Pi is the mathematical constant calculated as the ratio of the circumference of a circle divided by the diameter. The resulting number, 3.14159 . . ., is an irrational number with no known pattern to its digits and has been calculated out to millions of digits past the decimal point. It has great historical and practical significance in the study of mathematics, engineering, astronomy, and so on.

To celebrate this important number, Dominion will have a short presentation on Pi to each of the classes on Tuesday, 3.14. In addition, there will be an opportunity for students to memorize as many digits of Pi as they're able and recite them to their teachers on Friday, March 10. Teachers will record the number of digits recited, and students will be given a small prize on Pi Day corresponding to how many digits they memorized.

Minimum digits required for students to compete in the Pi contest are:

K-1st: 10 digits
2nd-3rd: 15 digits
4th-6th: 20 digits

For your convenience, below is a link to a website celebrating Pi Day, with a million digits of Pi. Help your student to learn as many digits as he or she can!

http://www.piday.org/million/