Mrs. Manzanares Message

Dear STEM Elementary Families,

We have officially completed our first week of school! It was wonderful to welcome families, reconnect with returning students, and begin getting to know the many new students joining our community.

Our first week also brought a few unexpected adventures—including a lightning delay and an internet outage! Through everything that life, weather, and technology send our way, I remain incredibly grateful for our amazing staff and community. Thank you for trusting that we genuinely care about every student and family and are committed to providing the best possible learning experience.

Please remember that our annual Back-to-School Night will be held next Thursday, August 20. This evening will be an opportunity to:

• Learn about clubs and student-support resources

• Meet our specials teachers

• Explore parent volunteer opportunities

• Hear from your child’s homeroom teacher about the exciting learning ahead

• Discover ways to support your child throughout the school year

• Learn the best ways to communicate and partner with your child’s teacher
  
  

We look forward to welcoming you and continuing to build a strong partnership between home and school. Thank you for helping us begin the year with such energy, flexibility, and a wonderful sense of community.

A Few Kind Reminders for the School Day

Daily snacks: Snack time is included in the daily schedule for every grade. Because the school does not provide snacks, please send your child with a snack each day. Choose something filling enough to help them stay energized, whether their snack time occurs before or after lunch.(Please be mindful of other students’ with allergies, and when in doubt ask your homeroom teacher)

Driveline: We appreciate your continued patience as new and returning staff members and families settle into the driveline routine. Our team works carefully to reunite every student with their family as safely and efficiently as possible. After spending the day supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, staff members are doing their very best during dismissal. Please continue to give them grace, follow their directions, and remember that student safety is always our highest priority.

Thank you for your partnership and support!
In Partnership,

Jessica Manzanares
Elementary School Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch