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STEM TQ: developing STEM-capable teachers
Our very own Rubina McCadney, BW, is pictured and highlighted in a WashU Institute for School Partnership article about STEM-TQ. Nine U. City teachers attend this summer professional learning opportunity, and will continue the year-long learning. (Click headline to read the full story.)
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District team participates in STEM IQ Leadership Retreat
This summer, a team of U. City educators attended Wash. U.'s 2017 STEM IQ (Integration Quality) Leadership Retreat to learn and create STEM-based Pillar Learning Experiences using the 5E's (engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate) that is specifically targed for middle school students. This year's goal is to embed one STEM-based Pillar Learning Experience into the 7th and 8th grade science curriculum each semester. (Click on headline to read more.)
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Lego's WeDo Brings Robotics to Third Graders
Teachers investigated Lego Education WeDo Robotics materials in preparation for use in third-grade classrooms across the District beginning in the 2017-18 school year. While WeDo introduces students to robotics, engineering and programming, it is also a useful tool for teaching STEM in general.
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Preparing for Aug. 21 Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, from approximately 1:00-1:18 p.m., University City will be in perfect position to view The Great American Solar Eclipse. Extensive planning has gone into creating exciting lesson plans around this once-in-a-lifetime event. Safety is always a top priority and completed permission forms MUST be returned by Monday. Click on headline for more information.
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UCHS 2017 Hall of Fame
The tradition continues as University City High School (UCHS) Principal Susan Hill and Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D. PHR, announced that 11 new alumni are being added to the historic high school’s star-studded Hall of Fame (HOF). Click headline for more information.
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The next University City Board of Education meeting begiins 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 17, 2017.
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K-8 School Supply Lists, transportation bus routes and menus are posted under the "Parents" drop down menu on each school homepages.
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Grace Deitzler UCHS C/O 2013
Grace Deitzler, UCHS C/O 2013, is profiled in Missouri S&T Magazine for her research in women's health. She is a research scientist in the Washington University in St. Louis Lewis Lab of Microbial Glycobiology and Women’s Health. Deitzler wants to be a Ph.D. scientist and physician unlocking the secrets to treating infectious diseases. Click on the headline to read more.
