1 Innovation Games Cr eat ivit y in Act ion!!! WHAT ARE THE INNOVATION GAMES? On Saturday May 7, 2016, the Holland Central school will be hosting the third annual Innovation Games. This event engages students, parents, businesses, and community members in an academic competition relating to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). Students in grades 5-12 demonstrate and apply their knowledge through several different presentations, demonstrations, and contests. Last year, these games included numerous students, their parents, and members of the Holland community to celebrate the incredible things that our students accomplish that otherwise go unrecognized. This year, with the help of many local businesses and community members, we are thrilled to make this a multi-school event. Through many meetings with the East Aurora Chamber Business Alliance, we have identified numerous businesses and neighboring schools districts willing to take part and make this event a great success. Through the Business Alliance, we have already reached out to or had conversations with many principals of local schools. Now, we are looking to talk to businesses to gauge interest in participating in this year's games. Participation is not solely limited to entering teams of students to compete in the events. We will have areas for demonstrations by students of projects that they are working on, spaces for students to meet with local businesses, and representatives from local colleges and clubs to provide insight into the opportunities for STEAM-minded students beyond graduation. It is our goal to give students and businesses the opportunity to make connections. If you would like to participate in this year?s Innovation Games, whether through setting up a table and space to talk to students or simply attending, observing, and encouraging students as they compete in the events, we would be grateful to welcome you to the event. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us Wher e: Hol l and J unior / Senior High School 103 Canada St r eet , Hol l and NY When: Sat ur day May 7, 2016 Regist r at ion 9:00 t o 10:00 Opening Cer emonies @ 10:00 Games st art ing 10:15 t o 1:45 Cl osing Cer emonies 1:45 t o 2:00 For mor e inf or mat ion or quest ions pl ease cont act t he t eam at : Hol l and.Innovat ion.Games@gmail .com Hol l and Innovat ion Games Team: Car l Guidot t i Pr incipal (J r ./ Sr . High School ) Scot t Hunt , Technol ogy Educat ion Lukas Gil l , Technol ogy Educat ion Vir ginia Schindl er , Famil y and Consumer Sciences Angel a Ginnit t i, Ar t Educat ion Kel l y Zimmer man, Ar t Educat ion Michel l e Kr ieger , Technol ogy Int egr at or HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!