With these funds I will take a group of dedicated students to compete in the regional and state competitions for the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League in the Math and Science Olympiads. Students who are in the club have articulated a desire to use math and science to solve problems facing their communities, and see the Math and Science Olympiad as a venue for them to hone their skills. This competition brings together the best and brightest students from all across Texas, and our students want to show that they have what it takes to compete with the best. 

Our students have been meeting every week since September to prepare for these competitions, through creative problem solving and critical thinking challenges that are designed to build a sense of team among the students, and prepare them for the rigor and pace of the competition. Students eagerly await practice, and come ready to learn, even after the rest of their peers have gone home. 

Our students in large part come from under-served communities. Families that send their children to our school choose it because of our mission, which states that "Every child, regardless of economic background, has the right to an exemplary education. We will empower our students to thrive in and graduate from college, choose their paths, and positively impact their communities." For our students, academic opportunities of this caliber are rare. Kids at KIPP Austin College Prep are the hardest working students in Austin, and we believe that they deserve the chance to be pushed to their fullest potential as mathematicians and scientists. 

These funds will be used to support our participation in the competition, and the investment in preparation for the competition. Additionally, this money will be used to help our team compete for not just this year, but the next year as well, as it covers the registration fees for two years. 

We hope that you will consider donating to our cause, and will follow us on our journey to the state competition!

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