On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the first of the four FUSD elementary school science fairs was held at Sespe School. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade showed off their science knowledge in experiments, scientific models and displays. The students had to demonstrate their understanding of the scientific method and explain their project to the panel of judges including two teachers and the principal who questioned them during the judging. Said Cody Spore, first grade student, “My project was complicated, but it was also fun!” Each participant received a ribbon. In addition to individual student entries, there were a few class projects.

Mr. Bill Raymond, the science teacher at the four Fillmore/Piru elementary schools, is in charge of all the science fairs. Said Raymond, “It is crucial to encourage interest and curiosity in science at an early age.” The enthusiasm for science was high among students and parents at the science fair. Mr. Scott Carroll, Sespe School principal said, “The science fair is part of the emphasis in STEMs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education for our students in Fillmore. I was pleased with the number of participants and the quality of the projects”

Mountain Vista (May 30), San Cayetano (May 31) and Piru (June 5) will hold a science fair soon. If you want to see our local scholars in action, stop by the schools and our bright Fillmore students will demonstrate their understanding of science. Fillmore Middle School science teachers, Emily DuBois and Amy McKewon, substitute for Ashley McClain, held a science fair in their classes on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Congratulations to all the science fair participants and their parents!