Colorado STEM Academy Newsletter

Happy Friday, parents! 🎉 We hope you all have a wonderful and restful weekend ahead after another fantastic week!

🌟 Morning & Classroom Success Our students are doing an absolute AMAZING job settling in! It has been so wonderful watching them jump right into their daily routines with big smiles, bright energy, and growing confidence. From diving into hands-on projects to following classroom expectations like pros, their hard work and enthusiasm are truly shining through every single day. 🤩✨

Tuesday September 1st students can dress in Blue for Spirit Day to celebrate High Growth on CMAS.

🎨 Exciting Club News! The excitement doesn't stop in the classroom—our after-school clubs are right around the corner! Many of our student clubs are officially scheduled to launch the week of September 21st.

• Where to look: Please check out the dedicated Clubs Section below for all the details, options, and sign-up information! 🚀

Thank you for all your support in making the start of this school year so special. Rest up, enjoy the weekend, and we can't wait to see everyone back on Monday ready to shine! 🎈☀️

Important Reminders for Monday, August 31:

• Early Release: Driveline runs from 1:30 PM – 1:40 PM.

• Driveline Tags: Please bring your pickup tags to avoid ID checks.

Help Us Make STEM Better! Join Us for Our Next PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Meeting 🚀

Want to help shape an amazing school year for our students? We’d love to have you join us for our upcoming PTA meeting!

• When: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 4:00 PM

• Where: Mrs. Beckman’s Room (Please sign in at the Main Office first)

• Food Provided! 🍕

• Childcare Included for STEM Students: Bring the kids along! Students will have a blast hanging out with Mr. Page in the Gym while parents meet

Together, we can make STEM even better for our kids. See you there!

Shape the Future of WPS Schools! 🚀 Join the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) and share your voice on budget priorities, student success, and district improvement.

• Commitment: 4 meetings per school year

• Who: Parents, community members, and educators from every WPS school

👉Application Link Below

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¡Ayude a construir el futuro de las escuelas de WPS! 🚀 Únase al Comité Asesor de Responsabilidad del Distrito (DAAC) y comparta su opinión sobre prioridades presupuestarias, éxito estudiantil y mejoras del distrito.

• Compromiso: 4 reuniones al año escolar

• Quiénes: Padres, miembros de la comunidad y educadores de cada escuela de WPS

👉 Complete la solicitud abajo.

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📅 Key Dates & School Hours for the 2026–2027 School Year

To help you plan ahead for the upcoming school year, please note our daily schedule and updates below. Our school hours remain unchanged for the new school year:

• September 7th: No School Labor Day
• September 16th Fun Run Run Day
• September 14th: No School for All Students
• September 17th 8th Grade Career Expo

⏰ Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal

Morning Arrival

• 8:00 AM: Drop-off begins (no staff supervision prior to 8:00 AM)

• 8:15 AM: Morning bell rings (students arriving after 8:15 AM must check in at the main office for a tardy pass)

Afternoon Dismissal

• Monday (Early Release): 1:30 PM dismissal start time (all students must be picked up by 1:40 PM)

• Tuesday–Friday: 3:30 PM dismissal start time (all students must be picked up by 3:40 PM)

🚗 Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Driveline) Updates

All dismissal procedures will now use physical Driveline number tags only.

You must remain in your vehicle and students come to you or you park and walk to the blacktop.

📍 Drop-Off & Dismissal Locations

• Levels PK–3 (Youngest Child): Pick up at Irving

• Levels 4–8 (Youngest Child): Pick up at Union

• Morning Drop-Off Note: Levels 4 & 5 may be dropped off at either Irving or Union in the morning.

🏷️ Picking Up Your Driveline Tags

• Need an Extra Tag or Replacement? Stop by the Irving Office during operating hours.

Anyone authorized to pick up your child must display a Driveline tag and be authorized in IC. For student safety, anyone who does not have a tag, you will be required to show ID for verification before your child is dismissed.

PTA at Colorado STEM Academy for the 2026-2027 School Year

We have many exciting events to look forward to throughout the year! If you’d like to get involved, we warmly invite you to attend one of our upcoming PTA meetings. Children welcome and food provided.

Wednesday September 2nd

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Thursday November 12th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Wednesday January 13th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Thursday March 4th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

🪵 Get Hands-On with the Woodworking & Woodturning Club! 🔨

Union students will learn tool safety, wood characteristics, and technique while building custom projects—like kitchen items and utensils!

Quick Details:

• Cost: $20 (Payable in cash at the office or via IC Parent Portal once accepted)

• Sessions: 3 sessions available throughout the year (Re-apply for each session!)

• Session 1 Dates: Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 30 & Dec 7

• Pick-Up: 3:10 PM end time; pick up at the flagpole no later than 3:15 PM

⚠️ Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 25th

(Note: Power & Hand Tool Permission Slip required before the 2nd class!)

👉 [Apply by clicking the link below.

📱 School Phone Policy Update for Next School Year!

Great minds think alike! You may have heard that our school district just passed a new district-wide phone policy. Because we’ve already seen the positive impact of limiting distractions in our classrooms, our school will be maintaining our current phone policy for the upcoming school year with some updates.

We are proud to be ahead of the curve in keeping our focus exactly where it belongs: on student learning, engagement, and building a strong community!

Parents and students, please take a moment to review the district's newly released policy here to see how it aligns with our campus expectations: Link Below

Thank you for your continued partnership in creating the best possible learning environment for our kids! 🦅✨

Please see attachments for important immunization information and requirements for the 2026-2027 school year.

🎤✨ Celebrating Student Talent & Achievement! 📚🐝

Coming Soon!

📸 Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out Class Dojo to see photos and more celebrations from across our school all year long. We love sharing the joy, pride, and accomplishments that make STEM such a special place to learn and grow! 💙

Coming Fall 2026!