2025–26 Principal Message
July 23, 2025
ELEMENTARY BACK-TO-SCHOOL | 2025–26 PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Dear STEM Elementary Families,
I hope you had a joyful, relaxing summer filled with memorable moments and cherished time with family and friends. It’s hard to believe, but the countdown is on—students will be back in the building in just over three weeks! There’s something truly special about the start of a new school year: a fresh opportunity to grow, connect, and inspire one another. Soon, our classrooms and hallways will be filled with the energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm of our students, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them back!
As we move closer to the start of the school year, please keep an eye out in our weekly newsletter for information about Express Check-in, PikMyKid Placard Pick-Up, Meet the Teacher, and more. You can also visit our Parents Page on the new website to find all Back-to-School and Volunteering information. You will be able to view your child’s teacher in Infinite Campus (IC) for this upcoming school year starting on Monday, July 28th.
I invite all of our 1st-5th grade students and families to Meet the Teacher on August 11th from 3 PM to 5 PM. This is an informal open house opportunity to meet your teacher, see the classroom and drop off your supplies.
It continues to be an honor to serve as your Elementary Principal, and I’m thrilled to partner with you for another amazing year of learning, growth, and discovery. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out at amie.mcelroy@stemk12.org. Enjoy the rest of your summer. We can't wait to welcome you and your students very soon!
In Partnership,
Amie McElroy
Elementary School Principal
SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES
Kindergarten Assessments
From Monday, August 11th to Wednesday, August 13th, our kindergarten teachers will host assessment days. During these sessions, your child will:
- Meet each kindergarten teacher
- Demonstrate their knowledge of early learning concepts
- Observe social emotional skills
Assessment Times
- Monday, August 11th
- 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM or 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM
- Tuesday, August 12th
- 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM or 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM
- Wednesday, August 13th
- 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Please look at this Sign-Up Genius and pick one day and time that works for your family. If you have multiple children, please sign up for one time slot per child. On your assigned day, teachers will meet you and your student outside in the wood chipped area for drop off. At the end of the assessment time, teachers will bring students back outside. Please arrive promptly for both drop-off and pick-up.
Teacher Assignments
By the afternoon of Wednesday, August 13th, families will receive an email with their child’s kindergarten teacher assignment for the 2025–26 school year.
Half Days – Transition Period
On Thursday, August 14th and Friday, August 15th, all kindergarten students will attend half days from 9 AM to 1 PM. These shortened days are designed to familiarize students with classroom rules and routines, build friendships and ease the transition.
IMPORTANT: These two kindergarten half days are unique in that the school day is 9 AM - 1 PM. This is not a normal half school day schedule. Reference the Academic School Calendar for future, normal half day bell schedules. August 14th and August 15th are designed uniquely to ease the transition to a new classroom environment, therefore the 9 AM - 1 PM half day time frame works best for our students and parents on these two days only.
Tissues & Tears Event
First Full Day of Kindergarten
Begins Monday, August 18th, from 8:10 AM to 3 PM.