The STEM K-8 PTA envisions a school that supports and advocates for a STEM education that values equity, sustainability and the development of the whole child. We support the belief that STEM learning means being a critical thinker, a maker, a scientist, a philosopher, an artist. It means respect and community and safety for everyone, everyday.
We envision a school where anyone can and should strive for advanced math, next generation science and engineering and 21st Century technology skills.
Our vision is a school where Project Based Learning is the sustaining force for the execution of curriculum that serves all kinds of learners, excites students about the world around them and engages them in the larger community.
Our vision is to harness our collective care, passion and energy to build a partnership between families, the PTA, and the school.
The PTA values volunteering, community events, communication, honors the contributions of all families and supports guardians as full partners in children’s education.
Mission:
Louisa Boren STEM K-8 PTA enriches and connects STEM learners, educators, and families to help students become their best selves and reach their full social, emotional, and academic potential. We support and celebrate students and staff, advocate for the well-being and education of all children in our school, and work to build a caring STEM community.
Values/Goals:
- Providing STEM Curriculum support, such as:
- Classroom teacher funding to support PBL as a core tenet of our curriculum
- Teacher professional development (training related to PBL & STEM)
- Field trip support to ensure equity
- Providing before and after-school enrichment programming to support whole student development
- Supporting our Library with a grant for new books because we value a school library with a diverse book selection, so that every student can see themselves represented in a book.
- Demonstrating staff appreciation
- Supporting school safety improvements
- Creating and cultivating a sense of community among STEM families
- Working with school staff to identify and dismantle barriers to student success and inclusion, and celebrating our diverse community
- Supporting school clubs and special events
- Facilitating fundraising opportunities
- Engaging in robust two-way communication with families, listening to family needs and advocating on their behalf
