Happy Friday!
It’s been a great week here! We have noticed such an improvement with our overall student attendance, checkouts, and tardies! We appreciate all you are doing to get your child here every day! It’s making a huge difference! Remember, that there will be no school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
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In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and eStem’s commitment to unity, let us all remember the reason for the day, service.
eStem campuses will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.Congratulations to our January Educator of the Month, Mrs. Tara Goicoechea, and Student of the ...
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The entire eHS team is excited to welcome you back to school for a new semester! Fall 2018 semester grades have been finalized, and report cards will be sent home this Monday, January 14, during 1st period. If your student does not have a first period, their report card will be available for pick-up in the front office.
We are proud o...
It’s already time to start thinking about the 2019-2020 school year! Open Enrollment for the upcoming school year begins this coming Thursday, January 17th and ends February 17th. To apply, please visit our website – https://www.estemschools.org/admissions-applications and submit an application. For your child’s application to be included in the lottery for the 2019-20...
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eStem East Village Elementary School is proud to announce Guys in Ties, a Distinguished Club of our male students in grades 4-6. Hosted by Mr. Dukes, Mr. Scott and Mr. Dixon, the Guys in Ties Club is a newly formed club with the overall premise of T.I.E.S. (Teaching Intellectual Excellence to male Students). This club will provide young men with life skills...
Our Prospective Parent Tours for Downtown Elementary, Downtown Junior High, and eStem High School are tomorrow! We would love to have you visit our schools and see the eStem Difference in action!The Downtown Elementary tour will begin at 8:30 am in the Historical Hallway. The Downtown Junior High tour will begin at 10:00 am in the main Lobby of the Junior High building...
We are excited to kick off our second semester at all of our eStem campuses! Students return to school tomorrow, January 8th. We hope you all had a fun, restful Winter Break, and we are looking forward to what the rest of the school year has in store for our students, teachers, and staff! See you in the morning!
Happy Holidays to all of our eStem families! We hope that you enjoy this winter break and are able to spend time with your family and friends and celebrate one another! Our schools and offices will be closed throughout the break, and we will reopen on Monday, January 7th. Our students will return to school on Tuesday, January 8th.
We appreciate each of you and al...
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We are so thankful for the part each member of our eHS community contributed to make this semester a huge success! Please check out our final newsletter of 2018, including our top shout-outs of Fall 2018 below.
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eHS students worked diligently this week to review and prepare for their semester exams! We wish each of them good luck as they finish strong. Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan and guidelines for Semester Exams next week.
Remember: Today is the last day to email krista.dupriest@estemschools.org i...
Mrs. Abernathy and Ms. Heaton’s 5th Grade Mets Campers have been working on designing clothing from recycled items. Students used materials such as trash bags, scraps of fabric, paint, etc. to create a clothing item. They concluded the project with a “Runway Fashion Show” that included one student modeling the clothing and another describing how they created the piece....
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Congratulations to our December Educator of the Month, Mr. Doran, and Student of the Month, Sergio Markin (Class of 2021)! Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan and guidelines for Review Week and Semester Exams. We’ve included a one-page handout with everything you need to know about finals week, includ...
Happy Friday!
I hope that you’ve all had a great week! Our students have been working hard to learn, but they have also been working hard to make positive behavior choices and earn HEART coins! We will have a HEART coin celebration on December 19th. Students with at least 25 HEART coins will be asked to attend. Students have been earning HEART coins since the beginnin...
Parents,
We’ve had a great first week back after Thanksgiving Break! Our 3rd through 6th grade students have worked so hard this week on their NWEA tests. They have really focused on doing their best, and we have seen a great deal of growth since our first test! We are excited for our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to complete the tests next week. Remember, t...
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As we approach the end of the semester, eHS students and faculty are gearing up to finish strong! Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan for Review Week and Semester Exams. We’ve included a one-page handout with everything you need to know about finals week, including the eHS semester exams exemptions po...
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2018-19 eStem Innovative Grants! We believe it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and implement teaching strategies that reach all types of learners. Through this Innovative Grant program, we are able to provide support to teachers to try new techniques and activities to deliver curriculum. The money raised each...
Happy Thanksgiving, Mets Nation!
Congratulations to our eHS November Educator of the Month, Nurse Jessica Slaughter, and Student of the Month, Logan Hampton (Class of 2021)! Thank you ladies for your hard work and servant hearts!
Interim Reports for the 2nd quarter were sent home this week. Students did not receive a printed report for classes in which they have ear...
We are excited to announce that we've been awarded $7,000 from Centerpoint Energy! While constructing our East Village campuses, we wanted to make an effort to be more energy efficient. In collaboration with Cromwell Architects Engineers, Voegele Mechanical, and Centerpoint Energy, we installed tankless water heaters and took advantage of Centerpoint's energy efficienc...
I have watched you as a basketball player since you were in the 9th grade, but the real pleasure has been getting to know you for two years as the awesome individual that you are. In ten years, I will remember that you were good in basketball and that you had the talent that was going to allow you to compete at the highest level, but what I will remember most is your p...
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We loved seeing everyone’s Mets pride as they participated in our Spirit Week! We hope to see each of you at the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony tonight, 11/9, at 5:40 PM with our varsity basketball games immediately following the crowning of our royalty! The final event of the week will be our GloCo Homecoming Dance tomorrow night, 7-10 PM...
Parents,
We hope that you have had a great week! We have had library trips, pumpkin decorating contests, and lots of other exciting things happening around the school!
Please make sure your child is here on-time and for the entire day.
It is so important that your child is here by 8:00 each morning and stays until they are dismissed. If they are late or checked out ...
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College Readiness Week was a huge success! Our students completed their first science and math Test Prep Interims this week, and we are so proud of the hard work and diligence they showed! We send a special thank you to the families who were able to join us last night at Journey to Success for our 10th & 11th graders. Click here to view the...
Parents,
We can’t wait to see you at Fall Fest tonight! It’s going to be a great time! Remember, tickets will be $7 at the door and everyone will enter through the tall gate on World Avenue, starting at 5:00.
Lost and Found
Please check the lost and found at Fall Fest tonight. Each class went through this week, and we will be donating any remaining items on November...
Congratulations to our October Educator of the Month, Mrs. Debra Brown, and our Student of the Month, Laron Pitts (Class of 2020)! We are thankful for your servant attitudes and the joy you bring to our eHS learning environments! Many of you submitted amazing stories of Mets doing amazing things in your lives. Please continue to submit your nominations for Mets of th...
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Today officially marks the end of our first academic quarter at eHS, and we showed out big! Our students and faculty had an amazing time at this year’s 1st pep rally today! Teacher dance-offs, dizzy bat races, and the coveted spirit stick all made this a day to remember! The Blue & White game is tonight at 5PM at the Arkansas School for the...
Parents,
Our first week back after Fall Break has been a great one! We are excited about all of the fun events coming up and all of the great things that are going on in our classrooms each day! Follow us on Instagram and twitter @eastvillagek6 and download the eStem app to see what’s going on at school!
ACT Aspire Interim Testing
Students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th...
Happy Fall Break, Mets Nation!!
We enjoyed connecting with our eHS families at Parent-Teacher Conferences this week.This is a friendly reminder that the PSAT is the week we return from Fall Break on Wednesday, October 10th. This is a required, free exam for all eStem 10th graders. 11th graders who registered and paid for their exam will also take the PSAT on October...
Parents,
Thank you for joining us for conferences this week! We enjoyed getting to see you and discuss how we can work together to support your child! Fall Break is next week! We hope your family gets to enjoy some time together, and we will see everyone back on October 8th!
Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 8th
Picture retake day is Monday, Octobe...
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Can you believe Fall Break is just around the corner?! We have a couple special events next week before we all enjoy our nice, rejuvenating break. Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Thursday, September 27, 4:00-6:30 PM, and Friday, September 28, 7:30 AM-Noon. We look forward to visiting with our eHS families about your students’ academic...
Parents,
It’s been another great week at East Village Elementary! Students and teachers have been working hard and learning about how to show HEART.
Lost & Found
We have lots of items in our lost and found. Please make sure to label your child’s jacket, lunchbox, and backpack with his or her name. This will help us return items that have been misplaced. The...
Congratulations to Claudia Smith & Hannah Robertson (Class of 2019)!! eHS is extremely proud to announce these brilliant ladies received news that they are 2019 National Merit Semifinalists! The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter this program by taking the PSAT ...
Parents,
We had so much fun getting to spend time with our students’ Grandparents today! We hope they had fun getting to learn about our school!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at this year’s Book Fair. It was a huge success, and it would not have been possible without all of your help!
Breakfast & Lunch Accounts
Please remember that students who ...
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We are thrilled to celebrate our first Mets of the Month this academic year! Congratulations to our eHS September Educator of the Month, Mr. Victor White, and Student of the Month, A’Maura Davis (Class of 2019)! Parents and students, we want to hear your stories and collect your nominations for our Mets of the Month!! You may submit a nomi...
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I hope that you have had a great week!
Breakfast & Lunch Accounts
Please remember that students who are going to eat breakfast or lunch at school should have funds loaded to their My School Bucks account or should bring cash or check to school, unless you have already gotten a notice that your child qualifies for free or reduced prices. We can...
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This week was our halfway mark for the first quarter, so interim reports were sent home with students this week. We are excited for our new initiative at eHS where students individually reflected on their progress in each class and conferenced with their teachers about their strengths and areas for growth. Parents should have received copies...
We had an amazing turnout at our Student Council sponsored eHS Club Fair last week!! Please check out the list of our amazing eHS clubs below!
Adventure Scenario ClubBeta Club **EMPOWEREDGay-Straight Alliance (GSA)Gentlemets' ClubJunior Cabinet ++Literature & Arts PublicationMock TrialMusic ClubNational Art Honor Society (NAHS)National Honor Society (NHS) **RoboticsS...
Good Morning,
I can’t believe September is here! We have had an exciting start to the year, and I’m so happy to have each of your children here!
Our eTeam Membership Drive is still going strong! If you haven't joined the eTeam, our parent organization, you still can! The eTeam will work in partnership with the administration to support teachers and students throu...
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We had an amazing time at our annual Club Fair today during lunch! Can you believe over 250 students signed up to be involved in our clubs at eHS this year?! Way to learn about your opportunities to grow and learn outside of the classroom, Mets! A special news post will go up on our website next week with our eHS Club Directory and how stu...
Mets Camp NewsThe first session of our Mets Camp program began this week with grades 1 and 2. Grades 3 through 6 begin Mets Camp Tuesday, September 4th. Mets Camp is a program designed to help all students get what they need. Some students are paired with classroom teachers targeting a specific skill, while other students are working on skills that will challenge them....
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Student Council (StuCo) election results were announced this morning, and we are very proud of the grace, poise, and dedication shown by all candidates! Please check out our newsletter below for a full list of our 2018-2019 StuCo leaders and many more updates including upcoming yearbook picture dates!
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I hope you have all had a great week! We have been focusing on the “T” in HEART this week. Students and teachers have discussed ways to earn and keep trust with their classmates and their teachers. During the first five weeks of school, we have focused on each of the different words that make ...
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The due date for all back-to-school required forms is today. Thank you to everyone who has already taken care of business and submitted these forms. If you haven’t already done so, please complete these forms to help us get our completion rate to 100%!
Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form *Required 60% completedStudent Residency Informat...
eStem Junior High Community,As we wrap up week 3, I would like to share eStem’s H.E.A.R.T. values and encourage you to discuss these with your child! At eStem, we value Humility, Enthusiasm, Authenticity, Reflection, and Trust. What do these mean? How can they help us build a healthy school culture?For daily updates on some of the cool things that are happening in our ...
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Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and families for a wonderful first week at eHS! We will share a newsletter on our website and mobile app weekly to keep our eHS community informed and updated! Our Weekly Newsletter is the “one stop shop” that includes all important and upcoming information our families need to know, any forms o...
eStem Junior High Community,
Week 2 was another HUGE success! Much like the first week, this was the result of a collaborative effort among many groups: families, school leaders, students, and teachers. We have definitely started the year with a Together We Achieve mindset! - Follow us on Twitter @eStemDTJHS !- Student Handbook- Home Access Center (HAC)- Cre...
eStem Junior High Community,
I will be sending Director Notes weekly. In these newsletters, you will receive important updates about school policies, building procedures, and upcoming events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.We’ve had an EXCELLENT first week of school! Students have had a GREAT attitude, and teachers are hard at work de...
Greetings eStem High School Families!
I hope each of you have enjoyed a relaxing summer and are ready for the start of a new year at eHS! Our Annual Open House is next Saturday, August 4, 9AM – 11AM. You’ll be able to pick up your child’s schedule, meet their teachers, and even get live tutorials on how to keep up with your child’s grades and assignments.It was a ple...
We are thrilled about what the future holds for our staff, students and families. This is an exciting time to be a part of eStem Public Charter Schools, especially with the opening of our new campuses this year. As we grow and expand, we see that this endeavor requires additional support at the Charter Management Office (CMO) level. We are pleased to inform you that Mr...
Happy Friday Mets Nation! We are officially on summer break! Please be safe and enjoy your time off! http://5il.co/3lsn
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Last night the Mets Booster Club hosted the 6th Annual eStem Athletic Banquet! It was an amazing event that allowed the eStem Athletic Department to recognize and honor its student-athletes, scholar-athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers. Our student athletes raised the bar yet again creating a new record for the number of scholar-athletes in a year. Last year, the t...
eStem Junior High honored over 200 students today that maintained exemplary grades throughout the first three quarters of the 2017/2018 school year. We are proud to have so many students that are dedicated to being leaders both in their community and in the classroom. Here is a complete list of all these phenomenal students. Way to go! A Honor Roll 7th GradeBeasley, Ja...
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Our students had a blast at field day, celebrating their progress to college readiness this year! Next week is Review Week, and all students are required to attend. All school property must be returned by next Friday, May 25. Please read the newsletter for details about student end-of-year check out, finals week, and more!
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Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! Only 14 more days until summer…can you believe it?! What a great year it's been! Thank you to our eTeam for all of the treats and appreciation shared with our teachers and staff this week! Our faculty and staff members work so hard, and it's so nice to take a little extra time and show them some love! J Don't forget about the eT...
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BIG NEWS: eStem High School has just been ranked in the Top 3% of schools in the country and #2 among Arkansas high schools! Click here for a full list of the rankings from US News and World Report.This week’s newsletter features important information about Field Day coming up next Friday and a big shout out to our eHS Teacher of the Year, ...
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AP Testing begins next week, so please don’t forget to fill out the Early Dismissal Permission Slip if your student would like to be checked-out early after a morning exam. This permission slip is due tonight at midnight. Also included in this week’s newsletter is information on our upcoming Review Week and Spring Semester Exam Schedule. ...
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Your support last week was greatly appreciated as our 10th grade students came prepared to rock the Aspire Summative tests, and all non-testing students were encouraging and respectful of the testing environment. We cannot believe this week is our last week with the Class of 2018 at eHS! Finish strong Mets!!
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eStem Junior High Community,
Please review the “Soiree Auction” document (link). Any and all donations are GREATLY appreciated. All of the money raised from this auction goes directly back to our students via our innovative grant program. If you have questions about this year’s STEM Soiree, please contact Ms. Stafford: mary.stafford@estemschools.org.
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Students received a 4th quarter interim report this week for classes in which they have earned below a “C” average. Please be sure to continue checking HAC (here) as we finish this semester strong!
