Copper 6th grader places in County Math Bowl

Congratulations Derek Loweree of Copperopolis Elemetary for receiving a third place medal in the 6th grade blitz (50 problems) at the Calaveras County Math Bowl held Thursday, May 22, 2014.

83 6th graders throughout the county participated in the Math Bowl held at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks Gymnasium.

Copper 5th graders equal a winning team

At the 32nd Annual Calaveras County Math Mini-Bowl some Copper Elementary 5th graders showed they have what it takes to compete against some of the best 5th grade mathematicians in Calaveras County.


In the BLITZ - 50 Math Problems
Jenny Lynne Payne received a 3rd Place Medal with 40 correct out of 50.
(The BLITZ is a 40-minute individual competition with 50 questions)


In the HUDDLE (2 Person Team) - 25 Math Problems
Spencer McElhinnie and Hans Baschy received 2nd Place Medals with 12 correct out of 25.
(The HUDDLE is a pairs competition where students work alone for 25 minutes and then together for 15 minutes)

Congratulations Jenny, Spencer and Hans!! 

 Copper School bell and canon

Copper students to compete in County-wide Math Bowl

 21 fifth and sixth grade students from Copperopolis Elementary will be competing against 10 other elementary schools in Calaveras County at the annual county-wide Math bowl on May 31, 2012.

The students that will represent  Copperopolis Elementary School are:

5th grade
Maverick Cano
Raymond Garcia
Tristen Newlon
Mossy Pahrman
Emma Queirolo
Brianna Tyre
Seth Filkins
Jenny Payne
Ellie Tafjen
Kody McLaughlin

6th grade
Chloe Caywood
Shileen Andico
Ashley Hibdon
Alexia Stafford
Skylar Pilati
Chase Collins
Catelyn Baker
Lauren Emerick
Elizabeth VandenBosch
Joseph Miramontes
alternate:  Makayla Avalos

The event consists of 3 categories – The BLITZ (a 40-minute individual competition with 50 questions); the HUDDLE (a pairs competition where students work alone for 25 minutes and then together for 15 minutes); and the BOMB (a five-member team event).

Go COUGARS!!!!