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November 12 STEM Newsletter: PT Conferences, Turkey Day 5K, Coding, Marshmallow Extravaganza, and Design Thinking

Hello, Frisco Elementary Families!

As usual, we have been very busy, and I know you have too! Don't forget to check out the Turkey Day 5K, and consider volunteering and / or running. $4 of each runner goes to Frisco Elementary's STEM program, and I am so appreciative of that amazing support.

 

November 12 Video Blog - Watch this 5 minute video to hear about the fun things we have been doing!

Photos

5K Marshmallow Builds

Grade 2 Build a Backscratcher Challenge

Grade 4 and Grade 5 Design Thinking Challenges


I'll see you again after Thanksgiving! Stay tuned and stay in touch! Please visit my table in the Frisco Elementary Library on Monday, November 15, Tuesday, November 16, and Wednesday, November 17 from 4:00-6:30. I also invite you to wander through the STEM lab during those times as well. I will have the following things to share with you:

  • Digital literacy resources - How do you set family screen time expectations? Do they need a cell phone? How do we make sure they stay safe and kind online?
  • SeeSaw - SeeSaw is where we are posting your child's work. Can I help you get set up in your child's class? 
  • Frisco Elementary's STEM Program - What does it mean to be a STEM school? How are we working to grow our program here at Frisco Elementary? How is our program different from other elementary programs?
  • At home STEM resources - Looking for some fun activities to do at home? I might have some ideas:)

Current donation needs:

Cardboard - always:)

toilet paper tubes - (yes, still--probably always)

pipe cleaners

bottle caps

plastic spoons


Feel free to send these items in with your children. They can bring them right into the STEM lab.


Your partner in fostering curiosity and innovation,

Mrs Mortensen


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