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FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEADBY PRINCIPAL MOUNTAIN

What is S.T.E.A.M.?  "STEAM is an educational approach to learning that

uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as

access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in

experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration,

and work through the creative process. These are the innovators,

educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!"

(Source:  https://educationcloset.com/steam/what-is-steam/)

This year Marbut is moving forward with our efforts to become a

S.T.E.A.M. certified school.  These efforts are being led by our S.T.E.A.M.

lab teacher, Mrs. Lindsey and our Art/Design lab teacher, Mrs. Chester-

Benton.  Our entire school is involved in this process of providing students

with a monthly focus in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art

and mathematics.  We believe that becoming S.T.E.A.M. certified will

help further prepare our students for the careers of the future.  We

envision our students building websites, creating apps, designing new

technology, and functional artwork in the years to come.  

How You Can Help

As we begin to have our school wide S.T.E.A.M. days, we may ask you to

contribute donations of materials or your time to assist us in providing

S.T.E.A.M. stations where students engage in science related activities.  

In The News

Look for a news story on the DCSD website about Marbut's journey

toward S.T.E.A.M. certification in the coming weeks!  

Click here to take the Title I Parent andFamily Engagement Survey! We needyour input. Important Upcoming Events: Title I Parental EngagementStakeholders Input Meeting - Thursday,August 30, 2018 at 5pm Curriculum Night for 3rd-5th-Thursday,August 30, 2018 at 6pm. Marbut Parent University: 09.04.18 @ 6pm Picture Day 09.05.18 (Dress forSuccess) PTA Movie Night 09.07.18 Campus Beautification Day 09.08.18 School Council Meeting 09.11.18 @ 9am Jr. Beta Club Induction 09.13.18

Students conducting experiments oncampus as part of our STEAM initiative.

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SUPER I N T ENDENT

V I S I T S MARBUT .  

CONGRATS TO OUR NEW PTA OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019

President - Frank ArandaVice President - Denise DennyTreasurer - Andrea WaldenSecretary Rec. - Chiquita RaglinSecretary Correspond. - Shaulene Williams

5 important questions you should ask your child's teacher nextweek: 1. What is my child's Lexile Level? 2. Is my child completing his/her homework regularly? 3. What websites would you suggest for weekend or evening practice inmath or reading? 4. What are my child's strengths? 5. Is my child checking out books and taking A.R. tests? How often?

      Focused on Instruction

Thank you students, teachers and parents!

Persistence: Continuing a course of action

despite difficulty or opposition. Example: "Successful studentsshow persistence when solving

problems."