The McAuliffe PTSA is excited to present a new event for our students! The McAuliffe PTSA STEM Fair is an opportunity for our student body to share their science, technology, engineering and/or mathematical interests in a fun exhibition-style format. All students K-5 are welcome and encouraged to participate. Grade cohorts are K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Three tracks are available: Track 1 – Research, Track 2 – Experiment, and Track 3 – Invention.
Please review the FAQs below as well as the General Guidelines document.
When and where will the STEM Fair take place?
The STEM Fair will be held in the McAuliffe Elementary Commons on February 9, 2023 from 6-8PM.
How does my child register? When is the deadline to register?
TBD
What does my child need in order to participate?
Every STEM Fair submission must include a 48” x 36” standard trifold presentation board. Any additional components to Track 1 & 2 exhibits must fit easily within the area directly in front of the tri-fold presentation board. Track 3 submissions with inventions, robotics, and/or engineering components will have access to a demo area in addition to their allocated trifold presentation space.
Will there be judges for the STEM Fair?
STEM Fair participants will enjoy project feedback from an assembly of community judges with STEM-related backgrounds. All participants will be given an award in recognition of their efforts, and winning submissions from each cohort will be on display in school through the month of February!
Can I help my child with their STEM Fair project?
Appropriate parental involvement looks different across the grade cohorts: a K-1 participant may require limited assistance with cutting out images for their presentation, whereas a 4-5 participant is expected to do this independently. Submission topics, ideas and/or designs are each participant’s respected and celebrated contribution to our school community’s STEM Fair; please ensure parental involvement is limited to age-appropriate support only.
Please review the FAQs below as well as the General Guidelines document.
When and where will the STEM Fair take place?
The STEM Fair will be held in the McAuliffe Elementary Commons on February 9, 2023 from 6-8PM.
How does my child register? When is the deadline to register?
TBD
What does my child need in order to participate?
Every STEM Fair submission must include a 48” x 36” standard trifold presentation board. Any additional components to Track 1 & 2 exhibits must fit easily within the area directly in front of the tri-fold presentation board. Track 3 submissions with inventions, robotics, and/or engineering components will have access to a demo area in addition to their allocated trifold presentation space.
Will there be judges for the STEM Fair?
STEM Fair participants will enjoy project feedback from an assembly of community judges with STEM-related backgrounds. All participants will be given an award in recognition of their efforts, and winning submissions from each cohort will be on display in school through the month of February!
Can I help my child with their STEM Fair project?
Appropriate parental involvement looks different across the grade cohorts: a K-1 participant may require limited assistance with cutting out images for their presentation, whereas a 4-5 participant is expected to do this independently. Submission topics, ideas and/or designs are each participant’s respected and celebrated contribution to our school community’s STEM Fair; please ensure parental involvement is limited to age-appropriate support only.