On December 23, 2011, ABTE held its first semi-annual Multiplication Bee for students in grades 3-5.  Students have been learning, memorizing, and practicing their multiplication facts for the last month and a half in preparation for this contest.  The students were well-prepared and excited about the competition.  While every student worked hard and did well, we applaud the winners from each grade level:  Isaac Dobis (3rd grade), Claudio Ramirez (4th grade), and Vashun Patterson (5th grade).  The top 15 finalists from each grade competed against one another to determine the ABTE Multiplication Bee Champion, and the winner was Ingrid Ramirez.  The closing of the contest featured students in grades 2-5 performing the Multiplication Hustle -- a performance that even Santa Claus had to take time out from his busy schedule to attend!  Special thanks go to Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Malik for organizing this event, and for all the teachers and parents for helping the students get ready.  Students are already preparing for the Spring Multiplication Bee.  [Visit the Photo Gallery to see more pictures]