Mrs. Manzanares Message

Dear Elementary Families,

What an exciting week we’ve had at STEM! Our students have been busy with Boosterthon activities, school pictures, and even an interest meeting for Student Council. There is so much wonderful energy throughout our building as we settle into the school year!

The excitement is especially building as we get closer to our Elementary Accelerator Fund Run on September 9! Thanks to the incredible support of our families and community, we have already raised more than half of our $75,000 goal!

If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please consider supporting our students. Every contribution brings us one step closer to reaching our goal—and reaching $75,000 means even more playground equipment for our students to enjoy. We truly could not do this without YOU!

Speaking of our playground, we are also looking forward to our Playground Ribbon-Cutting Celebration on Monday, September 21, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. We cannot wait to celebrate together and see the excitement on our students’ faces as they enjoy our brand-new playground!

Along with all of the fun happening around campus, our students have also been hard at work in the classroom. We are continuing to administer i-Ready Math and i-Ready Reading assessments across all grade levels. These assessments provide valuable information about each student’s strengths and areas for growth, helping our teachers plan instruction that best supports their individual needs.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to all that is ahead this school year!

Warmly,

Jessica Manzanares
Elementary Principal

STEM School Highlands Ranch