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US STEM FAIR
2027 STEm fair
Dear Middle School Families,
Middle School Science is off to a great start this year! Our students are engaged, eager to learn, and adapting well to their new grade-level expectations.
We are excited to announce that the 2027 San Mateo County STEM Fair is coming up! This virtual event is a continuing collaboration between the San Mateo County Office of Education and The Nueva School.
Here is a quick summary of what you and your student need to know:
Key Event Details
- Informational Student Meeting: Tomorrow at recess in Room 24! Please encourage your child to attend if they want to learn more.
- Fair Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027 (Held Virtually)
- Project Submission Window: February 15–26, 2027
- County STEM Fair Website: stemfair.net
- 2 JUDGES NEEDED-Please consider being a judge and email me if you are interested. Information about judges’ requirements and expectations can be found here.
How Participation Works
- Optional & No Grades: Participation for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is completely optional and intended purely as a fun enrichment opportunity. Without grades, students can enjoy exploring science without extra pressure!
- At-Home Work: Students will complete their projects at home and on their own time. No official class time will be dedicated to creating or completing their projects.
- Solo or Pairs: Students may work independently or with one partner (groups of three are not allowed). Be sure to choose wisely.
Presentations & School Perks
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6th Graders: Will present their projects during science class. Participating in the STEM Fair takes the place of their Second Trimester Current Event Presentation!
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7th & 8th Graders: Will present their projects during lunch or recess.
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County Competition Spots: Completing a project and slideshow meeting County requirements earns students a chance to qualify for the County STEM Fair. (If interest exceeds available spots, students will present to judges to determine who advances.)
Support & Resources for Students
* Even though the project is done at home, students will have plenty of guidance:
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Google Classroom: Participating students will get access to timelines, scientific method templates, slideshow guides, and interview tips.
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Teacher Support: I am available to mentor all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders during Monday lunch office hours, at recess/lunch consultations, or via email.
The STEM Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to research what they love, design experiments or builds, analyze data, and build public speaking confidence.
Please encourage your student to check it out, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Mrs. Parker
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2026 STEM Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that 10 of our dedicated 6th–8th grade students have entered the San Mateo County STEM Fair! This voluntary enrichment opportunity requires an incredible amount of dedication, and we are so proud of these students for going above and beyond their daily schoolwork. Their passion for discovery and their creative approach to complex scientific questions are truly inspiring. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent our school at the county level!
Saturday, March 14, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that 10 of our dedicated 6th–8th grade students have entered the San Mateo County STEM Fair! This voluntary enrichment opportunity requires an incredible amount of dedication, and we are so proud of these students for going above and beyond their daily schoolwork. Their passion for discovery and their creative approach to complex scientific questions are truly inspiring. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent our school at the county level!
Interview Schedule
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- Fair Date: Sat., March 14, 2026
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Project Submission Deadline: February 1-February 20, 2026
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FEBRUARY BREAK starts on February 13, so the deadline is the Friday of February Break.
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Who: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
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Participation: Optional — This is an enrichment opportunity only.
- Contact Jenn Parker @ jparker@woodsideschool.us with any questions.
Students are encouraged to participate for fun and for the love of science — no grades will be given, and no official class time will be used to work on projects.
Opportunities for Students
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All Upper School students (6th–8th) are invited to participate.
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9 project spots will be requested for our Woodside students.
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A spot is earned when a student’s project and slideshow meet County requirements.
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If more than 9 students qualify, they will present to a panel of judges to earn a spot.
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Students may complete a project even if they don’t want to compete at the County STEM Fair.
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Resources will be provided, including timelines, scientific process outlines, a STEM Fair details packet, slideshow tips, and judging guidelines.
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Students will have a chance to practice presentations either in class or with a group at recess.
Presentation Details
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6th Grade and 7B: Present during Science class (takes the place of the second trimester Current Event Presentation).
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7A and 8th Grade: Present during lunch or recess.
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Students may work individually or in pairs — choose partners wisely!
Ways I Can Support Students
Students have flexible options for getting help, depending on their schedule:
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Office Hours: Mondays at lunch.
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Email or Drop-In: Recess or lunch for quick questions or project check-ins.
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Independent Work: Projects can be done at home, with some communication required for county participation.
I’ll be here to mentor and support students throughout the process!
Why Participate?
The STEM Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to:
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Research something they love in science
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Practice the scientific method
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Analyze data, make charts and graphs
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Build and create
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Share their discoveries — without the pressure of a grade
For more information about the County STEM Fair, visit: https://www.stemfair.net
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2026 STEM Fair Update!
On Saturday, March 14, our students represented Woodside School at the county level and we have the results!
Congratulations to our 5 students below who placed at this year's STEM Fair!
Most importantly, congratulations to all of our dedicated 6th–8th grade students who entered their project at the 2026 San Mateo County STEM Fair.
On Saturday, March 14, our students represented Woodside School at the county level and we have the results!
Congratulations to our 5 students below who placed at this year's STEM Fair!
Most importantly, congratulations to all of our dedicated 6th–8th grade students who entered their project at the 2026 San Mateo County STEM Fair.
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