Raven Report: February 27th

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Upcoming Events:

- March 9th-13th- Scholastic Book Fair

- March 16th- Remote Learning Day (students don't come to school)

- March 17th- Holiday for staff and students

-March 30th-April 3rd- Spring Break

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Important Notification for
Current 8^th Grade/Rising 9th Grade Parents

This is a friendly reminder to ensure that your child’s current proof of address is on file with our information specialist, Mrs. Bailey, by Friday, March 13th. 

This step is crucial to ensure your child is correctly coded in PowerSchool and to prevent any delays in registering for high school classes. 

Acceptable proof of address:  Current Lease or rental agreement, mortgage statement, home purchase agreement, utility bill (electric, gas, and water only), within the last 30 days.

If you have any questions, you may email Mrs. Bailey directly at jacquelyn.bailey@sccpss.com.

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National Heritage Appreciation Week

STEM Academy will celebrate National Heritage Appreciation Week on March 9-13, 2026. It is our hope to create a STEM Heritage Cookbook to represent the cultures and traditions in our school. We’re inviting everyone to share a recipe that represents your cultural or ethnic background. Food is a wonderful way to connect with our roots and learn about the rich diversity within our community.

Please submit your favorite traditional recipe — whether it’s a family dish passed down through generations or a personal favorite that captures the spirit of your heritage. Along with the recipe, you’re welcome to include a short story or note about its cultural significance.

Let’s come together to honor our shared traditions and celebrate the beautiful mosaic of cultures that make our community so special!

📅 Submission deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026
📧 Send recipes to: https://forms.gle/U64YRYGHnQ7Qw8Pf9 or Wandrea.Strowbridge@sccpss.com

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STEM Academy is the SCCPSS Reader Leader!

STEM is pleased to share the news that our school had the highest percentage of active readers in Beanstack in the district! Beanstack is a program used to track and log reading time.  STEM will be the proud recipient of the Golden Trophy through March! The next district challenge is writing book reviews in Beanstack. Please share this news with your student and encourage them to write some book reviews!

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STEM Book Fair is Coming!

Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! This will be a cashless book fair and we will be accepting Scholastic eWallets, credit cards and gift cards. Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stemacademybartlett to setup your student's eWallet. Hope to see you there!

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Standford Scholars

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026 Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP).

SMSSP prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course, and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves students from low-income backgrounds in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States. SMSSP is tuition-free, and there is no fee to apply.

Please direct students and their families to our website to learn more about our program:  https://smssp.spcs.stanford.edu/?utm_campaign=smssp26&utm_medium=MS_Counselors1&utm_source=slate

The application deadline is March 25, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

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Sports Schedules are LIVE on the Athletics Webpage

Click this link to view upcoming games and information!

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All student-athletes must have a current physical
and full athletic clearance before tryouts.
Physicals are valid for one year.

Submit the completed Physical Packet to:

Coach Daniel Odom (Room F2)
Daniel.odom@sccpss.com

Click here for the form:
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgEVsX829Z-QVdEj7B_TdcXS6i8rwPWQ/view

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Athletic Event Supervision:
Require parents at events for children under 15 years of age

Starting September 13. 2024 per District

All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to enter all SCCPSS high school athletic contests and the following MIDDLE SCHOOL athletic contests: FOOTBALL, TRACK and all PLAYOFF GAMES.

Anyone entering a SCCPSS athletic contest who appears to be under the age of 15 will be required to show identification for age verification. (School ID with DOB, State ID, Driver’s License, Driver's Learners Permit, Valid Passport)

Spectators under the age of 15 may purchase a ticket and must enter with a parent or guardian who has purchased a ticket.
Parents or guardians are required to remain in attendance at the game with their child.

If no identification is available, spectators who appear to be under the age of 15 must purchase a ticket and enter with a parent or guardian who has purchased a ticket.

Identification will be verified by event staff prior to entering the security screening area.

Signage will be placed strategically as additional notification prior to arriving at the event entry point.

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Dress Down Days!

STEM Academy 2nd Semester Dress Down Package:

https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/26282/239/False/True

Dress down dates listed below

Students must follow handbook dress code
January 23rd
February 20th
March 20th
April 17th
May 15th

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STEM Spirit Wear is HERE!

Visit this link to order yours!
https://corethreadssav.com/collections/stem-academy

School approved ‘Spirit Wear’ website is live. 'Spirit Wear' tops may be worn with school uniform bottoms.

School uniform bottoms= Solid navy, black, khaki or plaid (Plaid - navy blue, hunter green, and white) shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks (no denim, no knit pants, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs).

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News for 8th Graders

Please pay 8th-grade class dues as we prepare for upcoming activities, events, and end‑of‑year celebrations. The payments can be made through School Cash Online. These dues help ensure that all students are able to participate fully and that we can plan effectively.

This is just a reminder that the payment portal for the 8th-grade Disney trip is now open. All payments should be made directly to Kelly Tours.

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STEM Student Handbook

There have been some important updates to the Student Handbook this year.

Click here to view entire Student Handbook

Be sure to fill out the form at the end of the student handbook to acknowledge.

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STEM Uniform Updates

Please see the entire dress code policy for STEM by clicking here.

Here are just a few things to note:

• No Cargo Pants 

• Solid color over shirt/jacket only

• STEM Spirit t-shirts, polos, jackets, or hoodies allowed daily

• No BOGG Bags (Clear or mesh backpacks only)

• No hoodies except for STEM Spirit Wear

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School Cash Online

Please use the link below to sign-up for SchoolCash Online

https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/

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New Attendance Policy

Click here to see the new attendance policy

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POWER SCHOOL - PARENT ACCESS - REQUIRED

Every parent/guardian should monitor his/her child's grades at least once a week. Parents can have direct access to each teacher's gradebook. Grades will begin posting after the 10th day of school and will be updated at least once per week. Student report cards will be viewable only online at the end of each quarter via Power School Parent Access.

If you had access last year at any SCCPSS school, your login information and access code remain the same. If you have never had access before, please use this link for accessing the Request for a PowerSchool Parent Access account.

Students should have access so they may monitor their own grades as well.

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MEDICATION MUST BE DELIVERED TO NURSE JAMIE BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN

Important Reminder:

SCCPSS policy states that students may not bring or carry any medication on their person. This means any medication in a backpack, purse, bag, etc. Students may never bring medication of any type to school - no aspirin, Motrin, vitamins, prescriptions, inhalers, epi-pens, sunscreen, over-the-counter products, etc. All medication and over-the-counter products must be signed in with Nurse Jamie by a parent or guardian. Please email nurse Jaimie for a blank verification form.

Please understand you may not have your student carry the medication to or from the clinic. Students that carry inhalers or epi pens must have Asthma/Food Allergy Action Plans on file in the clinic. Thank you for helping to keep all our students safe and healthy! With proper physician orders, inhalers and epi-pens may be issued to students by Nurse Jamie to carry on campus.

At The STEM Academy, we prioritize the health and well-being of all students. To help create a comfortable and safe environment, we kindly ask that you send only stick or roll-on deodorants, perfumes, or colognes with your child. Please avoid sending any spray versions of these products, as they can trigger migraines, asthma symptoms, and other sensitivities for some students.

Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that all of our students can thrive in a healthy school environment!

Please contact our school nurse at jamie.vanderark@sccpss.com with any questions.

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Carpool and Transportation Procedures

Want to know about carpool and transportation?

Visit this webpage to learn more.

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