Today’s job market is tough. Applicants significantly outnumber the available jobs. However, companies in the fields of science, technology and engineering are actually struggling to find skilled workers and are looking abroad to recruit the expertise they need.
It is crucial that students develop the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue whatever career path they desire. Our school schedule reflects the importance of science, engineering and technology so that we don’t limit our students’ options for their future.
If you are new to the idea of STEAM, the acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and it started as simply STEM, without the A for Art. STEM- and STEAM-based learning has become a huge educational movement in the U.S. in recent years. It began because of the noticeable lack of candidates entering the fields of engineering and science in the U.S. compared to other countries. This year, our event has grown from just a science event to one that includes our technology, art and math departments.
During the evening, each department showcased student work, presented demonstrations and introduced activities to spotlight some of our curriculum that we do in each department. We had our science fair projects on display. Mr. Science (Mr. Neason) was back this year with chemical reactions to stun and amaze. The art department had a gallery of student work that is sure to put the Smithsonian exhibits to shame. Our math and science departments sponsored activity stations which demonstrated that these two subjects really can be fun! Our technology department was on camera showing the TV production station for morning announcements.
The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art as design, and mathematics) fair is a natural setting to promote learning of important academic content and to support student development of 21st century skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving – skills that are in high demand in today’s workforce! Our pictures reflect a successful Knight. Thanks to all who supported the STEAM Knight.
Knight Careers: DIT Students Earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications to Prepare for College and Career
We are pleased to announce 26 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications in PowerPoint 2013, an industry-recognized, standards-based credential for validating Microsoft Office skills, were earned on Nov. 14.
The MOS certification is recognized globally by academia and business as the premier credential for individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities related to the Microsoft Office applications. LNMS began offering the MOS certification in the 2016-2017 school year to students in 8th Grade DIT (Digital Information Technology, a high school credit course) through their partnership with Certiport, a Pearson VUE business.
“We are pleased Lake Nona Middle School has successfully implemented the Microsoft Imagine Academy program and is awarding these valuable MOS certifications that help so many students prepare for further education and build their resume,” said Principal Mrs. Jackson.
The DIT course focuses on helping students achieve a “bundle” of three certifications in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Knight Music
Twas the weeks before Christmas, when all thro’ the LN Country Club,
The 6th Grade Chorus was singing, before the guests chowed down on grub.
The children were nestled all snug on the stairs, as the tree was now lit by the stairwell with care.
The chorus children had antlers on the top of their heads, and soon would be settled down in their Lake Nona beds.
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer, and Vixen!
On Comet! on Cupid! on Donner and Blitzen!
But I heard them exclaim, ere they drove out of sight,
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!
