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January 13, 2017 Weekly Newsletter

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Erie Elementary celebrating its 50th anniversary

October 1, 2016, 12:00am
By Amy Bounds, Daily Camera Staff Writer

A lot has changed since Charlie Garcia started teaching 40 years ago at Erie Elementary School, from technology to clothes styles to teaching methods.

But wasn't hasn't changed, the fourth-grade teacher said, is the kids and their families' support for the school.

I Teach Because...

May 5, 2016, 10:51am

Think back to when you were a student, back-to-school shopping, finding your classroom, and the exciting lessons that would soon fill your day. The first day of school jitters that were calmed by the friendly, welcoming face, and celebrating the “ah ha” moments when you finally figured out how to solve the problem. Then there was the time in kindergarten, when you went to the restroom but couldn’t remember the way back to your classroom. As panic set in, that friendly face walked around the corner and they knew exactly where your classroom was.

Astronaut visits Erie students with Space Foundation program

February 22, 2016, 11:13am
By Whitney Bryen, staff writer, Daily Camera

Two years ago, after becoming a teacher liaison for The Space Foundation, Kristina Stem vowed to bring an astronaut to Erie Elementary School — and this week she delivered.

Former astronaut Leroy Chiao wowed Erie Elementary students Wednesday with anecdotes about eating and showering at the International Space Station.

Chiao has been to space four times during his career, including a six-month stint as commander of the Space Station.

Space Foundation to Bring NASA Astronaut and STEM Education Program to St. Vrain Valley Schools

February 1, 2016, 1:45pm

The Space Foundation is taking its Space in the Community STEM education program to St. Vrain Valley Schools in February.

Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., will share his experiences in space with students at several St. Vrain Valley Schools in Erie and Longmont, Colo., and will also join a panel discussion for a free public presentation and Star Party on Feb. 17 at Erie High School.

STEM Night is Coming Feb 25

February 12, 2015, 3:46pm
By Candi

On Feb 25, 2015, We will be having some great things to do on our STEM expo night.

Engineering and Dadisms - the E in STEM isn't as silent as you thought!

February 21, 2014, 3:42pm
By Kristina Stem

It's National Engineering Week.  As the STEM Coordinator at Erie Elementary, I wanted to highlight different aspect of the Engineering Process in an effort to show how engineering is not just building.  It is a part of our teachers' everyday skill set.  All of us engineer more than we realize!

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Engineering and Dadisms

 

Engineering and the Wondertwins - the E in STEM isn't as silent as you thought!

February 21, 2014, 3:33pm
By Kristina Stem

It's National Engineering Week.  As the STEM Coordinator at Erie Elementary, I wanted to hightlight different aspects of the Engineering Process in an effort to show how engineering is not just building stuff.  It is a part of our teacher's everyday skill set.  All of us engineer more than we realize!

 

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Wondertwin powers activate!  Form of....  an IDEA!

 

That's what I think of when I hear the word 'ideate.'

 

Engineering and Good Humans - the E in STEM isn't as silent as you thought!

February 21, 2014, 3:18pm
By Kristina Stem

It’s National Engineering Week!  As the STEM coordinator at Erie Elementary, I wanted to highlight different aspects of the Engineering Process in an effort to show how engineering (not just building) is part of our teacher's everyday skill set. All of us engineer more than we realize!

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Good humans have empathy.  Did you know that good engineers also have empathy?

Erie teacher chosen as liaison for Space Foundation

February 10, 2014, 1:58pm
By Michael O'Toole

Erie Elementary School teacher Kristina Stem's classroom is alive.

A pair of budgie parakeets chirp from their cage on one side of the room and Stemmy, the bearded dragon lizard, hangs off of a branch in his cage on the other side. Despite the dozen, or so aquariums and cages that already line the room, Stem is hoping to bring some new life to her students next year.

"Having life in the room makes for a lot of teachable moments," said Stem, who is the school's science lab teacher. "Now, I want to bring an astronaut to class."

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