Science Fair Parent Letter

December 9, 2013

Dear Milton Middle School Families,
        

        We are excited to be holding a Science Fair at Milton Middle School on the evening of February 12, 2014.  This event will be on the same evening as a Milton Community Dinner so you can enjoy a great meal before experiencing the impressive work our students will be showcasing.  All students in grades 6-8 will be expected to participate in the science fair. Hands-on scientific investigation and invention are the focus at our particular fair.  Over a nine week period, your child will design, test, analyze, and present a project that uses scientific methods to solve a problem. The sky’s the limit!

         As you know, science, technology and engineering include basic skills expected by employers. As Twenty First Century citizens, our students will also have to make some of the toughest decisions of any generation, based on their understanding of emerging science and technology.  Doing science is key to understanding science.   Science fairs involve students in the practices of science and engineering, requiring them to apply those skills to a topic of interest to them.

         Time will be given to students during the school day to work on their project.  We encourage students to continue this work at home as well.  Students will be given project guidelines and time-lines at school, and teachers will check in with them periodically.  However, much of the work will be self-directed.  Families are encouraged to offer support and reminders, but to allow children to do the projects by themselves.

        We are encouraging support from the community in helping to make this experience a beneficial one for our students and for Milton Middle School.  Please call or email with any questions or potential resources.   More information will follow as the night of the Science Fair approaches.  Thank you very much in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

Milton Middle School Science Teachers

Rob Decicco – House A        Greer Krembs – House B        Nathan Caswell – House C        

rdecicco@mtsd-vt.org                gkrembs@mtsd-vt.org                ncaswell@mtsd-vt.org

893-3215 (x1243)                       893-3215 (x1206)                         893-3215 (x1215)                    

Catherine Thibault-Cote – House C                                Janet Smith – House D

cthibault-cote@mtsd-vt.org                                         jsmith2@mtsd-vt.org

893-3215 (x1214)                                                893-3215 (x1234)