Dear QSI Families, I hope everyone enjoyed a restful Spring Break! The next edition of the Howler will be issued on Wednesday, April 26th. In the meantime, I wanted to remind you that our Science Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 26. All parents are invited to view Science Fair Projects and Class Exhibitions from 2:00pm-3:10pm on Wednesday. I also wanted to remind you that we will be holding a Career Day on Thursday, April 27. All elementary students may leave school at 1:00pm to job-shadow their parents. Please contact Mrs. Nizama in the front office as soon as possible if your child will leave early to accompany you to work. In addition, please take a few moments to review all Science Week activities. Have a wonderful week! Sincerely, Mrs. Jamie Martin
The opening of science week will kick off spotlighting “Famous Females in Science” and a science show featuring our secondary female scientists._______________________________________________________ After the science show, elementary students will be paired up with different class levels for extended lessons in science."The Physics of Flight" - Each elementary class will design two water rockets to launch during lunch recess. Throughout the day students will also build parachutes, shoot balloon rockets, and discover why airplanes and helicopters work._______________________________________________________ The 11 -year-old class will host a debate in the cafeteria at 2:30.THEME - Dorothy Hodgkin's scientific research generated a better contribution to humanity than Rita Levi-Montalcini's, and she should be in textbooks all over the world.**Parents are welcome to attend!**All Parents are invited to view Science Fair Projects and Class Exhibitions from 2:00pm-3:10pm.Students will be presenting and viewing science projects and presentations throughout the day.SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS9-Year-Old Class12-Year-Old Class13-Year-Old ClassSecondary BiologyCLASS EXHIBITIONSAll About Animals and Their HabitatsVisit the 5-year-old class and view students' animal reports and habitat displays._______________________________________________________ The Human BodyExplore the human body like never before! Visit the 6-year-old class to learn more about the human body._______________________________________________________ HoneybeesCome learn all about honeybees from the 7-year-old class!_______________________________________________________ EcosystemsCome see the 8-year-old’s dioramas of habitats from around the world, and read their informative reports about their favorite animals._______________________________________________________ Light Waves: Gortimer Gibbon’s Rainbow Making MachineInspired by our favorite TV show, the 11-year-old class attempted to recreate a machine, using light, lenses, and prisms, that could project a rainbow into the sky. What we learned, however, may be even more important than what lies over the rainbow. Come see our scientific thinking in action and try making rainbows of your own!Students will have an opportunity to listen to various speakers present their chosen profession.Elementary Speakers include a Bee Keeper, a Police Officer, a Fireman, and a Doctor.Secondary Speakers include a K1 World & European Champion, a Lawyer, a Journalist from CNN (former QSIS student), an FBI Agent, a Writer, an Investigative Researcher, an Aeronautical Engineer, a Public Relations Specialist, a Professor of Business & Marketing (former QSIS student), a Photojournalist and the UNICEF Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina._______________________________________________________ Take Your Child to Work Day**All elementary students may leave school at 1:00 to job-shadow their parents. Please contact Mrs. Nizama in the front office as soon as possible if your child will leave early to accompany you to work._______________________________________________________ An Afternoon Without WallsStudents who will NOT be accompanying their parents to work will engage in lessons and learning outside of the school building.5 - 7-Year-OldsThe lower elementary students will visit the The Dog Trust.8 - 10-Year-OldsThe upper elementary school students will learn the physics behind roller coasters as they participate in a science lesson at Sunny Land and ride the Alpine Roller Coaster.11-Year-Old - Secondary IV Students11-year-old - Secondary IV students will have an opportunity to visit one of four locations based on their preference.TRIP OPTIONSA. ICMP - Science (Forensic Lab)B. Al Jazeera – Journalism (News Broadcasting)C. Softhouse –Computer Science (App Development)D. National Theater – Performing Arts (Backstage Tour)LIGHTS OUT! Elementary students will spend 7th and 8th period in the dark working on environmental projects._______________________________________________________ Secondary students will participate in a group interaction invention project on the soccer field. Might get a little wet on this one!
Due to potential weather issues and children traveling from mountainous areas around Bosnia and Herzegovina to get to the event, we have decided to change the date of our Earth Day Festival to May 6th. I apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused, but safety is important and we really want the children to have a great time and enjoy our wonderful campus.Again, we are asking all middle and high school students to volunteer their time and give back to children in need. We will be hosting around 70 children during this Earth Day Festival at QSI from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday, May 6th and hope to see all our secondary students there. |