From our family to yours
Happy New Year!
Wishing you the very best this holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
From your iSTEM Family
iSTEM's Book Club (Grades 8-12) met last Thursday for their final book chat on the book, American Street. This book was about a Haitian teen immigrant whose mother is detained in New Jersey and she has to transition to a new country with her aunt and cousins. They also celebrated finishing their first book together.
Interested in joining the Book Club?
The next book is Piecing Me Together. The club will meet after our winter break.
There are only 2 openings left. Please contact Mrs. Frye if you are interested. You can stop and see her or email her at jfrye@istemghs.org
December 8, 2023
Each week, iSTEM recognizes students who demonstrate one or more of the iSTEM Habits/Pillars in an exemplary fashion.
This week our SHOUTOUTS go to:
Collaboration and Communication:
Ronen Nystrom (8) Austin Welker (8), Caroline Titman (10), Freddie Cayla (11), Natalie Plautz (12)
Personal Agency:
Darrian Lamphier (9), Joy Lekan (8), Ian Willard (8), Bella Gowan (9), Kendalyn Simpkins (12)
STEM Mindset:
Ellie Blechman (12), Joe Burrow (12)
ISTEM classes will be held virtually today, Tuesday, November 28th due to weather conditions
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving
Weekly Shoutouts - November 20, 2023
Each week, iSTEM recognizes students who demonstrate one or more of the iSTEM Habits/Pillars in an exemplary fashion. This week our SHOUTOUTS go to: Collaboration and Communication: Michael Woessner (11), Tatsuya Borden (12), Daniel Grein (12), Grace Lockwood (12), Fallon Luhta (12),, Madelyn McHugh (12), Connor Reeves (12), Oliver Richard (12), Kendalyn Simpkins (12), Quinn VanArnsdale (12), Moses Vest (12), James Paterson (12). Personal Agency: Grady Fox (8), Gideon Barnett (9), Anna Maria DeOliveria (10).
iSTEM Parents/Guardians are invited to:
ISTEM Strategic Planning
Thursday, November 30, 2023
2:30-3:30
What is Strategic Planning?
It is a process where an organization brings stakeholders together to define its vision for the future. It examines its strengths, weaknesses, resources available, and opportunities. The organization then takes this information and creates an action plan for future growth. You are invited to be part of this instrumental planning process. Join us as we begin this journey on Thursday, November 30th at 2:30 p.m. Activities will be provided for students of participating families.
Weekly Shoutouts - November 13, 2023
Each week, iSTEM recognizes students who
demonstrate one or more of the iSTEM Habits/Pillars in an exemplary fashion.
This week our SHOUTOUTS go to:
Collaboration and Communication:
Peton Rhodes (7th), Caleb Colwill (8), Gabrielle Cromer (8th), Matthew Osborne (8th), Keagan Hart (9th).
Personal Agency:
Valentina Ljubas-Kolar (7th), Reese Gau (8th), Selah Shaw (8th), Casey Brazis (10th), Max Senning (11th), Zek Ziemann (11th).
STEM Mndset:
Duncan Lillis (7th), Julia Thompson (8th), Ellie Blechman (121th).
Veterans Day 2023
Thank you for your service.
You too can have iSTEM spirit socks. They are warm, durable, and spirit friendly. You have your choice of 4 different styles, all designed just for iSTEM Order today to receive your socks for that special holiday gift. Only $10 per pair. What a way to show your spirit!
Today, we honored our retired veterans and inspiring young service members by engaging our students in a memory walk and conversation about military service and participation. Mr. Langsdale, father of Aiden, Mr. Shaniuk, grandfather of Leo, and David, our own Young Marine, shared their experiences, fond memories, and awards. We thank all three for joining us at iSTEM helping students to be mindful of the sacrifices made by others for our freedom.
A special thanks to all veterans for your service.
Weekly Shoutouts - November 6, 2023
Each week, iSTEM recognizes students who demonstrate one or more of the iSTEM Habits/Pillars in an exemplary fashion. This week our SHOUTOUTS go to:
Collaboration and Communication:
6th grade:
Ashlyn Greienstein
Personal Agency:
8th grade :
Tallus Bateman
Caleb Calloway
9th grade:
Maya Shaw
10th grade:
Felix Harness-Koehnl
11th grade:
Isaac Hickey
12th grade:
Royce Kerns
Xavier Paterson
Stem Mindset:
6th grade:
Maveric Rivers
8th grade:
Caitlyn Johnson
12th grade:
Shawna Sinclair
Each week, iSTEM recognizes students who demonstrate one or more of the iSTEM Habits/Pillars in an exemplary fashion. This week our SHOUTOUTS go to:
Personal Agency:
David Macioce (6), Caleb Alexee (8), JJ Adams (10), Troy Kemp (10)
Collaboration/Communication:
Zak Whipkey (6)
Carter Stewart (8)
STEM Mindset:
Makenna Green (12)
Joe Kuzma (12)
Lorelei Sullivan (12)
Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments!
STEM Design in the 6th grade today engaged students in the engineering of elevators. These elevators were designed to lift the important commodity of October, candy.
Join in with the iSTEM spirit fun, by participating in the Spirit Week running from October 23-October 31. Activities range from Twins Day, to Dress Like a Teacher, to wearing your spirit wear. Join in with your friends and stand up and show your school spirit!
6th grade students welcomed Mr. Allen Eggleston from Lawn Doctor in class today to discuss soil composition. Students have been working on discovering properties of rocks, minerals, and soil on their plant earth.
You scream, I scream, iSTEM screams for Ice Cream!
On Saturday, September 30th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., King Kone in Chardon and Perry will donate 20% of all orders that mention "iSTEM" back to our school, supporting our student activity account.
Donut Stress......it's time for Krispy Kreme!!!
Krispy Kreme donuts will be available for purchase on Friday, September 15th during lunch periods. The cost is $1.00 per donut. Limit 2 donuts per student.
We know how iSTEM students LOVE their donuts!
Proceeds will go to our student fundraising account for future student activities.
Time is running out to take advantage of the iSTEM School Spirit Wear back-to-school sale! Enjoy a 30% discount across our entire website. Sale ends September 7th
Shop at https://1stplace.sale/109199
You may also go to our webpage: istemghs.org and use the link at the top of the homepage.