World AIDS Day assembly presented at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
![Justin Toro presenting to STEAM students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733849081/mtvernoncsdorg/dojp8nkuth3so7lgv3gc/STEAMAIDSpresentation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733849081/mtvernoncsdorg/dojp8nkuth3so7lgv3gc/STEAMAIDSpresentation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733849081/mtvernoncsdorg/dojp8nkuth3so7lgv3gc/STEAMAIDSpresentation.png","width":514}])
World AIDS Day assembly presented at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau partnered with Mount Vernon STEAM Academy to host the second annual World AIDS Day Assembly for juniors and seniors. The event featured a powerful presentation by guest speaker Justin Toro, an associate director at Montefiore Hospital, who shared valuable insights on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
In addition, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard made a special guest appearance, addressing the senior students about the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis and emphasizing the importance of understanding the issue in their roles as informed and responsible young adults. The assembly aimed to educate students on the critical facts surrounding HIV/AIDS and inspire a greater sense of community responsibility.
View video of the assembly below:
![Mock Trial Advisor speaking to class.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736872904/mtvernoncsdorg/qmyg9wtoiwoilucnt42l/STEAM-Mock-Trial-3_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy’s Mock Trial Team began crafting questions for the first case that they will argue in a competition during their meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025. The team, which started in November and is in its inaugural year, will be competing in the Westchester County Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition later this year.
![Students holding hot chocolate.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734705067/mtvernoncsdorg/q13p2a6w6obgjdq2cveh/STEAM-Winter-Wonderland-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy students participated in the Winter Wonderland Wellness Fair, a community building event, during their lunch periods on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
![Mock trial members in the class with judge.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734700067/mtvernoncsdorg/rzcilvjwu2p100pgjig2/STEAM-Mock-Trial-1.jpg","width":2040}])
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy had the privilege of hosting Hon. Keri Fiore, J.S.C. (Justice of the New York State Supreme Court), on Monday, December 9, 2024. She spoke with the newly formed Mock Trial Team.
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On Friday, December 13, 2024, students and family members crowded into the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy auditorium to applaud over 280 scholars who made the honor roll or received perfect attendance during the first marking period.
![2 students reading.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734024257/mtvernoncsdorg/xitjv1mtkohjgfdos59y/STEAM-Reading-Solis-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734024257/mtvernoncsdorg/xitjv1mtkohjgfdos59y/STEAM-Reading-Solis-4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734024257/mtvernoncsdorg/xitjv1mtkohjgfdos59y/STEAM-Reading-Solis-4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734024257/mtvernoncsdorg/xitjv1mtkohjgfdos59y/STEAM-Reading-Solis-4.png","width":975}])
One classroom at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy recently won 25 copies of the book “Solis” from the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books. Jennifer Vogel, teacher at STEAM, has actively supported the organization for years, and now her classes will be able to read a new book thanks to them.
![Ms. Jaffess with Ms. Mayzun and PTA members.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734020677/mtvernoncsdorg/cegqpfe9q48rmsifjfaw/Jaffess-Award-2.jpg","width":1920}])
Meredith Jaffess, physical education teacher at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, received the Heroes in Education Award at the Westchester-East Putnam Region PTA Winter Conference Luncheon on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau partnered with Mount Vernon STEAM Academy to host the second annual World AIDS Day Assembly for juniors and seniors. The event featured a powerful presentation by guest speaker Justin Toro, an associate director at Montefiore Hospital, who shared valuable insights on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
![Turkey Trot at STEAM Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732727780/mtvernoncsdorg/rctu19z3iqvqjqjggumu/TurkeyTrotatSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":2200}])
Meredith Jaffess, Physical Educator at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, hosted a Turkey Trot for staff in the early morning hours on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Staff walked or jogged around the gym to burn calories moving into the Thanksgiving holiday.