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Parents push back on new math program Student panel informs district improvements BY KASSARA MCELROY

On November 8th children and parents of HOLA of Garden City gathered to participate in a beloved annual tradition: Operation Christmas Child. Fourteen children created Christmas cards and filled boxes with goodies to be sent by the organization Samaritan’s Purse as Christmas presents to children in need around the world. In total HOLA of Garden City is sending 18 boxes filled with toiletries, clothing, school supplies, toys and handmade cards.

Early Deadline Due to the Thanksgiving holiday next week the Garden City News will have an early deadline. The deadline for classified advertising is Monday, November 21st at

noon. The deadline for news items and display advertising is Tuesday, November 22nd at noon.

At the November 9th meeting of the Garden City Board of Education the board hear comments from elementary students about their schools, as well as comments from parents about a new math curriculum that has been introduced in the district. At the board’s work session, a panel of students from Stratford and Stewart elementary schools discussed their Garden City School District experience so far. “The Board is excited to get to know you a little better. You may ask us anything and we’d like to ask you a couple questions too,” said Vice President Tom Pinou. “What is it you like the most about Stratford or Stewart?” Students cited collaboration, nice teachers and lots of hands-on activities and specials that allow everyone to express themselves in their own way as their favorites. One student with type 2 diabetes said it was the school nurses who consistently make their day better and easier by working together to address his needs quickly, reducing the amount of class time missed. Trustee William O’Donohue asked the kids what makes them most excited for middle school, and if anything makes them nervous about the transition they’re about to make between buildings. Many were eager to be in the same building with older siblings and are excited to meet new students throughout the day with more frequent classroom changes. Some students voiced concern over the added respon-

sibility of making it to class on time and making friends among so many new faces. “You all seem like leaders. If you see a kid by themselves, introduce yourself and try to include them in what you’re doing. You could make a great friend in the process.” O’Donohue advised. President Joseph Sileo wanted to know if there was “anything you wish the schools had?” Suggestions included new basketball nets, vending machines, additional air conditioners, more clubs, to name a few. Then, it was the students’ turn to ask the questions. A few asked about bringing on another teacher for the QUEST program to avoid cancellations if their teacher needed to be absent. They’d also like it upped from 30 minutes to an hour because it’s a time where they can “unwind and think outside the box.” Students also requested new atlases, as some right now have pen marks and ripped pages that distract them. Some said the bathrooms need better clearing and “have needed it for years.” “As you can see, this is completely unscripted — but that’s the beauty of speaking to our students,” Pinou kid. The group offered a couple ideas regarding the buddy program, where 5th graders are paired with second graders from their school to complete projects. Students would like a day where buddy pairing from each school come together to collaborate.

Onto The Math Program

The process of selecting the new See page 30

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