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DTJH recently completed their Winter NWEA testing. We are excited to see tremendous growth in Reading and Math! While this is happening at DTJH, we have exciting activities happening on all of our campuses. Remember to check our Events Calendar on our website for details specific to your child's school.

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The Grinch visited eStem East Village Elementary this morning to help us get into the holiday spirit!

Thank you to everyone that purchased raffle tickets to support the Innovative Grant Program! Check out the video on social media for the drawing of the winners. We also wanted to congratulate our top sellers at each campus and our overall seller!

eStem DTK6 has an abundance of talented staff and students. Recently, one of our 5th grade teachers, Mr. Jordan Whitfield, or Professor Walt as he is called, had his very first art show! Mr. Whitfield teaches 5th grade writing but is an extremely talented artist as well and was able to showcase many of his paintings, drawings and animations at the Brandon House Event Center. Staff, students and the general public were able to view, purchase and discuss art with Mr. Whitfield during the event. Thank you for sharing your artwork and passion for art with us Mr. Whitfield!

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Downtown Junior High students have been sharing their work with their peers and elementary students from DTK6, as they showcase the many artworks they've made throughout the semester during today's Art Gallery. While this is a DTJH event, we have exciting activities happening on all of our campuses. Remember to check our Events Calendar on our website for details specific to your child's school.

It is the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week (December 4th-10th). Students at East Village Elementary are learning how to code in the K-3 Media classes. More fun activities can be found on www.code.org.

Join us at EVJH for a night of fun, food, prizes and important curriculum information!

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Monday, December 4 is the last day to get signed up for the Mini Mets Cheer Camp! Registration for the 2023 Mini Mets Cheer Camp is open to all eStem 1st-6th graders. Cost of camp includes shirt, shorts and bow. Additional details of practice times will be provided upon completion of registration. LIMITED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE! Performance will be during the varsity basketball games Friday, February 2. For any additional information please email head cheer coach: morgan.snelling@estemschools.org https://tinyurl.com/ym7kuunx

Have you purchased your raffle tickets? Cash prizes will be awarded to 3 winners just in time for the holiday's! We will have prizes for the top seller at each campus and an overall student seller. Winners will be drawn December 12th. Get your tickets today!!!

Check out our students at eStem High School during College and Career Week! This is a great opportunity for our students to explore various colleges and career paths to help them determine their future goals. During this week, they have the chance to speak with representatives from different colleges and businesses to learn about their programs and what they have to offer. They also have the chance to connect with professionals in their field of interest and gain valuable insight into what it takes to succeed in their chosen career. While this is an eHS event, we have exciting activities happening on all of our campuses. Remember to check our Events Calendar on our website for details specific to your child's school.

Mini Mets Cheer Camp is BACK!!! Registration is open now through December 04. Don't wait, there are limited number of spots. Cost is $75 and includes shirt, shorts & bow. Practice times and additional information will be sent upon completed registration. The cheer performance will be during the varsity basketball game on February 02 at Arkansas School for The Deaf.

Downtown K6 has a superstar on staff! Mrs. Alia Pope, 4th grade math & science teacher, recently went to New York City to appear on the Tamron Hall Show! Mrs. Pope not only enlightens her students on math and science, she also lightens our hearts and minds with her fun videos requesting staff to "finish the lyrics" or perform a dance. We love Mrs. Pope and are so happy she is being recognized for her hard work and dedication to the teaching field. Here is the link to her interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms3MUH8u3Ys

Mini Mets Cheer Camp is BACK!!! Registration will open Monday, November 27 - Monday December 4! Cost of camp is $75 & includes the shirt, shorts and bow. Camp is open to all 1st-6th grade eStem students! More information coming soon!

Congratulations Spelling Bee Winners and Runner Ups! 3rd -6th grade students competed in our school spelling bee hosted by their homeroom teachers. Competing in the spelling bee allows students the opportunity to study a wide range of words that are used in all content areas and helps improve their language skills in every subject. Competing in the spelling bee also instills a sense of pride and accomplishment that motivates students to excel in other areas of their lives.

This week, we joined the nation in celebrating National STEM Day- A day dedicated to the incredible fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. As we take a moment to recognize the importance of STEM education, I am thrilled to share the exciting strides our students are making in these critical disciplines. STEM education lies at the heart of preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. It empowers them with problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of the world around them. Our commitment to fostering a passion for STEM is evident in the innovative projects, experiments, and learning experiences taking place in our classrooms every day. Additionally, we are thrilled to share some outstanding news that highlights the incredible achievements of our students in the realm of coding. Our students have demonstrated exceptional skills in coding, showcasing their ability to think critically, problem-solve, and create innovative solutions. The following students have successfully completed the Intro to Computer Science Course! They have taken the first steps in the exciting world of coding and computer science. Keep up the great work and continue your journey towards becoming a coding master!

Today's Home Varsity Basketball games against Siloam Springs and Forrest City will be Elementary Night at Arkansas School for The Deaf (2400 W Markham)! We want to offer all of our elementary students a special price of $3 to get into the game. These tickets will be cash only at the gate with purchase of an adult ticket. There must be an adult chaperone with the child or else they will not be allowed to attend the game. Adult tickets can be purchased at www.bit.ly/estemschools-tickets or on the Athletics page of the school website for $7 online or $10 cash only at the door. Doors will open at 5:30. The girls will start at 6:00 followed by the boys at 7:15. We look forward to hosting our Future Mets and Lady Mets! GO METS!