SEPTEMBER 2023 SPIN GIRLS NEWSLETTER
Welcome back!
Was it all a dream?! Summer has come and gone. We hope each of you were able to get the downtime you needed all while making memories. We are sending you all positive vibes for an amazing start to the school year! Please let us know if there's anything SPIN can do to help you with your school based learning experience.
In this month's newsletter, you'll find a summary of program changes, the schedule for September, an invitation to our required program orientation and some resources to help you out. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team
MONTHLY RECAP
We truly hope that you our SPIN families were able to enjoy their summer break. Our Spin Girls had the opportunities to make some core memories this summer on our trips to Alaska and Mt. St. Helens. On these trips they were able to see wonders that truly may never be seen again, all while learning about the science around us. It was an unforgettable summer of the SPIN Girls 22-23 program year.
SPIN Girls staff have been busy preparing for the 23-24 program year by registering new students into the family, recruiting mentors, and learning some new curriculum for our cohorts and adjusting lab and field day experiences. We also grew the LAB@SPIN over the summer and can't wait to share all of the incredible creative space and specialized equipment with you! Please take a look at our website and our social media pages to get a glimpse at the amazing SPIN additions.
You received an invitation for the
REQUIRED SPIN GIRLS ORIENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 23rd at 10:00am.
Please make sure to rsvp and reach out to the program manager II, Keshiap@stempaths.org, if you have any questions. Attendance is essential for the continuity of our 2023-2024 SPIN girls program.
Orientation on September 23rd is required for all SPIN girls participants
and at least one parent/guardian.
All registered SPIN Girls for the 8th, 9th and 10th grade cohorts must attend Orientation on
September 23rd from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Attendance of SPIN girls participant and at least one parent/guardian is required.
Registration links for Connect to our new students have been sent out. The email was sent from "STEM Paths Innovation Network" with the subject "Online Connect Access". Please use the link to make an account and fill out the assigned paperwork before the start of our program, September 23rd 2023. If you are having trouble accessing these documents please let the SPIN Girls Program Manager II know.
Orientation/Welcome Back on September 23rd. Please make sure to register as attendance is required.
Here's the schedule for the 2023-24 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any!
Lab Day Saturday Time Schedules
8th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM
9th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM
10th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM
Field Day Saturday Time Schedules
8th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM
9th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM
10th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM
*Unless otherwise instructed by SPIN Girls team
SPIN GIRLS ARE GOING TO FLORIDA
Join SPIN Girls on September 23rd to learn more details about how you can register to join us for our science in motion trip to Orlando, FL
RESOURCES
SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages.
Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA
SPIN GIRLS FELLOWS
Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.
The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.
For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows