Science Fair
This week will begin talking about the upcoming science fair. On Tuesday afternoon, students will be receiving a packet of information about the upcoming event, and how to plan a successful science fair project. For homework this week, I am asking students to come up with a question, hypothesis, and basic outline of a procedure for their project. This is a rough, rough draft, but it will give me time to look through their ideas over the weekend and provide helpful feedback to ensure their project is a success. Unfortunately, the sixth grade information packets were not ready after school, hence the Tuesday start date.
I believe most of the students are excited to participate. Many years ago, I was invited to attend a week-long science fair symposium at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. It was an amazing trip; students who are eager to enter the STEM fields should look at a science fair as an opportunity to explore an area of interest and to learn more about the scientific process.
Our science fair night will be help on March 31, 2016. As the weeks progress, I will include helpful information through the classroom blog to help students stay on track. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know how I can help.
Doernbecher Days & Clam Chowder Sales
We are currently in the midst of two fundraisers. This week our Doernbecher fundraiser includes a talent show (Monday), Burgerville Give Back Night (Tuesday), Survivor Night (Wednesday) and Lip Sync Battle (Thursday). Event information can be found on the district website. If you would like to donate money to the cause, our classroom collection jar is fairly empty. It could use a little help. Any donations are welcome!
In addition, the fourth grade has started their annual clam chowder sale. Order forms are available in our classrooms. If your students would like to participate, please have them grab a form. I can direct them to the correct location.
Have a great week,
Ms. Kinsman
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