case-making, and advocacy.
Educators are encouraged to bring
a lesson plan or unit that needs a
tune up for a chance to collaborate
on methods to successfully
integrate technology across grade
levels. Teachers will also move
through stations that will offer a
technology play date with robots.
This session is appropriate for all
disciplines and grade levels.
The second event, a “Robot
Rendezvous,” will take place
Wednesday, May 15, from
5:30-7:00 PM. Children, teens, and
adults will work together as a team
to program robots to complete a
task. No experience is necessary
and the activities can be enjoyed
Senior Christian Ray and sophomores Morgan Floyd and Ben Takac program Finch Robots to change
by students as young as five.
colors and directions based on information from a sensor.
Additional challenges will be set
up at the Lego station and maker
Principal Michael Loughren extended the invitation to Secretary
station. This evening of free family fun centered around STEAM
Rivera, to highlight Carlynton’s efforts to establish regional
skills is open to students in grades K-12 whether they live in the
partnerships and the positive impact these associations have
district or not.
created for students throughout the region. As a result, ten area
Interested persons should register using the links below.
school districts will send their “S.T.A.R.S.” to enjoy a bagpipes
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performance, play games, light refreshments, and dancing to
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music played by a DJ.
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S.T.A.R.S. coordinates interscholastic opportunities where all
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students can compete, participate, and build friendships through
“Community, Character, Excellence” are the core values of the
athletic and social events. Through a collaborative, peer-driven
Carlynton School District. If you are a passionate individual with
leadership structure, individuals come together to enrich the lives
time and talent, join this dynamic movement and lead the way
of all students in our collective high school communities. The
in educational initiatives that provide opportunities for kids.
partnership provides meaningful activities for students with and
Interested businesses or individuals should contact Principal
without physical and intellectual disabilities to collaborate, create,
Michael Loughren to discuss mentorship opportunities.
and participate in activities that enrich the
school curriculum.
Prior to departure, Secretary Rivera will
accompany S.T.A.R.S. students to The Shop
to roll up his sleeves and work alongside
students as they design and create at
one of the many creation stations. These
activities will be led by high school social
studies teacher Laura Begg, who was
instrumental in the formation of The Shop.
In addition to these activities, The Shop
at the junior-senior high school will host
two events during Remake Learning
Days in May. English teachers Wendy
Steiner and Kristen Fischer will use their
experience as members of The Fluency
Project at Carnegie Mellon University to
direct activities for educators, students, and
families.
The first event will take place Tuesday,
May 14, 5:30-7:00 pm, and invites educators
in grades K-12 to a “Teacher Tune Up.”
Steiner and Fischer will explain the process
Students in Tracy Alex’s kindergarten class at Crafton Elementary School work together to build
of designing instruction around inquiry,
words using the OSMO Genius Kit from the district’s STEAM Mobile Lab.