STEAM Update
October 29, 2018
Key Points in Update!
- This Week
- Upcoming Dates (Lots of dates to put on calendar!)
- Red Ribbon Week Information (All staff is encouraged to participate)
- Notes from Mr. Chappotin
- STEAM Pink Out Day
- "I voted"
- Gentle Reminders
- 18-19 House Families
- STEAM Twitter Gallery
Nov 2: End of 2nd 6-weeks
This week:
-Red Ribbon Week: "Sock it to Drugs," Crazy Sock Day
-Mr. Chappotin Coaching Day
Tuesday, October 30:
-Red Ribbon Week: "Team Up Against Drugs," Wear a jersey or sports uniform!
-Mr. Chappotin off campus all-day
-Mrs. Cook off campus AM
Wednesday, October 31:
-Red Ribbon Week: "Pair Up Against Drugs," Twin day
-Mr. Chappotin Office Day
Thursday, November 1:
-Science Department attending CAST
-BISD Character Luncheon 11:00-1:00 (Honoring Teacher/Student of the Year)
-Ms. McIntosh, Mrs. Cook, & Mr. Chappotin off campus mid day
-STEAM CEIC @ STEAM 4:--5:00PM
-Kerr vs. Hughes Volleyball @ BHS 6:00-9:00PM
-Mr. Chappotin Office Day
Friday, November 2:
-STEAM Pink Out Day
-End of 2nd Six Weeks
-Science Department attending CAST
-Mr. Chappotin Coaching Day
Upcoming Dates (STEAM Events)
- October 29-31: Red Ribbon Week
- *New, November 2nd: STEAM Pink Out Day
- November 30: Winter Dance @ STEAM 5:30PM-7:00PM
- December 7: STEAM Spelling Bee
- December 7: STEAM Artome Art Show @ STEAM (5:30pm-7:30pm)
STEAM Red Ribbon Week: Oct 29 - 31
STEAM Red Ribbon Week 2017
October 29th-31st
Life Is Your Journey, Travel Drug Free.™
WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?
Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. STEAM Middle School staff and students will show our personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through various themed days throughout the week.
Monday:
"Sock it to Drugs!"
Crazy sock day!
Tuesday:
"Team Up Against Drugs"
Wear a jersey or sports uniform!
Wednesday:
"Pair Up Against Drugs"
Twin day!
*Keep RRW daily themes school appropriate.
*If you choose not to participate, standardized dress is required.
*Students violating dress code will be asked to dress in standardized dress.
STEAM Pink Out Day
Wear Pink! Staff is encouraged to participate.
*Keep STEAM Pink Out Day school appropriate.
*If you choose not to participate, standardized dress is required.
*Students violating dress code will be asked to dress in standardized dress.
"I voted"
You may wear jeans every work day through 11/6.
When doing so, please wear your “I Voted” sticker.
If you no longer have it, please get a jeans day sticker from Kim.
Upcoming Dates (BISD Events)
- November 8: BISD Space Night @ CHS 6:00PM-8:00PM
- November 13: CHS CTE Showcase, 8th graders zoned for CHS to attend (morning & afternoon session)
- November 15: BHS CTE Showcase, 8th graders zoned for BHS to attend (morning & afternoon session)
Upcoming Dates (Athletics)
- November 1: KMS vs. HMS Volleyball @ BHS (6:00pm-9:00pm)
- November 5: 7th Grade HMS vs. KMS @ BHS (5:00pm-8:00pm)
- November 6: 8th Grade HMS vs. KMS @ BHS (5:00pm-8:00pm)
5th grade ELAR/SS teacher, Ms. May, and the journey of her first year implementing the Engage Learning Model (SLF).
Learning Reinvented!
STEAM Classroom Ambassadors
Please see below for STEAM Class Ambassadors expectations, and make sure each of your class ambassadors are prepped to speak with guests.
This aligns with our campus vision of student autonomy and students owning their learning.
STEAM Positive Office Referrals
Please use this link below to acknowledge your STEAM students.
We want to recognize and show appreciation to each other just like we are attempting to do for students!
If you want Candice or Chris to deliver fistbump cards, please let either of us know. We are willing to do that for you!
STEAM Links
Site is solely for staff members and not accessible for students/parents.
This site will be a great tool to reach:
- Campus Links
- PBIS
- District Links
- Professional Learning
- STEAM SRP (Standard Response Team)
- Twitter Tools
- 17-18 STEAM Data
- STEAM Analytics
- STEAM Social Media
Staff Personnel Directory (Action needed, but optional)
Trust Card Sheet (ACTION Needed)
Please input any trust card pulled on the first tab. Mrs. Kim will input purchased replacement trust card on the second tab.
Gentle Reminders
House Points Competition
Teachers of winning house are to be in professional dress, unless using a jean sticker pass from STEAM or Central Administration. Make sure to adhere to staff dress code.
Have you pulled a trust card lately?
Checking for Dress Code
-shirts tucked in?
-hoodies with logo smaller than 1.5 inches height/width?
-bottoms within dress code (non-athletic shorts, girls allowed to wear pants that have exposed back pockets)
Checking for Trust Cards
-students visibly wearing trust cards
-any not is considered out of dress code, please send to front office to talk with Mrs. Kim
STEAM Transportation Website
Link to Parent Newsletter
Education Twitter Chats
Make sure to hashtag: #STEAMlearns with chat hashtag.
Rebecca Morgan Tweets
STEAM Tier 3 Pullout List & Schedule
All pulled from Electives or STEAM remix. If you cannot see the schedule, you do not have any students that need to be pulled from your class.
Mrs. Smith created schedule sheets for the students, as well.
STEAM Wolverine News: Announcements Requests
Thank you.
STEAM Middle School
Email: ccook@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 900 Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, USA
Phone: 8172451500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @steam_ms