Fickett Elementary School received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used toward the implementation of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program that will help expose students to career paths such as engineering, robotics, computer science, and medicine. “We are extremely grateful for the support that the UPS Foundation has provided to our students,” said Dr. Raquel Rimpola, Principal of Fickett Elementary School. “This generous donation will allow us to implement programs that will help support our goal of becoming a STEM Certified School.” Fickett’s STEM program includes several components. These components provide exposure to project-based learning activities in daily science and mathematics classes, develop innovation through a school-wide Lego Robotics program, and allow students to engage in engineering design experiences using the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) program. The STEM grant will allow students to incorporate art and technology through their creation of science videos, podcasts, and clay animation. Students at Fickett will be able to qualify for scholarships to participate in robotics camps at GA Tech this school year and in the summer because of this STEM grant. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from APS Today Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Post navigation “All Things Special Needs” a Forum for APS Parents – Tuesday, March 12th The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement Recognizes Atlanta Public Schools for Improved CRCT Test Security Procedures
