STONERIDGE ELEMENTARY A STEAM Focused School Great Instruction

STONERIDGE ELEMENTARY A STEAM Focused School

Great Instruction ▪ Everything at Stoneridge starts with great instruction ▪ All of our teachers trained and coached in effective first instruction based on brain research ▪ We have a schoolwide systematic approach to make sure students receive intervention when needed ▪ Our teachers provide challenging and engaging curriculum for our students

Science ▪ Science Docent program ▪ 3 extra Science Labs a Year ▪ 5 th grade dissects owl pellets, eyes and hearts ▪ After school science enrichment including food science, chemistry, CSI

Technology ▪ Brand new computer lab thanks to our PTC ▪ 50 i. Pads, 40 laptops ▪ Google Accounts ▪ Staff trained in how to use Google Accounts, more of a focus for 20142015

Engineering-Project Lead the Way (PLTW) • Problem solving and engineering focus that we can ensure every student gets within our school day • The program uses structured approaches like the engineering design process and employs critical thinking. • The program allows students to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, learning that it's okay to take risks and make mistakes. • Every student K-5 will be part of this program

Arts ▪ Great musical every year ▪ Class performances ▪ Talent show ▪ Wonderful Art Docent Program

Math and Math Olympiad ▪ Math Olympiad is a team of students who solve math related problems focusing on reasoning, creativity, and resourcefulness ▪ The objective of the Math Olympiad is to let them experience the satisfaction, pleasure, fun, and thrill of discovery associated with creative problem solving. Our team had a lot of fun this year! ▪ We had multiple students score 4 out of 5 and one student scored a perfect score!

An example of a Math Olympiad Problem In the addition problem below, different letters represent different digits. It is also given that N is 6 and T is greater than 1. What four-digit number does T H I S represent? THIS + IS KEEN

Destination Imagination · Destination Imagination is an extra-curricular volunteer run program. · We had 8 teams of students participate from 3 rd through 5 th grade All teams participated in the Regional Tournament · 4 teams qualifying to participate in State Finals, and one team winning a Special Renaissance Award. ·Teams participating in State did well – with one team barely missing a chance to go to Global Finals. · Most Valuable Takeaways of the DI Program: Creativity was nurtured through hands on STEAM projects. Teamwork and problem solving skills were built.

Leadership ▪ Leadership Club members act as role models for the student body, educating them at assemblies and modeling our six character traits ▪ We have raised over $4, 000. 00 for various charities, including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and endangered species ▪ We volunteer monthly at Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, helping stroke patients with their therapy through art and games

Awesome Activities and After School Enrichment ▪ Afterschool enrichment includes Girls on the Run and classes for science, engineering and art ▪ Jog-a-thon fundraiser ▪ Mother/Daughter and Father/Son Events ▪ Carnival ▪ Very committed community to our school

Our Culture ▪ Increased presence in community ▪ Watch D. O. G. S. Program ▪ Amazing, Supportive PTC ▪ Reaching out to the community as a resource to enhance learning ▪ We remember that teaching and education is fun! ▪ Future CC and PLTW. . . and all the teachers and staff are still ALL IN! We love Stoneridge and our Stoneridge community, it is FAMILY!