GT with Mrs. G!
May 14, 2018
Student Scoop
- STUDENTS, please take a few moments to complete this survey about the GT program this year.
- Some of us had a lot of fun breaking cryptogram codes on Friday. Here is a website with more!
- First grader Charlie R. introduced me to a fun new game that I wanted to share with you! Quick, Draw is fun to play and it really makes you think about AI and machine learning research. Give it a try! Be ready to laugh at yourself!!!
- The most recent issue of The Frankfort Tribune can be found here.
- Nominate a teacher who does a great job meeting the needs of gifted kids in his/her classroom. They will get a small token of our appreciation and we'll share your kind words in an upcoming newsletter. (Parents can nominate, too!)
- Check out the bottom of the newsletter for lots of exciting opportunities for young people below.
Parent Ponderings
Please take a few minutes to give me some feedback on the direction of the GT program this year. I am busy planning some exciting new things for next year and I would love your input. I feel like I finally began to get into the "rhythm" of the job and have so many ideas to implement next year. The survey can be found HERE.
I also have a student survey at the top of this newsletter. Encourage your child to complete it!
Visual and Performing Arts Opportunities
Frankfort School of Ballet is offering several summer classes! Check them out at http://www.frankfortballet.com/sign-up
Bluegrass Theatre Guild Summer Camp info can be found here.
I wanted to make you aware of a couple of opportunities for folks of all ages to expand their art abilities. Art by Marcia offers drawing and painting classes at Michael's in Frankfort. White Cat Studio also offers a variety of different classes.
- There are a variety of Summer Camps at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky.
- Camp Artyfact at the Kentucky Historical Society is always a huge hit!
- Budding actors might enjoy Camp Shakespeare or Summer Academy at Woodford Theatre.
- LexFun4Kids has a great list of different camps in the central Kentucky area.
In My Classroom!
Primary Talent Pool
Historical Fiction Literary Analysis (4th-6th)
We are kicking our culminating projects into gear this week!
Social Justice in Literature (7th/8th)
Mind Benders
This week, we will continue exploring what makes Gifted Kids tick. We will also have LOTS of fun with brain teasers, perplexors, and cryptograms.
Upcoming Events
May 15: Band Concert, 6:30, FHS Auditorium
May 17: Harry Potter Club, PSPL, 4:30
May 17: Art Show, 5:30-7:00, SSS
May 19: Tech Savvy event at KSU for girls
May 24: Anime/Manga Club, PSPL, 4:30
May 25: TAG meeting, PSPL, 4:30
*Most programs at the Paul Sawyier Public Library (www.PSPL.org) require pre-registration.
Mrs. Elly Gilbert
Frankfort Independent Schools
Y-Club Sponsor and Middle School Academic Team Coach, SSS
Email: elly.gilbert2@frankfort.kyschools.us
Phone: 502-875-8658
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTwithMrsG/
Twitter: @mrsellygilbert