SCIENCE OLYMPIAD!
(From Mitchell's PTO...)
We know many families don't really know what Science Olympiad is or how
it works. So, we'll will be hosting a short Science Olympiad
Informational Meeting for families wanting more information about
Science Olympiad. Join us on
Wednesday 11/18 from 5:30 - 6:15 in the Media Center.
Science Olympiad is a great countywide event. Students from all over
Washtenaw County compete at grade level in many different competitions.
They will spend a few months learning about that subject and have fun
preparing for the competition. This is a hands on learning experience.
Students learn science concepts and team building while having fun.
Just a few examples of the events include creating bridges with pasta,
using mystery materials to create the tallest structure, using math
skills to estimate how many items are in a jar, building circuits,
learning about birds, reading maps to find a location, make potions,
building straw towers from straws and pins.
Registration forms came home last week. Look over the forms coming home
and discuss the events with your child(ren). Please have all forms
turned in by Dec 2nd. Practices will begin in January and run through
late April. WESO Competition is scheduled for May 14th at Pioneer.
Science Olympiad is currently only open to students in 2nd - 5th grade.
Please note: Parents with participating children will be required
to volunteer for WESO either as a coach, raffle chair, Head Coach or
volunteer the day of the event.
