Murray's Gifted Gab
January 2020
A Note From Mrs. Shook
You can help by asking your child to breakdown the goal into manageable steps and work together to create a timeline. This can be difficult for some gifted students because they want to do it quickly, but some tasks take time. He/she may also struggle with taking on too much, and may need help with deciding what is something that can realistically be accomplished.
Gifted children sometimes do not handle failure well. They need to be reminded that we all fail sometimes. It's important to share stories about successful people like Michael Jordan and Thomas Edison who failed but perservered.
As we move into this next part of the school year, students will be setting goals. Our 8th graders will be applying to various high schools and determining what will be the best fit academically. Please let me know if I can help during this process.
Mrs. Shook
DEPS must be signed and returned
8th Grade Families - Application Available for Signature Programs
Contests and Opportunities
Step Up to STEM, Application Deadline February 17th
Summer Animation and Modeling Program for Middle Schoolers sponsored by UNCW Digital Arts
UNCW Weekend Programs
Marine Quest also offers opportunities for students on the weekends.
These programs are not endorsed by NHCS. Parents would need to provide payment and transportation.
Donations Always Welcome!
Mrs. Shook
If you or your child needs support, please reach out to me.
Email: crystal.shook@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/nhcs.net/crystal-shook---aig/home
Twitter: @shookCrystal