St. Jude Math-A-Thon
What Is It?
Student's in grades 1-8 at Country Day School are joining thousands of schools around the country to take part in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-A-Thon® program. Math-A-Thon is a free, education-based program program that is designed to complement existing curriculums.
This program accomplishes 3 very important goals.
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Proceeds benefit children's cancer research
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Helps students practice their math skills
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Teaches students the importance of helping others.
Your student will have reviewed a classroom presentation on the program. Please ask them questions!
What to do: On Friday, January 13th, your student will bring home a packet of information. Included will be a workbook of math problems (Funbook) and a sponsor sheet.
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Gather 'sponsors' that will contribute toward the student completing their 'Funbook'! (Participants that raise a minimum of $35 will receive a t-shirt.)
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Collect money (cash or checks payable to St. Jude Children's Research)
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Complete your Funbook. Set a personal goal on how much you can accomplish!
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Turn in your sponsor sheet and funds by Friday, January 27
Each classroom/homeroom that gets 100% participation will get a free NUT Day for their group!