The 5th grade students at Deerfield School in Mountainside were treated to a morning in school where they were shown that “Math Matters” in everyday life. Parents and grandparents presented to the Deerfield 5th graders how mathematics is utilized in their workplace.
There were presenters from all walks of life and students had the opportunity to visit multiple interactive presentations throughout the morning. Students created budgets, counted push-ups, and wrote up a check for a pizzeria to name a few of the activities.
It was an amazing learning experience for the entire 5th grade! Thank you to all the professionals who participated including: Kim Maselli, Physical Therapist demonstrated how to measure range of motion; Kathi Sottosanti, Personal Trainer demonstrated how to use numbers to count timing in classes & lifting; Jeannie Hyman, Accountant; Mrs. Staricco, Owner of Zoku Hair Salon; Dante Gioia, VP of Finance & Operations at Steve Madden; Meryl Proctor, Owner of Ashimoto Essential Beauty; Carolyn Klimas, Human Resources; Mike McCarthy, Insurance: demonstration used a not so typical product line where Professional athletes’ salaries are insured against disabilities; John Sclafani, Organist, Choir Director; Anthony Falso, Asphalt paving foreman: measure to figure out materials; payroll; Mrs. Gupta, Engineer; Carolyn Grassi, Cashier/Business Owner; Mr. Villanueva, Software Project Management; Mr. Diskin, School principal.
(above) Mr. Dante Gioia; VP of Finance & Operations at Steve Madden.
(above) Mr. John Sclafani; Organist, Choir Director.
(above) Mrs. Tracy Brown; Pharmaceutical Researcher.
(above) Mrs. Meryl Proctor; Owner of Ashimoto Essential.
(above) Mrs. Carolyn Grassi; Owner of Doria’s Pizzeria.
