Last week we hosted our first ever STEAM night here at Kinnan. We starting planning this event way back in October. The specials team combined with some grade level teachers came together to help coordinate a night of fun for our students and their families. This all came about because our specials team is a very talented, dedicated group of teachers who wanted to host a night that incorporated science, Technology, engineering, THE ARTS, and math. Our community stepped up to the plate and came with make and takes and presentations. The fire department showed up with their amazing drones and their brand new hazmat truck! We have an amazing staff here at Kinnan and a great community of people who are willing to spend time educating our students.
Prior to the STEAM night, we made sure to advertise the event. It was the first event like this that we’d hosted, so we posted in our newsletter, sent out call outs, and even advertised on our Facebook page. In addition, the teachers all talked it up to our students, which helped build up quite a bit of excitement
We had a great turnout—especially considering that this was our first time hosting a STEAM night. 362 people attended. It was a fun night for teachers and families alike, and afterwards, we received lots of great feedback from parents.
As you can see, our STEAM night didn’t take a lot of time, money, or manpower to put together. The benefits of this event—the hands-on activities, child-parent time together, strategizing and thinking outside of the box, and even just the act of getting on the floor and building—impacted all involved, even the teachers who were watching and assisting. I’d really like to thank all that were involved. To those who stay late, show up, put in the extra time....I see you and I thank you!!!! And to the parents.....THANK YOU for supporting your child's education and support for our school.
Supporters: SCF jazz band, Kona Ice, USF Sarasota-Manatee SGA, Braden River Library, Safran Electrical Co, Pitsco, Early Learning Coalition, Southern Manatee Fire Dept, Mote Marine, Zspace, and Braden River's NJHS.