Parent Volunteers Needed!
We need a parent volunteer (or two!) to coordinate the 2023-2024 Math Pentathlon program on behalf of the Davis PTA. If you’re interested, please email volunteer@davisdolphins.org to get started.
Below is the information from the 2022-2023 school year for reference.
Overview
Math Pentathlon is a volunteer-run after-school program that practices math skills and logical reasoning. We use games to strengthen basic math skills, develop good sportsmanship, and foster creative thinking.
For more information, check out the Math Pentathlon website.
Volunteering
We need coaches for all divisions. Coaches should plan to attend the National Math Pentathlon Annual Workshop (see below) and commit to 2 hours of time each week for preparation and the meeting. Children of coaches are guaranteed a spot in the program. If interested in coaching, please email mathpentath@davisdolphins.org.
We ask that all parents involved in the program volunteer at least twice during the club sessions. As a volunteer you may be asked to:
- Watch the kids during the break time on the playground
- Sit with students to help keep them focused during explanations and game play
- Escort students to the bathroom
- Clarify rules during game play
- Sit and play a game with a student
- Check out and check in games
We need your full attention for our Pentathletes, so if you have smaller children, please arrange for alternate care or bring something they can work on independently.
Exceptions will be made in rare instances that it is not possible for either parent (or nanny, grandmother, or other substitute) to volunteer.
Registration
Please complete the Math Pentathlon Application. Applications close on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Sign up does not guarantee a spot on the team as we are limited by the number of coaches we have.
Parents will be notified via email if their student has been selected for this year’s team. Parents will need to complete registration by signing up to volunteer for 2 club meetings, completing the Behavior Contract and paying the $20 registration fee at the main office. Financial aid is available.
National Math Pentathlon Annual Workshop
Parents are also welcome to attend the National Math Pentathlon Workshop on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, 8:30am-2:30pm at Pflugerville Elementary School.
This event provides in depth coverage of the Math Pentathlon games for coaches, rule experts and parents who wish to be involved in teaching the games to children.
There will be breakout sessions for each of the three divisions.
Register for this event on the Math Pentathlon Website. If interested in attending, please also email mathpentath@davisdolphins.org.