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Math Pentathlon

 

 

Welcome to another fun and exciting year of Math Pentathlon at Spicewood Elementary! 

 

Mathematics Pentathlon (www.mathpentath.org) is a program of interactive problem-solving games that help develop and practice math concepts and skills. This motivational and fun program promotes creative thinking by linking arithmetic reasoning with geometric/spatial and logical/scientific thinking. In addition to helping students develop active problem-solving skills, the Math Pentathlon program encourages friendly competition and reinforces good sportsmanship.
 
There are three divisions based on grade level with five age-appropriate games in each division. Links to brief descriptions of each of the five games in each division are provided below.
At the end of the season, students compete in a one-day Division level tournament, where each student plays all 5 games against competitors from other schools in the region. 
 

SPICEWOOD MATH PENTATHLON CLUB UPDATE

Spicewood Elementary is not holding Math Pentathlon club meetings at this time.  You can still have your child participate by teaching them the games at home!  Please see the latest update below from the Math Pentathlon Institute on the virtual tournaments.

 

Since December, we have shared with our Pentathlon Family that only 2 out of the 5 MP Games per division will be played at this year's Virtual MP Tournaments to be conducted in May 2021. Although only two of the 5 Games have been selected, we hope that you will still play and enjoy all 5 games since the MP Games were created to develop a diversity of mathematical thinking, Active Problem Solving, and conceptual understanding.  
 
The following two games have been selected at each Division Level based on 3 variables: 1) the combination of both Spatial/Geometric and Computational Reasoning skills; 2) the lower cost of the 2 games to help parents who want to purchase them; and 3) the user-friendly nature of the 2 games being played virtually. We also believe that preparing for 2 MPT games virtually vs all 5, will make it much easier to compete in this year's tournaments.
 
     Division I: Shape-Up and Kings & Quadraphages
     Division II: FIAR and Sum Dominoes & Dice
     Division III: Contig 60 and Queens & Guards
     Division IV: Prime Gold and Fraction Pinball
 
GAME WORKSHOPS:  To feature this year's Tournament Games, workshops are scheduled for the weeks of February 8th and February 15th. More such workshops will be forthcoming throughout February and March.
 
HOSTING WORKSHOPS:  As mentioned in prior correspondence, we do require that each Pentathlete has a parent or other adult who will assist in hosting the games virtually with another Pentathlete. To help parents with this process we will soon be scheduling workshops that teach parents how to host a Zoom meeting and how to use the "Shared" tool of Zoom with a webcam, phone, or iPad/tablet.
 
GAME SPECIAL:  Since parents will need access to each of the 2 MP Tournament-selected Games, we are offering a Special Package of these games for their own personal use at $26. This includes special detailed virtual directions and shipping costs.
 
T-SHIRTS:  Rather than participation ribbons and medals, we are awarding to ALL participants a Special Edition MP Virtual Pentathlete T-shirt. Soon, we will reveal the design of this T-shirt. This includes direct shipping to each participant.  In addition, parents, teachers, and Coaches may also order adult T-shirts when registering their children online.
 
TOURNAMENT DATES:  The link for Dates and Times of our MP Tournaments can be found below.
 
Keep in mind that students will still play other students at the same grade level and Good Sportsmanship will be a critical criterion of good game-play. However, unlike our In-Person MP Tournaments, this year's virtual Tournaments will offer students the opportunity to play students from other regions of the country.  
 
 

Welcome to Spicewood PTA!

Welcome!

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Welcome to the Spicewood Elementary PTA! Our PTA is a group of parents, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and community members who have joined together with the shared goals of advocacy, family engagement, programming for kids, and support for our school.

The Spicewood PTA was formed:

  • To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and throughout the community;
  • To raise the standards of home life;
  • To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
  • To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
  • To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well-being of all children and youth; and
  • To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding

We value collaboration, commitment, diversity, respect, and accountability.  However, we cannot do this alone.  The Spicewood Community needs involvement from all families in order to best support our children.  Whether you choose to volunteer in a classroom, assist with an event, become a Panther Partner, or simply join as a member, you are doing your part to make Spicewood Elementary the BEST environment for growth.

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