DESTINATION ImagiNATION
Next year the PAB will sponsor a new program called: Destination ImagiNation Developed 25 years ago, Destination ImagiNation is a creative problem solving program for students. The goals of the program include: fostering the development of creative and critical thinking; developing teamwork, collaboration, and leadership abilities; nurturing research and inquiry skills through creative exploration and attention to detail; and encouraging a commitment to real-life problem solving.
Participants of similar age work together on teams 5- 7 members, over an 8-12 week period, and choose to solve one of several "Team Challenges" in the following areas: Technical/Mechanical Design; Structural/Architectural Design; Science; Theatrical/Literary/Fine Arts; and Improvisational Techniques.
The program culminates in a tournament at which the teams present their solutions and are also confronted with an "Instant Challenge" (an impromptu challenge that the team must solve under tight time constraints, with no prior notice of the nature of the problem). For more details on the program, please visit the website at: http://www.idodi.org.
For more information, please contact Steve Kennedy at 206-484-1310 or by email at sjk@aterwynne.com.
SPELLING
BEE
The St. Joseph Spelling Bee is held each spring and is a fun event for middle school students. Participation is voluntary, but the winners have the chance to advance to district and state-level competitions.