Question & Answers about the program
When was the weather station purchased?
At the June 11, 2008 general meeting, the Greywolf PTA granted $6,000 toward the WeatherBug weather station. We were able to make this happen with the help of our families and community businesses supporting our annual Greywolf PTA fundraising events. Your support allowed us to grant an additional $3,500, compared to the original funds of $2,500 planned in October 2007. In addition to our $6,000 grant, we raised $1,250 at our SENSE Auction, during our weather station Fund An Item.
Where is the weather station located?
The viewing box is located across from our school office within the glass display case. Every classroom of our school has at least one computer that our students are able to collect the necessary data to make calculations, graph charts, make predictions and more.
How will this program make a difference in my child's education?
As many of you know, Math and Science is part of the required State WASL testing. Bringing "real world" education will help our students knowledge and growth and aide with their testing capabilities.
"For the past three years, schools that participated in the Science Literacy Project provided by WeatherBug® Schools and USA TODAY have excelled in test scores and have fostered a student environment of teamwork and friendly competition."
--WeatherBug for Schools