The sixth grade fall computer students researched animals and created a non-fiction Power Point about the critters. Following their presentations to the class, each student wrote a fiction piece about their animals. Click the names to see their articles. The blue letters are links they have added.
The
parent meeting on Sept. 22 was very well attended.A full report of the meeting can be found at the
"Department" link on the district homepage, followed by "Gifted Education."Parents at the meeting decided to
utilize email to communicate about gifted education.I have sent the first email; if you did not receive
it, please email me at
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in order to be included on Pleasant's Gifted listserve.
Parent/teacher
conferences are nearing.I
will be available for conferences on Thursday, Nov. 12thfrom 4-8 p.m.If you would like a conference, please
let me know.If there is a
schedule conflict, I will schedule an alternative time with you.
Screening,
testing and identification of gifted students is currently in process.Documents describing these procedures
can be found on the district homepage, under the "Documents" link.
Written
Education Plans (WEP's) are currently being developed for middle school gifted
students.Elementary WEP's have
been completed. You will be receiving the district salmon copy; please sign it
and return it to school.I will
then send home your white parent copy.
Destination
Imagination teams are now forming, with an organizational deadline of Nov.
13.This is an extracurricular
activity that many gifted students enjoy.See www.idodi.orgfor more information on DI.Email or call Mrs. Rizor if you are
interested in being a team manager, or if your child would like to
participate.
NUMATS - Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent
Search by Marsha Rizor,
Gifted Coordinator
Students in grades 7 and 8 have been screened and identified
for participation in NUMATS.Materials will be distributed to eligible students on Friday, Oct. 9th
and Monday, October 12th.NUMATS is a program which allows students to take the SAT or the ACT
while still in Middle School.
Students are eligible in various ways: OAT scores of
"Advanced" in math or reading, achievement test scores, past participation in
NUMATS, eligibility for a district gifted program or parent/teacher nomination.
If your child was not identified as a result of screening
and if you feel that your son/daughter would benefit from taking the ACT or SAT
as a middle school student, please contact Marsha Rizor (389-4815.)
The tests will be given on January 23 and/or Feb. 6th,
2010.
Matthew Gabriel and Marisa Voisard Reporting