On Saturday, November 6, 2010, two teams of students
with the help of Ms. Hsiao, Ms. Annaswamy, Mr. Kurup,
and Mr. Zinolabedini spent a day at NASA Glenn
competing in the Young Astronaut Day engineering
challenges. The Pilots, composed of Prathna K, Grace
X, Grace C, Ammar M, Haley Y, Vinny K, Alexis H,
Caroline V, Darius Z, Anna H, and Michael T earned a
first place in the Balloon Car Race and the Marble Roller
Coaster events. They earned a third place ribbon for the
In-space Repair.
The Commander Team was composed of Jorgen K,
Hannah Y, Kavya R, Naomi W, Katelyn V, Sunny R, Sue
R, Sachi G, Dhweeja D, Dalya A, Clive C, and Kareem
T. They earned a second place ribbon in an event called
Lunar Rock Race. One person had (got) to wear a real
astronaut suit and pick up certain categories of rocks
with an extended reach tool. They picked up the greatest
number of “correct” rocks in the shortest amount of time.
This is the second year that YAD students were involved
in a community service activity in which they brought a
designated kind of canned food and used the cans to build
a structure resembling a “Robonaut”. The canned food was
then donated to the Cleveland Food Bank.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Math Awards Reported in December 2010
This month the fourth graders took the first of 5 contests
for the Continental Math League. Winners were: Gold
Medal: Bianca H, Maya D, and Sophie C, Silver Medal:
Elizabeth P, Avi B, Abby M, and Sahej B, and Bronze
Medal: Victor P, Michael H, and Cam K.
Continental Math League:
Gold Awards (6 of 6 correct)
Trevor, Sue, Prithvi, Hassan, Alexander, Kareem, Kavya,
Dhweeja, Clive, Nate, Christine, Cameron, Shan, Katelyn,
Naomi, Prathna, Vinny, Pheby, Ammar, Grace, William
Silver Awards (5 of 6 correct)
Sunny, Marla, Sean, Brad, Daniel, Hannah, Peter, Sachi,
Jorgen, Michael, Darius, Haley, Maya, Alexis, Megan, Anna
Bronze Awards (4 of 6 correct)
Sam, Alex P, Sarah D, Joan, Dalya, Alex H, Anthony
Math Olympiads:
Gold Awards (5 of 5 correct)
Trevor, Clive, Nate, Dhweeja
Silver Awards (4 of 5 correct)
Kavya, Haley, Anna H, William
Bronze Awards (3 of 5 correct)
Sue, Sunny, Marla, Prithvia, Hassan Sam, Daniel, Hannah
Y, Sarah D, Kareem, Christine B, Darius, Anthony
for the Continental Math League. Winners were: Gold
Medal: Bianca H, Maya D, and Sophie C, Silver Medal:
Elizabeth P, Avi B, Abby M, and Sahej B, and Bronze
Medal: Victor P, Michael H, and Cam K.
Continental Math League:
Gold Awards (6 of 6 correct)
Trevor, Sue, Prithvi, Hassan, Alexander, Kareem, Kavya,
Dhweeja, Clive, Nate, Christine, Cameron, Shan, Katelyn,
Naomi, Prathna, Vinny, Pheby, Ammar, Grace, William
Silver Awards (5 of 6 correct)
Sunny, Marla, Sean, Brad, Daniel, Hannah, Peter, Sachi,
Jorgen, Michael, Darius, Haley, Maya, Alexis, Megan, Anna
Bronze Awards (4 of 6 correct)
Sam, Alex P, Sarah D, Joan, Dalya, Alex H, Anthony
Math Olympiads:
Gold Awards (5 of 5 correct)
Trevor, Clive, Nate, Dhweeja
Silver Awards (4 of 5 correct)
Kavya, Haley, Anna H, William
Bronze Awards (3 of 5 correct)
Sue, Sunny, Marla, Prithvia, Hassan Sam, Daniel, Hannah
Y, Sarah D, Kareem, Christine B, Darius, Anthony
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Birchwood Students Help Feed 500 Area Families
Students of Birchwood School, located at 4400 W 140 Street, have been busy helping volunteers from the Blessed Trinity parish in their efforts to feed the poor. This past spring volunteers from the Bountiful Basement, a food pantry located on the Blessed Trinity grounds, planted a garden to provide fresh vegetables for area families in need. The students have been helping enthusiastically to plant and harvest the produce, unload food trucks, gather food items for the holidays, and pack bags for needy families. Part of the school’s mission is to build solid work habits in a caring environment, while forging a sense of social responsibility within each student.
“I can’t begin to tell you what a help Birchwood has been to the Bountiful Basement, especially this Thanksgiving season,” says Bountiful Basement director Tami Graf. “Some of the eighth grade boys even help unload the food truck, a very unselfish act.”
The Bountiful Basement was formed in the late 1990’s when the Cleveland Hunger Network decided to establish sites further west of the city. In the beginning they served as few as 20 to 30 families per month. Currently that number has grown to 500 families, and during the holidays, they are expecting to help as many as 700. The students are currently gathering food items to assist the volunteers in making this holiday season a great one! Donations are always welcome at the Bountiful Basement located at 4370 W 140 Street.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Birchwood School Is Awarded The Physical Fitness State Champion Award
CLEVELAND-Birchwood School has earned the highest award for outstanding achievement in physical fitness, according to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, and was distinguished as a President’s Challenge Physical Fitness State Champion School for 2009-2010. Every student participated in 5 events designed to test speed, strength, flexibility, and endurance, and 25 percent achieved at least the eighty-fifth percentile in all 5 events.
Birchwood students have been participating in the President’s Challenge since the late eighties, and have received this award five times since they opened their doors in 1984. “Participation in the State Champion Program demonstrates their commitment to serving as a leader and role-model in physical fitness,” said Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Students this school year have already been running around the school grounds as they practice for the mile run, one of the five events included in the President’s Challenge.
The following was not submitted to the press:
Presidential Award Winners 2009-2010
Alexander D, Chester H, Sarah M, Emma P, Alexis H, Maya F, Alex P, Vinny K, Grace C, Isabella M, Sarah D, Sanjana R, Clare P, Sophia C, Abigail M, Elizabeth P, Sahej B, Sachi G, Shawki A, Zaeem M, Miguel P, Grant F, Nathan C, Miranda M, Aide S, Arjun B, and Haley Y
Birchwood students have been participating in the President’s Challenge since the late eighties, and have received this award five times since they opened their doors in 1984. “Participation in the State Champion Program demonstrates their commitment to serving as a leader and role-model in physical fitness,” said Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Students this school year have already been running around the school grounds as they practice for the mile run, one of the five events included in the President’s Challenge.
The following was not submitted to the press:
Presidential Award Winners 2009-2010
Alexander D, Chester H, Sarah M, Emma P, Alexis H, Maya F, Alex P, Vinny K, Grace C, Isabella M, Sarah D, Sanjana R, Clare P, Sophia C, Abigail M, Elizabeth P, Sahej B, Sachi G, Shawki A, Zaeem M, Miguel P, Grant F, Nathan C, Miranda M, Aide S, Arjun B, and Haley Y
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Birchwood School Branches Out to Communities Offering Fruits of Many Years’ Experience
In the midst of an economic crisis and during a period of educational decline, Birchwood School has launched a public service initiative for parents who want to give their children an academic advantage in a global marketplace. In addition, Birchwood would like to share its premier character-training program, which helps parents to nurture responsibility, strong work habits, and positive attitudes in their young. This initiative includes lectures and book discussions at Birchwood School such as The Cumulative Advantage: The Rationale For Investing in Early Education, and a discussion of Lawrence Steinberg’s popular book, Beyond the Classroom.
Another avenue through which Birchwood is giving back to the community is via free coffee house talks in Bay Village, North Ridgeville, and Medina. These informative discussions will focus on the education of bright and gifted children in elementary and middle school. They will center firmly on history and research, which strongly urge that special educational attention be given to these young people who will become tomorrows' leaders among the various disciplines of society.
Book Discussions
-Beyond the Classroom by Lawrence Steinberg, October 21
-Mindsets by Carol Dweck, December 9
-Reforming Education by Mortimer Adler, February 2
-The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle, April 21
Lectures
-The Tenets of Great Education, September 23
-Cultivating Creativity in Young People, November 17
-IQ: Its Meaning and Implications for Education, January 20
-The Cumulative Advantage: the Rationale for Investing in Early Education, March 24
Lectures and book discussions will take place at Birchwood School from 2-3pm & 7-8pm
Coffee House Discussions
The education of bright and gifted children
October 12 Mojo’s Coffee and More Bay Village 6:30-8pmAnother avenue through which Birchwood is giving back to the community is via free coffee house talks in Bay Village, North Ridgeville, and Medina. These informative discussions will focus on the education of bright and gifted children in elementary and middle school. They will center firmly on history and research, which strongly urge that special educational attention be given to these young people who will become tomorrows' leaders among the various disciplines of society.
