Port Washington to Host Math in Focus Parent Workshops

Submitted by Port Washington School District

The Port Washington School District will host a series of workshops during September to update parents and guardians on the continued implementation of its new Math in Focus program.

The Math in Focus program, for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, was adopted by the district last spring. The program provides an authentic Singapore math curriculum, which highlights problem solving as the focus of mathematical learning. The program enables students to learn concepts through hands-on experiences in the classroom through the use of technology, eBooks, Interactive Whiteboard activities and online activities.

Parent workshops have been scheduled as part of the district’s implementation plan for the program. The following workshops are scheduled:

Sept. 22, 12-3 p.m.; Sousa Elementary All Purpose Room; Parents of students in grades four and five

Sept. 22, 8-11 a.m.; Salem Library; Parents of students in second and third grade

Sept. 23, 12:10 – 3:10 p.m.; Weber Middle School Teacher Center; Parents of students in grades six and eight

Sept. 29, 12- 3 p.m.; Sousa Elementary All Purpose Room; Parents of students in Kindergarten and first grade

“As we successfully continue the implementation of our Math in Focus program, I encourage all parents and guardians to attend our workshops so that they may learn more about the program as well as the professional development taking place among our teaching staff,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Mooney.

Workshops will also be scheduled throughout November. Please visit the district’s website for more information.