Category Archives: weekly updates

Hello to the 320 folks on the MATH TEAM email blast! As winter break comes to an end, many of you may be grappling with a condition known as Returnophobia—a post-break outbreak characterized by a reluctance to return to routines and a longing for endless winter vacation. Fortunately, MATH TEAM has been FDA approved as aContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2025_0107 MATH TEAM pause”

You get 8 semesters of high school… and we just about used one up. Scarcity creates value.  For our seniors, we hope you are getting ready for an amazing last semester.  For all, we hope you finish this semester well and are ready to pile on more successes in the semesters to come. Tomorrow inContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1217 MATH TEAM”

Woot!  Almost the end of 2024! Can you believe there are only two more weeks this semester?  Amazing.  Let’s close out 2024 strong. 1.  NSML 3Get in your focus cave and prepare NSML 3 material!  This week Thursday we will take 40ish kids to Lake Forest High School where we hope to continue to separate fromContinue reading “From The Desk Of Paul Kim: 2024_1210 MATH TEAM”

Hi MATH TEAM This week, we do not have our usual MATH TEAM meeting.  Many are already out for Thanksgiving break, and we want to get out of your way to… well… get out of here Tuesday and celebrate time off!  But we have a special challenge for you! As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s take someContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1126 MATH TEAM (pause)”

Hey there misfit.  Not many choose to embrace math willingly. Most students scrape by, doing just enough math to earn a grade. But not us. We’re the mis-fits.  Savor numbers, enjoy the peculiar joy that only math brings. Celebrate it. Own your MATH mis-fit status.  Encourage your math class, spark curiosity, ask better questions, push understandingContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1119 MATH TEAM”

Greetings, Esteemed Mathletes!Another week, another mathematical journey awaits! Now choose your destiny!!! Path 1: The Phantom Tuesday MeetingIt’s Tuesday, and you’re feeling ready for our usual math team gathering. Do you:   A) Head straight to our 1500 meeting rooms, ready to dive into equations.   B) Recall rumors of a different challenge taking place… If you choose A, youContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1112 MATH TEAM (pause)”

Hello, mathlete, a quick update to share:This week again, our team won’t be there 😦 Last week we had crowds at our Math Carnival show,It was joyful, chaotic, with math all aglow!A big thanks to those who helped make it run,We’ll share some great photos when we’re next all as one. … but that meeting’sContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1105 MATH TEAM (not meeting)”

Da-da da-da-da-da Da-da Da-Da!It’s carnival time!!! Here’s what to expect:After school on Tuesday, as soon as the after school traffic clears, artboards and booths will be set up at the point and in the wood commons.  Be sure to have all your booth material ready including print out decorations you want to put on yourContinue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1029 MATH TEAM”

1.  Hello!https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=iokkeiwa 2.  https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=jgdoPractice and training continues this week!  Many levels will be having their first in-person vetting contest.  Study up on your topic and find your way onto the bus!!! 3.  https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=kzppamwrThe first session is this Tuesday at 4:30!  For those that signed up, be sure to work through the material.  Get pumped as you trainContinue reading “From The Desk Of Paul Kim: 2024_1022 MATH TEAM”

Two wɘɘʞƨ ɒϱo on qɒlinbɿomɘ bɒγ (1001), tʜiƨ woυlb ʜɒvɘ dɘɘn moɿɘ timɘlγ… oʜ wɘll, ϱoob ibɘɒƨ lɒtɘ iƨ dɘttɘɿ tʜɒn no ibɘɒ ɘvɘɿ.  ummmm… for those that can’t handle this.  Copy the email,  paste here, and ask for mirror text. =) https://www.textfixer.com/tools/reverse-text-generator.php It’ƨ ɒ dυƨγ tʜɿɘɘ wɘɘʞƨ in ɒ ɿow.  1. Tʜiƨ wɘɘʞ, wɘɒɿ ƨomɘ Ƨtɘvɘnƨon Ƨwɒϱ to MATH TƎAM. At 4:25, wɘ will ɒll ƨtɒɿt ʜɘɒbinϱ bown to tʜɘ ɿɘɔitɒl ʜɒll to tɒʞɘ oυɿ γɘɒɿdooʞ qiɔtυɿɘ! MATH TƎAM ƨʜiɿt? Ǝvɘn dɘttɘɿ! Iʇ γoυ ʜɒvɘ nɘvɘɿ tɒʞɘn tʜɘ ƨυqɘɿ lɒtɘ dυƨ, ɔonƨibɘɿ tɒʞinϱ it tomoɿɿow.Continue reading “From The Desk of Paul Kim: 2024_1015 MATH TEAM”