Penn Manor High School Mathematics Department

On Saturday, March 19th, Mrs. Frey took three students from the Math Club to compete in a mathematics competition at Marywood University. At this competition, 92 students from high schools across Pennsylvania. The results of this competition are posted here. Students that scored a 25 or above are then invited to be a part of the Northeast Pennsylvania team that will compete in the American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) held at Penn State Main Campus on June 4, 2016.

 

Here’s how our students did:

Ryan Dang scored a 26 and ranked 9th (out of 92).

Nikki Krahulik scored a 20 and ranked 15th (out of 92).

Reed Stevenson scored a 18 and ranked 17th (out of 92).

 

Congratulations everyone on a job well done!

 

Everyone is getting excited as Penn Manor is gearing up for its first Mini-Thon! Mini-Thon is a small scale version of Penn State University’s THON, a fundraiser that raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund, supporting research to treat and cure pediatric cancer.

On Thursday, March 24th, the Math Department at PMHS held their own fundraiser for Mini-Thon which they have called “Stall Day”. On this last class before Easter, students were allowed to bring in as much loose change as they could muster which their teacher would count by hand before class began that day. While the teacher counted the coins that were brought in, the students would have a study hall time during which they could work on something academic or read. All the money would then go to the Four Diamonds Fund to fight pediatric cancer. In short, the more money the students brought in on Thursday, the longer they could stall class.

Well, the totals are in for Stall Day, and after a long day of counting, rolling, and unrolling coins and loose change, the students raised a total of…

$3,544.93!

We are so proud of our Penn Manor students and their families who have exceeded our expectations in showing such great generosity!

What a great day to be a Comet!

On February 2nd, our students were given the opportunity to participate in the AMC10/12 exams. These exams are part of a competition organized and run by the Mathematics Association of America (MAA) nationwide. There are two exams, the AMC10 for freshman and sophomores and the AMC12 for juniors and seniors.

We are pleased to announce that the following students scored the highest in our district for each exam:

AMC 12 (Top 3):
Cecelia Minnick (12)……………..67.5
Emily Robb (12)…………………..64.5
Bennett Manning (12)……………63.0

AMC 10 (Top 3):
Josh Adams (10)…………………………………………………75.0
Alex Patterson(10), Chris Trussell (10), Nick Fafel (10)….73.5
Congratulations to you all for this accomplishment!

This award is given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students are nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

Erica Shaub is receiving this award as a result of her diligence and hard work in Honors Geo/Trig. She have been faithful in completing every assignment promptly and accurately, and have regularly submitted your weekly reviews early to get them checked. She is not afraid to ask questions when she has them and takes ownership of her own learning by ensuring that she understands each topic that was covered. Her persistence and attention to detail have allowed her to earn a perfect score on all but two assignments. Keep striving for excellence in everything you do and keep up your positive attitude, Erica, and you will go far!

Luis Sanchez is receiving this award because his ability to comprehend the skills and concepts being taught in Intro Algebra B is superb.  His work ethic is also something that is noteworthy; classwork, homework and other assignments are completed to perfection or near perfection all of the time.  His high school math teachers are very impressed with him and look forward to watching his skills continue to develop and grow in years to come.

Courtney Frey has done an excellent job so far in College Prep Algebra II.  She completes all of your assignments on time and very accurately.  More importantly, she is a great addition to the class.  She volunteers often, she ask good questions, and she is very helpful to the teacher and to your classmates.  She has an A average so far, and her teacher knows that she will keep it up!

This award is given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students are nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

Thomas Spinelli is receiving this reward as a result of his hard work and perseverance in Algebra 2 last semester. His diligence in completing assignments accurately and on time and his tenacity for working on a problem until he solved it correctly has been an excellent example for his classmates. It was great to see how Tom took initiative throughout the semester to keep is own version of notes and use them effectively in preparing for assessments. In addition to completing all his weekly reviews within two days of them being assigned, he also attempted every challenge and extra credit assignment that was given in class and worked until they were correct. This level of commitment and perseverance will take him very far in life, and his teacher was proud to walk with him on part of that journey! Keep up the excellent work, Tom!

Briana Harsh because her positive attitude, effort, and performance make her stand out from her peers.  Her teacher could always count on her for a smile, and to work well with any group assigned.  Her willingness to ask questions and truly understand the concepts in class were greatly appreciated.  Briana routinely submitted weekly reviews early to get the feedback and asked questions to learn from her mistakes.   Her effort was truly outstanding, and her teacher was particularly proud of her most recent test.   Thank you for all your effort, Briana! Your teacher will miss having you in class.

Katarina Richardson did exactly what she needed to do to earn an A in Honors Calculus for the semester and finished the semester with a bang! The 93% that she scored on the final exam was extremely impressive and was the result of her hard work and dedication. Her consistent effort throughout the semester was appreciated and did not go unnoticed. Congratulations for setting high goals and achieving them, Katarina!

This award is given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students are nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

Dan Brody has done a tremendous job in Algebra III/Trig.  He will finish both marking periods with an A average, but more importantly he has been a great student.  He answers and asks questions frequently, and he is always willing to help Mr. Staub or another student in the class.  Also, he is always willing to put a problem and solution on the board so other students can see how he solved it.

