Bailey’s Team for Autism has provided a grant donation in the amount of $1,653.88 to the Arc Quinebaug Valley to be used towards costs of technology in Autism Training.
“With these grant funds, we will be able to purchase technology such as iPads and online training models which will enhance the knowledge and awareness of autism with our staff and the people we serve in various ways.” said Susan Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.
The Arc provides programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other life-affecting disabilities. Vocational, residential, recreation, education, day and retirement services offer opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral members of their community.
This is the second year in a row The Arc was awarded with grant monies from Bailey’s Team for Autism. “Words cannot begin to express how thankful we are once again to Bailey’s Team for Autism for believing in our mission and providing our agency with such a generous gift.” said Desrosiers.
Then
The East Woodstock Congregational Church after the Hurricane of 1938. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the church today.
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Math Team
Front row, left to right: Braedon Emerson, Jerson Suarez, Camilla Tahirova. Second row: Zachary Roethlein, Graham Scribner, Zachary White. Photo by Elizabeth Pierce-Fortin.
PCS 'mathletes' advance to States
POMFRET — The Pomfret Community School recently advanced to the state competition in MathCounts competition series.
The four team members who competed were eighth graders Zachary Roethlein, Graham Scribner, and Zack White and seventh grader Camilla Tahirova. Out of 25 schools participating, the team ranked in 10th place.
Competing as individuals were seventh graders Braedon Emerson and Jerson Suarez.
Captain Zachary Roethlein advanced to the state competition!
Other mathletes that have been practicing all year but were not able to attend the competition include eighth grader Zach Stoddard, and seventh graders Vince Bastura, Curtis Desabre, Maya Gerum, Hadley Grether, Talia Jessurun, Hannah Johnson, Olivia Mawson, and Stephanie Shpak.
The school community thanked the MathCounts coach, Elizabeth Pierce-Fortin, as well as chaperones Lori Patrylak and Amie Hale.
MathCounts Competition Series is a national program that provides students the opportunity to compete in live, in-person contests. Created in 1983, it is the longest-running MathCounts program and is open to all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students. The Sprint Round: focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have 40 minutes to complete 30 math problems without a calculator. The Target Round: focuses on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Students receive 4 pairs of problems and have 6 minutes to complete each pair, assuming the use of a calculator. The Team Round: focuses on problem-solving and collaboration. Students have 20 minutes to complete 10 math problems, assuming the use of a calculator. Only the 4 students on a school’s team can take this round officially. The Countdown Round: focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have a maximum of 45 seconds per problem without a calculator. This round is optional at the school, chapter and state level. The State Competition will be held March 10 in W. Hartford.
Winter Forest
Snow stacked itself onto a fallen tree trunk in the forest during Saturday's "lightning round" snow. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.