On Saturday, May 14, 2011, approximately 395 elementary and middle school students from the Fontana Unified School District demonstrated their mathematical skills as part of the District's 47th annual Math Field Day competition.  Sequoia Middle School regained the winning trophy from Ruble for the 7th and 8th Grade Division.  For the individual divisions, Southridge took first place for the 6th Grade, Oleander took first for 5th Grade for the third straight year and Hemlock took first for 4th Grade.

Teams of 4th through 8th grade students participated by taking part in several different math tests and strategy games.  The tests included terminology, problem solving, estimation skills, calculator skills, mental mathematics, basic skills arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry.  Five mathematically-based strategy games were played in a tournament-like competition, including five-in-a-row, hex, capture, Mancala, and triplets.  Students were awarded medals for first through fourth places.  Points were then awarded, based on individual student performance, with schools competing for overall first through fourth places.

Math Field Day promotes the importance of mathematics, while emphasizing the fun that students can experience by participating in the competition.  FUSD's Math Field Day competition is named after the late Charles Pine.  Mr. Pine taught math at Fontana High School for over 22 years and was the leading force behind the Math Field Day event.