MATH 24
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Can you add, subtract, multiply, and divide a group of four numbers to reach a total of 24?  Students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades participate in a school-wide tournament that tests their knowledge of the building blocks of mathematics.  Math 24 challenges students to use mental math at a rapid pace to solve a problem.  Students are seated in groups of four to compete against one another.  Each group is given a placemat on which a stack of playing cards is placed.  Each card contains four numbers totaling 24.  Students must use their mental math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide to reach 24 first.  The first student to place a finger on the card and correctly state the sequence reaching 24 takes the card.  Cards are ranked with a point system of 1 through 3 based on the level of difficulty.  Each group is given a two-minute time period.  After the conclusion of two rounds, the scores are tallied for each student.  Each grade level crowns one champion.  The top two players from each grade level will advance to a final competition.  These finalists will use their knowledge and quick thinking to battle it out for the title of school champion.

SAFETY PATROL

SCIENCE SUPERSTARS
This wonderful after school activity was created and is run by Mr. Jones, & Mrs. Przestrzelski. This program has been thriving for the past five years!
Science Super Stars offers three different sessions:
Volcanoes: Grade 3-Students will learn about the inner workings of a volcano as they build a model and simulate a real-life erruption! 
Bridges: Grade 4-Students will learn about the different support structures of bridges and understand some of the dynamics of bridge building.  Afterwards, students will apply this knowledge to build a bridge out of popsicle sticks.  Who's bridge will hold the most weight? The winning bridge was able to support 70lbs.!!!!!
Rockets: Grade 5-Students will learn about the aerodynamics of rockets, as well as their propulsion system.  All students will assemble their own model rocket which will be launched at the end of the session. This course promises to be a BLAST!!!!

STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council is an organization headed by Mr. Haugh and Mr. Jones. Class representatives are 
elected from grades 3-5 by their peers.  Throughout the year, the representatives have an active role in the important decisions that 
Student Council makes. Student Council exists to encourage leadership skills, responsibility, and a sense of community within the school.  Fundraisers, charity events, theme days, and recycling are just some of the endeavors that Student Council undertakes. 

STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS
Tacky Tie Day

Top prize went to Third Grader Travis, for having the tackiest tie at Hilldale Elementary.

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Game Show

We had winners for every grade. Teachers even played the game! Mr. B. won!

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