What does it mean to pursue STEM certification?

The recent focus groups have clearly indicated that science is one of the educational areas that is held in high regard in the Evansdale community.

In addition to the standard science curriculum, Evansdale offers a 45 minute science lab to all students each week.  Evansdale also offers an after school science program through Big Thinkers (http://www.big-thinkers.com/), an annual Science Fair and Science Night, and participates in Science Olympiad.  Further science exposure also occurs through the community's focus on healthy eating and active lifestyles.

But can we do more?

Recently you may have heard that Henderson Mill Elementary successfully achieved certification as a STEM School.  STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Georgia is ramping up the educational focus on STEM learning and has a website available here:  http://stemgeorgia.org/

The School Council will examine the potential for Evansdale to pursue STEM certification at the upcoming December meeting on December 4th, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Media Center.  In order to pursue STEM certification, we will need support and participation by many Evansdale families.

If you are interested in supporting efforts for STEM certification, please contact School Council at edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com