Hello Readers,
Please see text below for Cleveland High School's kickoff event for their ambitious STEM program.
They are looking for tech industry representatives to set up display tables and show how STEM related education matters in the "real world". This is an excellent opportunity for tech companies to market themselves and turn students on to science and math related careers.
Here are the particulars of the Jan. 23 event:
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is committed to providing an excellent education so all students graduate from high school ready for college, careers and life. To help meet this goal, Cleveland High School will be designated as a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Option School in the fall of 2010—which means that students from all across the District can enroll in this challenging and innovative program.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is hosting an open house and recruitment fair at Cleveland High School on January 23, 2010. A continental breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. with the program and remarks by Superintendent Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson starting at 10:00 a.m. This will be an opportunity for families and students to learn more about this dynamic new program, tour the school and see examples of engaging and interactive STEM lessons.
As part of this event, Cleveland will provide a forum for showcasing higher education, community, business and labor partnerships. This is an opportunity to connect STEM to what really matters: college and career readiness. We would like to invite you to set up a display table at the event on January 23rd.
Below are additional details regarding the information fair:
· Anticipated audience of 200-300 families and students.
· Exhibitor tables will be set up in the gym. Clothed banquet tables will be provided.
· Exhibitors are asked to bring eye-catching signage and informational materials. (Relevant materials in other languages are strongly encouraged.)
· This event is primarily targeted at incoming 9th- and 10th-graders.
· Exhibitors are encouraged to bring hands-on activities and/or give-aways to entice families and students to visit their table.
· Materials should focus on any existing or planned STEM programming at Cleveland. Employers should focus on exciting STEM related career opportunities and/or examples of how real-world problems will be integrated into Cleveland’s STEM curriculum.
· Tables will need to be set up no later than 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors will have access to the gym starting at 8:00 a.m. The event will conclude at 12 p.m.
If you are interested in participating in this event as an exhibitor, please reply to this email and/or contact *** Lee at rjlee@seattleschools.org or at 206-252-0476.
Thank you for your continued interest in the success of SPS students! Should you wish more information about the STEM program please see attached document.
Sincerely,
Princess Shareef
Principal, Cleveland High School