Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Middle School

19 STEM Champions who have earned their black card got to travel to WonderWorks today and experienced the interactive museum, laser tag, and the Canyon Climb ropes course! These leaders and scholars make us proud each and every day!

Yesterday we had the chance to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with our students! A big thank you to Dr. V, Ms. Al Maliti, Ms. Fadl, Ms. Ogletree, and Ms. Gallardo for their help in making this celebration a success. Eid Mubarak to all our students and families!

We had a productive staff work day that included a morning key note and work sessions on belonging and creating safe learning spaces, some training on using technology to support learning, end of year event planning, and some staff CREW time to end the day!

It was pancakes hot off the griddle this morning for 157 champions here at Syracuse STEM!

Today we continued our NWEA XP Quest incentives by celebrating students who earned 30+ points out of a possible 50! These students not only took their time and worked carefully; but also saw their score go up by 10 points or more!

This week we started celebrating our students who met their goals for our winter NWEA assessments. Students could earn XP points by completing various quests including taking their time, not guessing, increasing their score, and going up a level.

Over 300 of our students earned the first two incentives and enjoyed open gym time on Monday and Sno-Cones in lunch today! We are incredibly proud of our champions!

Mr. Gyder is a CHAMPION!!

Syracuse STEM at Blodgett Middle School Dean of Students Twan Gyder is considered "a beacon of inspiration" in his building. That's why his colleague, fellow Dean Paul Crisafulli, nominated him as an outstanding staff member.

Mr. Gyder leads Chalk Talk for the Building Men Program, pouring his heart into the boys and encouraging them to give their best to others. He shares daily inspiration cards with staff, encouraging them to reach their own greatness. Thank you for all you do, Dean Gyder!

Tomorrow afternoon, our Syracuse STEM musicians will show off their talent and hard work at our Winter Concert! We hope you'll join us in the cafeteria at 3:30 to enjoy their performance.

¡Mañana por la tarde, nuestros músicos STEM de Syracuse mostrarán su talento y esfuerzo en nuestro Concierto de Invierno! Esperamos que nos acompañen en la cafetería a las 3:30 para disfrutar de su actuación.

We had a blast at our annual Pep Rally & Staff vs. Student Basketball Game today! More highlights to come, but we wanted to share how awesome our students and staff are!

¡Hoy nos lo hemos pasado genial en nuestra fiesta anual Pep Rally y en el partido de baloncesto entre el personal y los alumnos! Pronto publicaremos más detalles, pero queríamos compartir lo fantásticos que son nuestros alumnos y nuestro personal.

Our first group of Platinum Card students took a trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo today! These scholars and leaders in our community have maintained merit roll or better grades through the first marking period, have 90% or better attendance, are positive role models in our school, and completed community service hours as part of the application process to receive their Platinum Card!

Join us in celebrating these outstanding students!

"Last week, Hispanic students at Blodgett with Mr. Anderson Quilumba as a Nationality worker shared the inspiring story of the star, learning about the power of self-love and the importance of embracing who we truly are.

Although families could not attend in person, they were informed about this meaningful activity, making them part of the experience and reinforcing the message at home.

This initiative reminds us that every person shines in their own unique way. By loving ourselves and staying connected with our families, we build a stronger, kinder community where everyone feels valued and respected.

Let’s keep encouraging each other to celebrate diversity, honor our roots, and believe that we are enough—just as we are!"

A group of students fromSyracuse STEM at Blodgett, with the support of their teachers and Nationality Worker, Mr. Anderson, came together to proudly celebrate their Hispanic identity. The students recited poetry and performed traditional dances such as bomba and cumbia. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to share their culture, talent, and pride with the entire school community.

Hello Syracuse STEM Families,

Students who are due for vaccines were sent home with brown and white envelopes last week. It is very important that these forms are filled out completely to ensure your child can stay in school.

Starting tomorrow (September 17, 2025), any child with incomplete forms and missing vaccines will not be able to attend school until that information is up to date. To prevent this, please return the completed forms to the nurse's office by end of day today.

Parents are welcome to stop by the nurse's office between 8:00am and 2:00pm to complete the forms in person if needed. Please note that we cannot turn in incomplete forms. Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and in school.

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Hola, familias STEM de Syracuse:

La semana pasada se enviaron a casa sobres marrones y blancos a los alumnos que deben vacunarse. Es muy importante que estos formularios se rellenen completamente para garantizar que su hijo pueda permanecer en la escuela.

A partir de mañana (17 de septiembre de 2025), cualquier niño con formularios incompletos y vacunas pendientes no podrá asistir a la escuela hasta que esa información esté actualizada. Para evitarlo, por favor, devuelvan los formularios completados a la enfermería antes de que termine el día de hoy.

Los padres pueden pasar por la enfermería entre las 8:00 y las 14:00 horas para completar los formularios en persona si es necesario. Tengan en cuenta que no podemos entregar formularios incompletos. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros alumnos sanos y en la escuela!