Next week is Aspire Summative testing for all 10th graders! Please read this week’s newsletter to see our modified schedule and many other upd...
This week, The Arkansas Department of Education published their annual performance report for all Arkansas Schools. Much like a student report card, each school is rated on a traditional A-F scale. Each school’s grade is determined by a combination of factors including: Student Performance, Student Growth, Graduation Rate, Achievement Gap, and School Performance. It’s ...
Sydney Massey and Madison Roberts, 7th grade students at eStem Junior High are among the students being honored by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) for their exceptional scores on the ACT. They will be recognized at a ceremony at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in early May.
Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students acros...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week! Our 3rd-6th graders did an excellent job testing this week! We are so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see their results. Thank you for making sure they were at school and ready to go this week!
Our annual STEM Soiree is only three weeks away! We hope that you will make plans to join us Saturd...
eStem Junior High Community,
Remember, students do not have school tomorrow. I hope they all enjoy a three-day weekend!
Also, I want to give a quick shout-out to two of our 7th graders: Madison Roberts and Sydney Massey. They both earned state recognition via the Duke TIP Talent Search for their performance on the ACT and/or SAT standardized tests. Congratulation...
Happy long weekend, Mets Nation!
Congratulations to our April Student of the Month, Anna Bertelsen, and Educator of the Month, Coach Hayes! There is a lot of important information in this week’s newsletter, with at least one item directly pertaining to your student(s). Please be sure to check it out below!
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Our students had so many opportunities to celebrate this week! We had groups attend the MLK Commemorative event at the State Capitol and Lion Fever Day at UA Pine Bluff. On our campus, we hosted our first ever Junior College Fair, which was a huge success thanks to Ms. Stacie Thompson and our college partners.
eStem’s Junior/Senior Prom...
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3rd quarter report cards were sent home today with students. We are sending a huge congratulations to our students selected for 2018 Governor’s School! Please see our weekly newsletter for more information.
Important Reminders:
2018-19 Returning Student Registration
Returning Student Registration Forms are due today, March 30th. Please ...
Happy Spring Break, Mets Nation!!
We had a full and wonderful last week of the 3rd quarter! Our Talent Show was an absolute joy, and we commend each of our student contestants for their dedication and courage in sharing their talent with our eHS family! Lastly, we send out a big congratulations to our 2018-2019 eHS Ambassadors featured in our weekly newsletter below...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday & Spring Break! I hope you all enjoy this break. When we return, we will have a busy, action-packed fourth quarter with Jog-A-Thon, testing, Field Days, and more! The next two months will fly by, and summer will be here before we know it!
Returning Student Registration Forms were sent out this week! Specific emails were sent out to st...
eStem Junior High Community,
Our students did well this week! The focus was on learning and discipline referrals were minimal. Next week is spring break, so students will not report to school again until Monday, March 26. I hope everyone has a relaxing and restful break!
We raised over $2,000 for C.O.T.A., and I am SO proud of our students’ enthusiasm and...
The team gear that our student-athletes wear will be available to the entire school district for a limited time. The deadline is Friday, March 30, 2018, so make sure you act fast. Please click the link or see the attachment to be a proud owner of this exclusive eStem Athletics fan gear. All purchases must be made online at www.bsnteamsports.com using the access code: ...
Last night at UA Little Rock, eStem Junior High School celebrated an amazing Fall Basketball season with its first-annual EJHS Athletics Awards Assembly. Over 50 athletes where honored at the ceremony for their exemplary efforts both on and off the court. In addition issuing awards such as 'most-improved', 'MVP', and 'Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year', each coach...
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The Sophomores showed great effort and focus on our last Aspire Interim exam this week. Thank you for helping us by ensuring your students arrive to school early to get to their testing location. Next week is our final week of the 3rd quarter. It is a busy and exciting one with our Spring Spirit Week, so be sure to keep encouraging your s...
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Happy Friday! I hope you've enjoyed the beautiful weather this week; maybe this means spring is almost here! Don't forget to spring forward this weekend for Daylight Savings Time!
Returning Student Registration Forms were sent out this week! Specific emails were sent out to students who will be attending ...
eStem High School is extremely excited to announce that EHS Senior, Noah Haynes has been selected as a 2018 National Merit Finalist! Earlier this fall, we reported the incredible achievement of EHS student, Noah Haynes after being named a semi-finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Each year, nearly 1.6 million students apply for National Merit S...
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We are very proud of the focus and effort our juniors showed this week when they took the ACT! All 10th graders will take their final ACT Aspire Interim (science section) on Wednesday, March 7th. This is our last practice exam before our summative ACT Aspire in April. Please help us by arriving early to school next Wednesday, ready to do ...
eStem Junior High Community,We had a safe and productive week at eStem Junior High! Please check Home Access Center with your student. If you have questions about your child's grades and/or progress, please contact your child's teacher. I am happy to announce that our Quiz Bowlers placed 3rd in the regional tournament, 3rd in the state tournament, and have been invi...
Dear Parents,Happy Friday! It's been such a busy week! I'm thankful for the sunshine today! Can you believe we only have two more weeks until Spring Break? This year is just flying by. The 2018-19 calendar has been released! Please click the link for next year's start date and other important days throughout the school year. 2018-19 K-9 CalendarThis week, we started ...
