We are excited to offer a variety of opportunities this year. All students are welcome to attend unless otherwise noted. There will always be some sort of “ticket” that needs to be completed first. The “ticket” might be a qualifying test or a project you develop.
Westside Schools often get invited to special contests (math contests, quiz bowls, etc.) Those contests are not listed below, but make sure to check this site often for updates!
April 28: Science Olympiad-Ticket Due Tuesday, April 12 (Grades 3-4)
April 29: Film Seminar Due Friday, April 15 (Grade 6)
May 2: Art Seminar Due Tuesday April, 12th (Grades 4-6)
May 7 (Saturday): Coder Dojo 9:30-11:30 at Westgate Elementary Topic: TBD
- Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/BfN8xUzHUa
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September 3: Portfolio Pow-Wow (Tier II and III identified learners)
September 9: Coding Seminar (Grades 4-8)
September 10: German Seminar (Grades 5-6)
September 19: (Saturday) Coder Dojo (Grades K-6)
- Other Coder Dojos sponsored by AIM can be found here: http://aimforbrilliance.org/coderdojo/
September 29: Invention Convention (Grades 5-6)
September 30: Invention Convention (Grades 2-4)
October 26 & 27: School Spelling Bees
October 29: Taking the Road Less Traveled @ Iowa State (WMS and WHS Girls)
November 11: Music with Andy Hackbarth (Grades 5-8)
November 17: Path to Personalization (Grades 4-6)
November 20: District Spelling Bee
November 21: (Saturday) Coder Dojo (Grades K-6) FULL!
- Other Coder Dojos sponsored by AIM can be found here: http://aimforbrilliance.org/coderdojo/
November 24: Quiz Bowl
December 2: Explore Computer Science Day at UNO (Grades 5-6)
December 14 & 15: School Geography Bees
January 20: Extreme Math Day for Grade 5 (Ticket Due January 8)
January 21: Elementary STEMinar (Grades 4 – 6) (Ticket Due January 8)
February 6 (Saturday): Coder Dojo 9:30-11:30 at Westgate Elementary Topic: Bitsbox
- Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/Vrz2cTiyMl
March 10: Battle of the Books (click here for the book list)
March 11: District Speech Contest
March 12 (Saturday): Coder Dojo 1:00-3:00 at Westgate Elementary Topic: Unplugged Coding Activities
- Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/H9wtHWyKgA
March 22: Westside/Ralston Battle of the Books
- Congratulations to the top 4 teams from Westside’s BOTB competition on March 10. They will compete against Ralston’s top 4 teams on March 22.
- Rockbrook: Rainbow Flying Bananas
- Swanson: The Noble Narwhals
- Sunset Hills: The Book Barbarians
- Oakdale: Lightning Bolts
April 9 (Saturday): Coder Dojo 9:30-11:30 at Westgate Elementary Topic: TBD
- Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/hsaKhBv7jW
We are unable to access the document for the 5th & 6th grade Invention Convention.
Thanks for the message Julie. Will you try again and let me know if it works now?
So excited for all the seminars!
I can’t wait for the German seminar on Thursday!!!
How do I qualify for the Forensic Science Seminar?
Hi Minh-We are still working on the details for the Forensic Science Seminar. Check back often! 🙂
To whom do I send my Invention Convention submittion sheet into? The school EY director?
Yes, you may send it to the EY Coordinator at your building. Thanks!
I really want to do the invention convention.
Make sure to get your ticket in! 🙂
What is coder dojo?
Thanks for the question Chandler. Coder Dojo is a time where kids can come together and code! We’d love to have you at the one in November!
In so excited for the invention convention. I am going to bring my own invention! It is glow in the dark bowling pins.
Is the Forensic Science seminar also for middle schoolers?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Yes, we hope to offer it to elementary and middle school students.
Will we be able to send in a ticket for the art seminar?
Yes, hopefully we’ll get those tickets posted in the next week or so.
Can’t wait to hear more about the film and art seminars. Will links be available soon?
Yes, hopefully the tickets for the art and film seminar will be posted in the next week or so. We’ve had a few changes in seminar locations due to the construction happening in our district.