The after school education program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for PES students Grades 2 through 5

PES is sponsoring Odyssey of the Mind for the 2007-2008 school year for students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5.  This international educational program lets kids apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics.  Students bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level.  

Teams of 5 to 7 students in the same grade choose from 1 of 5 pre-determined problems.  This year’s problems are attached to this flyer for your review.  

The OM problem is solved entirely by the kids—every idea, design and prop must be produced by the team.  Adult coaches serve merely to stimulate the thought process without influencing the team’s thinking.

Parents Volunteers Needed to Coach!

In order to offer this program to PES students, we need parents to volunteer to coach teams of 5-7 students by grade level.  There are limited spaces available on existing teams. New teams can be formed if at least 5 children sign up per grade and parents volunteer to coach.

To Learn More About OM

1.       Read the additional literature including Reservation Form, FAQ and the 2006-2007 Problems

2.       Visit www.odysseyofthemind.com.

3.       Call Nan Dorsey at 203-262-4135 or email nandorsey@sbcglobal.net.

4.       Speak to the children and parents that have been in the program for the last 2 years at PES.

3 Ways Reserve a Space on a Team for Your Child

Deadline 9/18/07

To reserve a place for your child on an OM team:

1.       Email nandorsey@sbcglobal.net with the information on the attached Reservation Form or,

2.       Call Nan Dorsey at 203-262-4135 and provide the information on the attached Form or,

3.       Fill out the Reservation Form and give it to your child’s teacher.

The deadline is 9/18/07.  Available team slots are filled on a first-come basis.

The cost of membership is covered by the PTO.  However, the state competition fee of $35 and modest supply costs are paid by the families.