S.T.E.A.M. Club
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S.T.E.A.M. stands for:
Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics.
When: The STEAM Club will meet on Mondays from September 30 to April 28.
Dates 10/7/24 - 12/16/24, excluding 10/21, 11/4, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30 (no school)
& 1/6/25 - 4/28/25, excluding 1/20, 2/17, 3/17 (no school)
Where: ART room 125
Who: Eligible 4th grade students. To be eligible for the STEAM club; students must
maintain at least 90% attendance & display Responsible, Respectful, & Safe behavior at school & club meetings/events.
What: We will explore STEAM principles & ideas and there will be weekly activities &
challenges. The 2024 SPS Elem. Science Olympiad & 2025 STEAM Night are big events for the Club. We will complete STEAM activities like; Aluminum Boat Float, Paper Tower, Popsicle stick bridge, Mouse Trap Catapult & Club Tie Dye T-shirts!!!
Spots are limited
*Only for the first 20 students who return the permission form signed by their parent or guardian.
*Turn in your STEAM Club permission slips to Mr. B Room 114 or Emily Wand in the front office.
1st club meeting = Monday Oct.7
Schedule
2:30-2:40 Snack provided/ RR break
2:45-3:45 STEAM Activity/ Lesson/ Challenge
3:45-3:55 clean-up, pack-up, line-up
3:55-4:00 Parent/Guardian pick-up (gym door - back car line)
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to
Donovan Borchardt @ daborchardt@spsmail.org
School phone: 417-523-4500 x.43114
SPS Elementary Science Olympiad
Event Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:30 am to 1 pm
McBride STEAM Club members will be participating in the SPS Elementary Science Olympiad
@Glass, Blunt & Kemper Hall on the MSU Campus.
Registration for the Competition will begin at 7:45 am & the Awards Ceremony will end at 1 pm
STEAM Club members will prepare for these events during their STEAM Club meetings at McBride Elementary; Egg Craft Drop, Paper Airplane Flying Challenge, & Water Filtration Device.
Students will be competing as a team in various events with 7 other STEAM Clubs/Elementary Schools at SPS Elementary Science Olympiad 2024 & will prepare during their STEAM Club meetings at McBride on 10/7, 10/14, 10/21.
Event Schedule:
Once I have received the detailed schedule for the day, Sat, Oct. 26, from MSU, I will share it with all club members competing in the events. (Parents & Guardians also)Reminders:
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Students need to work in teams of 2-4 (no individual entries).
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Coaches will accompany their teams through the rotations. If your school is split into multiple groups, please ensure you have two adults to accompany each group.
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Students must come prepared with their egg craft drop, paper airplane, & water filtration devices already made.
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I will provide snacks & water bottles during your scheduled break time.
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A signed permission slip is required for any McBride STEAM Club member to attend & compete.
Events:
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Estimania (update received from MSU)
Transportation:
Springfield Public Schools will provide transportation for all McBride STEAM Club members to the Missouri State University campus on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Parents/Guardians have to use their own transportation to get to MSU campus.McBride STEAM Club Night
Friday, March 7, 2025 6:00-8:00 pm
Vendors/ Stations confirmed for STEAM Club Night are:
McBride STEAM Club Demonstration table; demonstration & instruction led by Club members.
SPS Star Lab in the Cafeteria
Wonders of Wildlife
Discovery Center
KY3 Weather Station
Kickapoo HS Robotics Club
SPARC Art-C table
*Possibly have Food Trucks come as well.
**STEAM club members will be required to help/assist with a station on STEAM Club night for 1 hour.
10 club members will help from 6:00 to 7:00 & the other 10 club members will help from 7:00 to 8:00.
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