Book Discussions
-Beyond the Classroom by Lawrence Steinberg, October 21
-Mindsets by Carol Dweck, December 9
-Reforming Education by Mortimer Adler, February 2
-The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle, April 21
Lectures
-The Tenets of Great Education, September 23
-Cultivating Creativity in Young People, November 17
-IQ: Its Meaning and Implications for Education, January 20
-The Cumulative Advantage: the Rationale for Investing in Early Education, March 24
Lectures and book discussions will take place at Birchwood School from 2-3pm & 7-8pm
Coffee House Discussions
The education of bright and gifted children
October 14 Café 83 North Ridgeville 6:30-8pm
October 18 Panera Medina 6:30-8pm
Friday, September 17, 2010
Birchwood School and Teacher Receive Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities
Cleveland—On September 1, 2010 The Birchwood School and science teacher, Linda Brown, were the sole Cleveland recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities. The Ohio Academy of Science selected 115 Ohio schools and 418 teachers to receive Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities for their accomplishments during the 2009-2010 school year.
To qualify for the Governor’s Award, each school conducted a local science fair with 20 or more students, sent one or more of these students to one of the Academy’s 16 district science days, and involved students in one or more youth science opportunities beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, visits to museums, mentorship programs an extended field trip.
In February of this year, Brown conducted a local science fair involving 30 students. Two of these students, Dhweeja D and Vinayak K, received superior ratings at the district level and advanced to the Ohio State Science Day where they also turned out superior ratings.
In addition to these achievements, Brown and her students participated in Science Olympiads, National Chemistry Week Experiments, Young Astronaut Day, as well as taking part in a four day program at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Center.
“Receiving a Governor’s Award for Excellence sends a clear signal that these schools and teachers value student-originated, inquiry-based science education as outlined in the Ohio Science Education Standards and in the National Science Education Standards,” said Lyn Elfner, the Academy’s CEO. “Whole new worlds of opportunities open up to students when they complete research or technological design projects.” he continued.
To qualify for the Governor’s Award, each school conducted a local science fair with 20 or more students, sent one or more of these students to one of the Academy’s 16 district science days, and involved students in one or more youth science opportunities beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, visits to museums, mentorship programs an extended field trip.
In February of this year, Brown conducted a local science fair involving 30 students. Two of these students, Dhweeja D and Vinayak K, received superior ratings at the district level and advanced to the Ohio State Science Day where they also turned out superior ratings.
In addition to these achievements, Brown and her students participated in Science Olympiads, National Chemistry Week Experiments, Young Astronaut Day, as well as taking part in a four day program at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Center.
“Receiving a Governor’s Award for Excellence sends a clear signal that these schools and teachers value student-originated, inquiry-based science education as outlined in the Ohio Science Education Standards and in the National Science Education Standards,” said Lyn Elfner, the Academy’s CEO. “Whole new worlds of opportunities open up to students when they complete research or technological design projects.” he continued.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Birchwood School Students Continue To Produce Outstanding Results in National History Day Competition; Four Place in National Finals
*Revised*
CLEVELAND— Birchwood students had another excellent showing at the National History Day competition in June at the University of Maryland. The students reached the national level after placing in the top spots at both the district competition at Case Western Reserve University in March and the state competition at The Ohio State University in April. At the national competition, Birchwood students were up against the best from all 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, and Department of Defense schools in Europe. Four Birchwood students advanced to the finals, and Birchwood was one of only three schools in the nation to have three entries advance to the finals. Ben W placed sixth overall, with an individual documentary on Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press. Zaeem M and Clare P finished seventh overall with their group performance on the Marshall Plan. Nathan C finished thirteenth with an individual website on Alan Freed, a well known Cleveland deejay. Amir F narrowly missed qualifying for the finals, coming in third in his preliminary judging room and receiving high marks for his paper on Garrett Morgan, a Cleveland inventor.
The National History Day Competition is an educational program which requires students to conduct primary and secondary research on a particular theme and present their work through creative and scholarly projects. After a series of district and state contests, the program culminates with a national competition. Birchwood School has produced 152 national qualifiers and 68 national finalists over its history.
CLEVELAND— Birchwood students had another excellent showing at the National History Day competition in June at the University of Maryland. The students reached the national level after placing in the top spots at both the district competition at Case Western Reserve University in March and the state competition at The Ohio State University in April. At the national competition, Birchwood students were up against the best from all 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, and Department of Defense schools in Europe. Four Birchwood students advanced to the finals, and Birchwood was one of only three schools in the nation to have three entries advance to the finals. Ben W placed sixth overall, with an individual documentary on Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press. Zaeem M and Clare P finished seventh overall with their group performance on the Marshall Plan. Nathan C finished thirteenth with an individual website on Alan Freed, a well known Cleveland deejay. Amir F narrowly missed qualifying for the finals, coming in third in his preliminary judging room and receiving high marks for his paper on Garrett Morgan, a Cleveland inventor.
The National History Day Competition is an educational program which requires students to conduct primary and secondary research on a particular theme and present their work through creative and scholarly projects. After a series of district and state contests, the program culminates with a national competition. Birchwood School has produced 152 national qualifiers and 68 national finalists over its history.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Birchwood School Student Places Second in International Future Problem Solving Competition
CLEVELAND— Katelyn V placed second at the International Future Problem Solving Competition (FPSPI) in Minnesota. She qualified to represent the state of Ohio in the individual junior division after winning first place at the state level.
A sixth grader at Birchwood School, Katelyn has been researching the topic of “Green Living” for two months to prepare for the competition held at the University of Wisconsin from June 10 – 13.
FPSPI engages students in creative problem solving. Founded in 1974 by creativity pioneer, Dr. E. Paul Torrance, the program stimulates critical and creative thinking skills and encourages students to develop a vision for the future.
The International Conference features four days of competitive problem solving and cooperative educational seminars. Each year over 2,000 students and coaches attend the FPS International Conference which includes charters from forty-five affiliate programs throughout the United States and other European and Asian countries, involving 250,000 students annually.
Katelyn honors Birchwood School with its third international trophy, having placed in other years at the team event and the scenario writing competition.
A sixth grader at Birchwood School, Katelyn has been researching the topic of “Green Living” for two months to prepare for the competition held at the University of Wisconsin from June 10 – 13.
FPSPI engages students in creative problem solving. Founded in 1974 by creativity pioneer, Dr. E. Paul Torrance, the program stimulates critical and creative thinking skills and encourages students to develop a vision for the future.
The International Conference features four days of competitive problem solving and cooperative educational seminars. Each year over 2,000 students and coaches attend the FPS International Conference which includes charters from forty-five affiliate programs throughout the United States and other European and Asian countries, involving 250,000 students annually.
Katelyn honors Birchwood School with its third international trophy, having placed in other years at the team event and the scenario writing competition.
Monday, June 14, 2010
International Future Problem Solving 2010
We just heard from Katelyn V who
is at the International Future
Problem Solving Bowl in Madison,
Wisconsin. She took 2nd place in
the whole wide world in the
individual competition! Woo-hoo!!!
is at the International Future
Problem Solving Bowl in Madison,
Wisconsin. She took 2nd place in
the whole wide world in the
individual competition! Woo-hoo!!!
Cricket Writing Contest Winners
In March, the third through fifth graders entered a storywriting
contest in which they were asked to write about
a rescue. Avi B won first place for his story entitled “My
Dad Saves the Day.” Additionally, two students received
Honorable Mention awards: Maya D for “The True Hero”
and Sophia C for “Saving a Puppy.” These writers’
names and stories will appear in the July/August issue
of Cricket magazine.
contest in which they were asked to write about
a rescue. Avi B won first place for his story entitled “My
Dad Saves the Day.” Additionally, two students received
Honorable Mention awards: Maya D for “The True Hero”
and Sophia C for “Saving a Puppy.” These writers’
names and stories will appear in the July/August issue
of Cricket magazine.
Presidential Physical Fitness Awards
The Presidential Physical Fitness Test is comprised of
five events: push-ups, sit-ups, one-mile run, V-sit and
reach, and the shuttle run.
Presidential Award Winners
(>85 percentile in all 5 events)
Alex D, Chester H, Sarah M, Emma P, Alexis H,
Maya F, Alex P, Vinny K, Grace C, Bella M, Sarah
D, Sunny R, Clare P, Sophia C, Abigail M,
Elizabeth P, Sahej B, Sachi G, Shawki A, Zaeem
M, Miguel P, Grant F, Nathan C, Miranda M,
Maide S, Arjun B, Haley Y.
National Award Winners
(>50 percentile in all 5 events)
Dalya A, Sarah C, Sue R, Hannah Y, LuLu S,
Nardine T, Eric H, Zuha J, Alia B, Channin M, Layla
N, Farah S, Annessa W, Dharma N, Shruthi R,
Hadi B, Avi B, Cameron K, Olivia S, Yamenah A,
William L, Sofia R.
five events: push-ups, sit-ups, one-mile run, V-sit and
reach, and the shuttle run.
Presidential Award Winners
(>85 percentile in all 5 events)
Alex D, Chester H, Sarah M, Emma P, Alexis H,
Maya F, Alex P, Vinny K, Grace C, Bella M, Sarah
D, Sunny R, Clare P, Sophia C, Abigail M,
Elizabeth P, Sahej B, Sachi G, Shawki A, Zaeem
M, Miguel P, Grant F, Nathan C, Miranda M,
Maide S, Arjun B, Haley Y.
