January Reminder: Fermi Math League Starts NEXT WEEK!

Fermi Off the Wall Math League starts its 10th Year January 27

The Fermi Off-the-Wall Math League is an internet-based math competition appropriate for enrichment, small group work and individuals wanting creative, technology-rich experiences. Emphasis is on problem solving Fermi math-style using constructed responses and model building 10th year, the Fermi Math League is open to school districts and individual students world-wide.

Winter session lasts six weeks, and begins Tuesday January 27.

Fermi is an enrichment model suitable for kids who just love math, technology and art. Last session we had teams from Spain, Switzerland, Georgia, and Colorado, Nebraska join the fun. We are International! There are no limits on the internet freeway!

In addition to the regular email entry process, students may also use personal websites to post answers and models to Fermi problems.

http://www.district287.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=teachLearn_Gifted_fermileague_progra&category=TeachingLearning_Gifted_Fermi is our internet home.

All the details about registration are included on that website- along with tips, links, and sample models from past sessions. There is even a free sample problem on this page. The entire Fermi archive is password protected.

Some younger students love to do Fermi with their parents and siblings. Others love to do Fermi math with a neighbor or best friend in a Family Math atmosphere. The $40 registration fee is a bargain for a six-week class.

Fermites may work from home- there are no carpools on the internet highway!

Karen Newell, Project Leader
Intermediate Dist. 287
Academic Services
kmnewell@district287.org

Feb. 3rd Informational Parent Meeting 1:45-2:45pm

On Tuesday, February 3rd from 1:45-2:45 I will be having an informational parent meeting open to all families who receive services from me. I plan to go over the Edina Education Fund Grant I submitted, how my homework wiki can help you, my blog updates, Edina's gifted education identification process, personalized learning, Response to Intervention (RTI), local and national memberships, some local resources, some web resources all related to aspects of giftedness.

Please come to meet see me, other parents or to learn a little more about gifted education services in Edina this will be a casual open forum where you can come with questions.

We will meet in my room (room 9).

Feb. 2nd at 7:00pm Diane Gossen is the PCN National Speaker

As you are probably aware, Diane Gossen is the PCN National Speaker this year on Monday, Feb. 2nd at 7:00pm at the Edina High School Auditorium. Parents can buy tickets online at http://www.edinapcn.com/. Tickets are $15 ($20 at the door). Highlands staff members have spent significant amount of time learning from Diane. Diane has shaped my style as a teacher and parent in a way that brings me closer to the teacher and parent I want to be. I hope you can make time to hear her speak. I am happy to talk more with you if you wish about Diane’s work.