STEM SPOTLIGHT

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled long weekend with your family and friends. Thank you for all the hard work and energy you bring to our community — you’ve earned a well-deserved break!

We’ll see everyone back on campus, refreshed and ready to go on Tuesday, September 2!

On Wednesday, August 27th, we held our annual Safe2Tell assembly during Secondary Access. Safe2Tell is a statewide prevention initiative and anonymous reporting tool designed to give students a safe way to share concerns. Since the Safe2Tell Act was passed in 2007, this tool has helped prevent countless tragedies and, in many cases, has even saved lives.

In the 2024–25 school year alone, over 30,000 reports were made through Safe2Tell across Colorado. Each one of these reports was acted upon by schools and law enforcement, often helping to avert crises and get students the support they needed.

Earlier this week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shared encouraging news: the number of teen suicides in Colorado has dropped to its lowest level since 2007. While even one life lost is one too many, this reduction is significant. Tools like Safe2Tell, combined with strong school and community partnerships, continue to play a critical role in identifying at-risk students and connecting them to help.

Why School Safety Matters

While the positive data gives us hope, we also recognize there is still work to do. Tragically, during our Safe2Tell assembly, I learned of the school shooting in Minnesota. News like this is heartbreaking and hits close to home for us here at STEM. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of the safety work we do every single day. This is why:

• We hold the Safe2Tell assembly every year.
• We utilize Evolv technology to strengthen campus security.
• We invest in staff training for emergency response.
• We conduct routine safety drills to prepare our students and staff.
• We are fortunate to have Deputy Gabe Uribe as our School Resource Officer, and we have bolstered our on-campus security presence with Daniel Edwards and Kameron Warnecki to ensure additional layers of protection for our students and staff.

School safety is not a one-time event—it is an ongoing commitment.

Moving Forward Together

I want to thank you, our families, for supporting these important efforts. The well-being of our students is our top priority, and by working together—as families, educators, and community members—we can continue to keep STEM a safe and supportive environment for all.

Please also remember that Safe2Tell contact information is printed on every student ID card, making it easy for students to reach out if they ever see or experience something concerning. Together, we can make a difference.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about our security process here at school. For more information on our safety drills, please visit the I Love U Guys Foundation site.

With Gratitude,

Ryan Alsup

High School Principal

Thank you to everyone who took the Dreaming Survey! Your ideas are helping shape the future of STEM. As we create our 10-Year Master School Improvement Plan, your input is essential to guide the spaces, programs, and opportunities that will carry STEM into the future.

Join a Virtual Engagement Session on Tuesday, September 9th to share your ideas from home. Sessions will be held at 8:30 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM. Please access the Engagement Sessions Zoom Links by clicking a button below.

Parent Ambassadors support STEM through events, tours, advocacy, industry partnerships, new family outreach, and upcoming Parent Focus Groups. Many opportunities are available, and participation counts toward volunteer hours. Learn more by clicking the button below!

Dear Parents of Middle School and High School Students,

This year, we’re trying something new for Club Rush — a Virtual Club Rush! Traditionally, Club Rush is a live event during the school day for Secondary students to explore and learn about all the amazing clubs offered at STEM. Instead, students had the opportunity this past week to experience a Virtual Club Rush filled with tons of exciting information about our clubs.

We’d love for our parents to share in the excitement too! We invite you to take a few moments to click through the presentations linked below to learn more about all the clubs and help your student choose one (or many!) to join.

All registration links are included in each club’s description slide. If you have any questions, please reach out to me, Melanie FitzRoy, Enrichment Coordinator.

Kind regards,

Mrs. Melanie FitzRoy

melanie.fitzroy@stemk12.org

Please click the link below to read full updates from STEM's athletic director, Mrs. Jones.

Kick off the new school year at STEM’s biggest family event, the PTC Blast Off Carnival on Wednesday, September 17th!

Pre-sale wristbands are only on sale for the next 11 days (through September 10th)! Prices go up at the door, so grab yours early and purchase through MySchoolBucks (linked below).

• $15 Pre-sale Wristband = unlimited play at Luigi’s Game Truck, obstacle courses, yard games & more!
• Special activities (Face Painting, Rock Climbing Wall, Duck Race, Bungee Run, Dunk Tank) = 1 ticket each. Ticket pre-sale bundle $20 for 25 tickets
• Purchase a Wristband and Ticket Bundle to access ALL the activities!
• All proceeds support all 3 levels of Student Government and Student Clubs with large operational budgets, (TSA, Best Robotics, FRC, Theater, Speech and Debate, Business) and After Prom.

Don’t miss it—this is the can’t-miss celebration of the year!

We need amazing parent volunteers to help make Blast Off a success! Your time and support make all the difference, sign up today and be part of the fun!

Please click the link below to read full updates from Mrs. McElroy, Elementary Principal.

Please click the link below to read full updates from Mrs. Ridder, Middle School Principal.

STEM followed a Gold Day schedule on Friday, Aug. 29, but Infinite Campus mistakenly listed it as a Blue Day. We’re asking all families to please take a moment before Friday, Sept. 5 to check your Secondary student’s attendance for that day.

If you notice any errors, call our Secondary Front Office at 303-683-7836 (this is the main line for the whole school). You can choose either the Secondary Office or Attendance Line option, and our staff will update the record right away to ensure accurate school data.

We appologize for this technical error! Thank you for your support in helping us keep our records accurate!

Keystone Science School is an overnight trip designed just for our 6th grade students! During this exciting experience, students will cross-country ski and explore water conservation through snow science, all while building teamwork and making lasting memories.

The trips are scheduled for:

• March 23 – 25, 2026 and
• March 25 – 27, 2026 (the week right after spring break).

If you are interested in sending your child on this trip, please click the link below to fill out the interest form. This form is solely for expressing your initial interest and helping us plan accordingly. Official registration and confirmation of enrollment will occur only after all necessary payment and paperwork have been completed.

BELL SCHEDULE

Secondary School (6-12): 8 AM - 3:30 PM

Elementary School (K-1): 8:10 AM - 3 PM

Elementary School (2-5): 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

AFTER-CARE HOURS

B.A.S.E. (K-5) 6:30 AM - 8:05 AM and 3 PM - 6 PM

Secondary (6-12) After School Care: 3:35 PM - 5:30 PM