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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2012/2013 Elementary Science Olympics District Winners (Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Elementary Science Olympics was established to strengthen student motivation and interest in science and promote community awareness of science. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade work either individually or cooperatively with a partner to create a solution to a given scenario in various events such as Kindergarten Skyscrapers, First Grade Aqua Foils, Second Grade Airplanes, Third Grade Balloon Racers, Fourth Grade Marshmallow Flyers and Fifth Grade Roller Coaster.

This year 1,430 students from 143 elementary schools participated in the event. Over 6,000 supporters of Science Olympics including parents, extended family members, teachers, administrators and district staff attended the event. Finalists met for the Science Olympics Finals at the Museum Of Science and Industry (MOSI) on November 28, 2012.

We are proud to recognize our top winners for their accomplishments.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Shana Tirado, Supervisor, Elementary Science
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130514_563 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 06