Goodnoe / Chancellor Street Elementary School



Goodnoe Elementary School

298 Frost Lane

Newtown, PA 18940-9661

Telephone: (215) 944-2100

September 2013

Dear Student Mathematicians & Parent(s):

School beginnings bring excitement and new opportunities. The “First in Math Online Math Program” has been utilized for twelve years in fourth grade and eleven years in fifth grade due to the support and generosity of students, staff, parents, administration, and Goodnoe’s PTO. This year the district is funding all third and fourth graders; while Mrs. Crawford did some creative budgeting so grades 1, 2, and 5 could continue to participate.

The “First in Math” program is a secure and educational web site where the students can play a range of 24 games, from beginning number sense to more challenging pre-algebra equations. The basic premise of 24 is to make 24 with four numbers using any of the mathematical operations. New challenges and games continue to be added each year. Most importantly, our students will have the ability to learn and master critical math skills, at their own pace, from any computer with Internet access. That means students can be engaged in mathematics at school and home.

The”First in Math” program is targeted to elementary and middle school students. The program enables schools to form teams who play the games online and earn stickers for their team by successfully solving problems. Students’ participation in this program creates great excitement for math and often provides essential motivation for our students.

Goodnoe has competed with schools throughout the district, state and even the nation. What fun this year brings with once again all CR third and fourth graders being able to participate? Who knows what new records will be set this year? Last year Goodnoe School’s total sticker count was over 930,000 stickers. A goal should be to reach over 1,000,000 stickers and place in the top 100 for the state. Last year our top student earned over 14,700 stickers. Amazing!

Thank you in advance for supporting this program. Get ready to enjoy this program with your child. I look forward to working with the students and this program again. GO TEAMS!

Please email me at chills@ if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Charyl Kerns Hills

Elementary Math/ Technology Integration Specialist Goodnoe Elementary School

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