Gilsum STEAM Academy Newsletter

7-9th- Parent Teacher Conferences

9th&12th- No School PTC and Columbus Day

13th-16th- I Love Math Week

14th- Pumpkin Carving at 2pm

15th- Family STEAM Night

16th- All School Bingo at 2:30pm

3rd- No School Teacher Workshop

10th- Veterans Day Performance and Community Dinner

11th- Veterans Day

25th-27th- Thanksgiving Break

Today, our students enjoyed a hands-on STEAM lesson with a special guest visitor who brought an authentic cider press! Before seeing the press in action, we stepped back in time to explore the history of cider. We learned that early apples were far too tart for eating, but horses pulling cargo along trade routes found them to be a delicious treat. Later, early American settlers like John Chapman—better known as Johnny Appleseed—planted orchards across the frontier specifically for cider, which served as a vital and safe source of hydration in early America.

After discovering how apples got their start we had the opportunity to see the press in action. Everyone loved watching the process and enjoying a fresh, delicious cup of cider made right before their eyes. It was a fantastic (and tasty!) way to see engineering and history come alive together!

Thank you for making this year’s fall fundraiser a success! The beautiful mums were

provided by Allen Brothers Farms, and we hope they bring the GSA community lots of

joy during this fall season. (Be on the lookout for our next fundraiser!)

The GSA teachers and staff are busy planning extra fun field trips and activities. The

PTCA is excited to support these important experiences with the money raised during

fundraisers and activities. If you’d like to get involved, please contact Taylene Givetz at

tgivetz@mrsd.org. We meet once a month via Zoom and can’t wait to meet you!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Gilsum STEAM Academy PTCA.

As always, thanks for being here – we appreciate you!