National Award Winners
(>50 percentile in all 5 events)
Dalya A, Sarah C, Sue R, Hannah Y, LuLu S,
Nardine T, Eric H, Zuha J, Alia B, Channin M, Layla
N, Farah S, Annessa W, Dharma N, Shruthi R,
Hadi B, Avi B, Cameron K, Olivia S, Yamenah A,
William L, Sofia R.
Power of the Pen
The 2010 state finals were held at The College of
Wooster on May 21. Out of 355 seventh grade students
representing the 280 schools in Ohio, Trevor L (7th
grade) qualified for the “power round” of writing and
emerged with a twelfth place state medal.
Wooster on May 21. Out of 355 seventh grade students
representing the 280 schools in Ohio, Trevor L (7th
grade) qualified for the “power round” of writing and
emerged with a twelfth place state medal.
Ohio Celebration of Poets
Several students have poems published in the 2010
Ohio Celebration of Poets. Fifth grade winners are
Alexis H, Vinny K, Grace X, Anna H, Darius Z, Adam
I, Maya F, Ammar M, Anthony C, Prathna K, and
Pheby L. Sixth grade winners are Kareem T, Alex H,
Nate C, Cameron S, Shan S, Naomi W, Kavya R,
Katelyn V, Clive C, Dhweeja D Sachi G, Christine
B, Jorgen K, Peter A, Hajira A and Dalya A. In the 7th
and 8th grade the winners are: Nathan C, Shawki A,
Carlf C, Peter C, Munim, Miguel P, LuLu S, Deepak
K, Tia L, Miranda M, Zaeem M, Nardine T, Sam Z,
Hassan S, Sunny R, Vikas N, Trevor L, Alex P, Sean
F, Amir F, Alexander I, Sarah C, Hannah Y.
Ohio Celebration of Poets. Fifth grade winners are
Alexis H, Vinny K, Grace X, Anna H, Darius Z, Adam
I, Maya F, Ammar M, Anthony C, Prathna K, and
Pheby L. Sixth grade winners are Kareem T, Alex H,
Nate C, Cameron S, Shan S, Naomi W, Kavya R,
Katelyn V, Clive C, Dhweeja D Sachi G, Christine
B, Jorgen K, Peter A, Hajira A and Dalya A. In the 7th
and 8th grade the winners are: Nathan C, Shawki A,
Carlf C, Peter C, Munim, Miguel P, LuLu S, Deepak
K, Tia L, Miranda M, Zaeem M, Nardine T, Sam Z,
Hassan S, Sunny R, Vikas N, Trevor L, Alex P, Sean
F, Amir F, Alexander I, Sarah C, Hannah Y.
OhioView Satellites Geospatial Technology Conference
Terri Benko, representing the OhioView Satellites
Geospatial Technology Conference, presented trophies
to Hassan S —1st place winner in the 7-9th grade
division. (How do different ground covers affect the
temperature of the earth?) and Hannah Y— 2nd place
winner in the 7-9th grade division (How does cloud
cover affect surface temperature?) There are photos
of Birchwood students from the 2009 and 2010
conference on the Satellites website
http://satellitesk12.org/. Look for Dr. C’s blog.
Also some on the Flicker link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50202373@N03/sets/72157623936631559/.
Geospatial Technology Conference, presented trophies
to Hassan S —1st place winner in the 7-9th grade
division. (How do different ground covers affect the
temperature of the earth?) and Hannah Y— 2nd place
winner in the 7-9th grade division (How does cloud
cover affect surface temperature?) There are photos
of Birchwood students from the 2009 and 2010
conference on the Satellites website
http://satellitesk12.org/. Look for Dr. C’s blog.
Also some on the Flicker link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50202373@N03/sets/72157623936631559/.
Ohio State Science Fair Awards
Both Dhweeja D and Vinny K received Superior
Awards (top) at the Ohio State Science Fair in
Columbus on May 8. In addition, they were nominated
for Young Scientist Awards. However, because they
were not high school age, they were not advanced to
the Intel Science Fair. (We will check back with them
when they are in high school.)
The Ohio Academy of Science has invited Birchwood
School to apply for the Governor’s Awards for
Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities.
Awards (top) at the Ohio State Science Fair in
Columbus on May 8. In addition, they were nominated
for Young Scientist Awards. However, because they
were not high school age, they were not advanced to
the Intel Science Fair. (We will check back with them
when they are in high school.)
The Ohio Academy of Science has invited Birchwood
School to apply for the Governor’s Awards for
Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Birchwood School Students Produce Outstanding Results in State National History Day Competition, Six Qualify for National Competition
THE BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE
May 5, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Produce Outstanding Results in State National History Day Competition, Six Qualify for National Competition
CLEVELAND— Birchwood students had another excellent showing at the state level of the National History Day competition held at The Ohio State University on Saturday, April 24. With many quality projects, six students will be moving on to the national competition in June at the University of Maryland. In the paper category, Sam Z (Fairview Park) qualified with his paper on the Gatling Gun, while Amir F (Avon Lake) qualified with his paper on Garrett Morgan, a notable Clevelander who invented the gas mask and traffic light. Amir also received two special awards from the Society of Ohio Archivists and the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board for his use of historical, archival records in his research.
In the website category, Nathan C (Lakewood) earned a place in the national finals with his website on Alan Freed, the Cleveland deejay who popularized the term “rock-n-roll.” In the group performance category, Clare P (Lakewood) and Zaeem M (Strongsville) had a strong performance on the Marshall Plan that helped them advance to the finals. In the individual performance category, Ben W (Cleveland) moved in to the national finals with his documentary on the invention of the printing press
The National History Day Competition is an educational program which requires students to conduct primary and secondary research on a particular theme and present their work through creative and scholarly projects. After a series of district and state contests, the program culminates with a national competition. Birchwood School has produced 152 national qualifiers and 64 national finalists over its history.
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PRESS RELEASE
May 5, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Produce Outstanding Results in State National History Day Competition, Six Qualify for National Competition
CLEVELAND— Birchwood students had another excellent showing at the state level of the National History Day competition held at The Ohio State University on Saturday, April 24. With many quality projects, six students will be moving on to the national competition in June at the University of Maryland. In the paper category, Sam Z (Fairview Park) qualified with his paper on the Gatling Gun, while Amir F (Avon Lake) qualified with his paper on Garrett Morgan, a notable Clevelander who invented the gas mask and traffic light. Amir also received two special awards from the Society of Ohio Archivists and the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board for his use of historical, archival records in his research.
In the website category, Nathan C (Lakewood) earned a place in the national finals with his website on Alan Freed, the Cleveland deejay who popularized the term “rock-n-roll.” In the group performance category, Clare P (Lakewood) and Zaeem M (Strongsville) had a strong performance on the Marshall Plan that helped them advance to the finals. In the individual performance category, Ben W (Cleveland) moved in to the national finals with his documentary on the invention of the printing press
The National History Day Competition is an educational program which requires students to conduct primary and secondary research on a particular theme and present their work through creative and scholarly projects. After a series of district and state contests, the program culminates with a national competition. Birchwood School has produced 152 national qualifiers and 64 national finalists over its history.
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http://www.birchwoodschool.org/mainfiles/pressreleasehistorydaystatewinners5510.doc
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Birchwood School Bucks the Trend - Middle School Girls Excel in Regional Math Contest
THE BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE
May 4, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Bucks the Trend-Middle School Girls Excel in Regional Math Contest
CLEVELAND— Birchwood School is proud to announce that three of its female students were recent State and Regional winners in the Continental Mathematics League (CML) competition. Kavya R (sixth grade, Westlake) Sunny R and Sue R (seventh grade, Avon) scored 35 out of a possible 36 points (97.2%). The CML was created in 1980 to aid schools in helping their students apply basic math skills to complex logic and reasoning problems. The region they competed in consisted of students from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
In addition, four Birchwood girls also placed very high in the Ohio Mathematics League Competition (OML). Kavya R placed first in the state, while Dhweeja D (sixth grade, Highland Hts.) and Hajira A (sixth grade, Rocky River) had the third highest score and Sue R had the fifth highest score. The OML Competition is a 30 minute exam covering forty complex word problems that require fluency in computation and problem-solving strategies.
In a recent report on the under representation of women in science and math by the American Association of Women, the effects of the learning environment on girls’ achievement in science and math were well documented. The study found that when parents and teachers encourage girls to expand their experience and knowledge in math, they tend to do better on math tests and are more inclined to study math in the future. This helps offset the negative stereotypes that boys are typically better than girls in science and math.
At Birchwood School, children develop the habits and attitudes that will enable them to reach their potential. This includes learning opportunities beyond the core curriculum, such as the CML and OML competitions. Consequently, we believe these teaching tools will encourage our female students to pursue careers in math if they choose to.
Additionally, one of the largest gaps in cognitive abilities is in spatial skills, where boys consistently outperform girls. Spatial skills are considered imperative for success in engineering and other scientific fields. Girls that are in an environment that has spatial skills training are more likely to develop these necessary skills needed to succeed in scientific fields. At Birchwood, we emphasize the hands on approach in science at an early age, with experiments and demonstrations beginning in kindergarten.
