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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Get ready for your SAT and ACT exams with FREE TUTORING at the Elementary Institute of Science in southeast San Diego. Volunteers from the Giving Circle Foundation is offering free tutoring from 10am-12pm on Saturdays. Sign up now: www.hisawyer.com/marketplace/... #SATprep #ACTprep #SanDiegoTutors

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This Family Event is FREE! FUN - Science experiments for children and adults! MEET - #SanDiego STEM experts and participate in hands-on activities in ecology, physics, chemistry, and more STEM labs. RAFFLE - Win prizes during the event! www.eventbrite.com/e/step-insid...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Volunteers make EIS programs extra special. We are deeply appreciative of #volunteers like Fernando who give so much of their time and energy to support equitable learning in #SanDiego. Become a volunteer with EIS at eisca.org/support-eis/

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Happy Birthday Mr. Holman! Ben Holman was an avid supporter of EIS, including acting as the Board President for many years and bringing his children to participate in programs - back when we were in the little house on the hill.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

With help from students and teachers from Millennial Tech Middle, we planted 60 #NativePlants at Chollas Creek Park. Thanks to @treesandiego.bsky.social Urban Collaborative Project CRC, San Diego Coastkeeper, the District 4 Green Team, Mundo Gardens, and community volunteers. 😍

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Hey @usdeptofed.bsky.social: Franklin would never.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is here! Will you donate today and help #SanDiego youth become the #STEMleaders of tomorrow? Donate securely on our Give Lively page, secure.givelively.org/donate/eleme... or text GIVE-STEM to 44-321. EIS is a 501c3 nonprofit. Message and data rates may apply.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The 2025 theme for #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth (FAHM) is "From Quotas to Communities: Filipino American Migration and Movement". EIS is honored to support students from all cultures, including those from our Filipino community. 2009 was the recognition of this month by the U.S. Congress.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! The 2025 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. EIS is honored to support students from all cultures, including Hispanic and Latin American.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who made the 2025 Southeast San Diego Science and Art Expo fun for everyone. We can hardly wait until next year's event! 🤩Thank you to Beto Vasquez and team at CREATE at UC San Diego!

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Thank you FOX 5 San Diego for sharing the Southeast Science and Art Expo with CREATE at UC San Diego. It's happening this Saturday, August 30th, from 10am - 2pm! fox5sandiego.com/video/southe...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Save the date for August 30th! The Southeast #SanDiego Science & Art Expo (SESD) with CREATE at @ucsandiego.bsky.social includes live science shows, demonstrations, and interactive #ScienceAndArt booths. We hope to see you there on Saturday August 30th from 10am-2pm.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Thank you to our week four guest instructors and presenters Clicbitz, CREATE at UC San Diego, and San Diego Coastkeeper. Students had fun learning how to protect our regional watersheds, sewing super hero capes, learning chemistry with foam creatures, and much more.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

In our Voyagers of Flight #SummerCamp, students learned about the concept of flight from wildlife and the human voyage through the friendly skies. Through hands on activities they experimented with elements of flight – clouds, atmosphere, wind, and climate. Learn more about EIS at eisca.org.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Who gets to code the future? | Mary Adegbesan www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi9R... She reflects on #coding as more than just a technical skill, framing it as a tool for #creativity, opportunity, and empowerment.

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Who gets to code the future? | Mary Adegbesan | TEDxThird Ward

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A collaboration between EIS, OUTbio #SanDiego, and Ocean Connectors brought together high school students and STEM professionals to #kayak, remove litter, and network. Together they removed 86.9 pounds of litter from our local #wetlands! youtube.com/shorts/FGTb3...

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Wetlands Kayaking and Cleanup

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We had so much fun at our alumni and sponsor appreciation event for Girls Take Flight #drone education and pilot training program. Graduates, current participants, lead instructors, funders, family members, EIS staff, EIS board members, and new friends all helped make this a memorable event.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Prior to summer camp, EIS and BIPOC Support Foundation learned with A-B-Cpr & First Aid Training Inc. Thank you so much to Marla and Adolfo for coming out and teaching these valuable #LifeSavingSkills so that we can be prepared to support our students.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

EIS and the BIPOC Support Foundation learned how to work with neurodivergent youth through a training by Dr. Niki Elliot. Staff learned about heart-centered connections, #TraumaInformed Teaching, Social and Emotional Learning, sensory, movement, and more tools that support #neurodivergent students.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A fun fact about bees for #WorldBeeDay! No surprise that bees are innovative and intelligent at problem solving.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We are over the moon with excitement that so far, we have raised 80% of our goal! Thank you to all who have been sharing the campaign and those who have also been donating. We appreciate YOU! 😍 See our progress, share the campaign, and donate at aezfserg.donorsupport.co/page/EISSumm...

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Help us make a meaningful difference this summer by supporting youth who need it most. Your generous donation will fund scholarships, enabling students from low-income families to attend summer camp a...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This weekend EIS was part of the Fleet Science Center National Science Foundation 75th Anniversary celebration and we loved every minute of it. Special thanks to our teen volunteers and staff who were there from set up to break down. We love our #SanDiego community!

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

As we inch closer to the end of the 2024-2025 school year, @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social students joined us for more hands-on learning in our Steps-2-STEM elementary #STEMed program. Preparing students for careers in the growing field of #healthcare requires early career exploration.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Register now for the EIS #SummerCamp! Choose from one or all four fun-filled weeks of #science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week includes an exciting field trip and presentations from guest scientists. Learn more and register for camp on our website eisca.org/camps. #SanDiego

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We hope to see you tomorrow at our #NASA themed space careers #STEMfestival for 4th-8th grade youth. Bring the whole family from 11am- 2pm for 15 hands on activities with the #SanDiegoAirAndSpaceMuseum. EIS is located at 608 51st Street, San Diego, 92114, across from Chollas Creekside Park.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Join EIS on Saturday April 26th for a STEM Festival with the #SanDiego Air and Space Museum. Elementary and middle school students (and their families) can dive into 15 awesome activities, all inspired by careers at NASA. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/space-care...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Spring Camp Recap: Thank you Rica Sirbaugh French, Astronomy Professor at Mira Costa and Associate Director at the Center for Astronomy Education at @stewardobservatory.bsky.social We had a blast learning about #astronomy, the JWest and Hubble telescopes, different planets, and the #universe.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Role models play a vital part in engaging youth with STEM careers, which is why we collaborate with businesses that also recognize this need. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a Boston-based biotech company with a #SanDiego Research Site, has been a longtime supporter of EIS.

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

San Diego's only #DronePilot training program for girls is kicking off with our #SpringBreak drone camp on March 31st. Girls in 10th and 11th grade can apply for camp now. This program is free for students at Title I schools in the #SanDiego Unified School District. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Join the Voices in the Storm #YouthClimateSummit at EIS this Saturday, March 15th, and help tackle diverse topics like #EnvironmentalJustice and participate in interactive discussions and activities. Hosted by #SanDiego 350. Register today: sandiego350.org/event/civi_e...

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Elementary Institute of Science @eissandiego.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Hello Bluesky community! We are elated to be here and looking forward to strengthening our #SanDiego community. We are a social equity organization with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) #education as our engine. We are located in southeast San Diego. Learn 🤩more at eisca.org

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