Executive Director of Mathematics in Yonkers Public Schools. Remember that it is better to solve one problem five ways than to solve five problems one way.
Joined August 2022
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Michael McDonald retweeted
Congratulations to Amy on finishing in 1st Place at the YPS “Are you Game?” Math Competition (5th Grade Division) @YonkersSchools @RcollinsJudon @AnibalSolerJr
Michael McDonald retweeted
CHA at the YPS math competition!! Way to go to our students who participated!!
Michael McDonald retweeted
The 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition was a huge success! 🎉
Over 160 students from across 33 #YonkersPublicSchools—grades 3 - 8—competed in exciting, problem-solving activities. Every student received a medal and certificate for representing their school, and a big round of applause goes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners who took home trophies! Thank you Plory for spending the day with our mathematicians and thank you to everyone who made this year’s math competition unforgettable!
First Place Winners:
🔹Abraham Joseph
PEARLS Hawthorne School
🔹Diego Cruz
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community
🔹Amy Elsayed
School 30
🔹Chris Perez Rodriguez
School 22
🔹Sebastian Rodriguez
PEARLS Hawthorne School
🔹Jendrick Gonzalez
Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Second Place Winners:
🔹Benjamin Joseph
Patricia A DiChiaro School
🔹King Charles Cabie
PEARLS Hawthorne School
🔹Emmanuel Thomas
PEARLS Hawthorne School
🔹Alfrea Senson
Yonkers Montessori Academy
🔹Nicholas Morris
Yonkers Montessori Academy
🔹Nattamon Jasmine Overstreet
Yonkers Montessori Academy
Third Place Winners:
🔹Ian Montoya
Westchester Hills School 29
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🔹Aliza Jamil
Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School
🔹Caleb Rivas
Eugenio Maria de Hostos MircoSociety School
🔹Leanna Samaroo-Samnarine
PEARLS Hawthorne School
🔹Rodrigo Gutierrez
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
🔹Aviva Maragal
PEARLS Hawthorne School
ALT The 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition was a huge success! Over 160 students from across 33 #YonkersPublicSchools—grades 3 - 8—competed in exciting, problem-solving activities.
ALT The 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition was a huge success! Over 160 students from across 33 #YonkersPublicSchools—grades 3 - 8—competed in exciting, problem-solving activities.
ALT The 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition was a huge success! Over 160 students from across 33 #YonkersPublicSchools—grades 3 - 8—competed in exciting, problem-solving activities.
ALT The 3rd Annual “Are you G.A.M.E.?” Math Competition was a huge success! Over 160 students from across 33 #YonkersPublicSchools—grades 3 - 8—competed in exciting, problem-solving activities.
Michael McDonald retweeted
Congratulations to Jendrick who earned first place 🥇 for the 8th grade in a district-wide math competition! Congrats to the other MLKA students, Candice, Esliann, Louckens, Kesiya, and Knight who did a great job as well! 🏆 @YonkersSchools @RcollinsJudon @AnibalSolerJr
Michael McDonald retweeted
Relay for life is almost here! Join us THIS FRIDAY at Gorton High School from 3pm - 11pm as we unite with one another and honor Ms. Elaine Shine. Together we can make an impact and raise vital funds for cancer research. #YonkersPublicSchools
Michael McDonald retweeted
There will be a summer enrichment program for grades 6-8 .See the flyer for more information!!
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@DrF_Hernandez
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@CityofYonkers @DrRPadilla
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Michael McDonald retweeted
The #YonkersPublicSchools Summer Enrichment Academies registration has begun for all K-8 elementary students! This summer, K-5 students enrolled in the academy will engage in fun learning activities. Middle schoolers will draw connections between multiple subjects including but not limited to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
To register for the free academies, visit yonkerspublicschools.org/sum…. #YonkersMagic
ALT Summer Enrichment Academy Flyer
ALT Summer Enrichment Academy Flyer
ALT Summer Enrichment Academy Flyer
ALT Summer Enrichment Academy Flyer
Michael McDonald retweeted
Congratulations to our High School Math Problem Solving Roundtable Winners! Throughout the 3-day competition, they’ve executed problem solving skills, performed algebraic calculations and worked well as a team! Congratulations to all participants and see below for details on our winning teams. #YonkersMagic
🔹 1st Place Winning Team
The Equalizers from Yonkers Middle School
Marc-Ethan Cruz
Amy Kim
Talal Saleem
Thomas Letona
🔹2nd Place Winning Team
Matrix Marauders from Yonkers Montessori Academy
Alexandra Armas
Sivani Kailas
Elvis Halilaj
Fiona Hajdari
🔹3rd Place Winning Team
Algebruzz from Lincoln High School
Margaret Ennin
Anthony Peter
Aanyaa Prakash
ALT Math Competition Winners
ALT Math Competition Winners
ALT Math Competition Winners
ALT Math Competition Winners
Michael McDonald retweeted
Good morning #YonkersPublicSchools! As we gear up for Round #2 today of the High School math competition, let’s give a shout out to our Kindergarten young mathematicians in Ms. Hernandez’s class at School 30. Students are learning how to solve problems creatively at a young age. #Math #YonkersMagic
ALT March Mathness Centers at School 30
Michael McDonald retweeted
Our high school Math Wizards were hard at work last week solving algebraic expressions at the Yonkers Public Schools led Math Competition. Day 1 was a major success filled with collaboration, riddles and teamwork. #YonkersMagic
ALT High School Math Problem Solving Roundtables Round 1 student participants
ALT High School Math Problem Solving Roundtables Round 1 student participants
ALT High School Math Problem Solving Roundtables Round 1 student participants
ALT High School Math Problem Solving Roundtables Round 1 student participants
Michael McDonald retweeted
Congratulations Ah'Quan Ford for being the Estimation Game Champion the Yonkers Family Math Carnival! #MLKAproud #familymathcarnival @YonkersSchools @RcollinsJudon @AnibalSolerJr
Michael McDonald retweeted
YPS Math Carnival happening now at Boyce Thompson @YonkersSchools @AnibalSolerJr
Michael McDonald retweeted
Yonkers Public Schools Family Math Event!
@AnibalSolerJr
@PrincipalNaber
@akeemjamal
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@YonkersSchools
@DrF_Hernandez
@MayorMikeSpano
@CityofYonkers @DrRPadilla
@DOEChancellor
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@LissetteCC13
@nannyktu
Michael McDonald retweeted
Saturday learning! NSI Bank Street, building network through community and making connections to our teaching practice. @YonkersSchools @AnibalSolerJr @RcollinsJudon @nev_dana @akeemjamal_ @FamilySchool321 @YPSlearning @YPSMathDirector @YPSlearning @DaisyRod6060 @DrF_Hernandez
Michael McDonald retweeted
@EnricoFermi27 Celebrated student’s Math Growth 🧮📈on MOY i-Ready diagnostic with a special visitor from @iReady! Thank you Plory for making this day memorable. @YonkersSchools @AnibalSolerJr @LissetteCC13 @Meli_Rod25 @YPSMathDirector @CurriculumAssoc
Michael McDonald retweeted
🔐Unlocking the Power of Teamwork 🫱🏼🫲🏽and Collaboration through Peer Inter-visitations. 💪🏽@EnricoFermi27 @YonkersSchools @AnibalSolerJr @DaisyRod6060 @YPSMathDirector @Meli_Rod25
Michael McDonald retweeted
We’re excited to launch our official video to explain the @YonkersSchools School Choice Process! Explore #YonkersMagic!
Good Morning, Families!
We have great news! We are inviting you to take part in the School Choice Process. This is an opportunity for new students, those in transition grade and students looking to transition to a different school.
Please make sure to complete it between December 1st and December 31st. This process ensures you can select the school that best meets your needs and goals.
To get started, click the link below to access the registration portal:
yonkerspublicschools.org/sch…
We’re excited to support you in choosing the right school for your family! ✨ #YonkersMagic #YonkersPublicSchools
Michael McDonald retweeted
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