2024 Cardboard Challenge
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You are challenged to create and build a cardboard creation on Saturday, February 3 from 8-11 AM, that uses cardboard, recycled materials, and imagination. On our Math & Science Night, February 6, from 5:00-7:00 PM, you will showcase your creation to the families in attendance. They will vote on their favorites!
Follow these steps to participate:
1. Visit lomeagles.org and register to participate by paying the online $6 entry fee between January 8th and February 2nd. Only registered LOM students are allowed to participate and win prizes.
2. Brainstorm your design. You can pre-cut and pre-paint, but you must assemble it at LOM on February 3. Any pre-assembled projects will be disqualified from winning prize money.
3. Saturday, February 3rd from 8-11 AM in the LOM Cafeteria
Suggested Items to Use
LOM will provide • Cardboard (packing containers, shoeboxes, cereal boxes, etc.) • Empty containers. Ex: egg cartons, milk jugs, bottles, etc. • Old fabric • Colored Duct Tape • Bottle caps • Art supplies: yarn, puff balls, S-hooks, pencils, etc. • Glue guns and glue sticks • Scissors • Markers • Colored pencils • Student safe box cutters • Duct Tape (silver) • Packing tape Official
Guidelines:
✓ Students may bring pre-cut and pre-painted pieces for easier assembly, but the assembly must take place from 8- 11 AM on February 3rd. Pre-assembled creations will be disqualified.
✓ No painting or glitter in the LOM cafeteria on February 3rd.
✓ 90% of the creation must be cardboard
✓ Parents may offer advice, but if parents assist in the assembly on February 3rd, the student will be disqualified from receiving a prize.
✓ Projects must be removed from the LOM gym at the closure of the Math & Science Night, or they will be disposed of by LOM staff.
✓ Students will be allowed to use hot glue guns and safety cardboard cutters. Do not register your child if you object to your child using these items.
*Email Kaitlynn McLin ([email protected]) or Ashley Stark ([email protected]) with any questions*
Follow these steps to participate:
1. Visit lomeagles.org and register to participate by paying the online $6 entry fee between January 8th and February 2nd. Only registered LOM students are allowed to participate and win prizes.
2. Brainstorm your design. You can pre-cut and pre-paint, but you must assemble it at LOM on February 3. Any pre-assembled projects will be disqualified from winning prize money.
3. Saturday, February 3rd from 8-11 AM in the LOM Cafeteria
- Bring your construction materials and sign in with Mrs. McLin-- This is when you tell her if you are working alone or in a group. You can work in a group of up to 4 LOM students.
- You will have 2 hours to work on your creation with NO PARENTAL HELP. If an adult or non-LOM student touches a project, the group will be disqualified; however, parents and siblings can stay and offer advice. Advice only!
- At 11 AM, all construction will halt for pickup and storage. Projects will be stored in the LOM cafeteria until the Math & Science Night.
Suggested Items to Use
LOM will provide • Cardboard (packing containers, shoeboxes, cereal boxes, etc.) • Empty containers. Ex: egg cartons, milk jugs, bottles, etc. • Old fabric • Colored Duct Tape • Bottle caps • Art supplies: yarn, puff balls, S-hooks, pencils, etc. • Glue guns and glue sticks • Scissors • Markers • Colored pencils • Student safe box cutters • Duct Tape (silver) • Packing tape Official
Guidelines:
✓ Students may bring pre-cut and pre-painted pieces for easier assembly, but the assembly must take place from 8- 11 AM on February 3rd. Pre-assembled creations will be disqualified.
✓ No painting or glitter in the LOM cafeteria on February 3rd.
✓ 90% of the creation must be cardboard
✓ Parents may offer advice, but if parents assist in the assembly on February 3rd, the student will be disqualified from receiving a prize.
✓ Projects must be removed from the LOM gym at the closure of the Math & Science Night, or they will be disposed of by LOM staff.
✓ Students will be allowed to use hot glue guns and safety cardboard cutters. Do not register your child if you object to your child using these items.
*Email Kaitlynn McLin ([email protected]) or Ashley Stark ([email protected]) with any questions*