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PRESS RELEASE
May 4, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Bucks the Trend-Middle School Girls Excel in Regional Math Contest
CLEVELAND— Birchwood School is proud to announce that three of its female students were recent State and Regional winners in the Continental Mathematics League (CML) competition. Kavya R (sixth grade, Westlake) Sunny R and Sue R (seventh grade, Avon) scored 35 out of a possible 36 points (97.2%). The CML was created in 1980 to aid schools in helping their students apply basic math skills to complex logic and reasoning problems. The region they competed in consisted of students from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
In addition, four Birchwood girls also placed very high in the Ohio Mathematics League Competition (OML). Kavya R placed first in the state, while Dhweeja D (sixth grade, Highland Hts.) and Hajira A (sixth grade, Rocky River) had the third highest score and Sue R had the fifth highest score. The OML Competition is a 30 minute exam covering forty complex word problems that require fluency in computation and problem-solving strategies.
In a recent report on the under representation of women in science and math by the American Association of Women, the effects of the learning environment on girls’ achievement in science and math were well documented. The study found that when parents and teachers encourage girls to expand their experience and knowledge in math, they tend to do better on math tests and are more inclined to study math in the future. This helps offset the negative stereotypes that boys are typically better than girls in science and math.
At Birchwood School, children develop the habits and attitudes that will enable them to reach their potential. This includes learning opportunities beyond the core curriculum, such as the CML and OML competitions. Consequently, we believe these teaching tools will encourage our female students to pursue careers in math if they choose to.
Additionally, one of the largest gaps in cognitive abilities is in spatial skills, where boys consistently outperform girls. Spatial skills are considered imperative for success in engineering and other scientific fields. Girls that are in an environment that has spatial skills training are more likely to develop these necessary skills needed to succeed in scientific fields. At Birchwood, we emphasize the hands on approach in science at an early age, with experiments and demonstrations beginning in kindergarten.
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Students Advance to National Level in History Day Competition
Birchwood had a wonderful showing at the state level of the National History Day competition. Held at the brand new Ohio State University student union building in Columbus, 22 students went with strong projects and high hopes. There were many high quality projects from other schools as well and the competition was tough. Birchwood students excelled in a number of categories and six students are advancing to the national competition which will be held at the University of Maryland in June. In the paper category, both Sam Z and Amir F were national finalists. This is the first time Birchwood has sent on two historical papers to nationals. Sam’s paper is on the Gatling Gun and Amir’s paper is on Garrett Morgan, the Cleveland inventor of the gas mask and traffic light. Also advancing to the national competition is Nathan C with his website on Alan Freed, the innovative Cleveland radio deejay who coined the term “rock and roll.” In the individual documentary category, Ben W will be competing with his documentary on the printing press. Zaeem M and Clare P will be representing Birchwood in the group performance category with their performance on the Marshall Plan. In addition, Amir received two special awards from the Society of Ohio Archivists and the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board for his use of historical, archival records in his research.
There were also a number of other strong showings by Birchwood students. In the group documentary category, Munim, Zach I, and Deepak K were the national alternates with their project on the polio vaccine. Hassan S was a national alternate in the individual documentary category for his project on the Apple II computer. Making the finals of the state competition and thus receiving honorable mentions were Kavya R for her website on the Bill of Rights, Lulu Sun for her website on the Northwest Ordinance, and Trevor L and Sunny R for their group performance on Yellow Journalism.
Good luck to all at the national competition in June!
There were also a number of other strong showings by Birchwood students. In the group documentary category, Munim, Zach I, and Deepak K were the national alternates with their project on the polio vaccine. Hassan S was a national alternate in the individual documentary category for his project on the Apple II computer. Making the finals of the state competition and thus receiving honorable mentions were Kavya R for her website on the Bill of Rights, Lulu Sun for her website on the Northwest Ordinance, and Trevor L and Sunny R for their group performance on Yellow Journalism.
Good luck to all at the national competition in June!
Future Problem Solving Piece Qualifies for State
Nardine T submitted her science fiction piece to the 2010 Future Problem Solving Scenario Writing Contest. She developed the topic of "Sensory Overload," where a child's life was turned topsy-turvy when his older brother became handicapped from a car accident. Normalcy came in the form of a neuro-implant device that allowed the older brother to regain mobility, that is, until side effects started to surface. Compounding the turmoil in the family was how the younger brother begrudged all the attention his brother was getting. This piece qualified to go on to the state level and tied for fifth piece. Congratulations!
Earth Day Poster Winners
This year 920 students from 27 different schools in Cuyahoga County entered the Cuyahoga Solid Waste District's Earth Day Poster Contest. Students had to depict some aspect of composting. Although top picks were chosen because of their art work and best use of design and color there were many excellent student posters that did not make the top ten. Fortunately, with parental permission, Mrs. Kutis allowed us to scan student work into Artsonia. You can look at student artwork online at http://www.artsonia.com/, and even order a mug or note cards with student work on it.
Students recognized for being in the top ten of their grade were: Elizabeth P (3rd grade); Alexis H and Anna H (5th grade); Sarah C, Sarah D, Sean F, Alex P, and Brad S (7th Grade); Zach I, Clare P, LuLu S, and Ben W (8th Grade).
Each grade winner and runner up had their posters featured on the Earth Day Calendar. The four Birchwood students were: Shruthi R (1st grade Winner), Avi B (3rd grade Runner up), Pheby L (5th grade Winner), and Hannah Y (7th grade Winner).
Students recognized for being in the top ten of their grade were: Elizabeth P (3rd grade); Alexis H and Anna H (5th grade); Sarah C, Sarah D, Sean F, Alex P, and Brad S (7th Grade); Zach I, Clare P, LuLu S, and Ben W (8th Grade).
Each grade winner and runner up had their posters featured on the Earth Day Calendar. The four Birchwood students were: Shruthi R (1st grade Winner), Avi B (3rd grade Runner up), Pheby L (5th grade Winner), and Hannah Y (7th grade Winner).
Continental Mathematics League Cumulative Scores
The Birchwood students did an impressive job with the CML testing this year. Sue R, Sunny R, and Kavya R all were State and Regional champions! Both the seventh and eighth grades classes turned in scores that placed Birchwood as the top school in the State and the Region. The sixth grade class finished 3rd in Ohio and 3rd in our region, while the fifth grade class finished 2nd in Ohio and 3rd in the region. Great Job to all!
2010 Ohio History Day Teacher of Merit
In the April issue we proclaimed that Mrs. Miller won an award for the History Teacher of the Year at the regional level. Now we must blow the trumpet! We just received the news that Connie Miller was named 2010 Ohio History Day Teacher of Merit! She received a plaque and a monetary award for her dedication to the teaching of history and excellence as an educator. This prestigious award was sponsored by the Ohio Historical Society and, at the national level, by National History Day and the Patricia Bearing Fund.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
History Teacher of Year for NE Ohio
Mrs. Miller won the History Teacher of Year for NE Ohio at the district History Day contest at Case Western University. This award from the Ohio Historical Society is so well-deserved! Her students took top awards across most categories. Inside this issue you can read a full version of the Westlake Observer article.
Science Olympiads 2010
The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students entered a new science competition this year. On Saturday, March 20th twenty-one teams from schools around the Metropolitan area competed in 31 different events at CSU. Birchwood students competing were: Amir I (1st place Science Bowl), Jack B (3rd place Aerodynamics), Sofia R (3rd- Aerodynamics), Caroline V (1st- Science Bowl), Isabela M, William L, Grace C, Yamenah A, Marco B (1st- Science Bowl, 2nd- Starry Starry Night), Alexis H, Adam I, Prathna K, Pheby L, Ammar M, Grace X, Haley Y, Hajira A (2nd- Starry Starry Night), Christine B, Nate C (1st- Bridge Building), Clive C (1st- Bridge Building, 1st- Circuits), Jorgen K (1st- Circuits), Kavya R (1st- Science Bowl), Shan S, Katelyn V, and Naomi W.
We owe a big thanks to all the parents who accompanied us. They, literally, ran the students to each event, picked them up, and made sure they made it to the next event! Thank you!
We owe a big thanks to all the parents who accompanied us. They, literally, ran the students to each event, picked them up, and made sure they made it to the next event! Thank you!
National Geographic Bee 2010
Congratulations to Trevor L for qualifying for the state level of the National Geographic Bee! Trevor is Birchwood's first two-year qualifier for the state competition. After winning the school level of the Bee, Trevor took a challenging written exam to qualify as one of approximately 100 students from across the state for the state level Bee which will be held at The Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus on April 9. Best wishes for Trevor's success in the state Bee!
Letters About Literature 2010
Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing promotion contest sponsored by the Library of Congress and Target. This year over 70,000 students from grades 4-12 read a nonfiction book, short story, poem, essay, or speech and then wrote a personal letter to the author. In these 100-400 word letters, the students reflected upon the affect the piece of literature had on their lives. Students from the state of Ohio submitted over 2,400 letters; 913 of these were from fourth to sixth graders. Of these 913 entries, only 36 advanced to state level (Round 3) judging. Birchwood School's fifth and sixth graders made up one-sixth of the total students from Ohio to reach Round 3 judging. These six students include Prathna K, Vinny K, Michael T, Peter A H, Kavya R, and Katelyn V. In the next round, the 36 entries were whittled down to six semi-finalists, and once again, Birchwood students finished very strongly. Of the six top essays chosen, half were those of Birchwood students: Kavya R, Katelyn V, and Michael T. Kavya then went on to win second place in the state of Ohio for her letter to Kathryn Lasky, who wrote The Night Journey, while Katelyn earned third place for writing to Ann M. Martin, author of A Dog's Life. Congratulations to these fine students for their success with clear written expression.
