Russell School Science Fair
By Elizabeth Prata

Grade K-2 Russell School held its Annual Science Fair last Saturday, and it was one of the biggest ever. With thirty-five projects examining a variety of subjects, the teachers, volunteers, evaluators and especially Principal Dan Joseph declared it an unqualified success. It was a lot of fun, too.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.

Albert Einstein

Second grader Alex Quinn wanted to learn "How animals see the world." Alex said "I liked learning about the Bush Baby because they can see well at night and see the glow in the dark bugs." He seemed highly amused at the photographer's request to don the goggles, but he was a good sport.

 

Ethan Lint, grade K, is checking out Ms. Moriba's table on what sinks and what floats, being extra careful to keep his donut away high and dry.

 

 

 

First grader Josh Bouvier decided to study "Insects" and was busy being evaluated by Tyler Blanchard. Josh was very self-composed throughout the evaluation process!

 

 

Kelcie Brown from second grade was speaking with the evaluator. She was so proud of her project on "Birds," exclaiming, "I did this all in one night!"

 

 

 

Olivia Giles learned all about "Turtles and Tortoises." Coolest fact? "I learned that it is best to leave them alone."

 

 

 

 

Second grader Skyler Dombrowski talks with Peggy Brown about "Wolves."

 

 

 

 

Allyson and Audrey Webber, grade 2, made paper from recycled papers. The coolest thing about their project? "Using the blender!" they said in unison.

 

 

 

Second grader Ian Maristany is talking with an adult about his project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adam Dumas, Ethan Radley, Bryce Skilling and big brother Colin Skilling are not too sure about the "Mad Scientist" who is setting up the stage and preparing to wow the kids with science.

 

 

 

 

 

Kindergartener Nicole Jackson brought in her Guinea Pigs Chippy and Snowball. Coolest fact? "They don't bite. Unless you stick your finger in the cage and poke them like this."

 

 

Mr. Joseph was a proud Principal, videotaping the events and assembling the kids to say, "Great job everybody!"

 

 

 

 

The Monument: Prata photos