Parent Letter

The students recieved a letter today, in case they loose it, here is  a copy, signature is due back tomorrow.

January 9^th, 2013

Dear Parents:

The 6^th graders are off and running on their science fair projects. Please keep in mind this can be a lot of fun, but you will also need patience at times. The students have chosen their topics and we have been researching and discussing the projects at school. They are still in the process of gathering their information. They have a timeline that needs to be strictly followed. They will receive points each time they meet a deadline. This will not be part of their actual science fair grades, but will be points accumulated toward the 3^rd quarter grades. The timeline is found on the blog, and the students also received a timeline. The students should have a copy of this in their science fair folders.

The materials can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or other craft stores. The science fair board is provided at school for $2.50. I will provide construction paper as backing for the work that will be pasted on the display boards. The backing is not mandatory and you may also purchase it at a craft store, but it sure makes the project look more professional. I suggest using rubber cement (with parents supervising due to fumes) instead of glue, but you may use whatever works for you.

            The actual experiment and the display board will be completed at home. The students will complete some research and work at school, but we are limited on what we can do here- we just don’t have enough computers to use. Please keep in mind that I am doing my best to help the students with the 42 projects, but time here is limited. 

-Miss Koch

kelseykoch@bennps.org

KochPineCreek.blogspot.com

 

Each letter I send home will have a portion for you to sign and for the students to bring back, this is also a part of their points. This is to make sure there are no surprises and that everything is seen by parents.

 

 

 

Please sign and return bottom portion so that I know you have received this note.

Thank you.

 

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