RIVERSIDE SCHOOL MATH TEAM 2024-25

41 RIV Math Team students represented Riverside School in the 2024 Fall Noetic Math Contest in November. Riverside had the top scorer in the State of Connecticut in both 2nd and 3rd grades, the third highest scorer in 4th grade (three RIV students had the same score and all came in third), and the second highest scorer in 5th grade. 25 students achieved Honorable Mention status (top 50%) and 7 made the National Honor Roll (top 10%). 

After the spectacular success in the Fall' 24 Noetic Math Contest, the Riverside School Math Team is excited to welcome your child to participate in the Spring 2025 NLMC!

Who Can Join:
Open to students in Grades 2-5, the Math Team provides a fantastic opportunity for young math enthusiasts to challenge themselves by competing in national math contests like the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC). In addition to contests, students will have the chance to join contest preparation sessions with our own ALP Math and Science teacher, Carrie Hancock, and participate in fun math activities throughout the school year.

Why Join:
This is a great way for students to: 

• Strengthen problem-solving strategies
• Tackle new types of math problems
• Compete with their classmates for the Riverside School

Whether your child enjoys solving math problems and playing math-based games, or just loves math, they are all welcome to join the Math Team!

Upcoming Event: Spring 2025 Noetic Math Contest

Our next challenge is the Spring 2025 Noetic Learning Math Contest on Friday, April 4th, at 7:30 AM at Riverside School.

Registration is now open! Sign up before the school deadline: Friday, March 7th by 8:00 PM.

Thanks to your generous donations to the PTA, registration is FREE for all students!

Math Team Prep Sessions

Mrs. Hancock will lead a series of 6 Noetic prep sessions for students in Grades 2-5. These sessions are designed to help students sharpen their skills and build confidence ahead of the contest. Feel free to sign up for 1 session or all 6! 

These sessions were quite popular in the Fall and participation will be capped at 30 students per session, preference is given to students registered for the Spring Noetic Math Contest. Additional spots may be opened based on interest. 

• Prep Session Dates: 
• Monday 2/24, 
• Monday 3/3, 
• Wednesday 3/5, 
• Monday 3/17, 
• Monday 3/24, 
• Monday 3/31 

(these dates will not conflict with the Chorus or Orchestra early morning practice) 

• Time: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM 
• Location: Carrie Hancock’s Classroom
• Cost: $25 per session

Register for the prep sessions by going to My Page (scroll down to Membership, Tickets & Registration).

Success in the Fall 2024 Noetic Math Contest

Congratulations to the 41 RIV Math Team students who represented Riverside School in the Fall Noetic Math Contest in November. Riverside had the top scorer in the State of Connecticut in both 2nd and 3rd grades, the third highest scorer in 4th grade (actually three RIV students had the same score and all came in third), and the second highest scorer in 5th grade. 25 students achieved Honorable Mention status (top 50%) and 7 made the National Honor Roll (top 10%). We continued the tradition and celebrated with a prize ceremony in Mrs. Hancock's class, where participants received certificates, medals, and ribbons—along with well-deserved treats!

Success in the Spring 2024 Noetic Math Contest

Last spring, Riverside School saw an impressive 37 students compete in the contest. 11 students earned a spot on the Honor Roll (Top 10%) and 21 students received Honorable Mentions (Top 50%). We celebrated with a prize ceremony in Mrs. Hancock's class, where participants received certificates, medals, and ribbons—along with well-deserved treats!

Math Team Apparel

Get into the Math Team spirit!

Order your Math Team T-shirt (Gildan Softstyle) and wear it proudly during the Noetic test—or any time!

Purchase your student’s T-shirt by going to My Page (scroll down to Membership, Tickets & Registration).
The order deadline is Friday, March 7th; don't miss out!

Stay Updated

Check this page regularly for the latest news and updates on the Math Team. If you can't make it to the prep sessions or the NLMC this time around but want to get Math Team updates, feel free to reach out to us at riversideschoolfamily@gmail.com.