St. Pius X School and Montville Education Foundation Team Together on New Science Lab

St. Pius X Elementary School announced the opening of its new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory on Friday.  Fusing classroom instruction across the physical sciences and mathematics with practical laboratory applications, the St. Pius X School STEM program is designed to expand students’ understanding of science and engineering, nurture a desire to pursue further study in these fields and achieve measurable gains in students’ academic performance in these disciplines.  By partnering with the Stevens Institute of Technology, St. Pius X School is providing a high quality, standards based and technology integrated STEM learning environment validated by its use in over 1,650  NJ schools.

STEM Projects require using a multidisciplinary approach to designing experiments investigating scientific phenomena or creating functioning products.  Students will follow the scientific method( question, hypothesis, experiment, observe, analyze and share) or engineering process (problem definition, brainstorming, choose solution, build, test, communicate solution, redesign) as appropriate with emphasis on collaboration and presentation of findings to the broader group.

Support for the lab has come from private donations, fundraising events and a grant from the Montville Educational Foundation. 

“I strongly believe in the importance of developing the analytical and scientific abilities of our students at St. Pius.  This lab enhances our capability to prepare our graduates for continued academic success.  I am deeply grateful to the Montville Educational Foundation as well as the donors and volunteers from the St. Pius X community whose generosity has made this possible” said Sr. June Morrissey, principal of St. Pius X School.

“The Montville Educational Foundation’s mission is to foster and promote innovative programs that make a direct impact on the quality of education in our community.  We are pleased to support this exciting new initiative at St Pius X” said Michael Abramson, President of the Montville Educational Foundation.  

St. Pius X School is a diocesan catholic elementary school serving Montville and surrounding communities since 1963.  Offering Pre-K through 8th grade education for over 200 students, St. Pius X School fosters social, academic and spiritual development to prepare students to be leaders in their community.

The MEF provides the children of Montville with the best education experience possible.  They are a private, non-profit, non-political federally-recognized 501C-3 charitable organization. 100% of the funds the organization raises are used to fulfill grant applications from teachers and administrators; whose innovative ideas and dreams of worthy projects require additional funding to come to fruition. Visit www.mefgrants.com to find out how you can donate your time, talents or resources to contribute to this worthwhile organization.