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The Lowndes County Public Schools will host Math Night Wednesday as part of a Numeracy November emphasis aimed at improving students’ proficiency in math skills.

The event is scheduled for Nov. 20 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Hayneville Middle School (HMS) Cafeteria. Not limited to only HMS students, Lowndes County Public Schools invite learners in all grades from any of the system’s schools.

“Every student in grades K-12 is invited,” said Education Specialist Susan Butts. “Parents and children are invited to come out.”

Schools are partnering with Mathnasium out of Montgomery to provide games, Butts said. And, along with math-focused games, there will be door prizes, snacks and giveaways.

“We’ll do a drawing for four $25 Visa cards at the end,” Butts said. “All participants can complete a ‘passport’ by participating in games, then turn that in for a chance to win the drawing.”

Parents who attend will discover ways to help their child in math and learn the strategies used in class. Throughout the event, stations will be set up so students can rotate through to play math games. 

Butts said the event is designed to improve math fluency through games around concepts like addition, multiplication and other mathematical functions.

“The overall purpose of the event is, one, to encourage parental involvement,” Butts said. “But the overall purpose is to celebrate Numeracy November through the (Alabama State Department of Education) Office of Mathematics Improvement.

“We’re getting our parents involved, but ultimately we’re trying to get a spark of interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning. This event is part of the overall STEM push in Lowndes County.”

To register for the free event, scan the above QR Code.