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Engaging Our Community �Full STEAM Ahead

#WeArePlainedge Team

Edward A. Salina Ed.D., Superintendent

Guy J. Le Vaillant, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources�and Instructional Technology�Tony Sinanis Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching�Lisa DePaola, Assistant to the Superintendent for Instructional Services and Administration�Jennifer Thearle, Principal�Bridget Conaghan, Fifth Grade Teacher

Heather Nagrowski, Fifth Grade Teacher

Lauren Giambalvo, Elementary Enrichment Teacher�Deborah Fallon, Elementary Computer Teacher�Our Awesome Fifth Graders

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STEAM in the Classroom

Hands-on activities related to curriculum content

Volcanoes, EcoColumns, Clay Oceanic & Continental Landforms, Student-Created Interactive Bulletin Boards featuring �STEAM problems and QR code solutions, Owl Pellet Dissection

Parent Gallery Walk
Students are totally immersed in a scientific mindset
Crayola Recycling Program
Holiday STEAM Activities

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STEAM to Promote Team Building

Cup stacking challenge
Upcycled boats/C.R.E.W.
Imagination challenge
STEAM for a Cause

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Wednesday Wonder Workshop

Staff was invited to facilitate creative workshops for 1.5 hours during the school day for a particular grade.
Hosted a brainstorming session with staff.
Students selected which workshop they attended.
Extremely positive feedback from students.

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Family STEAM Night�

STEAM Night Trailer promoting workshops.
Used Eventbrite for family registration.
Opening done by Student Council members.
Middle School Robotics Demo as a finale.
Fun STEAM raffles helped ensure 100% feedback.
This year expanding K-5. STEAM logo contest.
You’re Invited too! May 16th from 6:00-8:30 pm. Contact us!

STEAM Night Trailer

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HS Robotics Team 527 Are Mentors

Annual FIRST Robotics Day at Plainedge Public Library
Plan and facilitate elementary robotics assemblies
Plainedge Pride Day Hands-On Robotics

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How can we engage our community members who don’t have students in school in STEAM?

Gold Card Club Coding Event
Fifth graders coaching our senior citizens to program.

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Email from a Gold Card Club Coding Participant:

Thank you for the opportunity to see the wonderful fifth graders at work with their coded laptops.��I was very impressed with their poise and expertise in making their presentations.��

It was very thoughtful of you to invite the senior citizens of Plainedge to share this experience.��

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How can we help our Board of Education understand our strides in STEAM?

Students of all levels demo-ed robotics at a Board of Education meeting.
Invite to conferences, class presentations etc.
Social media is an easy access point for Board Members to learn what we do.

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How can we help our families understand our strides in STEAM?

Social media
Invite to class presentations
Share at PTA meetings

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Our STEAM Tools

Breakout EDU Sphero Dash and Dot

littleBits Lego WeDo Bee-bot Ozobot

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How are we moving forward?

Continue expanding maker opportunities �with a focus on STEAM within the classroom
STEAM Centers
Summer Curriculum Writing

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Summer Curriculum Writing Goals

Launch Cycle
Mindset first
Help our team familiarize themselves

with Next Generation Science Standards

Promote “Brilliance Builders”

Maker, STEAM & Genius Hour opportunities

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Our STEAM Rollout

STEAM intro meetings in each elementary school
Professional learning opportunities for staff to participate in hands-on workshops
Planning time and continue professional development on Superintendent’s Conference Day

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The Rollout Continued…

Promote STEAM experiences through competitions.
Promote a culture of reading to help learn more about STEAM. Offered book talks through our Plainedge Teacher Center.

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Student Demo Stations

Now our students will teach you about the STEAM and gaming tools we use and answer questions during our break-out session.

This is a hands-on opportunity. Be sure to interact with our STEAM tools.

Stations are numbered 1-6. Please join the station closest to you. Our students will share with you our experiences with this exciting technology. When the timer buzzes, please move to the next station.