National Chemistry Week 2010
Way back in October, the 5th-8th grade students experimented with chemical reactions with copper pennies. Congratulations to Vinny K (5th grade winner) and Sanjana R (7th grade winner), who were chosen out of 550 entries. They and their families were invited to an Education and Awards Night Dinner.
Additionally, the 2nd-4th grade students participated in the National Chemistry Week 2009 poster contest. Students from six counties in the greater Cleveland area submitted entries relating to the theme "Chemistry - It's Elemental." Third grader Elizabeth P's poster was chosen as the winner for the K-5 category. She and her family will also attend the Awards Dinner on April 21st where she will be honored and awarded her prize.
Additionally, the 2nd-4th grade students participated in the National Chemistry Week 2009 poster contest. Students from six counties in the greater Cleveland area submitted entries relating to the theme "Chemistry - It's Elemental." Third grader Elizabeth P's poster was chosen as the winner for the K-5 category. She and her family will also attend the Awards Dinner on April 21st where she will be honored and awarded her prize.
Math Teams Shine In Ohio Mathematics League
The Birchwood mathletes continue to excel this spring. The school competed in Ohio Math League competition on the sixth, seventh and eighth grade levels. This competition is composed for 25 difficult word problems that must be completed in a forty minute period.
In the team competition, our sixth graders tied for second place in the state; the seventh grade team placed fifth and the eighth grade team also placed fifth.
In the individual competition the students excelled. In the sixth grade, Kavya tied for first place, Hajira, Dhweeja, and Clive tied for the third highest score; Nate tied for the fourth highest score, Christine tied for the fifth highest score, and Peter tied for the sixth highest score. In addition, Naomi, Katelyn, Jorgen, Stewart, Kareem, Shan, and Sachi earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
In the seventh grade, Hassan tied for the third highest score in the state, while Alexander and Suzie tied for the seventh highest score. Trevor, Prithvi, Sunny, Marla earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
In the eighth grade, Shawki tied for the second highest score in the state, Deepak tied for the third highest, Munim and Nathan tied for the fourth highest, Zaeem tied for the fifth highest, Grant and Ben tied for the eighth highest score. Carlf, LuLu and Clare earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
On an interesting note, I allowed the fifth graders to participate in the sixth grade contest. If their scores were permitted, they would have had the seventh highest score in the state. Not bad!!!
In the team competition, our sixth graders tied for second place in the state; the seventh grade team placed fifth and the eighth grade team also placed fifth.
In the individual competition the students excelled. In the sixth grade, Kavya tied for first place, Hajira, Dhweeja, and Clive tied for the third highest score; Nate tied for the fourth highest score, Christine tied for the fifth highest score, and Peter tied for the sixth highest score. In addition, Naomi, Katelyn, Jorgen, Stewart, Kareem, Shan, and Sachi earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
In the seventh grade, Hassan tied for the third highest score in the state, while Alexander and Suzie tied for the seventh highest score. Trevor, Prithvi, Sunny, Marla earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
In the eighth grade, Shawki tied for the second highest score in the state, Deepak tied for the third highest, Munim and Nathan tied for the fourth highest, Zaeem tied for the fifth highest, Grant and Ben tied for the eighth highest score. Carlf, LuLu and Clare earned the Birchwood School honorable mention.
On an interesting note, I allowed the fifth graders to participate in the sixth grade contest. If their scores were permitted, they would have had the seventh highest score in the state. Not bad!!!
Continental Math League Test #5
Gold Award: Zaeem M, Mohammed M, Shawki A, Ben W, Lu-Lu S, Trevor L, Clive C, Dhweeja D, Maya F, Ammar M, Darius Z, Vinayak K, Pheby L, Prathna K, Haley Y, Anna H,
Silver Award: Nathan C, Carlf C, Clare P, Grant F, Miguel P, Sunny R, Sue R, Alexander I, Marla Bashour, Sean F, Jorgen K, Kareem T, Katelyn V, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Kavy R, Dayla A, Christine B, Nate C, Cameron S, Anthony C, Marco B, Grace X, Michael T
Bronze Award: Zach I, Prithvi P, Brad S, Hajira A, Adam I
Silver Award: Nathan C, Carlf C, Clare P, Grant F, Miguel P, Sunny R, Sue R, Alexander I, Marla Bashour, Sean F, Jorgen K, Kareem T, Katelyn V, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Kavy R, Dayla A, Christine B, Nate C, Cameron S, Anthony C, Marco B, Grace X, Michael T
Bronze Award: Zach I, Prithvi P, Brad S, Hajira A, Adam I
Math Olympiads Test #5
Gold Award: Mohammed M, Nathan C, Grant F, Zaeem M, Sunny R, Sue R, Trevor L, Marla B, Nate C, Kareem T
Silver Award: Shawki A, Deepak K, Lu-Lu S, Alex P, Prithvi P, Hassan S, Sarah D, Hannay Y, Hajira A, Clive C, Christine B, Cameron S, Kavya R, Vinny K, Michael T, Dhweeja, D
Bronze Award: Carlf C, Alexander I, Sarah C, Brad S, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Darius Z, Pheby L, Haley Y
Silver Award: Shawki A, Deepak K, Lu-Lu S, Alex P, Prithvi P, Hassan S, Sarah D, Hannay Y, Hajira A, Clive C, Christine B, Cameron S, Kavya R, Vinny K, Michael T, Dhweeja, D
Bronze Award: Carlf C, Alexander I, Sarah C, Brad S, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Darius Z, Pheby L, Haley Y
MathCounts Team At State
Birchwood was a state finalist in the MathCounts competition in Columbus, Ohio. The school was among the top 32 middle schools in the state – the top 4%. The team came in twelfth place. As individual participants Kavya came in 23rd place, Munim came in 38th place, Nathan came in 62nd place and Nate C came in 66th place. Good job, team.
Future Problem Solving 2010
After six months of hard work on three consecutive practice problems, the 5th – 8th graders held their breath while they waited for feedback on the 3rd problem: orphaned children. It had been a tough job to apply all six creative problem solving steps in just two hours with no teacher help. The teams had to wait three weeks before the news finally arrived. And arrive it did! Nine teams received an invitation to the State Bowl at Berea High School on April 23-24. They are now busy preparing on the topic of Food Distribution. (We welcome anyone who can speak on any angle of this topic.) The teams are:
Intermediate Division
LuLu, Munim, Ben, Grant, Nathan, Carlf, Shawki, Nardine, Zaeem, Deepak, Clare, Mahmoud
Susmita, Marla, Sunny, Hannah, Trevor, Alexander, Prithivi, Hassan, Nicholas, Sarah, Abhijeet, Alex
Junior Division
Nate, Naomi, Ammar, Hajira, Sachi, Grace, Alexis, Haley, Dhweeja, Vinny, Michael, Darius, Kavya, Prathna, Pheby, Marco
Intermediate Division
LuLu, Munim, Ben, Grant, Nathan, Carlf, Shawki, Nardine, Zaeem, Deepak, Clare, Mahmoud
Susmita, Marla, Sunny, Hannah, Trevor, Alexander, Prithivi, Hassan, Nicholas, Sarah, Abhijeet, Alex
Junior Division
Nate, Naomi, Ammar, Hajira, Sachi, Grace, Alexis, Haley, Dhweeja, Vinny, Michael, Darius, Kavya, Prathna, Pheby, Marco
5-6 Grade Science Day Winners
Dhweeja D and Vinny K, both science projects in the botany section, earned "Superior" rankings at the Western Reserve District 5 Science Day on March 20th. The District 5 Science Day is one of 16 statewide science fairs that feeds in the Ohio State Science Fair on May 8th. In the past, our students have received "Superior" rankings, or even placed first, but were not allowed to advance to the State competition. However, because of a rule change, this year, Vinny K and Dhweeja D advanced to the state competition.
3-4 Grade Math Awards
Special congratulations to the following students who earned a silver medal in the final contest of Continental Math League: Avi B, Maya D, and Abigail M, and the following students who earned a bronze medal: Sahej B, Sophie C, Michael H, Bianca H, Cam K, and Elizabeth P.
Special congratulations to Yamenah A and Isabela M, for earning a silver medal, and William L, for earning a bronze medal in the final contest of the Continental Math League.
Special congratulations to Yamenah A and Isabela M, for earning a silver medal, and William L, for earning a bronze medal in the final contest of the Continental Math League.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Birchwood Math Teams Soar!!!
Birchwood MathCounts team of Mohammed M, Nathan C, Kavya R, and Clive C won first place in the Chapter MathCounts competition. This team, together with state qualifier Nate C competed inthe state competition March 13. They came in twelfth place. Great job, students!
