Prefer paintbrushes to petri dishes? Maybe you can design this year's Science Fair Button. Four designs (two from primary, two from intermediate grades) will be chosen and made into buttons four our teachers and scientists to wear on the day of the fair.

Here are the rules:
• Artwork must be original—no clipart, internet downloads, etc.
• The design must fit in the circle provided on the special form sent home with students. CLICK HERE to download an extra form.
• The words “Briarwood Science Fair 2012” must be part of your design.
• Art work is due by March 15. You can turn it in to your teacher.
• Be sure to include your name, grade & teacher on the entry form.
• Additional entry forms can be found on the Science Fair website or office.
Hint: Use bright colors—markers or colored pencils work best. Avoid Crayons.

Briarwood's annual Science Fair is coming up on THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 6:00-7:00PM. This year there are new rules for grades K-2, expanded categories and lots more prizes! Everything you need to know is online - at this special website:

www.briarwoodelementary.oursciencefair.com

The registration deadline is MARCH 15. If you wish to purchase a display board through the website for just $5.00(and delivered directly to the school!) you must order by MARCH 1ST.

Participation in Science Fair is required for all Science Tech Students. Check with your child's teacher for more details on their class requirements.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2nd, 2012

Briarwood PTA honors outstanding volunteer service for children by awarding the Golden Acorn Award annually. The winners of this award are people who volunteer in ways that meet the mission of PTA: promoting the health, welfare, safety and education of ALL children and youth in our schools and community.

To nominate a deserving volunteer, click here to download an application. You may save the form to your computer and email it as an attachment to lesliekahler@comcast.net or print it, fill it out and send it back to school in an envelope marked: Attention Leslie Kahler/PTA Awards. Extra forms are also available in the office. Questions? Please contact Leslie at 425-226-134 or lesliekahler@comcast.net.

The Briarwood PTA invites you to a night of skating at Castle Ice Arena on Friday, March 2 6:30-8:15pm. Tickets for admission and skate rental are $7 per person. You may order your tickets in advance here on the website. Pizza from Little Caesars and drinks are also available - by PRE-ORDER only.

Just CLICK HERE to get to the information and ordering page. Note: you must first sign in to the website.

Pre-orders need to be placed by Thursday, February 23, and payment (checks made payable to "Briarwood PTA") must be sent to the school by Monday, February 27. You may also buy tickets the day of the event (but not pizza.)

For questions or to volunteer, please email Susanna Stratford. Remember to dress warmly! New to ice skating? There are many "ice walkers" for assistance! We will also have a party room designated for Briarwood for eating and storage. This is not a drop off event. Students should have adult supervision. Let's pack the rink!! You may skate longer than 8:15 but Teen Night begins at 8:30.

The new year brings lots of fun activities for Briarwood families. But we need your help to make these PTA-sponsored events possible. In the coming weeks - we'll offer our Lunchtime Book Swap, a Skating Night, Science Fair and Variety Show. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available - just CLICK HERE - to sign-up now! Your support is always appreciated!

Attention all Briarwood Students and Parents!
The Briarwood PTA is proud to once again sponsor “Science-To-Go-Kits”!
Starting Monday, October 17, 2011 The Briarwood School Library will have a “Science-To-Go Center” with 50 shoe box science kits available and ready for check out! Kits include experiments in electricity, magnetism, astronomy, weather, the senses, etc.
The kits are available to all students in grades 1 thru 5 and are checked out just like a book to be taken home for one week. Each kit contains instructions and supplies for one experiment, except for items commonly found in the home. Also included in each kit is a lab sheet for students to document their findings and/or experience then return with the kit. Please take a moment to read the following regarding the use and return of the kits.

1. Students can only check out one Science Kit at a time.
2. Student that checks out a Science Kit is responsible for the kit at home as well as to and from school.
3. ADULT SUPERVISION is required while a student is using a kit.
4. Items in the kit must be rinsed and dried before returning to school.
5. Any items that required assembly must be disassembled before returning to school.
6. Please dispose of any straw, paper, tissue or other items you may have used.

We hope that all Briarwood families have a chance to enjoy these experiments together at home throughout the school year! If you have any questions or suggestions please contact: Peg Garcia-Bergin, berginfamily@comcast.net