Dear HRES Students, Parents, and Teachers

Dear HRES Students, Parents, and Teachers :

We are pleased to announce the Highland Ranch Science Fair and Exhibition, to be held on Friday, March 18th, 2011, 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the MPR. This year, we will have a “nature” theme. Student projects related to local wildlife, ecology, and environment are encouraged, but not required.

All students are invited to participate and all families are invited to attend the event! Students may work on an individual project, or work with a partner or small group (for younger students) to plan, conduct, and present the findings of a science investigation and/or experiment. Students may also choose to exhibit a science collection (e.g. rocks) or other project that communicates what they know about their subject to the audience.

Projects must be approved by classroom teacher and Science Fair Chair. Please plan accordingly, by submitting the Student Entry Form as soon as possible and NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 11th!

How to Get Started: Don’t wait! Start now by reading all required documents (retrieve from “Important Links” section of blog) getting teacher and parent approval, and taking advantage of resources such as the school library, your teachers, and your parents to help brainstorm project ideas. Grade specific suggestions, helpful web-links, suggestions for parent support and other important information available here at the HRES Science Fair Blog

Students: Choose a topic that is truly interesting to you! The work must be SAFE, so parents are required to supervise and monitor any safety hazards. Parents are encouraged to help you, but you should be doing most of the work. Just do your best and have fun.

Parents: Please download the following forms from “Important Links and Resources” section of the blog:
1) STUDENT ENTRY FORM
2) SCIENCE FAIR RULES
3) SCIENCE FAIR HOW-TO

Teachers: Please review and approve project proposals before submitting forms to the “Science Fair Entries” box located in the Teacher’s Lounge. The Science Fair Chair will return the approval slips to you, with a list of participating students, to confirm receipt of entry forms. Thank you for helping to support our students!

To All: Project Boards should be dropped off in the MPR before school on Friday, March 18th, to allow for a class “sneak peek” at the projects. The evening event will include community groups, class exhibitions, and hands-on activities! Don’t miss it! Finally, GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

Sincerely,

Shelley Glenn Lee, HRES PTA Science Fair Chair
shelleyglennlee@gmail.com