The seventh and eighth grade math teams also won acclaim at the St. Edward High School Math Classic March 6. The seventh grade team came in first place. In the individual competition, Trevor L won first place and Hassan S won second place. In the eighth grade division, the Birchwood team won second place.
The seventh and eighth grade math teams also won acclaim at the St. Edward High School Math Classic March 6. The seventh grade team came in first place. In the individual competition, Trevor L won first place and Hassan S won second place. In the eighth grade division, the Birchwood team won second place.
History Day Results 2010
Birchwood students had a wonderful showing at the district level of the National History Day competition held at Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, March 13. With many outstanding projects, 22 students will be moving on to the state competition in Columbus on April 24. In the paper category, Sam Z took first place with his paper on the Gatling Gun. Sam also received a special award from the Cleveland Grays which recognized outstanding projects on military history. Amir F received a second place award for his paper on Garrett Morgan, a notable Clevelander who invented the gas mask and traffic light. In addition, Amir received the Bicentennial Award, along with a generous cash prize, sponsored by Cuyahoga County in honor of the county’s 200th anniversary, given to an outstanding entry related to the county’s history.
Birchwood students swept the website category. Kavya R placed first with her website on the Bill of Rights. She also received an award from the Sons of the American Revolution recognizing an outstanding entry from the Revolutionary War era. Nathan C earned second place with his website on Alan Freed, the Cleveland deejay who popularized rock-n-roll. Earning third place was Lulu S with her focus on the Northwest Ordinance.
In the performance categories, Birchwood students again put on stellar performances. With her individual performance on Samuel Morse and the invention of the telegraph, Nardine T placed first. Placing second with her performance on Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone was Christine B. In the group performance category, Trevor L and Sanjana R placed first with an engaging performance on the topic of Yellow Journalism and Clare P and Zaeem M placed second with an excellent performance on the Marshall Plan.
In the documentary categories, 11 students will be advancing to the state competition. Susmita R placed first for her individual documentary on the discovery of DNA. Ben W took second for his documentary on the invention of the printing press. Earning an honorable mention was Hassan S for his presentation on the invention of the Apple II. Prithvi P earned a special award from the Cleveland Grays for his documentary on Blitzkrieg. In the group documentary category, Sarah D and Hannah Y placed first with their presentation on the Cleveland Metroparks. Placing second were Zach I, Deepak K, and Mohammed M for their project on the discovery of the polio vaccine by Jonas Salk. Earning an honorable mention for their documentary on the Russian Revolution were Shawki A, Grant F, and Miguel P.
Five students received special recognition, along with generous cash awards, from the Early
Settlers Association of the Western Reserve. These awards are given for excellent projects on topics related to Western Reserve history. Receiving these awards were Amir F, Lulu S, Nathan C, Carlf C for his website on Charles Hall, the discoverer of an efficient aluminum processing method, and Alexander I for his website on Paul Brown, the innovative football coach.
In addition, Connie Miller received the Teacher of Merit award from the Ohio Humanities Council and will be recognized at the state competition in April.
Congratulations to everyone and good luck in Columbus!
Birchwood students swept the website category. Kavya R placed first with her website on the Bill of Rights. She also received an award from the Sons of the American Revolution recognizing an outstanding entry from the Revolutionary War era. Nathan C earned second place with his website on Alan Freed, the Cleveland deejay who popularized rock-n-roll. Earning third place was Lulu S with her focus on the Northwest Ordinance.
In the performance categories, Birchwood students again put on stellar performances. With her individual performance on Samuel Morse and the invention of the telegraph, Nardine T placed first. Placing second with her performance on Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone was Christine B. In the group performance category, Trevor L and Sanjana R placed first with an engaging performance on the topic of Yellow Journalism and Clare P and Zaeem M placed second with an excellent performance on the Marshall Plan.
In the documentary categories, 11 students will be advancing to the state competition. Susmita R placed first for her individual documentary on the discovery of DNA. Ben W took second for his documentary on the invention of the printing press. Earning an honorable mention was Hassan S for his presentation on the invention of the Apple II. Prithvi P earned a special award from the Cleveland Grays for his documentary on Blitzkrieg. In the group documentary category, Sarah D and Hannah Y placed first with their presentation on the Cleveland Metroparks. Placing second were Zach I, Deepak K, and Mohammed M for their project on the discovery of the polio vaccine by Jonas Salk. Earning an honorable mention for their documentary on the Russian Revolution were Shawki A, Grant F, and Miguel P.
Five students received special recognition, along with generous cash awards, from the Early
Settlers Association of the Western Reserve. These awards are given for excellent projects on topics related to Western Reserve history. Receiving these awards were Amir F, Lulu S, Nathan C, Carlf C for his website on Charles Hall, the discoverer of an efficient aluminum processing method, and Alexander I for his website on Paul Brown, the innovative football coach.
In addition, Connie Miller received the Teacher of Merit award from the Ohio Humanities Council and will be recognized at the state competition in April.
Congratulations to everyone and good luck in Columbus!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Birchwood School Students Are Gold Key Winners in Scholastic Writing Awards Competition, Qualify for National Competition
CLEVELAND— Eleven budding authors from the seventh and eighth grades at Birchwood School in Cleveland are Gold Key winners in the regional Scholastic Writing Awards Competition. All of their entries are eligible for the national Scholastic competition. The seventh grade winners include Trevor L, Vikas N, and Susmita R. The eighth grade winners include Shawki A, Nathan C, Deepak K, Miranda M, Mohammad M, Yun Lu S, Nardine T, and Benjamin W.
Scholastic Writing Awards Competition was founded in 1923 and is the oldest, longest running, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in the visual arts and creative writing in the United States. The competition is for creative teenagers in grades 7-12 from public, private and parochial schools throughout the United States and Canada, as well as American-run schools abroad, home-schooled children students and students who make art and writing through community organizations.
Scholastic Writing Awards Competition was founded in 1923 and is the oldest, longest running, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in the visual arts and creative writing in the United States. The competition is for creative teenagers in grades 7-12 from public, private and parochial schools throughout the United States and Canada, as well as American-run schools abroad, home-schooled children students and students who make art and writing through community organizations.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Power of the Pen Regional on Feb 20 at Kent State University
Congratulations to regional qualifiers:
Seventh graders - Marla B, Trevor L, Hassan S, Hannah Y
Eighth Graders - Miranda M, Lulu S, Ben W
Trevor L took home the first place trophy for seventh
graders, along with the Jane Heap Memorial Award that
included a savings bond, and a Best of Rounds.
Students who advance to the state level will compete in
Wooster College on May 21, Friday.
A big thank you to Rozina Sayed who sacrificed a Saturday
to chaperone the students.
Seventh graders - Marla B, Trevor L, Hassan S, Hannah Y
Eighth Graders - Miranda M, Lulu S, Ben W
Trevor L took home the first place trophy for seventh
graders, along with the Jane Heap Memorial Award that
included a savings bond, and a Best of Rounds.
Students who advance to the state level will compete in
Wooster College on May 21, Friday.
A big thank you to Rozina Sayed who sacrificed a Saturday
to chaperone the students.
MathCounts Team Wins First
We did it!!! Our MathCounts team of team of Mohammed
M, Nathan C, Kavya R, and Clive C came in first place in
the chapter level of the MathCounts competition held at
Cleveland State University, February 13. In addition,
Mohammed came in second place, Clive in third, Kavya
in fifth, Nathan in seventh, and Nate in 12th place.
The team will head to Columbus on Saturday, March 13 to
compete against other Ohio teams for a chance to go to
the national level. To prepare, the students are putting in
extra time at school and at home studying problems from
previous math competitions. Good luck students!!!
M, Nathan C, Kavya R, and Clive C came in first place in
the chapter level of the MathCounts competition held at
Cleveland State University, February 13. In addition,
Mohammed came in second place, Clive in third, Kavya
in fifth, Nathan in seventh, and Nate in 12th place.
The team will head to Columbus on Saturday, March 13 to
compete against other Ohio teams for a chance to go to
the national level. To prepare, the students are putting in
extra time at school and at home studying problems from
previous math competitions. Good luck students!!!
Language Arts Competition Announcement
A representative from the Scholastic New York regional office
called the school with exciting news. Several students in
the seventh and eighth who entered the Scholastic Writing
Awards competition are Gold Key winners. All these entries
are eligible for the national Scholastic competition. The
following are synopses of their writing:
Trevor L wrote Next Year, a memoir about his experience
in a summer baseball league where his mediocre team
rose in the ranks to play in the championships.
Vikas N wrote a fantasy entitled Briefcase about a boy’s
brush with the dark forces as he struggled to make sense
of his father’s dying gift even as he was defending a friend.
In The Treasure Susmita R wrote a short short story about
how a bullied boy faced his adversity in a race to hunt for
treasure.
Shawki A’s The End was a short short story exploring the
life of an addict and his influence on a young adolescent
entrusted to his care.
My Brother and Me is Nathan C’s memoir about the
escapades he finds himself in as he follows his brother’s
apparently innocuous suggestions.
Dog Trouble is another memoir. Deepak K writes about
his horrific ordeal with ferocious dogs as a young child
and explains his family’s intense phobia of dogs.