Haide Sorial has been a standout star in Honors Algebra 2!  Since the beginning of the year, her hard work in class, on homework, and excellent scores on tests and quizzes has been extraordinary.  Her dedication in learning the material, asking insightful questions, and mastering the content has been a shining example for your classmates.  Her teachers believe that there is no doubt she will find great success in everything that she does in the future and thank her for being a great student.

Morgan Connor is doing an excellent job in CP Geo-Trig.  She has the highest overall grade in the class but more importantly, she shows a desire to learn.  She asks intuitive questions, helps her classmates, and volunteers consistently.  Morgan puts forth her best effort everyday, and she is responsible for her homework and missed work when she is absent.  She contributes to the class and influences others to try harder through her positive attitude.  Keep up the awesome effort, Morgan!

It’s that time of the year again! Our Algebra 1 students and teachers have been working hard all year to prepare for the Keystone Exam, and it is quickly approaching. The dates for this winter’s Keystone Exams are as follows:

Biology – January 7th and 8th (Thursday and Friday)

Algebra 1 – January 11th and 12th (Monday and Tuesday)

Literature – January 13th and 14th (Wednesday and Thursday)

That’s right – this means that students will return from Christmas vacation to begin Keystones on Thursday of that week. We’re excited to see all of our students succeed! What can you be doing to get ready?

It’s that time again! We awarding the next Monthly Mathletes! This award is given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students are nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

Courtney Moyer was specifically chosen because of the incredible enthusiasm that she bring with her on a daily basis to CP Algebra 1A! Her teachers sincerely appreciate all of the hard work that you demonstrate on a daily basis. She always comes to class with a smile and a positive attitude even on the most boring of days. Despite struggling at times this year, she has not ever used an excuse to try to get out of work. She is a leader in the classroom with her behavior and dedication and is valued as a good student by her teachers.

Josh Abrams was specifically chosen because of the incredible enthusiasm that he brings with him on a daily basis to Honors Math Analysis! His teachers appreciate the leadership he displays on a daily basis with your volunteering of answers and the assistance he provide for his peers. Josh’s thoughtful and insightful questions have brought clarity for his classmates and have demonstrated a different level of understanding of the concepts on his part. His teachers are also truly grateful for the “thank you” that he says to them on a daily basis!

Samantha Sellers was selected because she is always working diligently to get her assignments in math class completed correctly and submitted prior to the due date.  She can be proud of all of the math vocabulary and skills she has mastered this semester. Every week, she advocates for her own education by requesting to attend homeroom tutoring.  She frequently checks in about her grades in all of her classes and asks for a print-out to show her parents.  Her teachers are very pleased with your level of dedication to the Keystone Algebra 11 class, and they look forward to her success on the Keystone Exam.

It’s that time again! We awarding the next Monthly Mathletes! This award is given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students are nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

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Wah Wah is receiving the award for his diligence in completing assignments promptly and correctly.  He has also grown substantially in regards to his vocabulary mastery. Despite learning English as a second language, Wah scored well on both his assessments which required a large amount of reading and writing. He also requests to come to homeroom for help on some assignments which shows a level of maturity and dedication. He has shown a remarkable amount of growth since arriving at Penn Manor, and his teachers look forward to seeing him meet each new obstacle with success, stemming from a solid work ethic.

Jordan Martzal has been a hardworking and dedicated student since the beginning of the marking period.  He has shown time and again that he has the intelligence and personality to excel in AP Calculus BC.  While a lot of the material thus far has been review, his work is never lazy, and always well done.  His teachers are very impressed with his math abilities and his character, and see great things for him this school year and beyond.

Nicole Alexakos has been an excellent student in the class, earning one of the highest grades in her CP Algebra 1 class. She shows willingness to volunteer her answers and share her responses with the rest of the class. She works hard during individual and group work and always includes everyone in her group. She always completes your homework and ALEKS assignments, which are a major factor as to why she is doing so well. She always asks questions and is working hard to improve each day.

Congratulations to this month’s winners! Keep up the hard work!

This year, we are launching a new monthly award for Penn Manor math students – the Monthly Mathlete! This award will be given to one career prep student, one college prep student, and one honors student every month. These students will be nominated and chosen by the Math Department on the basis of their hard work and leadership in the math classroom. They will have their pictures posted in the Math Wing for the month and will each receive a coupon for a free MTO at Sheetz.

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So without further adieu, here are this month’s winners:

Kelcie Paakki is receiving this award because of her hard work and participation in Algebra 2.   She has completed each assignment diligently and has asked questions that show her desire to understand the concepts being taught, not just learning enough to answer each question. She has also shown herself to be a leader in class by going out of her way to help other students with questions. She was also willing to work one-on-one with another student in class, even volunteering her study time in homeroom to help someone who was new to our school and struggling.

Cameron Steele was selected for this award because of his achievement in CP Statistics.  He has demonstrated strong academic qualities that have led him to earning the current top overall grade for all CP Statistics students.  His positive demeanor and willingness to help other students are indicative of his potential as a leader and is a great addition to his CP Statistics class.

Adeline Porter was chosen for this award because of her work ethic, participation, and determination to understand the “whys” behind concepts in AP Statistics.  Her positive demeanor and persistence in making connections among concepts are a great example for the other students in her class.  Continuing these traits throughout the entire school year will undoubtedly lead her to a strong conceptual understanding and success in AP Statistics.

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Congratulations to each of this month’s winners! Keep up the great work!