Returning this spring…
The FISKE SCIENCE FAIR!!
FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH
FISKE GYMNASIUM
All Fiske Families and Friends are invited to attend the Science Fair! Please come to support our scientists as they present their projects.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2025 SCIENCE FAIR
Cu-WHOO-rious about science? All students in Grades 2-5 are invited to become Fiske scientists and take part in the 2025 school science fair!
The Fiske School PTO hosts the annual Science Fair where students enthusiastically share their creative scientific explorations! Let’s celebrate our young learners as they delve into the scientific method, present their findings – and maybe teach us adults something new!
Please encourage your Fiske student to be part of the 2025 FISKE SCIENCE FAIR, which will take place in the school gym on FRIDAY, March 14th.
Registration opens Jan 13, 2025. Watch this space for sign-up links!
KICK-OFF FOR THE 2025 FAIR
- Be a JUDGE!
You have a unique opportunity to get to meet and interact with some bright young minds, and fuel their scientific curiosity! If you have a background in a STEM field and want to support the cause – please volunteer to be a JUDGE by filling this form by Jan 31, 2025.
- Project Selection Guidance Session I
Come join us in the Fiske Library for our first information session on Dec 6, 2pm if you need help brainstorming ideas, or have any questions about the Science Fair.
We will also have 2 virtual sessions to brainstorm with any scientists looking for inspiration (Date/Time to be announced later).
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
- Science Fair introduction – Jan 10 2025
We will catalyze this year’s science fair season with an exciting event at the
January All-School Meeting! -
Project Selection Guidance Session II – Coming soon in the new year!
A project brainstorming session will be held at Fiske for any scientists looking for inspiration. Check back in early 2025 for more info!
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Science Fair Registration – Jan 13-31, 2025
Each participating student will need to register with their project, title and team members. Check back in January for more info! - Science Fair – March 14, 2025
Fiske Science Fair will take place in the Fiske Gym from 4pm - 7:30pm. Tentative schedule is as follows:
ILP Students: 4 - 5pm
4 - 4.30 - Setup
4.30 - 5 - Judging and Awards
ILP students are welcome to take a sensory break after their awards
All Students: 5 - 7:30PM
5 - 5.30 - Setup
5.30 - 6 - Judging
6 - 7 - Viewing
7 - 7.30 - Awards
Please reach out to ScienceFair@FiskeSchoolPTO.org with any questions.
Notes
- All science projects should be done at home, taking care to always be safe!
- All projects need to follow the scientific method!
- No animals should be harmed
- Please use a display to show your science project work, but keep it within a 36” width.
- For messy projects, those that involve pets, etc., you may consider filming your project & displaying it on a laptop/iPad alongside your poster at the science fair.
- Please do not bring food, live animals, dry ice or latex products to the science fair.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
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What is the Scientific Method?
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Display Tips --
If you have any questions, please contact:
ScienceFair@FiskeSchoolPTO.org