Summer STEM Program Starts June 16th!

Summer is the perfect time to keep your child's mind engaged and excited. As parents, providing enriching opportunities during these warm months can help nurture your child's curiosity and creativity. Our Summer STEM Program, starting on June 19th, offers a fantastic blend of hands-on STEM and art activities that will captivate their imagination and foster a love for learning.

Why Engage Your Child's Mind During Summer?

Summer breaks often lead to what educators call the "summer slide," where students can lose knowledge gained during the school year. Engaging in structured activities can combat this. By participating in our Summer STEM Program, your child will have the chance to delve into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) while also exploring their artistic side.

Studies show that hands-on learning increases retention and understanding. Programs with interactive elements keep kids engaged, making the significant concepts they learn stick. Think of it as a fun way to maintain their academic skills while also introducing them to complex ideas and problem-solving through engaging activities.

Colorful science experiments keep kids engaged in STEM learning.

Benefits of Hands-On STEM Activities

Hands-on learning is at the heart of our Summer STEM Program. But what exactly are the benefits of engaging in STEM activities?

1. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: STEM activities often require children to think critically and approach problems from multiple angles. Whether it's building a structure from spaghetti and marshmallows or programming a simple robot, these activities push them to innovate.

   
   

2. Creativity Boost: Many people believe STEM subjects are strict and dry, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Art and design can easily blend with STEM, creating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). This approach promotes creative thinking. Kids will paint with science, build structures with art concepts, and discover that learning can be a vibrant and expressive process.

   
   

3. Increased Confidence: Completing projects gives children a sense of accomplishment. They will feel empowered to take on more complex tasks as they grow. Moreover, learning from mistakes in a supportive environment teaches resilience and resourcefulness.

   
   

4. Collaborative Learning: Many STEM projects foster teamwork. Working together on assignments teaches kids valuable social skills, such as communication and cooperation. They learn to value diverse opinions and develop empathy.

   
   

Children collaborating on a science project enhances teamwork skills.

The Role of Art in STEM Education

Incorporating art into STEM education can be incredibly beneficial for children's development. The STEAM approach emphasizes creativity, enabling students to think outside the box. Here’s how art enhances STEM learning:

• Visualizing Concepts: Many scientific concepts can be abstract. Using art allows children to visualize these ideas and grasp them more effectively. For instance, creating a volcano model can help them understand eruptions and geological processes.

  
  

• Encouraging Exploration: Art fosters an experimental mindset. Children can mix colors, try different materials, and discover new techniques, which encourages them to experiment in science as well.

  
  

• Critical Thinking: Artistic endeavors ask students to critique their own work and approach problems with a fresh perspective. This mirrors scientific inquiry by encouraging hypotheses and testing.

  
  

Our Summer STEM Program embraces this STEAM philosophy, allowing children to discover the interconnectedness of these disciplines.

Personalized Tutoring for Tailored Learning

Our Summer STEM Program also features personalized tutoring options. This ensures that each child can receive the focused attention they may need to thrive. Here are some reasons why tutoring is an essential part of our program:

• Customized Learning Experience: Every child learns differently. Tutoring allows instructors to tailor their methods to fit each child's learning style, ensuring effective understanding and retention of concepts.

  
  

• Targeted Support: Students can work on specific areas of struggle, allowing them to build confidence in subjects they find challenging. This targeted support helps eliminate gaps in knowledge and reinforces skills.

  
  

• One-on-One Attention: Smaller group sizes or individualized attention means that children can ask questions freely and explore subjects that interest them deeply.

  
  

Thank you, parents, for considering our program where personalized tutoring plays a key role in your child’s summer learning experience.

Personalized tutoring helps enhance children's understanding.

Enroll Now!

Spaces for the Summer STEM Program starting on June 19th are limited. To ensure your child doesn’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity, we encourage you to secure their spot now.

Engagement in summer programs can make a significant difference in your child’s attitude toward learning. They’ll be able to learn in a fun-filled environment that balances education with enjoyment.

To enroll, simply click on this link: Enroll Now

Let’s make this summer an unforgettable learning experience for your child!

So, don’t hesitate! Join the Summer STEM Program this June 19th, and watch your children flourish in an exciting environment that nurtures their curiosities and talents!

Let’s make it a summer full of exploration, creativity, and most importantly, fun!

Family Vision Board Night

Bring your family together for an inspiring evening of creativity, goal-setting, and fun!

• What to Expect: light refreshments, and a supportive atmosphere to dream big as a family.

• Why Attend?: Strengthen bonds, share your aspirations, and set goals for the future in a creative and engaging way.

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  Dream it. Plan it. Achieve it – Together!

  
  

School Attendance

Compulsory school attendance begins when your child turns 5 and continues until your child completes one of the following:

• turns 18,

• obtains a high school diploma or GED, or

• completes a program of regular, thorough instruction in the studies usually taught in public schools to children of the same age.

If your child turns 5 during the school year, you can have him or her excused from the attendance laws for that school year. To do that, send your superintendent of schools a written request before that school year begins.