Iredell-Statesville Schools School & Family Magazine October 2016 | Page 24
Enrichment Offerings
Iredell-Statesville Schools Academically Gifted Department sponsors and provides many
opportunities for academic competition and academic enrichment. These opportunities are
available for all I-SS schools and students to participate! You do not have to be an identified gifted
learner to take part in our exciting learning opportunities!
Science Fair
I-SS students are invited to create Science Fair projects that clearly demonstrate the use of the Scientific
Method to solve a problem. School level fairs are completed by November 10th. Elementary, Middle, and
High School students are all eligible to participate in their school level science fair. The winners of the
school level fair compete at the district level fair. November 21st, 2016 is the District Science Fair date for
Middle/High School and November 22nd, 2016 is the District Science Fair date for Elementary.
Chess Club
I-SS schools have the opportunity to sponsor a Chess Club at their school. Students do not have to
know how to play Chess to be part of the club. Students should have an interest in learning the game
and working on game strategies. The game of Chess is a great way to teach problem solving and critical
thought. Chess teams compete in a district competition on March 30th, 2017.
Robotics
Robotics club and classes are available at schools. Robotics provides students an opportunity to build
stronger tech, science and math skills. Robotics is STEM focused and provides students an opportunity for
collaborative, problem solving all while building and programming a robot. Robotics teams are invited to
District Competition on April 12th, 2017 for Middle/High School and April 13th, 2017 for Elementary.
Spelling Bee
Middle and Elementary Schools host their own individual school level spelling bees every year. The winner
and runner up from each school bee are invited to attend the District Spelling Bee. The winner of the
school bee will participate in the District Bee. The runner up may watch the District Bee but will be invited
to participate if the winner of the school bee is unable to. The District Bee is hosted on February 2nd, 2017
with a snow make up day scheduled for February 9th, 2017.
Math Expo
Elementary and Middle Schools are strongly encouraged to host their own school Math Expo. The Math
Expo