Silver Oak Elementary School's STEAM Lab opened in March 2017. It was the first dedicated STEAM lab in Evergreen School District. "We want children to have 21st century skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Our STEAM Lab offers our kindergarten through 6th grade students fun, exciting, hands-on ways to explore these subjects. The projects they will work on will strengthen students' abilities to be creative and flexible problem-solvers," explains Silver Oak Principal Howie Greenfield.

Our lab offers students in all grades the ability to learn introductory STEAM concepts and activities that are age and grade appropriate.

With Silver Oak PTO donations and Measure M monies, the STEAM Lab is colorfully outfitted, wired for the latest technology, and equipped with materials and tools so students can take advantage of a space that promotes working on group projects. The lab has a laser cutter and 3D printer and cardboard and wood building tools including glue guns, cardboard cutters, and drills. Various software and hardware kits are used in teaching technology lessons aligned to Next Gen science standards.

Please join us for Silver Oak PTO's Annual STEAM Night

February 9, 4–6p.m.!

We will have some classroom exhibits on display in the Multi Purpose Room, outdoor Demonstrations and hands-on experiments for everyone to enjoy!! The SJPL Maker–space Bus will also be present with some fun experiments!!

What to expect ?

• Geology: See some real cool rocks & fossils, but then how about make your own fossil to take home too!
• Surface Tension: Understand how surface tension can be the reason for vibrant colors, filling an already full glass and also helping an object float!
• See a super cool chemistry demonstration on Devil’s Toothpaste Experiment showing the power of a catalyst to put the foot on the chemistry accelerator to create a tower of bubbles and steam! 
• Learn more about Polymers with leak proof bags, balloons and skewers and water absorbing beads!
• Enjoy some Acids and Bases Experiments!
• Rockets, balloons and catapults for some Physics learning!
• Balloon fun time with some loud balloons and some spinning that takes a long time to stop!
• STEAM – Draw some fun drawings and test the concept of refraction! Some demos highlight other facets of refraction as well.
• Find out about the big word "Hydrophobic" with fun and simple material!
• Have some Electrifying fun !! Use vegetables to power clocks , or make a simple electro magnet or motor and see an interesting demo of an electric train.
• Check out our station on Gardening and learn about propagation of plants through roots, leaves, seeds etc !
• Check out the coding activities brought to us by “SJPL Makerspace Bus’ !!
• To top it all off, don't forget to get to the last 2 stations of a sweet mystery and popping things!

To print out a list of all the experiments to see at STEAM Night, Click HERE.

We are in need of volunteers to help us by running the stations for kids to enjoy. Please consider volunteering for an hour during the event. It would be super helpful!! Thank You from the Steam Night Team!

Click here to volunteer!

Silver Oak's Math Olympiad Team

A team of over 30 Silver Oak Math Olympiad students meets weekly to learn different problem solving techniques and practice solving non-typical math problems. The Math Olympiad contest consists of 5 exams held once a month from November to March. Exams cover advanced math problems and have the same paper for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The capacity of 35 students has been reached. Registration is now closed. For more details, please contact Silver Oak parent volunteers at silveroakmoems@gmail.com.

2022 - 2023 Math Olympiad

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Interested 4th, 5th and 6th grade Silver Oak students that enjoy mathematical challenges and want to hone their problem-solving skills are strongly encouraged to participate in this exciting and challenging math enrichment PTO program! Math Olympiad classes are organized and conducted by Silver Oak parent volunteers.

Class Meetings:

• Friday Mornings in-person, 7:00 - 7:50 a.m.
• October 7, 2022 - March 17, 2023 (No meetings when school is not in session)
• Students MUST participate in all five contests during the school year

Math Olympiad Recognition Page

Congratulations to all the students who took part!

First Exam 11/18/22

Perfect Score:

Bao N. (Grade 5)

The following students scored a 4 out of 5:

Sushil V. (Grade 4)

Wenxin Z. (Grade 4)

Second Exam 12/16/22

Perfect Score:

Bao N. (Grade 5)

Sushil V. (Grade 4)

The following students scored a 4:

Arav D. (Grade 6)

Charlene N. (Grade 5)

John B. (Grade 4)

Aaron P. (Grade 5)

Third Exam 1/20/23

Perfect Score:

Arav D. (Grade 6)

Charlene N. (Grade 5)

Dylan W. (Grade 4)

John B. (Grade 4)

Aaron P. (Grade 5)

Arjun M. (Grade 4)

Bao N. (Grade 5)

Keona P. (Grade 6)

 Ming Mei S. (Grade 4)

Siddhant B. (Grade 4)

Sushil V. (Grade 4)

William P. (Grade 6)

The following student scored a 4 out of 5:

Jenna B. (Grade 6)

Fourth Exam 2/10/23

Perfect Score:

Arjun M.

Avleen G.

Bao N.

Ming Mei S.

Sushil V.

The following students scored a 4 out of 5:

Aanya P.

Arav D.

Charlene N.

Ananyashree L.

Aaron P.

Jenna B.

Keona P.

Siddhant B.

William P.

Fifth Exam

Perfect Score:

Bao N. 

Aanya P.

Arav D.

Charlene N.

John B.

Shardul A.

Aaron P.

Jenna B.

Keona P.

Ming Mei S. 

Sushil V. 

William P.

The following students scored a 4 out of 5:

Reyan M.

Arjun M.

Siddhant B.

 Sourav N.

Wenxin Z.

About Math Kangaroo
Math Kangaroo is a popular international math competition for students in 1st through 12th grade. It promotes math among students worldwide and encourages students to master mathematical knowledge.

The Math Kangaroo exam is usually held in March each year. Silver Oak School volunteers coordinate the logistics to have the MK exam conducted at the school. There is a nominal registration fee of $21 payable to MK directly to participate in this exam.

For more details, visit Math Kangaroo.

Math Kangaroo Recognition Page