2018 Science and STEM Fair

By Anonymous -
Attention Franklin Discovery Academy Families and Friends!

On Friday, March 30, 2018 Franklin Discovery Academy will hold its annual Science and STEM Fair.  The fair will take place in the gym from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.  We are looking for anyone interested in volunteering to help with the event.  We need judges to evaluate projects as well as anyone interested in helping with set-up and take-down.

Below you will find a link for a Sign-Up Genius to indicate your interest in helping.  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aafa72babfd0-science


If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Gallup - janette.gallup@franklindiscovery.org

2017 Science Fair

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