Principal's Message
Greetings S.T.E.M. Academy Families,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am excited to begin this new school year with you all as we collaborate and lead our S.T.E.M. scholars to greatness! This year we are eager to embrace our change as S.T.E.M. Academy will be the newly formed 8th grade center in School District 149. At the prestigious S.T.E.M. Academy, our vision and mission is to educate and develop our students to their highest level of achievement. We empower all students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best, and build their social and emotional well-being. Our staff is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment in which, students have the opportunity to explore and clarify their own beliefs and values. We honor achievement and promote pride in ourselves, school, and our community.
As we embark on an exciting year of teaching and learning at S.T.E.M. Academy. Our district’s theme for this school year is, “L.E.A.N. in for Success ~ which means we are running this race towards success. Our expectation will be that students L.E.A.N. in to learn, extend, advance, and never give up on this journey! As we enter the 2024 – 2025 school year, we will be able to grow together, as we focus on collaborative learning through the implementation of our school-wide programs while exploring our new ELA curriculum SAVVAS. This year, we will renew our commitment to excellence in all that we do as we seek to provide engaging instruction daily, with the expectation that all students can learn and will succeed.
We are pleased to inform you that Dolton School District 149 will continue the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), an option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools that participate in CEP are able to provide healthy breakfasts and lunches each day at no charge for all students enrolled in that CEP school.
Our first day of school will be a full day on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 8:20 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. Students will be required to wear a red polo style shirt and khaki pants. Please note that ALL students must have a clear backpack starting this school year. Our school board has made provisions for all students to receive one free clear backpack on the first day of school. Enclosed you will find an information verification form, transportation form, school supply list and your student’s schedule. Please complete both forms and return to the school at your earliest convenience. You may also fax your forms to 708-868-7562 or scan and email them to my administrative assistant Ms. Boddy at Boddyj@sd149.org. We also ask that every parent update their email addresses and phone numbers to make communication easy for all. I am eager to begin this year serving as your principal as we build lasting relationships with all S.T.E.M. Families. It is going to be an amazing year!
Sincerely, Mrs. Tia Williams, Principal
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