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Important Message from Our Director On Wednesday, March 14th, in an effort to show our solidarity with other schools around the nation, as we all mourn with the families affected by the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; our students and staff will have the option to participate in an organized ...
eStem Junior High Community,
Please remember that students will not report to school next Monday, February 19. I hope all of our students enjoy a relaxing 4-day-weekend!
In light of recent national events, we want to communicate to parents that your children’s safety is our top priority. Each building maintains multiple safety plans and precautionary measures to kee...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! Thank you for everyone who was able to come to parent conferences this week! If you couldn’t make it, please remember we are always here if you have questions about your child's success at school. I would also like to reiterate that if you ever have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to me, the teachers, the deans - any eStem ...
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We look forward to seeing our eHS families tonight or tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences! Remember, we will not have school tomorrow or Monday, so enjoy the long weekend! Please see our weekly newsletter below for more information.
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As we get closer to Valentine's Day, we would like to remind parents that special deliveries (balloons, candy, etc.) are not permitted on any campus as they are a huge distraction to the learning environment. Still want to show your eStem valentine how much you care? Here are some ideas for how you can do something special to help make eStem a better place this Valenti...
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This week was our halfway mark for the 3rd quarter! Students received an interim report this Thursday and Friday for classes in which they have earned below a “C” average. We welcome each of you to attend our Parent-Teacher Conferences next week! Please see the flyer above and our weekly newsletter for additional information.
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eStem Junior High Community,
I would like to start this week’s Director Notes by reiterating a few things that haven’t been shared since the beginning of the year. Firstly, I want to give a quick shout-out to all of the students, parents, and teachers that have helped us make our Motto, Together We Achieve, more than just words. Recently, I have especially noticed e...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! It looks like we may have more winter coming according to Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. I've got my fingers crossed for warmer weather though! Thank you to everyone who attended Math & Literacy Night on Tuesday!
Open Enrollment for the 2018-19 Kindergarten class has begun! The open enrollment period will run until February 17...
eStem Junior High Community,
It has been a busy week at eStem JHS! Our students have earned a relaxing weekend, and we hope they get just that. Please read the notes below carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
The High School recently hosted a Rising Sophomore Parent Night from 5:30 – 7:00 on Tuesday, January 30. At this event, parents and students...
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We have many fun events coming up as we begin the month of February! It was exciting this week to celebrate our College Ready scholars with our first Mets Madness incentive drawing! Please check out this week’s newsletter to see our College Readiness Incentives to ensure your student’s name is in the next drawing.
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Slide Deck Presentation from Course Selection Night for Rising Sophomores
January30, 2018
Rising Sophomore Scheduling Night from eStem Schools on Vimeo.
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Thank you for your patience and for reaching out to seek clarification from Ms. Howard and our leadership team as we transition to our new dismissal procedures! Your efforts are helping us see progress in the flow of dismissal. Please see the newsletter below for detailed dismissal procedures and more updates.
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We are so thankful for the part each member of our eHS community contributed to make our first semester on UA Little Rock’s campus a huge success! Please check out our final newsletter of 2017, including a special message from our director, Mrs. Howard!
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The students, faculty, and staff worked extremely hard this week to review for final exams next Tuesday-Friday! It is really important that students are on time, prepared, and ready to do their absolute best! Please see the newsletter below for more updates!
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We cannot believe next week is our last full week of academic classes! As we move into review week, please pay special attention to the announcements included in this week’s newsletter about our upcoming final exams. Also highlighted in this week’s newsletter is an opportunity to give back this holiday season by participating in our EAST s...
eStem Junior High was named one of the nation’s 255 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a program that encourages students to solve real-world issues in their community using classroom skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
This Monday, STEM Teaching Resident, Chicarra Cleaver and 9th grade students Fletcher Stewart-E...
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2nd Quarter Interim Reports were sent home this week. Students did not receive a report for classes in which they have earned a “C” average or better. We are super proud of the academic focus students showed to finish out this week, and we hope each of you have a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break! eHS will be closed next week, and sc...
Happy Homecoming, Mets Nation!
eHS showed some major spirit this week! Our Pep Rally today featured the presentation of our 2017 Homecoming Court and other activities such as a hula hoop relay, dance off, and pie in the face competition! 2nd Quarter Interim Reports go out at the end of next week. Please see the newsletter for more details on finishing the semester ...
The 2nd annual shoot-a-thon is November 17! Please see attached form for details http://5il.co/27g6 #metsnation
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Wellness Week was a blast! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and learning! We had some group exercise classes, donated blood to save local lives, and many members of eHS got their flu shots today! Next week is the long awaited Homecoming Spirit Week!! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates, including a ful...
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College Week has been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to College Readiness Night last night! The slides and information from the evening will be available under Parent Information on our High School page on the website next week for your reference. We look forward to another amazing week at eHS as we celebrat...
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This week was Think Pink Week, and it was amazing to see our students stand together for Breast Cancer awareness! Our 10th grade students gave their best effort on their first ACT Aspire Interim exam, and we are extremely proud of them! We hope to see you tonight at our first home game of the season, 6:00 PM at the Arkansas School for the ...
eStem Announces 2017/2018 Innovative Grant Recipients
Released 10/20/2017
The mission of eStem Public Charter Schools is to prepare students to be college ready….career ready….world ready.