Miranda M in Here, Fishy Fishy describes an innocent
experience one summer of how she and her friends try to
save a stranded fish near the shores Lake Erie.
In the science fiction piece entitled Mission 274, Colony
531, Mohammed M writes a story about a scientist who
embarks on a journey of fact finding, only to discover other
truths about himself and his friend.
It was not until Lulu S visits her grandma in China, while
making the acquaintance of her cousins, that she learns
a valuable lesson in the piece entitled Follow.
Nardine T submitted two pieces, Coolio and That
Day. Coolio explores her thoughts and inner feelings
as she witnesses a young friend’s suffering and fight
against cancer. That Day is a fictional short short
story about how a young woman coped with parents
who invited themselves to dinner after being
estranged for several years.
Ben W was also recognized for both of the pieces he
submitted. The Spelling Bee was a short story about how
the friendship of two friends, both vying for first place in
the National Spelling Bee, endured the trials, jealousy, and
pressure inherent in the contest. His other piece called
Extreme Sports redefined his understanding of the venue
as he described the adventure and peril he experienced in
his first whitewater rafting trip down the Ohio Pyle River.
Congratulations to these young writers whose manuscripts
will be sent on to the national office for judging. We wish
them the best of luck.
called the school with exciting news. Several students in
the seventh and eighth who entered the Scholastic Writing
Awards competition are Gold Key winners. All these entries
are eligible for the national Scholastic competition. The
following are synopses of their writing:
Trevor L wrote Next Year, a memoir about his experience
in a summer baseball league where his mediocre team
rose in the ranks to play in the championships.
Vikas N wrote a fantasy entitled Briefcase about a boy’s
brush with the dark forces as he struggled to make sense
of his father’s dying gift even as he was defending a friend.
In The Treasure Susmita R wrote a short short story about
how a bullied boy faced his adversity in a race to hunt for
treasure.
Shawki A’s The End was a short short story exploring the
life of an addict and his influence on a young adolescent
entrusted to his care.
My Brother and Me is Nathan C’s memoir about the
escapades he finds himself in as he follows his brother’s
apparently innocuous suggestions.
Dog Trouble is another memoir. Deepak K writes about
his horrific ordeal with ferocious dogs as a young child
and explains his family’s intense phobia of dogs.
Miranda M in Here, Fishy Fishy describes an innocent
experience one summer of how she and her friends try to
save a stranded fish near the shores Lake Erie.
In the science fiction piece entitled Mission 274, Colony
531, Mohammed M writes a story about a scientist who
embarks on a journey of fact finding, only to discover other
truths about himself and his friend.
It was not until Lulu S visits her grandma in China, while
making the acquaintance of her cousins, that she learns
a valuable lesson in the piece entitled Follow.
Nardine T submitted two pieces, Coolio and That
Day. Coolio explores her thoughts and inner feelings
as she witnesses a young friend’s suffering and fight
against cancer. That Day is a fictional short short
story about how a young woman coped with parents
who invited themselves to dinner after being
estranged for several years.
Ben W was also recognized for both of the pieces he
submitted. The Spelling Bee was a short story about how
the friendship of two friends, both vying for first place in
the National Spelling Bee, endured the trials, jealousy, and
pressure inherent in the contest. His other piece called
Extreme Sports redefined his understanding of the venue
as he described the adventure and peril he experienced in
his first whitewater rafting trip down the Ohio Pyle River.
Congratulations to these young writers whose manuscripts
will be sent on to the national office for judging. We wish
them the best of luck.
Feb 2010 5-8 Math Awards
Continental Math League
Gold Award: Darius Z, Vinayak K, Pheby L, Prathna K,
Kavya R, Nate C, Sunny R, Sue R, Trevor L, Marla B,
Prithvi P, Vikas N, Sarah D, Brad S, Hannah Y, Shawki
A, Deepak K, Zaeem M, Carlf C, and Clare P
Silver Award: Michael T, Alexis H, Haley Y, Katelyn V,
Clive C, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sachi G,
Hassan S, Amir F, A.J. S, Sean F, Munim M, Ben W,
Grant F, and Nardine T
Bronze Award: Anthony C, Marco B, Ammar M, Shan S,
Peter A, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Christine B, Alexander I,
Nicholas J, Nathan C, and Mahmoud A
Math Olympiads
Gold Award: Darius Z, Kavya R, Clive C, Christine B,
Nate C, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sunny R, Sue
R, Hassan S, Prithvi P, Brad S, Hannah Y, Sean F,
Nathan C, Munim M, and Lulu Sun
Silver Award: Ammar M, Peter A, Jorgen K, Cameron S,
Sachi G, Trevor L, Marla B, Alex P, Shawki A, Deepak
K, Ben W, Zaeem M, Grant F, Clare P, and Miguel P
Bronze Award: Anthony C, Vinayak K, Maya F, Grace X,
Prathna K, Anna H, Shan S, Naomi W, Sarah D, A.J. S,
Mahmoud A, Peter C, and Zach I
Gold Award: Darius Z, Vinayak K, Pheby L, Prathna K,
Kavya R, Nate C, Sunny R, Sue R, Trevor L, Marla B,
Prithvi P, Vikas N, Sarah D, Brad S, Hannah Y, Shawki
A, Deepak K, Zaeem M, Carlf C, and Clare P
Silver Award: Michael T, Alexis H, Haley Y, Katelyn V,
Clive C, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sachi G,
Hassan S, Amir F, A.J. S, Sean F, Munim M, Ben W,
Grant F, and Nardine T
Bronze Award: Anthony C, Marco B, Ammar M, Shan S,
Peter A, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Christine B, Alexander I,
Nicholas J, Nathan C, and Mahmoud A
Math Olympiads
Gold Award: Darius Z, Kavya R, Clive C, Christine B,
Nate C, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sunny R, Sue
R, Hassan S, Prithvi P, Brad S, Hannah Y, Sean F,
Nathan C, Munim M, and Lulu Sun
Silver Award: Ammar M, Peter A, Jorgen K, Cameron S,
Sachi G, Trevor L, Marla B, Alex P, Shawki A, Deepak
K, Ben W, Zaeem M, Grant F, Clare P, and Miguel P
Bronze Award: Anthony C, Vinayak K, Maya F, Grace X,
Prathna K, Anna H, Shan S, Naomi W, Sarah D, A.J. S,
Mahmoud A, Peter C, and Zach I
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Birchwood School Students Win Top National Honors in Cricket Magazine Contest
THE BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE
Feb. 11, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Win Top National Honors in Cricket Magazine Contest
CLEVELAND— Six young authors from Birchwood School in Cleveland have seen their work published in the Feb. 2010 issue of Cricket magazine, a national literary publication for grade school children. Budding writers were asked to develop a story of 350 words or fewer in which the main character had a special talent or power. Birchwood students took the top three places in the ten and under age group. Third grader, Bianca H, won first place honors with her story "A Very Special Mary." Her sister, fifth grader Alexis H, placed second with a humorous tale about a terrible chef. Vinayak K won third place, and three other fifth graders earned Honorable Mention: Marco B and Amir I and Ammar M. In this national contest, these Birchwood students were the only six winners in the state of Ohio.
Cricket Magazine Group began offering top-quality children's literature over 35 years ago and now publishes a line of beautifully illustrated literary magazines for children of all ages.
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The Birchwood School is a private, coeducational school in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1984, Birchwood serves students in kindergarten through grade 8. Birchwood's mission is to provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility.
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/
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http://www.birchwoodschool.org/mainfiles/pressreleasecricketwinners21310.doc
PRESS RELEASE
Feb. 11, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Win Top National Honors in Cricket Magazine Contest
CLEVELAND— Six young authors from Birchwood School in Cleveland have seen their work published in the Feb. 2010 issue of Cricket magazine, a national literary publication for grade school children. Budding writers were asked to develop a story of 350 words or fewer in which the main character had a special talent or power. Birchwood students took the top three places in the ten and under age group. Third grader, Bianca H, won first place honors with her story "A Very Special Mary." Her sister, fifth grader Alexis H, placed second with a humorous tale about a terrible chef. Vinayak K won third place, and three other fifth graders earned Honorable Mention: Marco B and Amir I and Ammar M. In this national contest, these Birchwood students were the only six winners in the state of Ohio.
Cricket Magazine Group began offering top-quality children's literature over 35 years ago and now publishes a line of beautifully illustrated literary magazines for children of all ages.
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The Birchwood School is a private, coeducational school in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1984, Birchwood serves students in kindergarten through grade 8. Birchwood's mission is to provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility.
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/
Click here for printer friendly version:
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/mainfiles/pressreleasecricketwinners21310.doc
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Birchwood School Press Release: Students Make Their Mark in National Math Competition
CLEVELAND— Three students at Birchwood School in Cleveland earned a spot on the Distinguished Honor Roll in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) by scoring among the top one percent of all students nationwide: These math wizards include Shawki A, Munium M, and Trevor L. In addition six students earned an Honor Roll distinction, scoring among the top five percent of all students nationally. They are Nate C, Nathan C, Dwheeja D, Deepak K, Zaeem M, and Kavya R.
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice examination in junior high school mathematics, designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem-solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. This year more than 150,000 students and over 2,200 schools participated.
