S.T.E.A.M. Team for English Language Learners!

Funded Mar 31, 2023

Thank you so much for you generous donation to our STEAM program. Our program has a very diverse student population including many refuges. When I presented the t-shirts to the students they were very surprised and excited that they were receiving something new that also represented where they were from. The t- shirts symbolized being apart of a team, comfort, belonging and acceptance. They felt like they instantly became apart of the school community and had a common factor with the peers in their enrichment group.

The students still need to take our standardized state test to be able to graduate from high school and receive a diploma. Every week they worked on creating Scientific Board Games that helped teach them the English Language geared towards information on the state standard test. They were also learning to work collaboratively and foster peer to peer relationships. Every week the students would wear their shirts while they worked on creating their scientific board games because they created a sense of being a team player on a team. The shirts helped them feel a strong connection and they would wear them on non Scientific Board Game Days.

I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. It went a long way and helped create a positive high school experience for our English Language Learners.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Gumlaw