Budget Vote: May 21, 2013 at BCHS, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Upcoming Events
May 21
• School Budget Vote & District Election, BCHS Gym, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
May 22
• Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
May 23
• Grade 4 NYS Science Test, Performance Test
• Glenmont Art Show
May 27
• Memorial Day, No School/Offices Closed
May 31
• Grade 5 "Survivor Day" at Town Park
June 3
• Grade 4 NYS Science Test, Written Test
Glenmont News
Glenmont School Math Leaders
The month of March is a time for our Math Leaders to shine! Each spring we have been recognizing our students who have mastered their math facts for their grade level as Glenmont Math Leaders. These students are invited to sign the Math Leader Bulletin Board, have their photo taken for our website, and have their names read during morning announcements. This year it is our goal to have EVERY student be recognized.
Although here at Glenmont School we have been focusing on the mastery of math facts for the past few years, there is an increased urgency now that NYS has adopted the Common Core curriculum. Now there are state-wide expectations that children need to be able to recall math facts quickly and automatically. Why? Research has shown that when students are able to automatically recall their facts, they can then turn their attention to new concepts and more advanced tasks. For example, if a child does not know basic addition facts, then when a teacher is explaining a new problem solving technique, the child has to slow down and think about what 6+7 equals rather than concentrate on the new technique the teacher wants him to learn.
The good news is that regular practice can help all of our students learn their facts, which will in turn allow them to be successful in their math studies both now and for the rest of their academic careers. Your child’s teacher has multiple ways for you to help support this learning at home, whether with games, websites, or flash cards. In order for your child to become proficient, he or she will need to practice at home. Spending five to ten minutes every day is a more effective way to help your child memorize their facts than spending an hour once a week. It is also important to note that the children must know their facts so well that their responses are quick and automatic.
We are very excited about this emphasis on such an important skill for our students. Thank you in advance for your help!
Become a Math Leader
Beginning in March, we are recognizing those students who have gone above and beyond and are able to answer math fact questions at lightening speed. Math Leaders will be invited to sign the Math Wall of Fame and have their photo posted here. Here are the criteria are students need to meet:
• Kindergarten: facts to 5 (+ and -) meaning the total is no more than five. Children must complete 40 facts in 3 minutes.
• Grade 1: facts to 10 (+ and -) - 20 facts in 1 minute
• Grade 2: facts to 20 (+ and -) - 20 facts in 1 minute
• Grade 3: 20 facts in 1 minute for all operations
• Grade 4: 30 facts in 1 minute for all operations
• Grade 5: 40 facts in 1 minute for all operations
2012-13 Math Leaders
May 14, 2013
April 26, 2013
April 12, 2013
March 25, 2013
March 18, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 8, 2013
Sign up for the district's e-mail
news
system!
