January 7th, 2019

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?
 Tuesday, March 5th, 2019, 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 March 5 th

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
 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
 To sign up, fill out the registration form, including topic or title of project
 Registration form is returned to school (to teacher or office)

Check out the link below for more information:
MJ-STEAM-Fair-additional-info-package-2019 website info

 Questions can also be directed towards Principal Mrs. Bileski, or to Karen MacLeod at
karen.mac1300@gmail.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!!!