STEM - Year 2
This year the PTA raised money, spent moneyand brought together our community for many
events. We wanted to share – and thank you forsupporting STEM, staff, students, families, and
our community.Enjoy!
OVER $100,000.00AND WITH THIS MONEY….
We raised money. Lots of money. LOTS of money for it being only our second year.
We bought K-2 assessments
We bought lab supplies including microscopes, loupes, pulleys, scales, weights, goggles, mixing bowls, thermometers, measuring cups and spoons.
some of the lab supplies…
Lots of lab supplies
We bought Science textbooks
We bought art supplies including colored pencils, paints, markers, crayons, oil pastels, brushes, paper and
glue
We supported the library
We bought unicycles & 2 giraffe unicyles
We bought staff a color printer, vacuum, and microwave
We bought a display case and bike rack
We bought headphones for the tech lab
We bought vocabulary curriculum
We supported PE - bought an Ipod
We bought “grab and go” emergency backpacks and water for every classroom
We raised money for Project Based Learning
with the 2nd Annual Direct Give
And we did all this too:
• We sent teachers to trainings (TAF Academy and Singapore Math)• Bought PBL workbooks for teachers• Bought staff T-shirts• Organized and supported Teacher Appreciation Week and Administrative Professionals Day• Bought reflective safety vests• Sent PTA to represent at legislative Assembly• Bought literacy circles supplies• Bought lunch buddies supplies• Organized school photos • Bought musical instruments• Secured Boren as a permanent home• Purchased Leveled Readers for younger grades • Sound Partners tutoring materials • Read Live tutoring subscriptions• Accepted as a viable K-8 roll-up• Actively advocating for STEM interests during AH co-housing years• Funds for PBL planning Provided funds for supplies and field trips as related to PBL projects• Advocated for Math In Focus, Singapore Math for all students in Seattle Public Schools
STEM IS COMMUNITY.
We played, we learned, we made friends and became better friends, and we ate.
Lion Dance Potluck
We have before & after school programs
We bashed at Back to School Bash 2
We ate pie for Pi Day
We rocked rockets
We supported Jackson
We slowed down
We art walked
We held the 1st annual STEM Science Fair
We supported safety patrol
We brought in speakers
We bought rainy day recess supplies and games for games club
We maintained an award winning website – k5stempta.org and started a STEM newsletter
We held our first Auction
We made auction art
We got babysitters and raised our bid numbers
We got goofy
We practiced physics
We ate dessert
We held book fairs and a book swap
We held community learning events
We got curb stops
We fixed up the playground
We supported Green Team and planted a garden
THANK YOUROBIN, WENDY, LILY, KATHLEEN, ANNE & LISA / 2013-14 PTA EXEC
As this school year wraps up – thank you forbeing a part of this great adventure. Each voluneeter, every bit oftime you put in, every field trip you chaperoned, every snack you brought in, every event you came to,every time you supported STEM – thank you. Next year we will raise more money, have more fun, learn more – join us. www.k5stempta.org