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OSA Bi-Monthly Update November 15, 2016

Teacher Education Staff Professional of the Year of the Year

Mr. Timothy Flynn Ms. Belinda Eisenburg

We want to celebrate our Student Athletes on the STEMM website. However, since

they are on teams at various schools we need your help! Please send pictures of your

student athlete to Mrs. Morris at MorrisR@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us.

Okaloosa STEMM Academy

379 Edge Avenue Valparaiso, FL 32580

(P) 850-833-4120

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Every November thousands of writers join an impressive effort to write a novel

within thirty days. This year Okaloosa STEMM Academy has accepted the

NANOWRIMO challenge and is offering students the voluntary opportunity to

set his or her word count goal to join this worldwide, novel writing

marathon! In the past, NANOWRIMO winners have received one copy of his or

her book published. Although NANOWRIMO is still looking for sponsors to

make a published student copy possible, STEMM students who complete his or

her word-count goals will receive special NANOWRIMO recognition, get to

participate in a creative writing journey with friends, and receive special prizes

along the way. Please see attachments for more information. Be calm and write

on! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. English at

christy.english@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us.

The STEMM Academy has now enrolled in the on-line payment process. Each

club or organization sponsor must set up the account in order for parents to pay for

items on sale. To create your own account, you will need to go to

www.okaloosaschools.com and click on:

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SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE-- Class times as normal

Tuesday December 13 (B schedule) Exams during 2nd & 6th period

Wednesday December 14 (A schedule) Exams during 1st & 5th period

Thursday December 15 (B schedule) Exam during 4th period

Friday December 16 (A schedule) Exam during 3rd period

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The following are events coming up that are hosted/sponsored by Beta Club

Caring and Sharing Food Drive – November 14th-17th with delivery to

Food Bank on Friday, November 18th.

-Donations will be displayed by advisory on the stage in

the MPR

-Winning advisory awarded with cotton candy party

-Point of Contact: Veronika Kostur

Family Movie Night – December 2nd starting at 6:30pm

-Bring a blanket or chair

-Raffle ticket given to those that attend (ticket taken to

Barnes and Noble Book fair for drawing)

-Movie: TBD

-Concessions will be sold – possibility of preorders from

food vendors

-Point of Contact: TBD

Barnes and Noble Book fair – December 3rd

-BETA Club members will be giftwrapping for donations

-Raffle from tickets given at Family Movie Night

-Point of Contact: Owen Chastain

Dog and Cat Drive – December 5th-9th

-Donations collected for our furry friends

-Old (clean) comforters, dog/cat beds, food,

toys, cat litter, toys, cash jar available for

money donations

-Donations will be displayed by advisory on

the stage in the MPR

-Winning advisory awarded with TBD

-Point of Contact: Veronika Kostur

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Remainder of November 2016 at STEMM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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14 NANOWRIMO 1:50-4 Caring and Sharing Food Drive

15 Math Tutoring Matheson FTC Sheehan / Gasaway SIA English/ Gasaway FLL Robitcs Kiel NANOWRIMO 1:50-4 Fall Picture Make-up High School Night 5:30 Caring and Sharing Food Drive

16 Writing Tutoring Palmer Math Tutoring Morris Math Counts Matheson Science Tutoring Gasaway/Wilson Social StudiesTutoring Flynn Speech and Debate English School Store 11:00 – 12:00 Caring and Sharing Food Drive Thanksgiving Meal at STEMM

17 Math Tutoring Gee FTC Sheehan/ Gasaway Odyssey of the Mind Flynn Academic Team FLL Robotics Kiel Chess Club NANOWRIMO 1:50-4 Caring and Sharing Food Drive

18 Casual Dress Science Fair Boards & Log Due

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Teacher/ Student Holiday

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Teacher/ Student Holiday

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Teacher/ Student Holiday

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Teacher/ Student Holiday

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Teacher/ Student Holiday

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27 28 Science Fair Formal Reports & Abstracts Due NANOWRIMO 1:50-4

29 Math Tutoring Matheson FTC Sheehan / Gasaway SIA English/ Gasaway FLLRobitcs Kiel NANOWRIMO 1:50-4

30 Writing Tutoring Palmer Math Tutoring Morris Math Counts Matheson Science Tutoring Gasaway/Wilson Social StudiesTutoring Flynn Speech and Debate English NANOWRIMO 1:50-4 School Store 11:00 – 12:00

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After School Activities Parental consent and provision of transportation is required for activities outside normal school hours. Please send a

signed note to the office verifying permission for named activity and parent provided transportation.

Day Activity Room Sponsor Ending

Time

Special Note

Monday NANOWRIMO Cafeteria English 4:00 Nov 14th & Nov 28 only

Tuesday

Math Tutoring Rm 16 Matheson 2:45

FTC Rm 5 Sheehan/Gasaway 4:30

Students in Action Rm 14 English/Gasaway 2:50

FLL Robotics Team

Practice

Doolittle Kiel 6:00 Begin at 4:00

NANOWRIMO Cafeteria English 4:00 November only

Wednesday

Writing Tutoring Rm 13 Palmer 3:00

Math Tutoring Rm 8 Morris 3:00

Math Counts Rm 16 Matheson 2:45 Nov 16th, 30th only

Room 16 at 2:00-2:45

*Science Tutoring Rm 20/21 Gasaway/Wilson 3:00 *Science Fair Forms required

by Tuesday 1:45

Social Studies

Tutoring

Rm 9 Flynn 3:00

Speech & Debate Rm 14 English 3:00

NANOWRIMO Cafeteria English 4:00 Nov 30th only

Thursday

Math Tutoring Rm 11 Gee 3:00

Chess Club Rm 13 Palmer 3:00

FTC Rm 5 Sheehan/Gasaway 4:30

Odyssey of the

Mind Rm 9 Flynn 3:30

Academic Team Rm 17/18 Jernigan 3:30

FLL Robotics Team

Practice Doolittle Kiel 6:00 Begin at 4:00

NANOWRIMO Cafeteria English 4:00 November only

*Science Fair Tutoring Forms are required by Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. in order for a student to attend