Innovation is a key component to ensuring the success of our students.
We believe that it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and
implement t...
Released 10/20/2017
The mission of eStem Public Charter Schools is to prepare students to be college ready….career ready….world ready.
Innovation is a key component to ensuring the success of our students.
We believe that it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and
implement teaching strategies that reach all types of learners.
...
9/26/2017
Since opening in 2008, eStem PCS has striven to continually set the bar higher for ourselves and our students. Our purpose is to provide an innovative, student-centered learning environment that challenges all students to be leaders in their desired fields. Over the years, we quickly outgrew our original campus in Downtown Little Rock and began seeking areas...
eStem High School is extremely proud to announce that Noah Haynes has been named a 2018 National Merit Semifinalists!
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter this program by taking the Preliminary SAT and achieving a particular score on the exam. There are around...
The mission statement of eStem Schools- College Ready, Career Ready, World Ready, is more than just a snappy saying- It’s a reflection of our commitment to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for whatever challenges they will face in the future.
The Washington Post ranked eStem High School as the 2nd most-challenging high school in Ark...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation!
Today, the eHS showed some amazing spirit and pride at our first Pep Rally of the year for the Blue and White game! We are so proud of the hard work our eHS community has shown as we conclude the First Quarter of the school year. Great work!! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.
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Oc...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation!
We started off October strong with the kick-off of Senior Picture appointments, Lady Mets Soccer tryouts, and many successful unit assessments in our academic courses. We are impressed with students taking the initiative to sign up for faculty Office Hours and dive deeper into their studies! Keep it up, Mets! Click here to view our Weekly...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation! This week brought us opportunities to connect through Parent/Teacher Conferences, Club Interest Fair, and Senior Breakfast! We hope you enjoy your long weekend! Remember: eStem High is in school next week. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.What's in this week's newsletter? Academic Success ResourcesCurrent eHS Cl...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We had a huge week with over 10 new clubs formed and students continuing to excel academically! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.What's in this week's newsletter?School PicturesParent Teacher ConferencesClub Interest Fair TuesdayFree & Reduced Lunch deadlineeHS Spirit StoreStaying Up-to-Date AcademicallyStudent Hand...
eStem Junior High Community,
I hope everyone had a fantastic week! We only have 4 school days until the end of the first quarter!
If you have not already done so, please begin checking HAC and itslearning with your student(s). These are both excellent tools to keep up with assignments, grades, and instructional resources.
If you have any questions about grades...
It is with both pride and honor that I share this exciting news from the Athletic Department. Devan Mishra has qualified for the 4A-2 Boys Golf State Tournament for the second year in a row!! Devan finished second overall at yesterday’s district tournament, representing eStem wonderfully and making us all proud!
Although as a team we finished in 7th place overall...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We are halfway through the first quarter at eStem High! Interim Reports were sent home for each course with students this week to help families track student success so far this year. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.
What's in this week's newsletter?
Interim ReportsPerception SurveyseHS Spirit Store - Grand Open...
Dear Parents,Happy Friday! It has been such a busy, FUN week at the K6! The Book Fair was a huge success; thank you to all the parents that volunteered to work throughout the week! We could not have done it without you! We had such a great turn-out for eFamily Night! I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Grandparents' & Family Friend Day was so much fun today! We lo...
eStem Junior High Community,I hope everyone had a fantastic week! We only have 9 school days until the end of the first quarter! If you do not already, please begin checking HAC and itslearning with your student(s). These are both excellent tools to keep up with assignments, grades, and instructional resources. Please read through my attached Director's Notes to sta...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! We LOVE this beautiful weather! We are getting ready for an exciting, busy week ahead, so please read below so that you don't miss anything!
Link to newsletter: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Save the Date!
Every Friday: Cash for Casual for $1.00
September 11-15: Book FairSeptember 12: eFamily NightSeptember 15: Grandparents' DaySepte...
eStem Junior High Community,
We have made it past the first interim! It’s hard to believe we’ve been in school for 7 weeks. Things are going very well at eStem Junior High, and we are thankful for such an amazing group of students, parents, and staff.
Check out next week's newsletter for important information regarding JHS school pictures, the book fair, MySchoo...
The official rosters for the 2017-2018 Baseball and Softball seasons have just been announced! Congratulations to all who made the team. Here's a quick link to each of the team rosters: Baseball: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Softball: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Check out the athletics tab for team information, upcoming games, scores, and other athletics-relat...
Happy Friday, Mets Nation! In addition to celebrating our outstanding AP Scholars this week, we celebrated our September Student of the Month, Nandi Hervey! We are excited to see many students like Nandi stepping up to serve eHS by volunteering on their own time and leading their classmates in academic challenges! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more up...
eStem is giving back! In light of the recent events in Texas, we will be organizing a district-wide donation drive to put together hygiene kits for victims of hurricane Harvey. We want to take this opportunity to give back and emphasize the importance of helping others in need. For the next two weeks, we will be accepting donations for hygienic items to be donated to ...
The official rosters for eStem Junior High Boys and Girls basketball teams are now online.
"There's alot of talent out there," said Athletics Director, Rashard Sullivan. "The judges had their work cut out for them."
Try-outs were held from August 28-31st. Our coaches waited until after interim grades were reported before making their final picks to make sure that a...
