The McAuliffe PTSA is excited to announce that the STEM Fair is back again for the 2023-2024 school year!
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 December 6th from 5:30 -8PM.
4:45 – 5:20 PM
Arrival & Setup: Students may arrive to begin setting up their presentations at assigned spots between 4:45 – 5:20 PM, and one parent per student may assist with setup as needed.
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Judging Period: Students will present their projects to our volunteer judges between 5:30-6:30 PM. Parents can wait in the library or outside the building during this time. This will ease congestion and enable judges to evaluate and offer feedback on student submissions more easily.
6:30 – 8:00 PM
STEM Fair Exhibition: All are welcome to view student projects and enjoy this showcase of student curiosity!
How does my child register? When is the deadline to register?
Our 2023-2024 STEM Fair registration form is available here. Deadline to register is November 29th.
Note: If your student is already registered but has decided to shift tracks, topic, or other component of their topic, please notify us using the Submission Change form available here.
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 selected submissions from each cohort will be on display in school through the month of December!
Can I help my child with their STEM Fair project?
Appropriate parental involvement looks different across the grade cohorts: for example, 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.
Questions? Contact us at: [email protected]
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 December 6th from 5:30 -8PM.
4:45 – 5:20 PM
Arrival & Setup: Students may arrive to begin setting up their presentations at assigned spots between 4:45 – 5:20 PM, and one parent per student may assist with setup as needed.
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Judging Period: Students will present their projects to our volunteer judges between 5:30-6:30 PM. Parents can wait in the library or outside the building during this time. This will ease congestion and enable judges to evaluate and offer feedback on student submissions more easily.
6:30 – 8:00 PM
STEM Fair Exhibition: All are welcome to view student projects and enjoy this showcase of student curiosity!
How does my child register? When is the deadline to register?
Our 2023-2024 STEM Fair registration form is available here. Deadline to register is November 29th.
Note: If your student is already registered but has decided to shift tracks, topic, or other component of their topic, please notify us using the Submission Change form available here.
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 selected submissions from each cohort will be on display in school through the month of December!
Can I help my child with their STEM Fair project?
Appropriate parental involvement looks different across the grade cohorts: for example, 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.
Questions? Contact us at: [email protected]