tutoring on Wednesday. Forms are on the STEMM Website, Edmodo, and are available in hard

copies in all science classrooms and the front office. Handwritten notes and e-mails will not be

accepted.

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Mark Your Calendar! 2016 November 14th –17th Beta Club Caring and Sharing Food Drive, Delivery on the 18th

November 15th Fall Picture Make-up

November 15th Annual High School Night 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.at STEMM Academy

November 16th Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at STEMM

November 18th Science Fair Boards & Log Books Due

November 21st – 25th Teacher/Student Holiday Thanksgiving

November 28th Science Fair Formal Reports & Abstracts Due

December 2nd Movie Night – TBD at 6:30 p.m.

December 3rd Academic Team Match at Lewis

December 3rd Barnes & Noble Book Fair

December 5th – 9th PTO Selling winter candy grams

December 5th – 9th Dog and Cat Drive

December 7th PTO Meeting 2:00 pm at STEMM MPR

December 13th SAC Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. in CSI on campus

December 13th Semester EXAM * (B schedule) Exams during 2nd & 6th period

December 14th Semester EXAM * (A schedule) Exams during 1st & 5th period

December 14th Teacher & Staff Luncheon

December 15th Delivery of candy grams

December 15th Semester EXAM * (B schedule) Exam during 4th period

December 16th Semester EXAM * (A schedule) Exam during 3rd period

December 16th PTO Delivery of Candy Grams

December 16th End second 9 weeks grading period

December 19th – 30th

Winter Break – Teacher/Student Holiday

Mark Your Calendar! 2017

January 2nd Teacher/Student Holiday

January 3rd Teacher Workday / Student Holiday

January 4th First day back for students

January 7th Hope for a Better Tomorrow at Fort Walton Beach HS 10:00 am to Noon

January 11th PTO Meeting at STEMM 2:00 p.m.

Click the link to see the official Okaloosa Calendar 2016-2017.

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Mark Your Calendar! 2017

January 16th Teacher/Student Holiday MLK Day

January 16th-20th Dance tickets for sale during lunch

January 18th PSAT for 8th grade Okaloosa STEMM Academy will be administering the PSAT 8/9 this school year for any 8th grade student that would like to take it. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9

January 20th Winter Rocking Sock Hop Dance 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

February 8th PTO Meeting at STEMM Academy 2:00 p.m.

February 6th – 10th PTO Selling sweetheart candy grams

February 11th

I LOVE STEM – Color Splash 5K Fun Run for Science Fair 9:00 a.m.

Fundraiser for Science Fair Competition Trips https://www.raceentry.com/races/i-love-stem-color-splash/2017/register

February 14th Delivery of candy grams to students

February 20th Teacher/Student Holiday Presidents Day

February 25th Golf tournament at Fort Walton golf course

March 4th PTO Campus Beautification 8:00 a.m. to noon

March 7th SAC Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. in CSI on campus

March 8th PTO Meeting at STEMM 2:00 p.m.

March 8th Teacher Luncheon provided by PTO

March 9th End of Third 9 Week Grading Period

March 10th Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday

March 13th-17th

Spring Break Holiday

March 21st Spring Pictures

April 5th PTO Meeting at STEMM 2:00 p.m.

TBA Chipolte Giveback Night at Destin Commons 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

April 28th Spring Dance at STEMM 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 1st – 5th Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week all day

May 3rd PTO Meeting at STEMM 2:00 p.m.

May 5th Relay for Life fundraiser at Niceville High School - 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

May 16th SAC Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. in CSI on campus

May 25th Field Day 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

May 26th Award Ceremony at STEMM 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

May 26th End of Semester/Last Day for Students

June 2nd Last Day for Teachers

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Regular Weekly Events

Wednesday

STEMM School Store open 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Items for purchase in the

cafeteria include supplies and STEMM clothing. Cash or check only

A Message from the STEMM PTO

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Parents! PLEASE save your Box Tops, Campbell’s Labels / Label’s for Education, Coke Reward codes and Tyson Labels.

Tabs for

This is an easy way to earn funds and supplies for the school. We receive 10 cents for each

Box Top, 24 cents for each Tyson Label and differing amounts for the Coke rewards. The

Campbell's labels are accumulated and can be used to order supplies for the school. Every

single one collected really helps! Please put all submissions in the collection box located in

the front office.

Give 5% Back to Your School when you purchase

qualifying school supplies at Office Depot and

provide them our school ID: 70228359 and OSA

will receive 5% back in credits for free supplies!

See officedepot.com/givebts for program terms

and conditions.

To all STEMM families and friends, we wish you a