Tentative meeting schedule:
NEW SCHEDULE!!!!!
Wed. Sept 30
Wed. Oct 14
Wed. Oct 28
Wed. Nov 4 computer lab practice
Mon. Nov 9 computer lab challenge
Wed. Dec 2
Wed. Dec 16
Wed. Jan 13
Wed. Jan 20
Fri. Jan 22 Student-Faculty game night
Wed. Feb 3
Wed. Feb 10
TBD Competition (8 students only) Sat. Feb 13 or Sat. Feb.20
Wed. Feb 17 Competition ALL students
*open to ALL grade levels
*Math Counts website and practice link can be found in the "LINKS" section
of my homepage.
See Ms. Spears if you are interested in joining but are unable to attend. A
tentative schedule will be provided the night of the first meeting.
•Students will practice advanced problem-solving in a timed setting both
individually and as a team. See Ms. Spears’ homepage for the Math Counts
practice link.
•Students are able to participate in Math Counts even if they are unable to
attend meetings due to other commitments. How? Students must see Ms. Spears
the day of the scheduled meeting to turn in practice work and then receive
the next practice packet. Students should then attend meetings once their
other commitments have been fulfilled.
•As with any school event, academics should come first. Students must
maintain a C or better in all core classes to participate in competitions.
Appropriate behavior is also expected during meetings and at competitions as
you are representing BCMS.
•Friday, Jan. 22 3:05-6:30 p.m. Student vs. Faculty Game Night
o Members should be prepared to help with concessions, ticket sales, and
setup. This fundraiser pays for our t-shirts, and entry fees for our
competitions.
•TBD FEB. Individual & Team Competition-6th, 7th,and 8th grade
o Individuals placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd regionally last year!
•TBD FEB. Individual and Team Competition- 8 students
o Rock Valley College from 11:40am until about 4:30pm
o In the last 3 years, our team has placed 1st and 2nd, and 3rd and six
individuals have placed in the top 10, advancing them to the State Math
Counts Competition!!
Direct questions or comments to Ms. Spears at 544-0190, Ext. 3420 or email
at (pspears@district100.com).