The Basswood PTO is sponsoring a Science Project Expo in conjunction with Basswood Family Math and Science Night, providing an opportunity for all 3rd - 5th grade students to participate in a STEM event.

Basswood Science Project Expo Overview

Note: This is a research and experiment Science Project Exposition to teach students they can be real scientists - models and collections will not be included (e.g. erupting volcano, solar system, how electric motors work, tornado in a bottle, types of dinosaurs).

• Presentations will take place at the Basswood Family Math and Science Night on February 28th, 2019 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
• Participants: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
• Individual or 1 Partner Science Projects
• 3rd Grade Scientists will research a science topic of interest and create a poster demonstrating knowledge gained of their topic to display for judging and at the Basswood Family Math and Science Night.

GRADE 3 NOTES - UPDATED-FEB. 7

GRADE 3 EXPO FORM - UPDATED FEB. 7

• 4th and 5th Grade Scientists will use the Scientific Method to investigate a topic of interest, complete research and experiments, write a lab report, and create a presentation board to use while presenting to judges as well as attendees of the Basswood Family Math and Science Night.

Basswood Science Project Expo Calendar

January 9                     Expo information sent home to all 3-5 graders

By January 25  Extended to January 28           Project Proposal due to Basswood

By January 31             Proposals returned to Scientists

By February 4             Revised proposals (if necessary) due to Basswood   

Week of February 25  Science Projects judged at Basswood - Sign up link with time slots sent by Feb. 1

February 28                 Basswood Family Math and Science Night

• 6:00-8:00 PM - 3rd Grade Scientists will have their posters on display to view for attendees of Math and Science Night
• 6:00-6:30 PM 4th Grade Scientists will display their project board, lab notes, and answer questions of attendees of Math and Science Night.
• 6:45-7:15 PM 5th Grade Scientists will display their project board, lab notes, and answer questions of attendees of Math and Science Night.

THE FULL 12 PAGE PACKET IS AVAILABLE BELOW so students can start thinking about what they would like to research. A video is also available below so students can quickly walk students through the process and expectations for this event.

Please forward any questions or concerns you or your students have to Karmyn Nelson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you,

Alonso Arias, Jeff Lofgren, Karmyn Nelson, Maria Chapellin, and the PTO Board

For more information, please select the options below:

VIDEO - This video is an example of how to talk through finding a science project.  Watch Basswood students in action as they brainstorm ideas!

COMPLETE SCIENCE PROJECT EXPO PACKET

2019 Basswood Elementary Box Tops Contest February 19 – 22, 2019

Thank you in advance for participating in this year’s Box Tops contest! 

Again, this year, we are asking students to use the collection sheets and/or Ziploc bags to turn in their box tops.  This makes the sorting process much simpler!  A collection sheet will be sent home with each student in the Wednesday flyer packet. 

Prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place for grades K-2 and 3-5.  The prizes are:

1^st -  Extra recess with juice box and popcorn

2^nd – Extra recess with juice box

3^rd – Extra recess

Thanks again for your help in earning cash for our school!

Show your school spirit by participating in the upcoming Spirit Days. 
They are listed on the school calendar. 
Our next spirit day will be held on Friday, March 1.  
It will be BOOK CHARACTER DAY! 
Please show your School Spirit by dressing as your favorite book character!