Sixth Grade Family Math and Science Night

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, the fifth annual Sixth Grade Family Math and Science Night took place in the Tyrrell gymnasium. Approximately 70 students and nearly 100 family members engaged in many activities to enhance the math and science curriculums. The sixth grade math, science, and special education teachers received a grant from the Wolcott Education Foundation to purchase consumable materials and provide each student with an activity packet to continue the learning at home. The students practiced estimation, measurement, communication, and problem solving, to increase their logical thinking. Some of the many stations that captured the interests of the participants included: Fraction Bowling, Exploring with Microscopes, Construction by Instruction, Balloon Jet Races, Toothpick Puzzles, the game of SET, and Drops on a Penny. A computer gaming area that provided a variety of websites to boost student achievement was also quite popular. Eighteen National Junior Honor Society members provided assistance to families at many of the stations. The excitement concluded with presenting prizes to the students that most accurately estimated the number of items in a variety of jars.
The teachers involved in hosting the Family Math and Science Night appreciate the dedication of Wolcott families in making the education of their children a top priority. Mrs. Bove-Virr, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Goldstone, Mrs. Jasulavic, Mr. Jones, and Ms. Regan would like to thank the following people for their assistance at this exciting learning event: Mrs. Tansley, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Sette, Ms. McGuffie, the entire custodial staff, and the National Junior Honor Society members who showed up to help supervise stations.