ISD 318 discusses value of in-person learning
Lori Grabarkewitz, a Robert J. Elkington Middle School (RJEMS) sixth grade science teacher and science fair coordinator, spoke to the Independent School District (ISD) 318 School Board Monday about this yearâs science fair participants. In mid-February students participated in the regional science fair at Bemidji State University.Â
âThe kids had to complete everything virtually including their presentations, videos and sending them off to our regional science fairs,â said Graberkewitz. âWe did very well at regional.â
Out of the 12 competitors, six qualified for state competition.Â
âThe kids had a great experience, got feedback from the judges, and hopefully were inspired to continue doing this next year when we are back in person,â Grabarkewitz added. âIâm incredibly proud of them.â
Lori Grabarkewitz, a Robert J. Elkington Middle School educator, has won the prestigious Seagate Excellence in Science Mentoring Award at the 84th annual Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF).