As Lake County Schools prepares to host its annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Bowl next month, organizers are seeking partners to help with funding.
The STEAM Bowl is planned for March 9-11, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, 1000 E. 1st Avenue. It is a competition among elementary and middle schools in the district, designed to promote STEAM education, provide enrichment opportunities and increase collaboration among students as they embrace and apply 21st-century skills.
“The success of our program would not be possible without the committed support and dedication of our students, teachers, parents/guardians, community members and organizations,” Amy Cockcroft, executive director, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, wrote in a letter to potential donors. “Because of previous donors, we have been able to secure a location for the event, purchase necessary materials for the STEAM tasks, provide the winning team with medals and trophies, as well as provide recognition to all participants.”
She and her team are specifically asking for partners who are willing to provide any of the following:
- Monetary donations
- Gift cards
- Contribution of an item to include in each student’s goody bag (elementary and middle school) such as general school supplies, gift certificates, coupons, water bottles, sunglasses, etc.
- Plaque Sponsors
- Medal Sponsors
- Engineering Design Challenge Sponsor
All donations are requested by Feb. 28. They can be mailed to Lake County Schools, Curriculum Department, Attention: Linda Carter-Countryman, 510 South Palm Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills FL 34737.
Partnering organizations will be recognized in the event’s printed program and on the district’s web site.
Anyone with questions about donating or coordinating the delivery of a donation may contact Tracy Wood at 352-253-6869.
