New Math Challenges from Mr. Duff
Based on the student interest in Mr. Duff’s math challenges for the third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders, we thought it would be a great idea to share the contest with the whole school community.
Mr. Duff’s Math Challenges
Mr. Duff is offering ongoing math challenges to the third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students. Meet the winners of last month’s contest!
This Week, from Dr. Cuthbert | February 19
After all the snow it has been really great to get back into the routine. Remember parent-teacher conferences on March 1, read about the new Extra Help Program, get involved in the PTA. Don’t forget to support the cookie fundraiser and to buy your bricks!
Warm Cookies on a Winter Day Support Our 5th-Graders!
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Just one purchase per family would go a long way to help all Stoddert’s fifth-graders attend their end-of-the-year trip to Echo Hills Outdoor School.
Stoddert Students Compete in First Round of National Geographic Bee
Stoddert held its school-level bee on Thursday, January 14. Math resource teacher Alex Treduff (Mr. Duff), was the organizer and moderator. The questions were very challenging, and ranged from world geography, to U.S. rivers bordering states, to which European country produces the most cotton. Stoddert students demonstrated impressive knowledge of the history, climate, and cultures [...]
After-Holiday Writing Contest Winner
Mrs. Barr and Mrs. Moisan offered an after-the-holiday writing challenge. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 were asked to sign up to write about a memorable moment over the holiday break. The essays were due January 8. The winning essay was submitted by third-grader Henry Mahnke, who is in Ms. Chatalian’s class.
My Clone Tri-Fighter [...]
Make a Real Difference at Stoddert with Your PTA Activity Fee
Thanks to the PTA and parent donations of activity fees, time, and resources, Stoddert “East” has lovely play areas for the students in the front and back of the trailers. Your donations also help purchase teachers’ supplies, field trips (through scholarships), teacher trainings, and classroom libraries.
Parking Lot, Pick-Up, and Drop-Off
There has been lots of discussion about the traffic problem near the front of the school. Thankfully, we now have Sharon, our new crossing guard. Even so, parents pulling up to let kids out in front of and between buses is dangerous, as is double parking.
Please try to park safely within a block of the [...]
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