PTSA Math Fun

Somerset PTSA Math Fun Club 2023-2024 Winter Session

Time: 3:35-4:30 (with a monitored snack break from 3:35 – 3:45pm)

Monday G3-G4（Math Kangaroo Level 3&4 topics)(11 session)

1/8,1/22,1/29,2/5,2/12,2/26,3/4,3/11,3/18,3/25, 4/1

Tuesday G1-G2（Math Kangaroo Level 1&2 topics）(11 session)

1/9,1/23,1/30,2/6,2/13,2/27,3/5,3/12,3/19,3/26, 4/2

Somerset PTSA Math Fun Club 2023-2024 Spring Session

For questions during registration, please email Somerset PTSA VP Programs

2023-24 Math Fun Club will be held in person.

Students in grades 2 through 5 are invited to join the Somerset Math Fun Club. The Math Fun Club is devoted to inspiring students’ love of mathematics with interesting Math Kangaroo problems. Math Kangaroo is an intro-level math competition with logic puzzle-type of questions. The test challenges students to think outside the box and develop confidence in their ability to comprehend mathematics.

Class Sessions

*We had to change the Math Fun grade level based on school and teacher recommendations. No First Grade or K will be admitted*

Time: 3:35-5:00 (with a monitored snack break from 3:35 – 3:45pm)

Monday G3AL-G5（AMC8)(8 session)

4/14,4/22,4/29,5/6,5/13,5/20,6/3,6/10（No Class 5/27)

Tuesday G2-G4（Math Kangaroo）(8 session)

4/16,4/23,4/30,5/7,5/14,5/21, 6/4,6/11(No class 5/28)

Topics

AMC8 Syllabus

1	Geometry	Perimeter and Area
2	Calculation	Conversion Between Decimal, Fraction and Percentage
3	Word Problem	Logical Reasoning
4	Word Problem	Word Problem
5	Geometry	Coordinate
6	Word Problem	Graph of Distance, Time and Speed
7	Number Theory	Prime Number and Prime Factorization
8	Number Theory	GCF & LCM

Math Kangaroo Syllabus

Lesson 1 Pattern, Overlapping, Symmetry

Lesson 2 Number Puzzles

Lesson 3 Logical Reasoning Puzzles

Lesson 4 Word Problems

Lesson 5 Operational Problems

Lesson 6 complex Word Problems

Lesson 7 Geometry

Lesson 8 Enumeration and Operational Problems

*Topics are subject to change due to students' interest and learning performance

Registration Process

Before registration, it is highly recommended to know your kids math level.

Registration link:

Monday G3-G5 (AMC 8)(Full)

Tuesday G2-G4（Math Kangaroo)

We highly recommend that you maintain an active PTSA membership.

Somerset PTSA member early registration opens at 10am Thursday, March 28. Please purchase a membership prior to starting the registration process. Create/Renew PTSA Membership. (Please note that new memberships may take up to 24 hours to be reflected on the website. )

General registration opens at 10am Friday, March 29. This registration will be opened to all families in Somerset at this time.

Please check and update your child's grade and teacher's name prior to registration through My Account.

Cost: The tuition rate is $265(with an additional 3% transaction fee that will be added during the checkout)

There is a small chance that this needs to be adjusted if the enrollment number is lower than expected.

Effective January 1, 2024, all tuition received will be allocated to the Somerset PTSA After School fund. These funds will be applied towards various purposes, including Club activities, teachers/mentors/coaches cost, materials and equipment, building usage fees, janitorial services, insurance, and other costs related to Club activities.

In the event of any surplus at the end of each session, the excess funds will be redirected to the Somerset PTSA general fund. This general fund will contribute to supporting PTSA's overall activities, including grants for the Somerset GSA, Curriculum enrichment grants, and so on.

Payment Method

Tuition fee of $265 will be collected during registration. You will be redirected to PayPal at the end to submit payment information.

Refunds are on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. You agree that you are registering for this program with no expectation of receiving any refund should you choose to withdraw your child.

Program Enrollment Capacity

Minimum: 12 Maximum: 24(per class) (Please note that one spot will be reserved for the Club Chair, if applicable.)

Parent Participation

Parents must be available to attend at least one sessions during the year for each enrolled student to assist the coaches. This participation is required. Parents will help to run the class and make sure rooms are clean at the end of class.

Use the following link to reserve your Parent Volunteer spots:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADAD28A2FEC07-49098201-202324#/

The SignUp Genius is set up with all the sessions. It is a first-come, first-serve basis so please sign up for the dates that work best for your schedule. After Jan 8th, in order for us to have at least two volunteers per session, we will assign dates to parents who have not signed up.

Parents must complete the Bellevue School District Volunteer background check and check-in at the Somerset Office on their volunteer day.

Club Chair Sign Up

As the Club Chair, a special arrangement will be made to reserve a spot in the club for your student. We appreciate your commitment and look forward to your active involvement in shaping a positive experience for both your child and the entire club.

If you are interested in signing up as the Club Chair and contributing to PTSA's club organization efforts, please register at here . For any inquiries about the role of PTSA after-school club chair, please feel free to email somersetptsavpp@gmail.com.

As a chair, your responsibilities will include:

Managing Parent Volunteers: This involves creating a sign-up sheet for parent volunteers to assist with the class.
Communication with Parents: Sending out emails to parents regarding class information to keep them informed.
Addressing Parent Inquiries: Responding to any questions or concerns that parents may have by email.

Coach

Coach from: Think Academy Bellevue

Coach Jennie

Jennie Tao worked in public elementary school for 2 years. Master of Education at University of Pennsylvania.