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice examination in junior high school mathematics, designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem-solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. This year more than 150,000 students and over 2,200 schools participated.
Jan 2010 5-8 Math Awards
5-8 Math Awards
Continental Math League Contest #2
Gold award
Munim M, Sunny R, Sue R, Hassan S, Alexander I, Marla B,
Amir F, Brad S, Nicholas J, Sam Z, Kavya R, Christine B,
Nate C, Cameron S, Hajira A, Shweeja D, Michael T, Maya
R, Prathna K, Haley Y, Ammar M, Prithvi P
Silver award
Shawki A, Nathan C, Ben W, Zaeem M, Grant F, Trevor L,
Vikas N, Hannah Y, Sean F, Jorgen K, Clive C, Kareem T,
Darius Z, Marco B
Bronze Award
Deepak, K, Lulu S, Clare P, Shan S, Peter A, Naomi W,
Dalya A, Sachi G, Sarah D, Alex P, A.J. S, Anthony C,
Vinayak K, Pheby L
Continental Math League Contest #3
Gold Award
Darius Z, Vinayak K, Michael T, Maya F, Ammar M, Peter
A, Naomi W, Clive C, Kavya R, Christine B, Nate C,
Cameron S, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sunny R,
Sue R, Hassan S, Marla B, Prithvi P, Nathan C, Munim M,
Grant F
Silver Award
Anthony C, Dalya A, Sachi G, Sam Z, Alexander I, Trevor
L, Sarah D, Abhijeet S, Shawki A, Deepak K, Lulu S,
Bronze Award
Pheby L, Haley Y, Katelyn V, Shan S, Jorgen K, Vikas N, Amir
F, Hannah Y, Alex P, Sean F, Prathna K, Carlf C, Ben W
Math Olympiads Contest #2
Gold award
Munim M, Nathan C, Deepak K, Zaeem M, Lulu S, Sunny
R, Sue R, Hassan S, Alexander I, Marla B, Trevor L, Prithvi
P, Brad S, Christine B, Nate C, Clive C, Dhweeja, Grant F
Silver Award
Shawki A, Alex P, Jorgen K, Hajira A, Sachi G, Anna H,
Ammar M
Bronze award
Clare P, Vikas N, Sam Z, Hannah Y, Sarah D, Katelyn V,
Vinayak, K, Michael T, Maya F, Darius Z, Prathna K, Haley Y,
Ben W
Math Olympiads Contest #3
Gold Award
Clive C, Nate C, Kavya R, Dhweeja D, Sachi G, Hajira A,
Alexander I, Trevor L, Vinny K, Maya F, Ammar M, Nathan
C, Munim M, Zaeem M, Grant F, Sachi G
Silver Award
Darius Z, Pheby L, Deepak, K, Ben W, Carlf C, Lulu S,
Christine B, Cameron S, Kareem T, Hassan S, Brad S,
Prathna K
Bronze Award
Marco B, Katelyn V, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Dalya A, Shawki
A, Sunny R, Sue R, Marla B, Prithvi P, Vikas N, Sarah D,
Hannah Y, Sean F, Ben W
AMC 8 HONORS
DISTINCTION
Top 1% Nationally: Munim M, Shawki A, Trevor L
HONOR ROLL
Top 5% Nationally: Zaeem M, Deepak K, Nathan C, Kavya
R, Dhweeja D, Nate C
Continental Math League Contest #2
Gold award
Munim M, Sunny R, Sue R, Hassan S, Alexander I, Marla B,
Amir F, Brad S, Nicholas J, Sam Z, Kavya R, Christine B,
Nate C, Cameron S, Hajira A, Shweeja D, Michael T, Maya
R, Prathna K, Haley Y, Ammar M, Prithvi P
Silver award
Shawki A, Nathan C, Ben W, Zaeem M, Grant F, Trevor L,
Vikas N, Hannah Y, Sean F, Jorgen K, Clive C, Kareem T,
Darius Z, Marco B
Bronze Award
Deepak, K, Lulu S, Clare P, Shan S, Peter A, Naomi W,
Dalya A, Sachi G, Sarah D, Alex P, A.J. S, Anthony C,
Vinayak K, Pheby L
Continental Math League Contest #3
Gold Award
Darius Z, Vinayak K, Michael T, Maya F, Ammar M, Peter
A, Naomi W, Clive C, Kavya R, Christine B, Nate C,
Cameron S, Hajira A, Kareem T, Dhweeja D, Sunny R,
Sue R, Hassan S, Marla B, Prithvi P, Nathan C, Munim M,
Grant F
Silver Award
Anthony C, Dalya A, Sachi G, Sam Z, Alexander I, Trevor
L, Sarah D, Abhijeet S, Shawki A, Deepak K, Lulu S,
Bronze Award
Pheby L, Haley Y, Katelyn V, Shan S, Jorgen K, Vikas N, Amir
F, Hannah Y, Alex P, Sean F, Prathna K, Carlf C, Ben W
Math Olympiads Contest #2
Gold award
Munim M, Nathan C, Deepak K, Zaeem M, Lulu S, Sunny
R, Sue R, Hassan S, Alexander I, Marla B, Trevor L, Prithvi
P, Brad S, Christine B, Nate C, Clive C, Dhweeja, Grant F
Silver Award
Shawki A, Alex P, Jorgen K, Hajira A, Sachi G, Anna H,
Ammar M
Bronze award
Clare P, Vikas N, Sam Z, Hannah Y, Sarah D, Katelyn V,
Vinayak, K, Michael T, Maya F, Darius Z, Prathna K, Haley Y,
Ben W
Math Olympiads Contest #3
Gold Award
Clive C, Nate C, Kavya R, Dhweeja D, Sachi G, Hajira A,
Alexander I, Trevor L, Vinny K, Maya F, Ammar M, Nathan
C, Munim M, Zaeem M, Grant F, Sachi G
Silver Award
Darius Z, Pheby L, Deepak, K, Ben W, Carlf C, Lulu S,
Christine B, Cameron S, Kareem T, Hassan S, Brad S,
Prathna K
Bronze Award
Marco B, Katelyn V, Jorgen K, Naomi W, Dalya A, Shawki
A, Sunny R, Sue R, Marla B, Prithvi P, Vikas N, Sarah D,
Hannah Y, Sean F, Ben W
AMC 8 HONORS
DISTINCTION
Top 1% Nationally: Munim M, Shawki A, Trevor L
HONOR ROLL
Top 5% Nationally: Zaeem M, Deepak K, Nathan C, Kavya
R, Dhweeja D, Nate C
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Birchwood student featured on Good Company Today
Isabela Moner: "Maybe" Performance:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/default.aspx#/Isabela+Moner%3A+%22Maybe%22+Performance/64495869001
http://www.wkyc.com/video/default.aspx#/Isabela+Moner%3A+%22Maybe%22+Performance/64495869001
Monday, February 1, 2010
Birchwood student featured in Avon Lake Ledger
8-year-old phemon is 'Annie' in annual MGP performance:
http://avonlakeledger.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=677&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=3048&hn=avonlakeledger&he=.com
http://avonlakeledger.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=677&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=3048&hn=avonlakeledger&he=.com
Friday, January 1, 2010
Birchwood Students Make Their Mark in National Math Competition
THE BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE
January 21, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Make Their Mark in National Math Competition
CLEVELAND— Three students at Birchwood School in Cleveland earned a spot on the Distinguished Honor Roll in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) by scoring among the top one percent of all students nationwide: These math wizards include Shawki A, Munim M, and Trevor L. In addition six students earned an Honor Roll distinction, scoring among the top five percent of all students nationally. They are Nate C, Nathan C, Dhweeja D, Deepak K, Zaeem M, and Kavya R.
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice examination in junior high school mathematics, designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem-solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. This year more than 150,000 students and over 2,200 schools participated.
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The Birchwood School is a private, coeducational school in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1984, Birchwood serves students in kindergarten through grade 8. Birchwood's mission is to provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility.
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/
Click here for printer friendly version:
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/mainfiles/pressrelease112010.doc
PRESS RELEASE
January 21, 2010 Contact: Jim Sukys, 216-251-2321
Birchwood School Students Make Their Mark in National Math Competition
CLEVELAND— Three students at Birchwood School in Cleveland earned a spot on the Distinguished Honor Roll in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) by scoring among the top one percent of all students nationwide: These math wizards include Shawki A, Munim M, and Trevor L. In addition six students earned an Honor Roll distinction, scoring among the top five percent of all students nationally. They are Nate C, Nathan C, Dhweeja D, Deepak K, Zaeem M, and Kavya R.
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice examination in junior high school mathematics, designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. Many problems are designed to challenge students and to offer problem-solving experiences beyond those provided in most junior high school mathematics classes. This year more than 150,000 students and over 2,200 schools participated.
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The Birchwood School is a private, coeducational school in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1984, Birchwood serves students in kindergarten through grade 8. Birchwood's mission is to provide an educational setting where challenging academics build solid work habits, an achievement culture nurtures healthy attitudes, and a caring environment forges social responsibility.
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/
Click here for printer friendly version:
http://www.birchwoodschool.org/mainfiles/pressrelease112010.doc
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