Whitehaven Elementary STEM School

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[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

WESS Innovators are learning about Archeologists and Native American culture of Memphis at Chucalissa
They toured the mounds, participated in a scavenger hunt, and made beaded bracelets! Thank you @MSCSK12
#DiscoveringMemphis
#STEMCareers #CulturalAwareness
@SCSOptional @theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Thank you @MSCSK12 for providing funds for Discovering Memphis field trips! Our Kindergarten Innovators enjoyed the Memphis Zoo today as they observed animals in their habitats!
#Zoologists
#STEMCareers
#STEMEducation
#ParentalInvolvement
@SCSOptional
@PLTWorg
@theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

STEM and Literacy! Our Innovators are learning about sequencing in Reading and the Science behind making butter!
#STEMEducation
#ReadingSkills
#RealWorldExperiences
#21stCenturySkills
@MSCSK12
@PLTWorg
@theTSIN
@SCSOptional

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

After school STEM Clubs! Grub Club with Mrs. Lee! Our Innovators are sharpening their 21st Century Skills!
#STEMClubs #STEMEducation #4Cs
#Creativity #Collaboration #Communication #CriticalThinking
@STEMelliott @theTSIN @SCSOptional @MSCSK12 @PLTWorg

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

@MSCSK12 @PLTWorg @theTSIN @SCSOptional @STEMelliott

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Kindergarteners who STEM! Thank you @StJude Laboratory Scientists for visiting our Innovators! They were so excited to explore how germs grow!
#STEMeducation
#STEMCommunityPartners
#STEMCareers

[Memphis-Shelby Co. Schools @MSCSK12]

𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝟓 𝐀'𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
This week around the District, our students from elementary to high school enjoyed different experiences. From displaying their musical talents to harvesting sweet potatoes, MSCS scholars are showing us how multifaceted our District is.

Each special celebration brings experience and smiles to our students' faces. Thank you to our students and educators for showing up every day!

@ Whitehaven ES
@ Highland Oaks MS
@ Kingsbury HS
@ Snowden School
@ Cordova HS
@ Southwind HS

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Principal Elliott's Ironman Squad kicked off our Annual STEMtober Fest celebration today! #ExcitingTimes #WESSisTheBest #STEMtoberFest
@SCSOptional @MSCSK12 @PLTWorg @theTSIN @STEMelliott

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Annual World Edible Insect Day celebration was a success! Innovators donated $2 to see staff, parents, & community partners eat bugs! Over $500 was donated to Clean Memphis!
#STEMCommunityPartner
#IAteABug
@STEMelliott
@PLTWorg
@SCSOptional

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Pink Fridays in October to support Cancer Awareness! WESS Innovators and staff donate $1 to wear pink on Fridays! Proceeds will go to our STEM Community Partner, @StJude! Thank you St. Jude!
#GivingBack
#Empathy
#STEMCommunityPartners
@STEMelliott
@theTSIN
@SCSOptional

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Congratulations to the Best Principal ever, our very own Ironman, Principal Tommy Elliott! M-SCS Southwest Region Principal of the Month-Elementary, for the month of September! 💛💙💛💙
#WESSisTheBest #OurSchoolOurShip
#LeaderInSTEM
@MSCSK12
@SCSOptional
@STEMelliott
@theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Technology engagement is in full swing! Pair programming via https://t.co/6UwKiIpFF1! 3D printing on Dremel printers! Career exploration & career pathways via @TransfrInc VR Headsets! #21stCenturySkills
#STEMEducation @SCSOptional
@MSCSK12 @STEMelliott @PLTWorg

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Our Innovators have been meteorologists as they track weather data from our very own Weather Station! Thank you Mr. Chambers for assisting with installation! Tracking the weather at school!
#WeatherFactorsHazards
#WESSisTheBest
@STEMelliott
@PLTWorg
@SCSOptional

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Critical Thinking at its finest! Our Innovators are persevering through some tough challenges! Engaging in 21st Century Skills is a priority at WESS!
#STEMEducation
#21stCenturySkills
#WESSisTheBest
#Uzzle
@MSCSK12 @SCSOptional
@STEMelliott
@theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Our Innovators are off to a STEM-tastic start as they explore STEM through creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication!
#Gaming #HandEyeCoordination
#Coding
#Science
#Technology
#Engineering
#Math

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

More fictitious plant that can resists predators!
#STEMeducation
#Structures&Functions
#21stCenturySkills
#Creativity
@SCSOptional
@PLTWorg
@theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Our Innovators use their knowledge of structures and functions of plants to design a fictitious plant that resists predators!
#STEMeducation
#Structures&Functions
#21stCenturySkills
#Creativity
@SCSOptional
@PLTWorg
@theTSIN

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Whitehaven Elementary STEM School and @STEMelliott would like to give a big thanks to the TVA, BVI, @MLGW as well as @RepCohen for recognizing the work we are doing around STEM and helping us to enhance & sustain our program!
@SCSOptional @theTSIN @PLTWorg
#STEMEd #Partnerships

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

Our 2nd grade Innovators enjoyed their day at the Litcherman Nature Center! Real Life Experiences of observing the structure and function of plants and animals!
#STEMEducation
#STEMCommunityPartners
@MSCSK12 @theTSIN @PLTWorg

[Whitehaven Elementary STEM School @WhitehavenSTEM]

At Whitehaven Elementary STEM School we are rockin' with the @Memphis_MBB!! We are all in for the home team! #GoTigersGo #MarchMadness2025 @STEMelliott
@MSCSK12
@theTSIN
@PLTWorg