Dear Parents,Happy Friday! Can you believe it's already September?! I'm sure you are all ready and excited for this three day weekend! We have a lot of information and reminders for the upcoming weeks! Check out my newsletter (here: http://5il.co/1tzh) Save the DateEvery Friday: Cash for Casual for $1.00GOING ON NOW!: eTeam Membership Drive!September 4: Labor Day-Schoo...
This was an academically rigorous and inspiring week at eHS! Many students submitted applications for Student Council and are preparing proposals for new eHS clubs. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.
What's in this week's newsletter?
eStem Gives Back: Hygiene kits for Hurricane Harvey victimsHome Access Center (HAC)Club ProposalsMySchoolBuc...
eStem Junior High Community,We’ve made it through week 6, and our students continue to amaze me. We’ve been discussing dream colleges and favorite quotes on morning announcements. Our students have some lofty goals, and I hope eStem can help them achieve each and every one of them!We have lot's coming up in the next few weeks. Check out this week's announcements by ...
The official roster is now online for the eStem Junior High 2017/2018 Cheer Team!
"We had an incredible turn out for this year's try-outs," Athletics Director, Rashard Sullivan, said earlier this week. Over 30 girls from the junior high came out for the team. Following a multi-day cheer clinic, try-outs were held this Monday at FUMC in Downtown Little Rock.
The eSt...
We had a fun and productive week at eHS! We started the week with a Solar Eclipse Viewing event and ended it kicking off Student Council applications with a Popsicle Hangout during lunch today. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.
What's in this week's newsletter?
LockersDismissal & Pick-Up ProceduresStudent IDsStudent HandbookBreakfast & Lunc...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! I cannot believe that we are getting close to September! This month has flown by! We had an exciting week with the Solar Eclipse - what a fun opportunity for our students and teachers!
Check out this week's newsletter for important information about next week: http://5il.co/1r8dHave a great weekend! See you Monday. Jessi ForstereStem Elem...
eStem Junior High Community, Week 5 went really well! Our solar eclipse viewing party was a huge success! Check us out on social media for pictures from the event. Thanks again to the eTeam for providing the funds to purchase our viewing glasses. I continue to hear and witness success stories on a daily basis! We have such a great community of students, parents, and ...
This Saturday, August 26th ,the eStem Athletic Department is going to provide an opportunity for any eStem student that might participate in athletics to get a physical for $25. Physicals will be conducted by Dr. McMurray and UA Little Rock nursing students at eStem High School (2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204) from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The physical ...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! It's been a busy week, and we've had lots of learning going on! We are getting pumped up for the solar eclipse on Monday! In order to ensure the safety of all students, we have added a permission slip in order for your child to view the eclipse outside. Please complete the form in order to give permission OR opt out of the viewing. Only stu...
eStem Junior High Community,
Week 4 has come and gone, and we are still going strong. As always, I’d like to start by thanking everyone for your support and collaboration. I’ve personally experienced so many amazing things that put actions behind our motto, Together We Achieve; and I could not be more proud of our community!
This week's newsletter is now online....
Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and families for a wonderful first week at the new eHS campus! We will post a newsletter to the news feed weekly to keep our eHS Community informed and updated!Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter.What's in this week's newsletter?Dismissal & Pick-Up ProceduresSolar Eclipse Viewing EventStudent IDsStudent HandbookBreakfast...
Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” (example shown at left) or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun; they transmit thousands of times t...
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Open House today! We enjoyed connecting with each of you and providing you with the information you need to start this academic year off on the right foot! Please see the Drop-Off and Parking/Pick-Up Lot map above for your convenience. Ms. Howard, eHS Director, will be sending an eStem High FAQ email out on Monday to...
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! Don't forget that students do not have school on Monday, August 14th! I hope you all had a great week. You should be getting a newsletter from your child's teacher each Friday with details about the upcoming week. If you are not, please reach out to the teacher and make sure we have your correct email information!
Our eStore is bac...
This week's director's notes are now online! No school on Monday!!!
Access the newsletter by clicking here: http://5il.co/1nrq
What's in this weeks newsletter:
Handbook signature reminderQuiz bowl, Math Counts, and JHS Basketball Tryout InformationeTeam Membership DriveSolar eclipse event permission slip are due now!
Upcoming Dates:
No school August 14Aug 18,...
We are excited to welcome you into our new school on Saturday for Open House. Please remember to visit the Check-In station upon your arrival to pick up your schedule and receive your Open House packet. Please also check over the agenda (here) for more information about where to go for the event.
We’ve been getting a lot of great questions about the event, so we compi...
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We are excited to open the doors of our new eStem High School next Saturday, August 12th! Please read the agenda below carefully for details on what to expect prior to attending Open House. Special note: Entrance into the building will be divided into time slots by grade level.Link to Agenda: http://5il.co/1lgh
What's in this week's Director Notes? Student Handbook, Digital Newsletter, Students @ Subway, Solar Eclipse, Basketball and Cheer Tryouts, & Cash for Casualhttp://5il.co/1lfu
What's in this week's Director Notes? Basketball and Cheer TryoutsDismissal RemindersCash for Casual DealOpen House FormsLink: http://5il.co/1jcv
We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, July 27th, at Family Orientation Night on UA Little Rock's Campus! The Orientation Sessions are as follows:
Sophomores 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Juniors 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Seniors 7:00 - 7:45 PM
Please review the event parking map and directions below: If you
have any questions, please emai...
