As we recently experienced a bit of extended winter, I am reminded that there are things we think, and there are things we know. We sometimes think the winter will never end, but we know that in the end, Spring will win. There are times when we think all of our hard work is not going anywhere, but we know that hard work does pay off in the end. As the sun stays out later each night, we can not only hope that warmer temperatures will follow, we know it. Just like we know that better results will come from our continued efforts.
Speaking of warmth and more daylight, I hope you have some fun activities lined up for the upcoming months. It’s time to get out the golf clubs, hiking shoes, bikes, water toys, camping and fishing gear!!
Speaking of hard work paying off, we have a lot to celebrate this month. Yes...AGAIN!! KUDOS!! |
State-Level Competitions/Celebrations: |
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Science Bowl Competition: |
Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl® (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate student, and a coach. Regional and national events encourage student involvement in math and science activities of importance to the Department of Energy and the Nation.
STEM Charter's team competed at the Inland Northwest Regional Science Bowl at Whitworth University on March 9th. |
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| Our players were: Ciara Landon
Rush Gustafson Nick Gronlund Dan Gourley |
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STEM High School Math Team Competes at State: |
The following mathletes, coached by Mrs. LaPresta, will be competing at the 3rd annual high school mathematics competition at the University of Idaho. Schools from across the state will apply their problem-solving skills in the areas of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Go Mathletes!! |
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| Division I Team: Tess Fallquist
Liliana Hernandez Konner Knoll Braddock Nelson |
| Division II Team: Alijah Freeman
Nicolas Gronlund Kara-Elise Grossman Elaine Park |
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Poetry Out Loud State Competition: |
Congratulations to Audrey Fourroux (senior) in earning one of the twelve spots in the Poetry Out Loud state competition! The state competition will be Saturday, March 16 in Boise at the Contemporary Theatre. Audrey will memorize and recite three poems. The winner of this competition goes on to the nationals!! What an exciting opportunity!! Thank you to Mrs. Sims for providing our students with this opportunity. |
Band Student Qualifies for State: |
Congratulations to Ryan Liu for getting 1st place in District's for his flute solo! He moves on to compete at State on May 4th. |
The STEM Math Counts competitive team had a great experience at the Math Counts Idaho State Competition this past Saturday. Although they did not bring home any awards this year, they learned that it is pretty amazing to be among the top 50 mathletes in the state of Idaho! We’re very proud of this group of mathletes. Please give them a high-five when you see them! |
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| Back Row: Caleb Potter Collin Shafer Nathaniel Torrieri Mrs. LaPresta Front Row: Lulamae Boehm Brooklyn Caywood |
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Invent Idaho State Winners!! |
We have two (2) students qualifying for the National Invention Convention at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan!! Thank you to Mrs. Schilke and Mrs. Son for all their work in running this program. Congratulations to our STEM NATIONAL QUALIFIERS: Hollyn Kramer Solomon Hernandez GREAT JOB!!!
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All-State Elementary Choir: |
Congratulations again to Olivia Graybeal, Avery Cooper, Anderson Willingham and Daniel Mkhitariani for participating in the 2024 Idaho All-State Elementary Choir March 2nd. Here is a video of their performance that evening in Boise. When you think about how many elementary students there are in the state of Idaho, the fact that four (4) of our students qualified to be there is amazing. THANK YOU to Mr. Clifton, their teachers, and parents for all your support and efforts to make them the enthusiastic, disciplined performers they are!
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Congratulations - Keep up the good work!! |
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Junior-Senior Prom - April 5th: |
STEM Charter presents a Passport to Paris! Tickets are on sale now for $30 each and will be available until March 21st. |
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New National Honor Society Inductees: |
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Congratulations to: Adela Boger Guevara Colton Burnside Rush Gustafson Cohen MacLeod Rhiannon Percival |
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Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. Our chapter has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community. Our chapter strives to give practical meaning to the Society’s standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four ideals are considered as the basis for selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Honor Society strives to recognize the total student—one who excels in all of these areas. The standards used for selection are:
Scholarship: 3.0 cumulative average Leadership, service, and character: as demonstrated by activities and teacher evaluations. Congratulations to our new inductees!! |
Silverwood Read 2 Ride - DUE March 21st:
Only 1 more week to turn in Silverwood Read 2 Ride Forms! Once the required 10 hours of reading have been completed, recorded, and signed off on by a parent, simply have your student return the form to their teacher. E-tickets are already being awarded!! Be sure to check junk and spam folders, as needed, to ensure proper delivery. |
STEM Used Clothing Sale - Thursday, March 14th, 3:30-4:30pm: We look forward to seeing you at our used clothing sale on Thursday! The sale will be in the cafeteria and will begin at 3:30. Cash is appreciated. |
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STEM Sponsored Blood Drive:
Our spring blood drive is happening on April 11th, 2024. Blood donations are always in short supply so be someone’s hero and donate! Please see the attached flier for information to sign up. For questions or assistance, contact Mrs. Daley at info@northidahostem.org. |
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Yearbook Pictures Needed:
We are still looking for pictures for the 23/24 yearbook! Please send pictures at the highest possible resolution to stemyearbook@northidahostem.org. ** We are especially grateful for any photos you might still have of Invent Idaho. |
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Triple Play Fundraiser - A Huge Success: |
A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteer parent chaperons who helped at Triple Play last Thursday. This fundraiser will help offset some of the expenses for the FLL World Tournament in Houston next month. We couldn't have this type of success without your help. Thank you again for making this a wonderful event for the kids and our school. |
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As we head into these spring months, things can get hectic (practices, rehearsals, games, performances, competitions, etc.) This is a great opportunity for students to learn time management skills, and the importance of following through on commitments. We know everyone is busy, and we thank you for all you do to support your children and the mission of STEM Charter Academy!! |
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Until next time, we’ll see you in the parking lot!!! |
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Scott Thomson Executive Director STEM Charter Academy |
| Travis Swick Principal STEM Charter Academy |
| Cyndi Cook Vice Principal STEM Charter Academy |
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