Dates for the start of this year’s Math Pentathlon season can be seen below:

Parent Information Night in Library September 8^th @ 7:00 pm

Volunteer Registration in Library September 9th @ 7:20am
General Registration in Library September 10th @ 7:20am

If you would like more information on the program, have questions about this year’s registration or would like to volunteer, please come to our Parent Information Night in the Library on Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm.  Hope to see everyone there!!

This week, our Pentathletes got to take a little break from lessons and have some fun.  Most groups got to choose their partners and play the game of their choice, though it had to be a game we have learned so far.  All classes shared a treat for the holidays and got a little time to relax with their friends.

We will go back to lessons starting January 5th.  Most classes at that time will be starting a new game.  Be sure to mark our next Monday Math Night on your calendars…January 12th starting at 6:30.  I will need extra volunteers that night, as we will be showing the kids what a tournament will be like.  If you can volunteer that night, please let me know.  You will be sitting with a group and watching 1 team play 1-2 games.  Thanks so much and have a great holiday season!

Parents,

I’m sorry for the late update…my Monday seemed to get away from me. 

Math Pentathlon shirts were distributed Monday during the MP classes.  Please let us know as soon as possible if there is a problem with your child’s shirt.  Also, we will be reordering a limited number of adult shirts, so if you wanted one and didn’t get the money in on time, you can still get one.

Division I recap:

Division I reviewed the rules for Calla, a game similar to Mancalla.  They also learned the “capture rule” this week.  Please ask them to explain this rule to you.

Division II recap:

Division II started playing PAR 55 on the full size game boards after reviewing attribute differences.  We will play again next week while learning the “bump rule.”

Division III recap:

Our Division III students played logic games with the attribute cards from Stars & Bars.  They also learned a quick version of a game called Triple Play, a game they play before learning the larger Stars & Bars game.  They will begin to learn S&B with inside placement only next week.

Thank you to all the Pentathletes and their family members who joined us for Monday Math Night this week.  Please remember that this is a GREAT opportunity for your Pentathlete to come out and play a few games while having fun with their friends and family at the same time.  It’s also a great time to get a little practice in!!  They love challenging their coaches and their parents as well.

The dates for our remaining nights are as follows:

November 17 — January 12 — February 23 — March 23

We hope to see everyone there!!

If you are not getting any email from me regarding Math Pentathlon, that means I do not have your email, or it has been added incorrectly.  Please email me at ashoepe@austin.rr.com and let me know your email address along with the division your child is in and I will add you to the list.  Thanks!!