Hi Folks,
As most of you know, Village Elementary School is proud to have a MakerSpace. Our "Creation Station" offers your class the space and supplies for students to think critically, collaborate, and choose how to demonstrate their learning through innovative creations. The motto of "Full STEAM Ahead" refers to our focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. (For those who are new, or just want to review, scroll to the bottom of this email for a full description of the Creation Station).)
As we move forward this year, here are a few items to note:
- The Creation Station has undergone a thorough reorganization! We’ll send out more info shortly to help you navigate the space.
- YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Our goal as a MakerSpace Team this year is to eliminate the “overwhelming” feeling for staff by giving specific ideas for weaving making into the curriculum.
- JOIN THE MAKERSPACE TEAM! Want to help guide the direction of the Creation Station and help spread the Maker Mindset at VES? Join our team! So far, members are Annette Slone, Carolyn Dupre, Beth Burns, Pete Demeritt, Jenna LaRochelle-Parry, Michele Frietag, and Cynthia Keating. We meet every other Friday (NOT breakfast/payday Friday) at 8:00 in the Creation Station.
- We’ll keep you posted on what’s going on in the space, awesome making that happens there, and news developments in STEAM Making around the world. We can look forward to a staff meeting devoted to the Maker Mindset as well!
- Mrs. Dupre and Mrs. Burns are promoting the Maker Mindset within, and outside of, their library! Stay tuned as they bring out the Maker in all of us!
- YOU have the power to schedule your class to use the space! Visit our calendar and add it to your own so that you can add events. The calendar can also be found by going to the VES Bluebook - Bluebook Table of Contents - Room Reservations - Creation Station.
- MAKING IS DIFFERENT FROM CRAFTING. There is a time and a place for both, and we are lucky here in York to have admin who value of making as a vital part of learning! (but by all means, you can make in your classroom as well! Just allow students choice for how they learn or demonstrate skills!)
- Here are some examples of making from last year:
