MOUNT VERNON, NY—"Lincoln Elementary gets what First In Math is all about," says Suntex Vice President Barbara Asteak. In May, Asteak presented Principal George Albano with a First In Math Achievement Plaque in recognition of the school's #1 status within the Mount Vernon City School District.
Top Lincoln Elementary players pose with Principal George Albano (back, center), Assistant Principal Lyuba Sesay and FIM Team Leader James LeRay. Chelsea Pleasant (inset) was recognized as the school’s Number One Player.
"Through a trial program, 800 students in 11 schools received subscriptions enabling the Mt. Vernon City School District to evaluate the First In Math Program,” explains Asteak. "Thanks to Principal Albano and his dedicated staff, Lincoln became very active in the program. Students on Lincoln’s four teams earned more than 135,000 stickers so far this year, which translates into more than 400,000 math problems solved!" The Westchester County school's top team, "Armor52ny" is ranked 9th in the state of New York, all grades. Top player Chelsea Pleasant is ranked #27 among her fifth-grade peers, and #62, all grades, in the state.
Shelley Jallow, Mt. Vernon’s Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, attended the presentation. “I knew our students would love First In Math. I’ve been playing the 24® game forever, so I was thrilled our kids had the opportunity to experience the First In Math Program this year—and I know they benefited greatly from it.”
District Administrator for Mathematics and Science Satish Jagnandan was responsible for introducing the program to Lincoln, and received a plaque for Outstanding Mathematics Leadership from Asteak, who also presented fifth-grade teacher James LeRay with an acrylic Team Leader award.