FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Families
Are the fairs separated?
No. They are one and the same. All projects will be reviewed. If the project is assigned by a teacher, it is up to the teacher to provide criteria for the project. (Guidance is provided for you in the Handbook.)
Is the online form the only way to submit a project?
Yes it is. It is a very simple Google form, and won’t take more than a few minutes. We use the resulting spreadsheet to track number of entries, special set up needs, etc...
Does everyone fill out the online form?
Yes please. Every project needs a form. If students are working together on a project there is space on the form for both students to assign their names to one project.
As mentioned before, we use the data from the entry forms to determine the number and placement of tables, and well a volunteers to review projects. The more information we have before the fair, the less likely we are to have a last minute crisis. (The kind of crisis that often results in a disappointed student, an angry parent, and a flustered volunteer.)
Is there a paper form?
No. Please understand that we are expecting a huge number of projects, and are doing our best to streamline the process. This will allow our volunteers to spend more time and energy reviewing student projects, our top priority.
Can I volunteer to help?
YES! We could use all of the help that we can get. Click here for the sign up form... reviewers are always our greatest need. Please contact Vita Strumba or Pete Pasque if you would like to join the planning committee.
Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers and Staff
When do students bring down projects?
Students should bring their projects to school the day of the fair. The OPs in the office will start calling down classrooms or grade bands around 2:30pm. Students should then
We have a larger classroom projects or projects from Focus Studies. Where can we store these?
Contact us! We can often store these in the auditorium or library.