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Our end of year tests starts this week, and we are excited for the possibilities and the success of our students. We are certain that with your help our scholars, your children will have a great testing experience.

Students will take the End of grade test in Math on Tuesday June 4th and the EOG on ELA will take place on Wednesday June 5th. We will start testing as close to 8:30 as possible so we ask that you please have students at school on time and ready to work, this can help reduce the anxiety that our assessments may bring.

Even during tests, it is necessary for students to adhere to the school’s standards of dress which indicate that skirts or shorts must be fingertip length, no tank tops, spaghetti straps or shirts that show the midriff section can be worn. Also, no headphones, earbuds, smart watches and cellphones are allowed in the testing sites.

We are certain our scholars will do great!. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 252-430-4943 with any questions or concerns. I am always here to help you and your child.

We appreciate all you do and your continued support towards the school. Together, we can make this a successful and rewarding year for our students.

We can accomplish anything together because this is STEM, This is OUR school.

MENSAJE EN ESPAÑOL

Buenas noches, padres; este es un mensaje de parte del Sr. Ortega, director de STEM Early High School.

Nuestros exámenes de fin de año comienzan esta semana, y estamos emocionados por las posibilidades y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. Estamos seguros de que con su ayuda nuestros estudiantes, sus hijos tendrán una gran experiencia de prueba.

Los estudiantes tomarán la prueba de fin de grado en Matemáticas el martes 4 de junio y el EOG en Lecturas se llevará a cabo el miércoles 5 de junio. Comenzaremos las pruebas lo más cerca posible de las 8:30, por lo que le pedimos que por favor tenga a los estudiantes en la escuela a tiempo y listos para trabajar, esto puede ayudar a reducir la ansiedad que pueden traer nuestras evaluaciones.

Incluso durante los exámenes, es necesario que los estudiantes se adhieran a las normas de vestimenta de la escuela que indican que las faldas o pantalones cortos deben ser hasta la punta de los dedos, no se pueden usar camisetas sin mangas, tirantes finos o camisas que muestren la sección del abdomen. Además, no se permiten auriculares, audífonos, relojes inteligentes ni teléfonos celulares en los sitios de prueba.

¡Estamos seguros de que nuestros alumnos lo harán muy bien!. No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo al 252-430-4943 con cualquier pregunta o inquietud. Siempre estoy aquí para ayudarte a ti y a tu hijo.

Agradecemos todo lo que hacen y su continuo apoyo a la escuela. Juntos, podemos hacer de este un año exitoso y gratificante para nuestros estudiantes.

Recuerde que esta es STEM, esta es nuestra Escuela!

We start the week of our end of grade tests! Let's get ready!

• Tuesday after school tutoring from 3:15 until 4:00 no transportation is provided/ Tutorio solo el martes entre las 3:15 y las 4 pm. No tendremos servicio de buses.
• Tuesday June 4, Math EOG for 6th and 7th grade and NC Math 1 for 8th grade/ EOGs de Math el martes.
• Wednesday June 5th, ELA EOG for 6 to 8/ EOG de lecturas el miercloes
• Thursday and Friday Make up days/ Retoma de examenes solo para los que no lo pudieron tomar Jueves y Viernes.
• Awards ceremonies next week at 10:00 am. 6th grade June 11, 7th grade June 12 and 8th grade June 13. 6th and 7th grade parents will receive invitations/ Ceremonias de premios se llevaran a cabo la proxima semana, todas seran a las 1o de la mañana. El Martes 11 sera para 6to, el miercoles 12 para 7mo y el Jueves 13 para 8vo. Los padres recibiran invitaciones si sus hijos van a recibir premios.

Parents, you will receive more information this week regarding the 8th grade dance that will take place on June 11. This is not a prom dance. This is just a celebration of our students time here at STEM. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday June 13th at 10 am.

EN ESPAÑOL

Padres, ustedes recibirán más información esta semana sobre el baile de 8º grado que se llevará a cabo el 11 de junio. Este no es un baile de graduación. Esto es solo una celebración del tiempo que nuestros estudiantes pasan aquí en STEM. La entrega de premios tendrá lugar el jueves 13 de junio a las 10 de la mañana.

