Science Olympiad

State Olympiad Results

           We are so proud of our 11th place standing! 

Event results:

2nd place medal for Food Science goes to Jassie D. and Deborah P.

4th place medal for Mystery Architect goes to Matthew B. and Justin A.

4th place medal for Bio Process Lab goes to Mathew S. and Jassie D.

5th place Ribbon for Write it Do it goes to Brandon S. and Jassie D.

6th place ribbon for Meteorology goes to Amna J. and Sadia J.

7th place ribbon for Road Scholar goes to Tommy M. and Sofia N.

8th place ribbon for Science Words goes to Deborah P. anfd Matthew S.

9th place ribbon for Tower Building goes to Matthew B. and Caitlynn R.

That makes a total of 8 events to win at State!  Last year we received medals for two events and ribbons for 3.  Our ranking last year was 19th.   WOW what an awesome leap forward!

PLEASE JOIN US on Wednesday at 4:15 for our awards and certificates.  We still have many of your certificates from regional competition, so please stop in and get them.

PARENTS, YOU ARE ALSO INVITED ON WEDNESDAY!

Update for State!

State_Schedule_as_of_March_26th

Many students have  a block of several events in a row.  Going out to get lunch is impossible for them.  We can place an order as a team ahead of time, or parents can go out to pick up lunch.  There is a shopping plaza approx. 4 miles from campus.  The link below lists the places there, and phone numbers to reach them.  We need parent input as to what to do.  With so many people on campus that day needing lunch, it could get tricky!

Restaurant Guide

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/Movie+theater:Augusta+GA+30904#a/search/l:Regal+Cinemas+Augusta+Exchange:1144+Agerton+Ln:Augusta:GA:30909:US:33.48777:-82.078476:address:/m::13:33.488281:-82.07896:0::/so:Restaurants:::d::25::::1:/e

March 19th Update

We are getting close!  We need some input about food.  We had the idea about Subway by the Movie Theater for  a sub platter.  If we order it ahead of time with an arranged pick up time, sandwiches would be available for those who want them.  Other options exist.  Our first year we brought our lunches or ordered Pizza.  The school lunches have a limited window for pick up, and had issues with being undercooked last year.  Please email us with ideas, suggestions, and or alternatives.  If you want to Order the campus lunch, I must email orders by Thursday at 9 AM.

A special Thanks to Roma, Nissa and Jenny who helped me present a short slide show about Science Olympiad at the recent PTSA meeting.  The PTSA made a donation to Science Olympiad, so we will have a little $$ for water and snacks. 

I will post the latest and greatest schedule Wednesday at 5:30 PM.  Schedules and Maps are ready for distribution.  The State Web site has directions to the University.  If you can, let us know if you are driving there Friday or Saturday.  We can make a list of who is where if you would like.  I will also make a phone list if you will send me permission and the phone numbers you want listed.

Thanks!

Mrs. B

State Master Schedule with rooms and times

Master event_schedule_for_state 

This is from the state website.  Feel free to browse there

http://www.aug.edu/gaso/state2008info.html

State Schedule

Tentative_State_Schedule

Please look at the schedule we have created. Some of you are sharing an event you may not have done at regional.  Some of you have the same exact events.  We did our best to cover the empty spots.  Email me please if there is a conflict, if you are not able to attend, or if there is a problem with what you see.

Thanks so much!  Mrs. B

We are so proud of our teams!  Simpson was represented at the regional tournament by two teams, competing against 20 other teams from 18 different schools.  We were proud to have our newset team place 7th! An outstanding fete for many of our first time members.  Our seasoned team placed 3rd, and took home a beautiful trophy.  We have earned a place at the state competition that will take place on March 29th at Augusta State.

The following events were awarded medals on Saturday:

1st Place: Rocks and Minerals - Sadia & Joshua

2nd Place:

Bio process Lab - Matthew S & Neil         

Ecology - Justin & Kirara       

Meteorology - Sadia & Amna

Tower Building - Matthew B & Caitlynn                           

Trajectory - Tommy & Matthew S.

3rd Place:

Anatomy - Deborah & Matthew S.       

Crave the Wave- Amna & Sofia 

Food Science- Jassie & Deborah

4th Place:

Balloon Launch Glider - Tommy & Tyler   

Ecology - Nissa & Aryman      

Oceanography - Roma & Megan 

Science Crime Busters - Caitlynn & Brandon      

Science Words - Deborah & Matthew S. 

Tower building - Testers were Sam & Marc

We will meet on Wednesday to award ribbons.  Please wear your shirts and bring your medals!  We will talk about the state tournament March 29th!

4 Days to go!

Permission slips will be delivered to Olympians during homeroom.  We are still collecting donation toward shirts/snacks if you have not already had a chance to contribute.

Final schedules are ready, with a few room changes.  We have a second tower built. 

Looking forward to seeing all of you after school!

Counting down till Saturday!

Mrs B & Mrs E

Regional Schedule

Regional _schedule

The teams are divided into A and B groups.  No names are posted on the schedule for safety reasons, but students will receive printed schedules with names.  February 23rd is the date.  We are very excited as it is getting closer to competition date!  Stay tuned!  See you all Wednesday!

Regional Competition at GSU

Attached is a campus map.  Students will receive packets at Wednesday's meeting.    campus map

Driving directions to GSU   

Our tournament is on the campus of GSU.  As you can see from the map, this takes place in a variety of buildings downtown.  For that reason, we will need an adult with each child.

Georgia Science Olympiad Web site

Georgia Science Olympiad link

You will find Georgia specific updates for events here.  For example, Amphibians and Reptiles will only include species specific to Georgia. 

Eventually the tournament information for February 23 will be available by clicking on the Georgia State link.

Schedule is due out soon!