Nasa ISS- ARISS Event

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.” ~ Neil Armstrong

Red Hill Lutheran School feels blessed beyond measure for the opportunity to communicate with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The ISS astronauts are heroic role models to our students, inspiring them to pursue and achieve their dreams, especially in the STEM fields.

As a National Blue Ribbon School and Top 25 School in Orange County, students and teachers at Red Hill Lutheran School are passionate about always learning and growing to be the best that we can be. Our 423 students have spent this school year immersed in the Wonders of Space. From cultivating tomato seeds from Space, admiring Scott Kelly’s Endurance, learning Morse Code, studying HAM radio, to visiting Space through Virtual Reality, the year has been filled with learning opportunities that have enriched the student experience.

 

These activities encouraged students to creatively wonder about astronauts’ lives in Space and formulate questions based on their research and curiosity. Lessons from their classroom and STEM teachers provided a background for them to critically think and pose questions, skills that will serve them well in their academics and future careers. As Neil Armstrong said, understanding begins with wondering. By communicating with astronauts, students’ wonderings will not only lead them to gain new understandings but also create experiences they will hold onto for a lifetime.

 

With a STEM program across all grade levels and a year focused on Space, this has truly been a team effort involving students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. Our community partnerships include the NASA Space Club, First the Seed Foundation, Project Lead the Way, The Hughes Amateur Radio Club, and ARISS. This opportunity will not only reach the school community but will be shared live online through video streaming and social media, reaching out to the larger community and beyond.

 

Thank you for not only being an example of dedication, hard work, and perseverance, but also your willingness to share this with students. Your impact and commitment is truly a treasure to our school community.

 

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Marquardt, Principal
Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff, Assistant Principal, Middle School Teacher
Mrs. Sara Bridgman, STEM Teacher
… and Grateful Red Hill Lutheran School Students