Mr. Alsup Message

Wow, I cannot believe it is September already. Where does the time go? As I write this, it is cool and rainy outside, reminding us that change is in the air. While I am not predicting stormy days anytime soon, the changes are coming.

The school year also changes during September. The first few weeks of school are about reacquainting with one another, reviewing the learning from the previous year, and getting ready to learn the new material. Now that we are a month into school, our teachers are well into the new material, and the first round of assessments has already been given in most classes. Gradebooks should be current, but if they are not, please feel free to reach out to the teachers to get an idea of how you/your student is progressing. And as you look at the grades, please remember that we are now grading on a percentage scale. Homework and practice assignments do count toward overall grades, so please encourage your student to stay on top of their work.

Homecoming week is just four weeks away! Our Student Government group is working hard to make this the greatest homecoming STEM has had. The week will be full of fun spirit days and activities, and will end with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 4th from 7 PM – 10 PM in our gym. Additional information will be communicated in the coming weeks.

Homecoming is going to be a fun week! However, I would like to remind everyone to please be careful. As I mentioned in previous newsletters last spring, the Prom-Homecoming season is one of the most dangerous times for teen drivers. I know we have really good kids here, but they are kids. Please make sure you know where they are and remind them to be careful.

Thank you very much, everyone.

Sincerely,

Ryan Alsup

High School Director

STEM School Highlands Ranch

Go Spartans!