January 31st, 2018

CALLING ALL MJ STUDENTS!!!

Here is your chance to participate in Mary Johnston PS’s
S.T.E.A.M. FAIR
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fair)

What is it? A voluntary, extra-curricular event that gives students a chance to have fun preparing and presenting a project for their fellow students, friends and family.
When and where is it?
● Wednesday, April 4th, 2018, from 6:30-8:00pm – family, friends, community members are welcome
● In the school gym
● Students can view the exhibits with their classes during the school day on April 4th

Who can participate?
● ALL students from JK through grade 6
● Each student participates at their own level – enthusiasm and a desire to learn are the essential requirements!
● Primary students are strongly encouraged to join in the fun and start early in building a love for learning and developing skills for interacting with others in a creative environment.

How does it work?
● Students choose a topic from any of the four areas: science, technology, engineering, or math (or, a project that involves more than one of these areas!)
● Projects are completed outside of school hours – no classroom time will be provided.
● A display board will be provided for each student.
● Family/adult assistance is allowed, at an appropriate level for the child’s age and ability. For example, parents or others might: help brainstorm or
select ideas; supervise or assist in gathering information and materials from libraries, internet, etc; help in carrying out an experiment; assist in
constructing an invention; help with assembling the display (including helping with writing and spelling for the youngest students); aid in
transporting the project to and from school.
● The STEAM Fair is a non-competitive event – each student’s participation will be recognized, and the reward is in the enjoyment of the project,
feeling proud of the work, and having fun the evening of the fair!
● A volunteer “judge” will visit each project to give students a chance to officially present their work and answer some questions about it – this is
meant to be a positive experience and “judges” are kind!

Why should I participate?
● Mostly because it’s FUN!
● Build thinking skills, increase knowledge, develop research and STEAM skills
● Think creatively, use problem-solving
● Practise presentation skills, build confidence
● Experience planning and follow through of ideas to a completed project
● Explore topics that are uniquely interesting and exciting them
● Foster love of learning and creativity
● Early exposure to the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math
● See role models of other students invested in learning and presenting their work

So where do I sign up?!?!
● Registration forms will be sent home in the near future (2-3 weeks)
● To sign up, fill out the registration form, including topic or title of project
● Registration form is returned to school (to teach or office)

Further Information:
● Check out much more detailed information and resources on the school website at: http://mjp.wrdsb.ca OR click on the STEAM fair link below:
MJ-STEAM-Fair-info-package-2018 website info
● Questions can also be directed towards Principal Mrs. Bileski, or to Karen MacLeod at kmaclec001@rogers.com

So…. start thinking!
Will you create an invention??
Do an experiment??
Present a research study??
Got an idea for something no one has ever done before??
Want to find out how something works??
What do you love to learn and think about??

Ready, set, go…. start planning!!!