Parents and community members who would like to learn more about the Merced City School District's S.T.E.A.M. Center are invited to attend informational meetings on September 28 and January 25 from 6-7 p.m.
The first meeting took place on August 24 and focused specifically on the experiences for students in grades 4, 5, and 6.
The S.T.E.A.M. Center is located at 2900 Green Street, next to Ada Givens Elementary. It is a cutting edge facility where TK-8th grade students from throughout the district will have an opportunity to experience 21st century, hands-on learning in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. It also allows groups of teachers to work together and receive support and training so they can continue to expand their own horizons and bring that knowledge back to our 18 school sites.
The center includes a lab classroom and two “flex” classrooms, along with a lobby/breakout space and a large outdoor amphitheater. The entire design is intended to allow for engaging, interactive lessons that can be tailored to various age groups and class sizes.
This facility is one exciting piece of the district’s comprehensive S.T.E.A.M. program, which was honored with a Golden Bell Award by the California School Boards Association in 2016. The goal of the program is to prepare all of MCSD students for bright futures in high demand fields through critical thinking and experiential learning. It is supported by classroom teachers as well as several teacher librarians and teachers on special assignment, known as TSA’s. Students are provided STEAM learning opportunities throughout the school year as part of their daily coursework and through extended day opportunities after school. They have the chance to perform a play, learn a new instrument, compose music, build and program robots, create art galleries, work with 3D printers, grow plants, build electric circuits, and much more.
Staff members look forward to sharing much more about the experiences students will have at the center during the upcoming parent/community nights.
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