Calling ALL RISING FRESHMAN to Vance County High School!!! Welcome Week is June 24-27 and you will not want to miss this amazing event! Learn about courses, select classes, take a campus tour, meet teachers and so much more! If you are in the 8th grader at Vance County Middle School or STEM Early High School (or plan to attend VCHS as a 9th grader)...don't delay - REGISTER TODAY >>> bit.ly/VCHSVV

EN ESPAÑOL

Llamando a ALL RISING FRESHMAN a la Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Vance!! ¡La Semana de Bienvenida es del 24 al 27 de junio y no querrás perderte este increíble evento! ¡Aprenda sobre cursos, clases seleccionadas, haga un recorrido por el campus, conozca maestros y mucho más! Si está en el 8º grado en la Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Vance o en la Escuela Secundaria STEM Early (o planea asistir a VCHS como estudiante de 9º grado)... No se demore: REGÍSTRESE HOY >>> bit.ly/VCHSVV

Our dress code adheres to Vance County Schools regulations therefore:

o No Spaghetti straps or tank tops are allowed

o No mid drift shirts

o No spandex shorts

o Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length

o Students can wear hoodies, but the hood part must be removed while in the building

• There will not be after school tutoring until 5. After school tutoring will only be on Tuesdays and until 4 pm. No buses are provided.

Cognia Certification is a globally recognized program that provides educational institutions with a specific framework and improvement process. It culminates in recognition for institutions that demonstrate a strong and effective focus in the following areas:

STEM Education (K–12): This certification emphasizes excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Early Learning STEM Education: Focused on promoting STEM skills in early childhood education.

Competency-Based Education: Recognizing institutions that prioritize competency-based learning approaches.

Cognia’s accreditation and certification services go beyond evaluating school quality. They provide trusted expertise and actionable ideas to enhance educational outcomes. Accreditation serves as a launchpad for continuous improvement, helping education providers meet their goals and sustain commitments to better learner experiences

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We are now at the time where students are taking laptops home. Students are expected to at least pass 2 iReady lessons in Reading and Math weekly. Please make sure our scholars have a chance to do so in their daily routine.

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· Instructional day hours are 8:15 am to 3:00 pm

· Student arrival time 7:45 am (This time is flexible for bus riders)

· Tardiness is considered when a student arrives after 8:15. In this case, the student will use the Ident-a-kid system located in the front office to sign themselves in.

· Parents must show ID and use the Ident-a-kid system to sign students out if they are leaving prior to 3:00 pm. We will not allow students to be dismissed after 2:30 since this interferes with our regular dismissal procedures.

· Our dress code adheres to Vance County Schools regulations therefore:

o No Spaghetti straps or tank tops are allowed

o No mid drift shirts

o No spandex shorts

o Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length

o Students can wear hoodies, but the hood part must be removed while in the building

· We understand that cell phones are very important in the 21st century to make sure that you as parents have a way to communicate with your student. However, cell phones can be a distraction in a classroom setting. We have designed a plan called "Cellphone Locker", this plan allows your student to bring their cell phone to class with them. Students must deposit their cell phone in the "locker" (shoe rack) when they walk into the classroom. As they are leaving the classroom, they will be allowed to retrieve their phone and take it with them to the next class. Students must deposit their cell phones in the "locker" at the beginning of each class. Students that fail to comply with the new cellphone policy will receive a verbal warning on the first occurrence. The 2nd occurrence will consist of disciplinary actions due to the student's refusal to comply with a reasonable request. We do hope that this plan allows students the opportunity to have their cell phones on campus and not disturb the learning environment in the classroom. Most of all we appreciate your support.

· Car riders will be provided with a car id tag that should be displayed on the car’s dashboard to pick up the student.

· Every grading period our students will have a minimum of 2 assessments, 3 grades regarding application of learning, 9 class assignments and 9 homework assignments. Grading weight is as follows: 10% homework, 20% application of learning, 40% classwork and 30% assessments.

· In the afternoon, bus riders will take two shuttle buses to Vance County Middle school. These students will leave STEM by 3:05. 1 bus will transport students who will go home on VCMS first load. These scholars will exit the STEM shuttle and immediately board the first load buses already in the parking lot. The students who ride the second STEM shuttle will report to a designated holding classroom where they will wait for their bus numbers to be called. It is important that our students adhere to these guidelines since they are in place to guarantee a smooth transition and student safety.

· At STEM EHS we provide students the opportunity to be part of a rigorous yet fulfilling academic environment. We have a comprehensive selection process that starts while students are still in the 5th grade. Once students are accepted into STEM they must adhere to all rules and procedures contained in this manual and maintain commitment to academic excellence in order to keep their place at the school.

Email: stemsm@vcs.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/Page/33
Location: 219 Charles Street, Henderson, NC, USA
Phone: 252-738-2260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LBYBulldogs
Twitter: @StemEarly