NEW YORK FALL NEWSLETTER
November - December 2023
PARENTS ORIENTATION MEETING
PreK – 4th GRADE
Monday, December 4th, 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | REGISTER HERE
We would like to invite you to a Zoom Webinar where we will discuss what you can expect from us and, most importantly, how you can best support your children so they get the most out of their time at RSM.
We will share information about RSM’s philosophy towards math education and the curriculum and methodology we use to transform your children into strong mathematical thinkers.
RSM NY WEBINAR SERIES
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
8 pm - 9 pm | REGISTER HERE
Explore the world of symmetry alongside Math Professor Dr. Alex Kontorovich in our upcoming webinar. Perfect for curious students who love shapes, this event reveals the hidden symmetries in our lives. Dr. Kontorovich, a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University and a Distinguished Visiting Professor and Dean of Academic Content at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City, will take us on a captivating journey into symmetry. Join us to discover the connection between symmetry and mathematics as well as the beauty and importance of symmetry in everyday life!
This event is free, open to RSM NY families, and recommended for students in grades 6 and up.
MATH TRIO WITH DR MIO
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | REGISTER HERE
Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Math Time!
This online event is a great way to sharpen your child’s math and critical thinking skills and to get into the holiday spirit! The Thanksgiving Math Feast will include math and logic problems. Our expert teachers and moderators will guide participants as they solve fun Thanksgiving-themed riddles.
This event is free, open to RSM families and their friends, and recommended for students in grades 3 - 5.
FALL COMPETITON EVENTS AT RSM NY
MAA Competitions
Various Dates
6:30 pm - 8 pm
IN PERSON: RSM 1st Ave. Branch
We are pleased to announce that RSM NY will host the AMC-8 and AMC-10 at RSM 1st Ave. Branch, 1745 First Ave, New York, NY, 10128
American Mathematics Competitions are multiple choice examinations in mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. This math competition is the most authoritative competition examination designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
AMC-8: REGISTER HERE
AMC-10: REGISTER HERE
MOEMS
6 pm - 7 pm
Division E (Grade 4-6)
7 pm - 8 pm
Division M (Grade 6-8)
ONLINE
For participation in any contests at RSM NY, a Code-of-Conduct form signed by both Parent and Student is required. Please download, sign, scan into a PDF file, and upload it on your registration form.
For participation in the MOEMS contest, an additional form is required. The additional form should be signed by a school administrator in the Student's day school. After it is signed, it can also be submitted on the same registration form.
Math Kangaroo
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Various Times
ONLINE & IN PERSON
Registration for the 2024 Math Kangaroo Competition is now open. Registration is on a first come first served basis and will be open until spots run out. There are a very limited number of in-person seats available. Visit the Math Kangaroo Registration Page and register with any RSM Manhattan or RSM Brooklyn center with spots still available.
RSM IMC
February, 2024
TBD
The Online Challenge will be held in February 2024. It serves as a qualifier for the International Math Contest: a challenging Olympiad in the tradition of European Mathematical Olympiads with complex problems that promote a deeper level of thinking for even the most advanced students.
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THE LATEST MATH ESPRESSO DIGEST
Digest_Math competitions 2023.pdfDigest_benefits of math competitions.pdfTHE LATEST MPOWER ISSUE IS READY
Our most recent issue focuses on sports. Whether you play soccer or volleyball, or run, or ski, sports help you develop not only strength, precision, and flexibility of the body, but also of the mind. We hope you'll enjoy the stories and problems inside. Our 7th Edition is ready for DOWNLOAD.
MPower! is a math magazine for children who want to flex their mathematical muscles and show off their problem-solver ingenuity.
From timing a snail one lazy, summer afternoon to growing bacteria in your science lab, MPower! is a pathway to higher-level thinking and reasoning. The magazine provides the tools your child needs to analyze, understand, and solve complex math problems.
Visit our WEBSITE and download all our recent math magazines. We hope you enjoy the stories and problems inside!
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