News & Events
Moon Tree
Coming October 14th
We are honored to announce that NASA has named Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary an official Moon Tree Steward. The school will receive a Sequoia whose seed traveled aboard Artemis I, farther into space than any human has ever gone!
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement and the USDA Forest Service reviewed more than 1300 applications from across the nation before selecting Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary as recipient of this Moon Tree. The combined agencies congratulated Santiago for its Education Impact Statement and tree care plans, which distinguished the school as a first-round recipient.
The Moon Tree will provide unlimited opportunities for real-world investigation, scientific data collection, and conservation education. This unique, otherworldly tree will open up a universe of possibilities for our young students.
If you would like to attend the 10AM ceremony on Monday, October 14th, you may come and watch in a designated family viewing area. However, we kindly request that you park a great distance from the school in order to leave street parking open for some special guests. This would be greatly appreciated!
Santiago STEAM Green and Santiago STEAM Magnet PTA applied for the “NASA Moon Tree” on behalf of Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School.
Scarecrows for STEAM Contest
Enter by October 29th
The 5th Annual Scarecrows for STEAM Contest is back! This time honored tradition encourages students and families to celebrate STEAM skills through 3 artistic categories (individual, family, group).
INDIVIDUAL entries, students may work on their own to draw, color, mold, or craft a small scarecrow with 9 prizes up for grabs.
FAMILIES can collaborate with their student(s) and enter with a full sized scarecrow of their own creation for the chance at 3 prizes, and bragging rights!
This year we’re bringing back the prize for a winning GROUP. Get creative with your Boy Scout Pack, Girl Scout Troop, Kids Factory or TLC friends, ELAC community, Garden Buddies, or any other Santiago group to create a full-sized scarecrow, and celebrate community.
Every student who enters will receive a Scarecrows for STEAM Spirit Button
Deadline: Tuesday, October 29th
Questions: ptalizgibson@gmail.com
Walk & Roll to School
October 18th
Join the STEAM Green Team in taking a step towards a greener planet. Even families who live far from school can participate. Take the bus, carpool, or drive part way to school, and walk the rest of the way with friends. We can’t wait to see you all making a difference for our environment.
Click here to review the safety map for suggested routes and safety tips!
Fall Festival
November 15th from 5:00-8:00PM
The 5th Annual Scarecrows for STEAM Contest is back! This time honored tradition encourages students and families to celebrate STEAM skills through 3 artistic categories (individual, family, group).
INDIVIDUAL entries, students may work on their own to draw, color, mold, or craft a small scarecrow with 9 prizes up for grabs.
FAMILIES can collaborate with their student(s) and enter with a full sized scarecrow of their own creation for the chance at 3 prizes, and bragging rights!
This year we’re bringing back the prize for a winning GROUP. Get creative with your Boy Scout Pack, Girl Scout Troop, Kids Factory or TLC friends, ELAC community, Garden Buddies, or any other Santiago group to create a full-sized scarecrow, and celebrate community.
Every student who enters will receive a Scarecrows for STEAM Spirit Button
Deadline: Tuesday, October 29th
Questions: ptalizgibson@gmail.com
Silent AUction - Volunteers Needed!
The silent auction is held during our Fall Festival, which will be on November 15th. Volunteers are needed to help make a silent auction basket for each classroom.
Innovation Lab Upgrade - LEGO Sorter Completed
We are so incredibly lucky for the donation of this custom built LEGO Sorter. Designed and built by Grandma Karen (not pictured), coordinated and dropped off by Ben V. and Jaime V.
This sorter will help organize LEGOS in the Innovation Lab so it’s easier and quicker to find particular blocks while ideating for projects. It will also serve as a Social Emotional Behavior (SEB) tool to allow kids to roll, rock and swish the sorter back and forth to calm down and reset.
Please consider supporting Karen V by visiting her etsy shop and checking out her beautiful craftsmanship!
If you would like to take on a family project for the Innovation Lab, please email ptalizgibson@gmail.com.
New Spirit Wear Store
No more waiting for the fall or spring order windows! We had added an online anytime spirit wear store! Click the button below to check out the new online store.
Don't see something you would like logos on? Please email us your requests at santiagosteamspiritwear@gmail.com. We will add things with enough requests and availability!
See the Calendar page for a list of all upcoming events!