Pelham Chases Space
We are so happy to present our year long celebration of STEM. This year the theme is based on the book Chasing Space by Leland Melvin. Leland Melvin is a true renaissance man, his book chronicles his life as a NASA astronaut, a science education policy advocate, an NFL football player, and a material scientist.
Mr. Melvin also discusses his deep appreciation of nature, photography, music. Through this series we aim to highlight the science of space and how it is related to all disciplines including the humanities, science, math and the arts.
This program is intended to bring together students of all ages K-12 as well as members of our community.
October 2023
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Community Movie – October Sky
Come join us at The Picture House in Pelham for a screening of October Sky. This film is based on a true story, following the life of Homer Hickam, a young coal miner’s son in a small West Virginia town. Inspired by the launch of the Sputnik satellite, Hickam and his friends pursue their dreams…
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Leland Melvin Launch Event
We will have a visit from the author of our themed book to kick off our year long series based on his book. He will visit the middle school during the day and hold an in person event in the evening for all Pelham students and community members. This event is free but space is…
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Digital Citizen Month
In Grades K-5, students will read the story Sonia’s Digital World by Shannon McClinktock Miller to discuss how we use digital tools to communicate and learn new things. Students will follow Sonia’s virtual trail all around the world as kids and families make discoveries and connections. In this lesson, students will discuss what it means to be…
November 2023
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Ask a Scientist – Robbie Shepherd
Elementary school families are invited to attend our upcoming virtual “Ask A Scientist” event featuring PMHS 2023 Alum Robbie Shepherd at 4:30pm this Monday, November 6. Robbie will share experiences ranging from meeting famous astronauts to attending space camp. Last year, Robbie won a prestigious award at the International Science and Engineering Fair, placing fourth…
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Book Discussion
Leland Melvin is a former astronaut. He is only person drafted into the National Football League to have flown in space. After his career in space he was appointed head of NASA Education and served as the co-chair on the White House’s Federal Coordination in Science. Leland was chosen as an ICON MANN who are…
December 2023
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Author Visit – Jasmin Warga
Jasmine Warga is the New York Times-bestselling author of middle grade novels Other Words For Home, The Shape of Thunder, and A Rover’s Story. Other Words For Home earned multiple awards, including a John Newbery Honor, a Walter Honor for Young Readers, and a Charlotte Huck Honor. The Shape of Thunder was a School Library Journal and Bank Street best book of the year, a…
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STEM Movie Night
Come join us at The Picture House in Pelham for a screening of ET. E.T. is a classic science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. The story revolves around a young boy named Elliott who befriends a stranded alien, E.T., and helps him evade government authorities while trying to reunite him with his home planet.…