Dear Parents and students
May 3rd - May 7th is Teacher Appreciation week!
We would like to show our immense appreciation for all the teachers in our kids' lives.
Please join us for daily Teacher Appreciation.
MONDAY - SEND THANKS EMAIL: Say Thanks! Send your child's teacher a note of thanks using online platforms.
TUESDAY - SHARE SMILES: Make your teacher smile with a picture message!
WEDNESDAY - SEND GIFT: Give your teacher a digital gift!
THURSDAY - SING PRAISES: Share an inspirational song with your teacher.
FRIDAY - SPREAD THE LOVE: Use social media to give a positive shout-out to your child's teacher!
Thank you so much for your participation in these meaningful activities!
VIRTUAL STEAM FEST
(SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, MATHEMATICS)
Dear Parents and Students,
Please see details below for information for SST Sugar Land’s upcoming Virtual STEAM Fest. Students can choose one project from the list below or create their own. They need to communicate their project choice as soon as possible to the appropriate content teacher below and digitally submit before May 20, 2021, to that teacher’s email as well for that content.
Project due to teachers by May 20th.
STEM Award Ceremony on May 25th
Parent/Student Information Virtual STEAM Fest for Elementary Grades (K-5th):
-May 25, 2021, is the date where participants and participant parents will be invited to a Zoom ceremony where winners will be announced; winners will be chosen by subject area teachers through the use of a rubric that will be provided.
-1 Winner Chosen for each grade level
-Student participation in this Virtual STEAM Fest competition is voluntary, but those who do participate and produce a project can choose what subject they want extra credit for, and a student would communicate that to the appropriate teacher; teachers will be able to see proof of project submission/completion on an Excel sheet that Mrs. Ahmad, Dean of Academics, shared with teachers.
Elementary Virtual STEAM Fest Project Ideas:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-cFx8SEYGVpcUN4IMOoekUhURDAhAFUR/view?usp=sharing
Elementary Virtual STEAM Fest Project Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wULD9JAVISeK_FEtqWQfzaTHcpLODLot/view?usp=sharing
Elementary Virtual STEAM Fest Project Rubric:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVrcQy1liOtk22K-wH5hW9f9y9lTiuhQ/view?usp=sharing
For Math, ELAR, or Science projects, please share with your homeroom teacher.
For Technology projects, please share with Mr. Muttalib [email protected].
For Art projects, please share with Ms. Johnson at [email protected].
Middle School STEAM Fest
VIRTUAL STEAM FEST
(SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, MATHEMATICS)
Dear 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students,
Please see details below for information for SST Sugar Land’s upcoming Virtual STEAM Fest. Students can choose one project from the list below or create their own. They need to communicate their project choice as soon as possible to the appropriate content teacher below and digitally submit before May 20, 2021, to that teacher’s email as well for that content.
Project due to teachers May 20th
Projects scored for winners May 24th
Award Ceremony May 25th
Parent/Student Information Virtual STEAM Fest for 6th/7th/8th Grades:
-May 25, 2021, is the date where participants and participant parents will be invited to a Zoom ceremony where winners will be announced; winners will be chosen by subject area teachers through the use of a rubric that will be provided.
-1 Winner Chosen for 6th Grade, 1 Winner Chosen for 7th Grade, and 1 Winner Chosen for 8th Grade for each category.
Categories:
Science, Math, Technology, Engineering, Art, English Language Arts, Social Studies.
-Student participation in this Virtual STEAM Fest competition is voluntary, but those who do participate and produce a project can choose what subject they want extra credit for, and a student would communicate that to the appropriate teacher; teachers will be able to see proof of project submission/completion on an Excel sheet that Mrs. Ahmad, Dean of Academics, shared with teachers.
6th/7th/8th Grade Virtual STEAM Fest Middle School Project Ideas:
SCIENCE:
5th and 6th Grade Teacher Contact Ms. Lewis [email protected]
7th and 8th Grade Teacher Contact: Mrs. Elbasi [email protected]
This science project template has been shared with you as "View Only".To make a copy of the template, go to "file" and then select "make a copy". Save the document with the correct title "FirstLastName-Grade-Campus-year".You can add more slides by clicking on the (+) sign on the top left corner.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AHT8UKrhe7UmWbpiDmtdvF_QT7TgJAVsoYR6tknXu_s/edit?usp=sharing
Project Ideas
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TCXXu-EEWCgsODfXy73i-oreVcYb7PCZ4IbcUymW4-w/edit?usp=sharing
MATH:
6th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Patel rpatel@ssttx.org
7th and 8th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Dao [email protected]
-Create a scale drawing and model of your home, apartment, room, or a building of your choice (use materials found at home - popsicle sticks, bbq sticks, legos, etc..)
-Infinite Chocolate
-Sun Clock
TECHNOLOGY:
6th Grade Teachers Contact: Mr. Akin makin@ssttx.org
-Making a project on VEXcode VR using any playground.
-CardBoard Airplane Project Example Project
ENGINEERING:
7th and 8th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Ergin [email protected]
-FIRST Building Star Wars Droids: Link PS: You do not have to do this using actual LEGO pieces. You can as well use www.mecabricks.com for your designs. Example Project
-Game Development on Scratch
-Making a project on VEXcode VR using any playground.
6th Grade Teachers Contact: Mr. Akin makin@ssttx.org
-Cardboard Airplane Project Example Project
-Making a project on VEXcode VR using any playground.
ART:
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Johnson [email protected]
Choose a Project from the link below
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1peUGYtFUAzMblhmxwx17IcrfbuMIN90U?usp=sharing
-Cardboard City
-Coffee Filter Flowers
-Fizzy Painting with Vinegar and Baking Soda
-Visualize Energy Project
- Sun Prints
- Watercolor and Salt Painting
Once completed turn in in Submission Folder incorrect grade
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/172XOxdVhwvXYYoe4jfrjqOSuZ6V7nGV8?usp=sharing
with Title “FirstLastNameProjectName2020”
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS:
6th Grade Teacher Contact: Mrs. Franklin vfranklin@ssttx.org
7th Grade Teacher Contact: Mrs. Butler [email protected]
8th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Williams [email protected]
-Poetry Project - Digitally Create with the mode of choice 2-3 Poems on a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Based Topic with Visuals and/or Music
-Creative Writing - write a digital (school-appropriate) story using pictures, music, and videos.
-Public Service Announcement Video - STEM Based Topic (Argumentative Text)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
5th and 6th Grade Teacher Contact: Ms. Barfield [email protected]
7th and 8th Contact: Mrs. Islam [email protected]
-Build iconic buildings out of household items and present them
-Inventions Research Project
-From Ford to Tesla: The changes in the automobile industry