Traditions & Observances

January Reflections

By Vita Malama (Cultural Appreciation Coordinator)

In January, many families observe traditions connected to reflection, renewal, and justice. Traditions and observances that may be acknowledged include New Year traditions, observed across cultures as a time to reflect and set intentions; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which honors Dr. King’s legacy and the ongoing work of justice, service, and community; and often times *Lunar New Year, celebrated in many Asian cultures and communities as a time of renewal, family, and good fortune. (*This year Lunar New Year is observed in February)

If you have an upcoming tradition or observance that is meaningful to your family—or if we missed one—we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at pto.stemlab@gmail.com or simply reply to this newsletter.

Community Corner

Epic Events

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Mark Your Calendars! COMING SOON!

February 26th - 6pm

More information to come.

March 13th - 6pm

More information to come.

Fundrai$ing Festivities

January 20th ALL DAY!

Join us at 5280 Burger Bar 🍔 in Westminster’s Bradburn Neighborhood.

Bring your family, enjoy some yummy burgers and ice cream 🍦, and feel good knowing that a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to STEM Lab PTO to support our students and staff. 📄✨

English Flyer

Folleto en español

February 3rd

Join us for our next Skate City Spirit Night on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 5:30pm-7:30pm (Westminster)! Spirit Nights are a fantastic way to build community, and Skate City events are always a big hit—fun, healthy, and engaging for the whole family! Plus, Skate City donates a percentage of the sales back to the PTO.

Flyers coming soon!

Budget Breakdown

Sponsor Spotlight

We’re thrilled to recognize Valhallan Esports as one of our Top Sponsors this year! 🙌

At Valhallan, your child’s passion for gaming becomes a powerful tool for building lifelong skills. Through expert coaching, competitive gameplay, and a strong sense of community, kids learn and grow while having tons of fun!

Their exclusive Legendary Path® training program helps players thrive in:

🤝 Teamwork
🗣️ Communication
🏅 Sportsmanship

All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome — and several STEMsters are already on teams! Your kiddo could be next. 💪

STEM Lab News + Updates

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SUBJECT: Mid Month Memo-January 2026