Oak Ridge School held its third annual Math Fact Super Bowl on February 13 to build multiplication automaticity in a fun, schoolwide event. The competition turns practice into a spirited game-day experience. The Oak Ridge Multipurpose Room featured football-themed decorations, student commentators, a mascot appearance, a coin toss, and musical performances.

All grades competed in teams representing the A and B sides of the school. Three students per homeroom, along with each class’s fastest math fact student, answered multiplication flashcards in timed “quarters.” Correct answers advanced players down a football-style field until they scored. Students also volunteered as commentators, scorekeepers, coin-tossers, and commercial actors.

School-themed commercials, filmed by technology specialist Amy Kneller, entertained the audience between quarters. In total, 96 players participated. Team B won the fifth-grade title, earning the Lombardi Trophy and rings. Many thanks to Oak Ridge Math Instructional Coach Susan Maciel for creating this fun and spiriting event that builds community!

Sandwich Middle High School's 7th & 8th grade MATHCOUNTS competition team recently competed in a regional math competition where they showcased problem-solving skills and teamwork. Earning an impressive 3rd place overall finish, these talented mathematicians secured their spot in the upcoming state competition!

Team members include:

Owen Kravitz (Grade 8)

Eli Rotondi (Grade 8)

Jonathan McElroy (Grade 8)

Emma Wallin (Grade 7)

Anthony Prizgintas (Grade 7)

Milo Carlson (Grade 7)

CJ Spaulding (Grade 7)

Olivia Terrio (Grade 7)

Congratulations MATHCOUNTS members and their advisor, middle school math teacher, Ms. Sarah Greer.

Best of luck in the upcoming state competition next month in Burlington!

On Friday, February 13th, all students at Forestdale School received an ice cream during lunch. This is a long-standing school tradition in which every student is offered an ice cream or a non-dairy alternative as part of their lunch experience.

Ice cream and similar treats are not sold as optional purchases during lunch. This decision is intentional, as many students are unable to access additional treats for a variety of reasons. In order to ensure equity and inclusion for all students, Forestdale School designates specific schoolwide occasions, specifically the day before February Break and the day before the long Memorial Day weekend, when every student is able to enjoy these treats together.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 pm in the Oak Ridge Library for the next meeting of the Sandwich SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee). Jennifer Healy, the SPS Director of Pupil Services, will be sharing an update on special education services. If you have any questions, please contact SEPAC Chair MaryKate Lott at sepacsandwich@gmail.com.

Alas, February break will be extended by at least one day due to substantial blizzard that will be arriving this evening. Stay safe and warm!