STEM Enrichment
Kilgour STEM + Families Science Festival
6 - 8pm, Tuesday, Feb 27 @ Kilgour School
Please join us the evening of Tuesday, Feb 23 at Kilgour for a FREE family science night. Research shows that family engagement leads to greater student success, and that students who understand and enjoy science earn higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, and go on to college. We want to help the students of Kilgour be ready for the future and hope that you can come!
In addition to interactive science exhibits, pizza and refreshments benefiting 6th Grade will be available for hungry families. Although this event is geared toward the 2nd - 6th grades, younger students are also welcome to attend.
To make our STEM + Families Science Festival a success, Kilgour is in need of volunteers to help run exhibits (easy-to-follow guidance will be provided); we also need folks to help with registration, food, and prizes. Additionally, we have need of donations of easy-to-get supplies to accommodate as many students as possible. See the list of needed supplies and let us know how you can help. Thank you!
In addition to interactive science exhibits, pizza and refreshments benefiting 6th Grade will be available for hungry families. Although this event is geared toward the 2nd - 6th grades, younger students are also welcome to attend.
To make our STEM + Families Science Festival a success, Kilgour is in need of volunteers to help run exhibits (easy-to-follow guidance will be provided); we also need folks to help with registration, food, and prizes. Additionally, we have need of donations of easy-to-get supplies to accommodate as many students as possible. See the list of needed supplies and let us know how you can help. Thank you!
Coding and Keyboarding
This years Pacing Guides for K-6 require ALL students to practice typing 20 minutes a day. In order to achieve this goal, the staff has outlined several new initiatives that parents can use at home. :- www.typingtest.com is a free Word Per Minute assessment. District goals start at 15wpm in 3rd grade, and move up 5wpm every year.
- EasyTech is encourage for Students 3-6th to develop typing skills. Log in with your powerschool name and birthday for your password.
- Introduction to Coding using scratch, code.org, or Alice.
Outdoor Science Enrichment
The PTA is proud to sponsor the clean-up of our outdoor classroom behind the school. This will provide an opportunity for all grade levels to explore the natural world, seasons, and incorporate health and science into the classroom in real time. Thanks to the passion and leadership of our parents, we have reconstructed several seating areas, a bridge, picnic table, trimmed back overgrowth, and layed gravel. Next time you are at Kilgour pay a visit to our revitalized outdoor classroom and thank the hard working parents that made it possible!
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