Science Games?

Dear Parents and Students:

Some of you already know each year I try to take a team to the Engineers and Geophysicists Association’s Science Games at Science World. This is an extracurricular opportunity for a team of students from the school. The last two years our teams have done very well and the event is a lot of fun for everyone.

This year, the competition takes place on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Telus World of Science.

We are not guaranteed a spot to compete. We submit an application for one team of five students to attend, and then the Association has a lottery and we keep our fingers crossed for a spot!

Students who are interested in this activity may submit their name for a lottery draw amongst MACC students in grades 4-7 (I open it to both classes.) Anyone who gives their name needs to understand:

  • ​Students need to be available all day on March 10th, so check the calendar please,
  • Students need their own parent transportation to and from the event,
  • Preparation and research study is required, on the student’s own time outside of class, to create a project and to prepare for the challenge activities, and
  • Those who participate need to understand we are judged on creativity, knowledge, and the ability to collaborate as a TEAM to create a solution to the challenges.
If your child is interested, please just have them tell me on Monday. Team selection is by lottery AND we don’t have a guarantee we will have a spot at the competition yet. 
 
Thank you!