STEAM TEAM UPDATE

This Week

• Sep 23 - Practice 3:00-5:15
• Sep 25 - Practice 3:00-5:15
• Sep 27 - Practice 9:00-11:00am

Next Week

• Sep 30 - Practice 3:00-5:15
• Oct 2 - No Practice - Ms. Snider out of town
• Oct 4 - No Practice
• Fall Break - No Practice

Thank you to those who were able to attend our Parent Meeting. Ms. Snider shared the slides and recording of the meeting via Remind. Future parent meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please take a moment to complete the Parent Info form. This helps us collect complete and current contact info for you and your student, size info for student competition shirts, and volunteer interest info for our parent volunteers. We look forward to working together this year!

The Student Booster Fee is $250 per student. Payment can be made by check payable to HCMS STEAM Boosters. Place check in sealed envelope and label both check and envelope with Student Name and "Booster Fee". Envelopes can be deposited in the STEAM payment box located behind the door in Ms. Snider's classroom. Fees due by Oct. 17.

Booster Fees help pay for:

• student competition shirts
• registration fees for events
• competition day lunches/snacks
• district fees
• equipment and supplies for practice & competition
• travel & transportation cost assistance
• operation costs
• additional expenses

See the link below for a printable copy of the 2025-26 Projected STEAM Event Calendar. Our calendar may change as our year progresses, but this should include the major competitive events for 2025-26. We will keep you informed of any changes and additional details for each event as information becomes available.

FTC robotics had a great day at FTC Build Day on Saturday, Sep 20. Students worked on design, deconstruction, team building, and attended info sessions in preparation for the competition season. Because of the number of team members interested in robotics, our STEAM Team will form two competitive FTC Teams this year. We're excited to see what they learn and accomplish this year! A special thanks to parent volunteers who helped with concessions!

Join us for our second Spirit Night at Whataburger, Monday, Sep. 29 from 5-7:00pm. Don't forget to mention that you're there to support HCMS Steam Team! Be sure to tell your friends and share on social media!

If you haven't yet, please sign up for the new 2025-26 Steam REMIND group. Ms. Snider will use this platform to communicate up-to-the minute info for our team. To join the new 2025-26 HCMS STEAM Remind click here https://www.remind.com/join/f23e6ab.

Newsletter - Weekly updates about upcoming events, event information, and celebration of team experiences.

Website - https://member.hamptoncovesteam.com

Currently under construction, but will soon include calendar for all events and helpful information regarding events and fundraising. (If you have skills in updating and maintaining a website we would love your help! Please contact Mrs. Snider, Jennie Maestri or Beth Wright.)

Remind - Remind is the primary method of communication between Mrs. Snider, the boosters and the parents. To join the new 2025-26 HCMS STEAM Remind click here https://www.remind.com/join/f23e6ab. Be sure you are signed into link to make sure you are receiving up to date information.

Are you a member of the HCMS Steam Team group on Facebook? This page is

where we celebrate team accomplishments, share the newsletter and share community opportunities.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DF8dubLKw/