Mrs. McElroy Message
STEM Spotlight Message 1/4/2026
Dear STEM Elementary Families,
Welcome back to school, and happy 2026! I hope you all enjoyed a restful and joyful break. While I didn’t have big plans, I loved spending extra time at home with my family. It’s hard to believe we are already beginning the second half of the school year.
As we kick off the new year and second semester, here are a few important reminders.
School begins at 8:10 a.m. If you arrive after 8:10 a.m., you will need to sign your student(s) in so the tardy can be excused. Afternoon dismissal is staggered. Kindergarten and first grade are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. with the green placard, grades two through five are dismissed at 3:10 p.m. with the orange placard, and secondary dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. Please pick up your student(s) at the appropriate time. If you do not have a secondary student, your student must be picked up at either 3:00 p.m. or 3:10 p.m., depending on their grade level.
At STEM, we spend a great deal of time teaching and reinforcing behavior expectations and social emotional skills. Consistent review, along with time to practice, helps students build confidence and success. During the first few days this week, classroom teachers and our instructional assistant team will spend time revisiting our school expectations with students. We appreciate your support at home as well, and encourage you to spend a few minutes reviewing these expectations with your child.
We plan to be outside for recess most days. Students will remain indoors for recess if the temperature is 20 degrees or below, including wind chill, or if snowy or icy conditions make it unsafe. Please dress your student(s) appropriately for the weather each day.
During the break, we donated over 100 items such as coats, hoodies, lunch boxes and more. To help us return items to their owners, please write your child’s name on their belongings. We also encourage families to periodically check the lost and found for items your child may have misplaced. As a reminder, students should avoid bringing items of monetary or sentimental value to school.
Have a wonderful week. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
In Partnership,
Amie McElroy
Elementary Principal