Math Masters
5th Graders...do
you have number sense and a love for problem solving? This program challenges
students to use critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities in
mathematics. Math Masters of Minnesota is open to all area 5th graders from all
local schools and home schools. Students will form teams of 4 or 5 and practice
as a team and as an individual for the competition that will be held on Friday,
April 22 in Lakeville. Students will be excused from school and bussed from New
Prague and Elko/New Market for the competition. Questions can be directed to
the coach, Jodi Prchal at jprchal@isd721.org. Jodi
Prchal and National Honor Society Members will run 7 practices: session dates are January 28, February 18, March 22, March 31, April 7, April 12, April 19. A shirt will be provided at the competition and we will stop for lunch after the
tournament (bring money for lunch or bag lunch) Sessions run 4-5 pm. Cost is $40. Practice held at Falcon Ridge Room 131. A minimum number of students are needed to run the team so sign up soon with community education!
New Prague Elementary School Science Fair
Attention
Scientists and Engineers in Grades 4-6....
WHERE: New Prague Middle School Commons, Gym and
Auditorium.
WHEN: Saturday, March 12
- Registration/Set-up 11:30 a.m.
- Judging 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Open Viewing 2:30-3:00 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony 3:00-4:00 p.m.
KICK-OFF event
is Tuesday, January 5 from 7-8 pm New Prague Middle
School. Enter front or north doors (commons area) Our KICK-OFF event will be
meaningful and full of great information to get you started. Display boards can
be purchased, packets picked up and questions answered!
HELP SESSIONS will be held from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the each school's computer lab. Each elementary
school will host a science fair help session that everyone is welcome to
attend. Feel free to attend a different school’s session if the dates don’t
work for you! A teacher and volunteers will be on hand to help guide the
children with project selection, researching, or just pulling it all together.
Please send a note with your child to school for permission to stay after and
plan to pick up your child at the main door of the school afterward.
Eagle View Tuesday,
Jan 19 & Thursday, Feb 11 Karry Helgestad - Instructor
Falcon Ridge Tuesday,
Jan 12 & Tuesday, Feb 23 Jodi Prchal - Instructor
Raven Stream Thursday,
Jan 14 & Tuesday, Feb 16 Cathy Ilkka - Instructor
Sign up for science
fair and help sessions through community education. Contact Mrs Jodi Prchal
with questions at jprchal@isd721.org or 952-758-1659.
