Mrs. McElroy Message

Dear STEM Elementary Families,

I can’t believe we are already half way through the first semester of the school year. The saying “Time goes by when you're having fun” really holds true here at STEM. Thank you, everyone, for all your support during our October count. Attendance matters when it comes to academics.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We kicked off the month with an assembly on Friday about what bullying is and what bullying is not. In class, students will sign a bullying pledge that we will display around school. Monday October 6th is National Bullying Prevention Day. We ask that all students wear blue to show support. Please continue the conversations around bullying with your student and encourage your student to report any bullying to a trusted adult.

Nominate a STEM Staff Member for an Apple Award!

The 2025-2026 Apple Award Nominations are now open on the FoundationDCS.org website. The 2024-2025 Apple Award Nomination window will be open from now until through October 20th. We invite our DCSD students, teachers, staff and community to join us in nominating their favorite teacher(s), principal, classified employee and department employee.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are this week (October 6-10). If you have not done so already, please sign up for a time with your student's teacher. I look forward to seeing everyone.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is very full, and we are now just entering coat season. Please check lost and found when you enter the building for conferences this week. We will be donating unclaimed items during fall break.

Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive

I want to put on everyone's radar that the elementary student council will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive after fall break. We will be collecting food to create Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. Please be on the lookout for information after fall break.

Have a wonderful week. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

In Partnership,

Amie McElroy

Elementary Principal

amie.mcelroy@stemk12.org