The Raven Report
The Weekly Newsletter of The STEM Academy @ Bartlett
Afternoon Student Safety Concern
Students playing with footballs, soccer balls, and other items at the CVS and Sonic after dismissal is posing a significant safety risk. Students have run out into busy traffic to pursue the balls and are nearly involved in an accident. Furthermore, some students choose to become obstinate when a staff member asks them not to throw balls. We want our students to remain safe and we need your help.
Our amazing PTSA has supplied the school with balls and other equipment for students to use at brain break so it is not necessary for students to bring balls to school. Parents, please help us with student safety by keeping the balls at home.
We appreciate your support.
GA Milestones EOG & EOC Testing
Georgia Milestones End of Grade and End of Course testing is approaching. Dates are as follows:
EOG dates:
4.19 - Grades 6-8 Math
4.20 - Grades 6-8 Reading & Writing
4.21 - Grades 6-8 Language Arts
4.22 - 8th grade only - Science
4.25 - 8th grade only - Georgia Studies
EOC date:
4.28 - 8th grade only - Algebra
Disney's The Lion King Jr - Tickets are here!
Summer School Registration
On Monday, April 4th, SCCPSS sent an email to families about the Embrace Summer Learning Program. Parents will need to register their student for summer school if there is a chance that he or she may need to attend in order to be promoted. Registration must be completed by April 18th.
- Parents are asked to view Q3 report card and current grades for Q4 in Power School.
- Students may recover only 1 or 2 core content classes during summer school. If a student fails 3 or more core content courses for the year, he or she will not be promoted.
- Last day to register for summer school is April 18th
If you have questions regarding summer school, please contact our summer school coordinator, Mrs. Sauers, via text or phone call at (843) 631-6424 or via email at caroline.sauers@sccpss.com.
Georgia Milestones Information
The STEM Academy participated in GMAS Secure Test Practice on Wednesday April 13th, 2022.
All students should bring their district issued fully charged iPads and charger with them to school on the following testing days.
These days will be:
Wednesday, April 13, Tuesday, April 19, Wednesday, April 20, and Thursday April 21, 2022, for all grade levels.
Testing will continue for 8th graders only on Friday, April 22, Monday, April 25, and Thursday April 28, 2022.
Please also see GMAS parent Q&A linked here.
Technology and Cell Phones
Even though technology use is a large part of our culture, there are still many times when it’s just not a good idea to use devices. Technology can only be used during class time at the discretion of the teacher. Additionally, technology is not allowed to be used during class transition, lunch, and brain break. Violations of technology use are considered Inappropriate Use of Technology and subject to our Ticket System. (STEM Academy Student Handbook)
Cell phones are causing significant distractions to the learning environment.
Cell phones need to remain in the student’s pocket, purse, or book bag. Students are not allowed to have their cell phones out at any time during the school day without permission from a teacher or an administrator. This expectation has been communicated with students.
We appreciate the support of our parents.
Keeping Our Students Safe on Social Media
Social media can be a positive tool however, there are times when social media is misused particularly, when mean and unkind things are posted. We cannot stress enough how important it is that parents regularly review their child's text messages, social media, pictures, videos and other communications.
We encourage everyone, especially our students, to THINK before posting:
- T - Is it True?
- H - Is it Helpful?
- I - Is it Inspiring?
- N - Is it Necessary?
- K - Is it Kind?
Morning Drop Off
Parents, please help us to ensure the safety of students and staff during morning drop off by following the traffic directions of our campus police officer. It is a right turn only onto Montgomery Cross Road as you exit campus during morning drop off.
Thank you for your support.
The STEM Academy @ Bartlett COVID-19 Notification Form
Please complete this form if your student is feeling sick or if they have been exposed to COVID-19. By filling out this form you understand that a staff member from the school will contact you prior to the student returning to school.
If you have not been contacted DO NOT report to in person school. In addition to completing the form, feel free to contact the school.
Spring Carnival Donations
The PTSA LYP Committee is looking for donations for the Spring Carnival. Please check out the SignUp Genius below. Many supplies may be unwanted items you already have. Thank you so much for your support of this rewarding event that benefits ALL eligible Ravens!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca5ab2aa4f4cf8-lypcarnival Calling All 8th Grade Families
For 8th grade End of the Year event. Please click here for the letter and more information.
Save The Date
Plans are in the works for the 8th grade End of the Year Reward Celebration. Please consider donating early to help get the ball rolling.
Questions can be sent to stemacademyptsa8thgrade@gmail.com.
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