Science and Engineering Fair on LCATV

We had a film crew from LCATV visit our Science and Engineering Fair, and the footage they captured is airing live on television at the following times:

Sunday February 19, 1:30 AM
Sunday February 19, 2:00 PM

LCATV's Channel 16 is viewable on Comcast Cable. You can also watch the program online by clicking here: http://www.lcatv.org/program/milton-science-fair-2017-02-09

There are several Everest scientists featured in this video. Check it out!

Rosie's Girls STEM Leadership Camp

Check out this excellent summer opportunity for girls in 8th grade (entering 9th grade)!  Rosie's Girls STEM Leadership Camp

Science and Engineering Fair "Dear Future Me" Homework

Today, students worked on a summative reflection of their Science and Engineering Fair project, where they wrote a letter to their future selves about their experiences working on this year's project. Incomplete "Dear Future Me" letters should be completed as homework and are due on Wednesday 2/15. The assignment can be found here on our Google Classroom site.

Freedom and Unity Film Contest

For our filmmakers and video enthusiasts:
Dear Milton Middle School,

I'm writing to make sure you know about the Freedom & Unity TV Youth Film Contest.

Inspired by the Vermont Movie Project, Freedom & Unity is a film contest that invites young Vermonters to create films that explore the life and culture of the Green Mountain State, both past and present. We’re excited to offer over $5000 in cash prizes, lots of cool filmmaking tools and a Youth Media Maker Conference!

Over our first two years, we have drawn nearly 200 entries from high schools, tech centers, colleges, private schools, and home schools across the Green Mountain State. In addition, we have trained teachers to use video in the classroom and mentored students in a variety of settings. If this training would be of interest to your school, please let us know!

The contest is open to middle schoolers this year for the first time. I hope that you will share this message with teachers and students who might find it of interest. Our latest newsletter has additional details below.

Thanks and cheers,

Signe Taylor

Contest Coordinator

For more information, visit the WEBSITE

Young Writer's Project Winter Conference

For all Everest writers. This is a great opportunity for you!

(From the Young Writer's project website)
Sign up for Vermont's highly-irreverent writing conference for middle and high schoolers! Poet Reuben Jackson, storyteller Geoff Gevalt and their SUPER SECRET guest artist associates will lead a day of workshops focused on poetry and prose. It's bring-your-own-lunch with amazing snacks provided (yes, your favorite chocolate granola clusters will be in attendance). Advance sign up is required to secure your spot. $20/person. Scholarships available for those who email in advance.

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017
Time: 10.00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Vermont College of Fine Arts - College Hall (36 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05601)
Price/person: $20. Scholarships available (email Susan, sreid@youngwritersproject.org).

Link: Young Writer's Project Website