We had such a great first day! We are so very excited to have all our new eStem students. This is going to be such an amazing year! We know that dismissal is a bit hectic as everyone gets used to the new procedures. To help, we put together this guide to make everything run smoother. Please read through the guidelines below and don't hesitate to contact the main office...
eStem High Family Orientation Night When? July 27th
Where? UA Little Rock - Donaghey Student Center, Ledbetter Conference Rooms
At this event, we will welcome our families and provide them with more information about all of the exciting opportunities available this upcoming academic year. We will also discuss pick up and drop off locations, the new dress code, and o...
As a public education provider, our primary goal is to provide a stimulating learning environment where all students feel safe to create, interact, and problem solve. We believe that a clearly-defined dress code ensures safety, limits classroom distractions, and encourages collaboration between students from different backgrounds.
We appreciate the honest feedback pro...
Check out this week's newsletter: eStem High Weekly Newsletter 5.26.17
This week, students in Mrs. Elizabeth Whitley’s 6th grade math class were rewarded with a special trip to the River Market area to celebrate their success on the NWEA Math Exam. 100% of her students in this class reached their goals in math. This incredible achievement was made due to a combination of solid instruction, hard work, and a strong culture of learning Mr...
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eStem High was ranked 3rd in the state and 281st in the nation for America's most challenging schools by the Washington Post! See the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/high-school-challenge-2017/
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Students taking AP English Literature, AP English Language, APBiology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus and new this year, AP Stat - Fall,2017 have the opportunity to enroll in a week-long day camp to prepare for the demands and rigor of AP and college classes.WHEN? JULY 24-28, 2017 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWHERE? UALR - EIT BuildingWHAT? World-class presenters and mentors will prese...
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Our Teacher Appreciation week is fast approaching! The K-8 eTeam is asking for donations throughout the week of May 1-5 to celebrate the amazing things our teacher do for our students and community.
We will also be offering discounted tickets for Friday, May 5 at the Arkansas Travelers game! eStem will have its own section at the game, so come out and help celebrate o...
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Students, parents, and curious park-goers were treated to a fun afternoon of STEM as eStem 6th grade students lead by Mr. Scott Lampkin launched rockets they built at Murray Park this Saturday.
The rocket launch was the final component of a larger unit developed for the 6th grade STEM Lab in which students designed model rockets, ran flight simulations, calculated ...
The STEM Soirée Raffle has officially begun! Buy your tickets today to enter to win a trip for 4 to Disney World!! This year EVERY student has a chance to WIN if they sell, sell, sell! Every student who sells 100-149 tickets will receive a season pass to Wild River Country AND every student who sells 150 or more tickets wins their choice of an Xbox ONE or iPad Mini!! ...
This year's Soiree will be held at Union Station/Next Level Events on Saturday, May 6 from 6:30-9:00. Our students, teachers, and parents are working together to prepare auction items for a silent auction. We will also celebrate this year’s nominees for the Vicki Saviers Educator of the Year Award, and Mr. Bacon will announce the winners at the end of the night! Final...
Being a high academic performing and/or growing school not only serves students, but may also result in additional reward funding. This morning, eStem was visited by Rep. Warwick Sabin who presented our leadership team with 2 checks totalling over $97,000.00! These awards were based on the incredible achievement made by our middle and high school students on last year'...
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Last week, our district leadership team, Dr. John Bacon, Dr. Cindy Barton, and Mark Milhollen, met on the construction site for our new high school at UALR to commemorate the installation of the last beam on the building.
As a part of the ceremony, the team signed their names and wrote inspirational messages about eStem's core values: Humility, Enthusiasm, Authentici...
Mark your calendars! eStem High Graduation will be on Friday, May 19th at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center. Graduation rehearsal will be at 10:00am the same day. Please continue to check the weekly newsletter and website for more updates on graduation.
On February 25, we hosted eStem’s first Job Fair. We are happy to say that it was a huge success!! We had dozens of staff members representing over 10 departments. More than 50 educators showed their interest in eStem by attending the job fair, visiting department tables, and participating in one of nine school tours that were offered throughout the day. We are look...
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We are very proud of our JV boys’ basketball program that recently won their second consecutive River City Conference Championship. I want to give a big shout out to the boys on the team who worked so hard to be so successful. Congratulations to Carter Bishop, Timothy Davis, Derrick Doyne, Kylan Larry, Laron Pitts, Nicholas Rucker, Dylan Sewell, Erin Smith, Markiel W...
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This week, we want to give a shout out to Ms. Enderson’s math classes and Mr. Hudd’s art classes. Ms. Enderson’s students used their own smartphones to record video tutorials on algebraic equations that future students will use to learn that content. What a great use of technology in the classroom!! Mr. Hudd’s class showcased their artwork to some of our elementary s...
In just a few weeks, four of our students will be flying to Washington, D.C. to spend 3 days participating in a program called Close Up. This program has been around since the 1970s and offers an opportunity for students from all over the country to learn about our Nation’s Capitol with experts from the economic, social, and educational sectors. It’s an amazing exper...
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