.
7. be of good character.
All information is due by midnight February 15.
Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form for your driver's permit?
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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
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.
Financial Aid Saturdays with Alamo Colleges College Connections
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Free College Advising with Cafe College 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. | SAEP College Advisor Click the picture for a link to schedule an advising session. | SAEP Scholarship Application Scholarship Application requirements due May 31, 2022. Requirements must be completed Fall 2021-Spring 2022. |
Free College Advising with Cafe College
SAEP College Advisor
SAEP Scholarship Application
COVID Vaccinations for ages 5-11
The FDA and CDC have authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11. Appointments are required only for children 5-11 years of age to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at our Vaccine Center at Wonderland of the Americas. People 12 and older do not need an appointment and can walk-in to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Click the picture to sign up for an appointment.
An adult family member or guardian must accompany the child to provide written consent for the vaccination. Proof of age is required.
Please provide an email address to receive an email confirmation for your appointment.
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
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