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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, March 6, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of the 2011/2012 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 5,600 supporters of Science Olympics included parents, extended family members, teachers, administrators and district staff attended the event. Finalists met for the Science Olympics Finals at MOSI on December 8, 2011. We are proud to recognize our top winners for their accomplishments. |
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| 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 Education | |
| 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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| C 03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120306_495 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 03 | ||