OUSD NEWSROOMPRESS RELEASE  Wednesday, October 28, 2020Contact: John SasakiCommunications Director 510-214-2080[email protected]Oakland, CA — Scientific Adventures for Girls, Chabot Space & Science Center and the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department at Stanford University are co-hosting an exciting Family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Night for students and their families. On Thursday night, a virtual, yet hands on event called Spooky Science Night is aimed at giving girls a deeper appreciation for science with jaw-dropping science demonstrations such as blowing up marshmallow monsters in a vacuum chamber and activities including making “Dancing Ghosts” with balloons. Students from numerous OUSD elementary schools will be taking part, including Emerson, Esperanza, Hoover, Madison Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Peralta and Sankofa United, along with girls from other school districts. There will also be a “Dance Party Intermission” to get everyone moving. STEM Kits with activity materials will be provided prior to the event for each family. “This is a fun way for families to relax together while engaging with spooky and cool hands-on science activities,” said Courtenay Carr Heuer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Scientific Adventures for Girls. “Family STEAM Nights provide an opportunity to normalize the idea of families doing science together. This event also empowers parents who may feel uncomfortable themselves in science or math, and educates families on STEM career opportunities.” “We know Halloween won’t be what we all look forward to every year, but that doesn’t mean our kids can’t have fun – and learn about science – at the same time,” said Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. “I am excited for our girls who are taking part in this great science event, and I thank Scientific Adventures for Girls, Chabot Space & Science Center and Stanford University for supporting our students. Science literacy is critical for understanding our world, and the families who will be taking part remind us it is never too late to learn.” There are still a few spaces open. To sign up your student, click here. WHAT: Spooky Science Night for Girls, Including Girls from OUSD Elementary Schools WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29 WHERE: Online – Media contact: Courtenay Carr Heuer, Scientific Adventures for Girls at [email protected] ###About the Oakland Unified School DistrictIn California’s most diverse city, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is dedicated to creating a learning environment where “Every Student Thrives!” More than half of our students speak a non-English language at home. And each of our 81 schools is staffed with talented individuals uniting around a common set of values: Students First, Equity, Excellence, Integrity, Cultural Responsiveness and Joy. We are committed to preparing all students for college, career and community success. To learn more about OUSD’s Full Service Community District focused on academic achievement while serving the whole child in safe schools, please visit OUSD.org and follow us @OUSDnews.  |
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