I have information about a brand new Virtual Math Club for our students. Please forward to everyone you know who might be interested!! Susan Hi, My name is Anitha. I am a TVI in Colorado. With the help of many wonderful leaders in the field, we are starting a virtual math club for students with visual impairments in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Details of the club are as follows. If you can pass it on to students, teachers, families, and communities you know, that would be great! *Join Math Minds Unseen:* Empowering Students with Visual Impairments in Mathematics! Are you a student in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade with a visual impairment who loves math? We have an exciting opportunity for you! "Math Minds Unseen" is a virtual math club designed specifically for students like you. Our goal is to empower you to solve problems appearing in competitive math such as in Mathcounts and AMC competitions, regardless of your prior experience. What We Offer: - Free Registration: Join our journey at no cost. - Digital Accessibility: Easy access to math content. Tactile materials are provided if needed. - Math Level: Whether you're a math enthusiast or new to math competitions, if you're learning 5th to 8th-grade math, you'll find the problem sets here enjoyable and suitable. Prior competition experience is not necessary. Club Details: - Frequency: Monthly sessions. - Tentative Timing: First Monday of every month, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM MST (6:15 PM - 7:45 PM EST), starting February 5, 2024. - Format: Solving 6-10 math problems per session with instructor-led discussions. Individual attention as needed. - Instructors: Three accomplished high school students, a TSVI, and an accessibility advisor. - Advisors: Guidance from leaders in the field. Expectations: - Independence: Students should independently access and use technology in virtual meetings. - Parental Support: Parents can assist with logistics; however, student independence is encouraged. How to Join: - Email us at mathmindsunseen@gmail.com. - Receive Zoom details and if needed, receive tactile materials one week before each session. For more information, visit our website at Math Minds Unseen <https://mathmindsunseen.weebly.com/>. Don't miss this chance to enhance your mathematical skills and be part of a supportive community. We look forward to welcoming you to Math Minds Unseen!