CAPTAIN CHARLES WILKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCIENCE FAIR

                         MARCH 20, 2008

 

 

Dear Parents,

 

Our ability to solve present and future problems depends on our ability to question the world in new and creative ways.  With our knowledge of the world growing so rapidly, we must move away from having our children simply memorize facts. We must emphasize the thinking skills that can put those facts to use, and create organization for new facts as they emerge.

 

What better opportunity for a child to develop such skills than to participate in our schools science fair.  The thinking skills a child develops while doing a science project are the same basic skills that will be used daily throughout life Đ to sense and clarify problems that exist and to find creative solutions to those problems.

 

Please encourage your child to take part in this yearŐs science fair.  Children should select projects that match their interests and abilities.  The science fair experience should be fun for your child Đ something he or she really wants to do.

 

You will find an attached list of ideas as a springboard for you and your childŐs imagination.  Be creative, be investigative, and most importantly, have fun.

 

The Science Fair Completion Schedule should be posted where it can be seen easily.  Your genuine interest and enthusiasm will be perceived by your child.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

The Science Fair Committee

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VolunteerŐs Needed

 

Video Camera       Snap Shots      Setting Up    Taking Down     Certificates & Calligraphy

 

Science Fair Interviewer              Hospitality for Interviewers      Problem Solving

 

 

Parents, we need volunteers on March 19th and 20th to make the Science Fair a success.  Please sign below and let us know what you would be willing to help us with.  *Note:  Science Fair Interviewers discuss projects and write comments only; you will not be asked to give a numerical score.

 

Name ________________________________    Phone __________________________

 

Volunteer Job Requested __________________________________