5 Things, 12-12-12: Get Help with Math Homework; School Fundraiser (And More...)

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Math Literacy Night for Grades K-12

The Stoughton Parent Engagement Center will host a Math Literacy Night for parents in grades K-12, Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the O'Donnell Middle School (211 Cushing St.).

This evening will include presentations from Dr. Tom Gorsuch and Ms. Patricia Lovering, both from the SPS Math Department. The agenda will include discussions about the new EnVision math curriculum and Painless Math Strategies which will support parents in helping their children with math homework.

2. Hansen School PTO Fundraiser

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Roxanne’s Taqueria in Cobb's Corner in Stoughton will donate 10% of your purchase to the Hansen Elementary School PTO.

No coupons or certificates are necessary. Offer is good for dine-in and take-out orders.

3. Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting

This month's Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) meeting, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parent Information Center at the Jones Early Childhood Center (137 Walnut Street).

Click here for an agenda.

4. Winter Sports Season Kicks Off

• The Stoughton High swim team hosts Mansfield at 4:30 p.m. at the Randolph High pool (click here for a preview of the swim team).

• The Stoughton High wrestling team hosts Mansfield at 7 p.m. at the SHS gym (click here for a preview of the wrestling team).

• The Stoughton High hokcey team hosts Foxborough at 7:30 p.m. at the Asiaf Arena in Brockton (click here for a preview of the hockey team).

5. Teddybear Storytime at the Library

Come join Peggy Sewcyk Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library for Teddybear Storytime. It's for children ages 3.5 to 6 years old.