Math Pentathlon

REGISTRATION OPEN OCTOBER 2 – OCTOBER 18

Sign up does not guarantee a spot on the team. Student enrollment may need to be capped based on the number of coaches and volunteers who sign up. Students of coaches and routine volunteers will be guaranteed a spot on the team (see more information about volunteering below). If participation must be capped, the rest of the team slots will be given based on the timestamp on the Google registration form.

MATH PENTATHLON OVERVIEW

Math Pentathlon is a volunteer-run after-school program that practices basic math skills and logical reasoning. Through FUN GAMES, kids strengthen basic math skills, develop good sportsmanship, and foster creative thinking and active problem-solving.

Math Pentathlon is a program designed for students of ALL math abilities. It’s a great fit for students who excel at math and those who struggle with traditional math learning methods. Your student may not even realize they’re gaining a better understanding of math concepts and relationships while having fun playing engaging games with friends.

For more information about the overall program, check out the Math Pentathlon website.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION

ANY K–5th grader is welcome! Math Pentathlon is designed for students of all math abilities.
There are three divisions based on grade level, with five games designed for each division: Division I (K-1), Division II (2-3), Division III (4-5)
The number of students who can participate in Math Pentathlon may be capped based on the number of volunteers who can support the program.
Pentathletes meet for one hour weekly most Fridays from 3:15–4:15pm in the Davis library.
Regular season will run from October 25, 2024 to March 7, 2025.
We will collect a $10 fee for each child who participates. This will help us fund Math Pentathlon-related activities and instructional materials. Financial assistance is available for those who request it.
Students who wish to participate in the Central Texas end-of-season tournament can continue practicing until their TBD tournament date in late April or early May 2025. Tournament fee is $45. Interested students can request financial assistance.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Calling all interested Davis parents, guardians, grandparents, etc. WE NEED YOU!

If you are interested in coaching Math Pentathlon or being a regular volunteer, please EMAIL US.

Key points:

Volunteers do NOT need to be great at math. We will provide the training and resources you need to be successful!
ALL parents are asked to volunteer at least twice, with a few rare exceptions when it is not possible for parents, guardians, or another substitute to volunteer.
Students of coaches or those who can volunteer to monitor and assist at MOST weekly practices will be guaranteed a spot on the team.
The number of students who can participate in Davis Math Pentathlon may need to be capped based on the number of coaches and volunteers we have
ALL volunteers must complete the VOLY Volunteer Registration process before volunteering for anything on campus or at tournaments.

A description of volunteer opportunities follows:

Coach

We need coaches for all divisions. Coaches should plan to attend the National Math Pentathlon Annual Workshop (more details below) and commit to 1.5 hours of time most weeks for preparation, providing instruction, and monitoring games at weekly meetings. Children of coaches are guaranteed a spot in the program. We will provide you with the resources you need to teach the games!!!

Routine Volunteers

We need some committed volunteers who may not want to be an instructor for a division but who can commit to attending most weekly meetings. If you can help out at most practices, your child will be guaranteed a spot on the team.

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.

General Volunteers

With rare exceptions, we ask that a Davis parent, guardian, or other substitute volunteer at least twice during the year. You can participate in weekly practices filling in for all of the duties of our routine volunteers or you can assist with other non-routine needs identified during the year, like assisting with social events, making copies, taking photographs for the yearbook, or assisting with social events.

REGISTRATION

REGISTER HERE from October 2nd–18th.

Sign up does not guarantee a spot on the team. Student enrollment may need to be capped based on the number of coaches and volunteers who sign up. Students of coaches and routine volunteers will be guaranteed a spot on the team. If participation must be capped, the rest of the team slots will be given based on the timestamp on the Google registration form.

MATH PENTATHLON FALL WORKSHOP

Davis Math Pentathlon is excited to host the Austin ISD Math Pentathlon Fall Workshop AT DAVIS this year. This training program is for parents and other volunteers to learn the games for their division and learn how to teach kids the games.

If you volunteer to coach, please plan to attend this training! (If you absolutely can’t attend, please don’t let that stop you from volunteering as a coach – your fellow volunteers will find other ways to train you!) Routine volunteers are also encouraged to attend. We have a number of free training slots since Davis has agreed to host the event.

When you are ready to register for the Fall Workshop, please EMAIL US so we can give you the registration address and a code so you will not have to pay for the training.

Details:
AISD Math Pentathlon Fall Training Workshop
When: October 26, 8:30am–2:30pm
Where: Davis Elementary

QUESTIONS

READY TO VOLUNTEER? HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL US!