NGSS Night for Parents: To learn more about your child’s science education and the Next Generation Science Standards, you are invited to attend an NGSS Night for Parents on Wednesday, November 14 from 5-7pm at the BOE conference room at 100 South Turnpike Road. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP here.
STEM TOWN documentary Screening: is on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Cinemas. There is free admission to this event. STEM Town Flyer
A recent message from the Science and Technology Department to all Families:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Wallingford Public Schools
Science and Technology Department believes that parent involvement in
science education is crucial to children’s interest in and ability to
learn science. Research shows that when parents play an active role,
children achieve greater success as learners. Furthermore, the more
intensely parents are involved, the more confident and engaged their
children are as learners and the more beneficial the effects on their
achievement.
Historically,
innovations in science and technology have been powerful forces for
improving our quality of life and fueling economic development
worldwide. To continue to reap the economic and social benefits that
accrue from such innovation, as well as to find solutions to challenging
problems in the areas of health, energy, and the environment, we must
ensure parents and children value science learning and recognize the
tremendous opportunities that can arise from being more scientifically
and technologically literate and better prepared to participate in the
21st-century workforce. For students who decide to pursue careers in
STEM, there are numerous job opportunities available in Wallingford, in Connecticut, and nationwide.
Opportunities for Parents
Children
are naturally curious about the world around them. Parents and other
caregivers can nurture this curiosity in children of all ages by
creating a positive and safe environment at home for exploration and
discovery. Some strategies include encouraging your children’s interest
in science, providing opportunities for science learning at home and in
the community, and joining your children in learning new things about
science and technology. Take advantage of not knowing all the answers to
your children’s questions and embrace opportunities to learn science
together.
Schools
are essential resources for science learning. The more actively engaged
parents and other caregivers are in their children’s schooling, the
more beneficial schools can be for building
their child’s appreciation and knowledge of and confidence and skills in
science and technology. This holds true throughout the school-age
years, from preschool through college. Become a partner in your
children’s schooling. Communicate regularly with your children and their
teachers, school administrators, and counselors
to learn more about your children’s science learning opportunities.
Encourage your children to participate in extracurricular opportunities
focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), such as
clubs, field trips, after-school programs, and science research competitions. Be informed about the science program at your children’s school. You can read more about the Wallingford’s curriculum here: Curriculum Website for Parents.
