CLEARWATER STEAM NEWSLETTER

Here is the slide for this month. On the slide you will find a slideshow of Pumpkin Betty Lou. (It's been kind of amazing to see how she has deteriorated. I will be burying her before we go on Winter Break.) On the slide you will also find a poster with links to Native American books on Epic, an interactive poster about Veteran's Day, and information about Book Fair.

Book Fair will be during conference week. I'm attaching the schedule so you can choose a different day/time to fit your needs.

Let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.

p.s. Thank you to those who brought pictures for our ofrenda. This unexpectedly brought me so much joy! It was like having family with me all day.

Happy November! This month we are learning about and celebrating Native American Heritage Month, Veteran's Day, Dia de los Muertos, changing the clocks, Diwali, Thanksgiving, and we're having BOOK FAIR!! Click on EVERYTHING to play games, draw, listen, create, and learn. Have fun!!

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We encourage families to talk with their children about what our Perris Promise looks and feels like in their classrooms!

💙 EVERYONE BELONGS

Ask your child: "What makes you feel like you belong in your classroom? How do you help others feel included?"

⭐ EVERYONE LEADS

Ask your child: "What opportunities do you have to share your ideas, make decisions, or be a leader at school?"

🌱 EVERYONE SUCCEEDS

Ask your child: "What helps you be successful at school? Who helps you when something is challenging?"

💬 Keep the Conversation Going!

Your child's answers matter! These conversations help students reflect on their school experiences and remind us that belonging, leadership, and success should be something every student experiences—not just words on a poster.

💙 Together, families and staff can help bring our Perris Promise to life every day!

🐬 Together, we're making waves at Clearwater!

— Clearwater Wellbeing Team

Our 6th-grade students beamed with pride as they presented their first Project-Based Learning (PBL) showcase on Thursday, November 5th.

Throughout this project, students stepped into the shoes of architects and environmental scientists, researching diverse global locations to design custom houses tailored specifically to fit their unique natural environments. Visiting teachers and staff toured the showcase where students confidently walked guests through their designs, and explained their research.

Thank you to all the teachers and staff who took time out of their schedules to support our young innovators and celebrate their hard work!

Our 2nd graders hosted a wonderful Project-Based Learning (PBL) Showcase on Tuesday, November 3rd!

Throughout their science unit, students acted as hands-on scientists by exploring the properties of different materials. Students tested everything from strength and hardness to absorbency and flexibility during their learning. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our students' hard work, discoveries, and amazing learning!

CONFERENCE WEEK NOVEMBER 16 - 20.

Clearwater is excited to launch our Monthly STEAM Challenge Activities to help bridge the connection between school and home! These challenges offer a hands-on opportunity for families to experience what STEAM learning looks like in action and see the incredible engagement it creates in our young learners. When families explore, design, and problem-solve together, students see that curiosity and innovation don't stop at the classroom door. We can't wait to see your family’s creativity shine! Click on the button to upload a picture of your challenge and enter to win a raffle prize during our next Friday Flag.

Did you know your child might already have money set aside for their future education? Through California’s CalKIDs program, eligible newborns and low-income public school students (grades 1–12) are automatically granted up to $1,500 in free seed funds for college or career training—no family deposit required!

Scan the QR Code for CLICK HERE or help to sign up!

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