Mountain Green Elementary hosts annual STEAM Night
Apr 18, 2024 11:27AM ● By Verlene Johnson
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There seems to be something magical about going to school in the evening and when Mountain Green Elementary School held its fifth annual STEAM Night on March 25, students and their families turned out in droves.
Nearly 800 attendees participated in activities that were planned and carried out by a committee of amazing educators from MGES. Activities were stationed throughout the school related to SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART and MATH.
Some of these activities included making and launching a rocket, computer coding with BEE BOTS, engineering catapults and Ferris wheels and making marble mazes. “These activities encourage cognitive thinking, problem-solving, creativity, patience, and encourage parent and student involvement,” said Melanie Moore a second-grade teacher at MGES. “It also brings the community together in participating in activities and interacting with each other.”
PTSO funds provided over 50 prizes that students won while participating in the different activities. They also headed up the Inspirations of the ARTS contest. Over 150 students participated in this activity. Their works of art were on display that night as part of celebrating the arts.
In addition to learning about the world of STEAM, a CTE Fair was help that night, where community volunteers shared their careers and trades.
After several months of planning, Moore said the activity, which lasted nearly three hours, was a huge success. “We absolutely enjoy this activity and look forward to it every year.”
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