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Pumpkin Smashes
Pumpkin Smashes are annual events to help divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns that will later be composted. To find locations near you, visit SCARCE.
ICTM Math Contests for Grade and Middle School Students - November, 2024 - April, 2025
In-school contests, some designed for individuals and some designed for teams, are offered at various times and for various grade levels. Check the schedule here.
Illinois Education and Technology Conference - November 13-15, 2024; Springfield
Over the three days, discover strategies and resources for meeting your edtech needs while you connect and collaborate with edtech peers. Access this site to learn more about the schedule and registration.
STEM Network Meeting - November 19, 2024; Westmont
A big "thank you" to Steve Ritz for hosting the STEM Network meeting on November 19. We will meet from 4:00-5:15 pm at Manning Elementary School, 200 N Linden Avenue in Westmont. You can enter directly into the STEM Room if you park in the alley behind the school. Enter the alley from E. Norfolk Street. Or, park in the public lot that borders on Cass Avenue. We plan to discuss After School STEM Clubs and School STEM Nights. And, we look forward to you offering other topics on your mind, too! Light snacks will be provided and raffle prizes will be awarded. One PD Hour is available. Register here.
Hardest Math Problem Student Contest - Registration Ends December 8, 2024
The Contest is an annual competition presented by The Actuarial Foundation that challenges students in grades 5 - 8 to solve multistep, grade-appropriate math problems with real-world situations and engaging characters. Interested? Click here.
Hour of Code 2024 - December 9-15, 2024
Plan ahead! This global movement reaches millions of students to engage them in one-hour coding activities, including the basics of computer science and artificial intelligence. Learn more.
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