Gifted News & Notes
February 16, 2021
Onward!
Please consider these new opportunities listed below to connect and collaborate with your gifted colleagues. We are rooting for you!
▶️ Gifted Testing Office hours - Tuesdays - 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Meet Deanna HERE
▶️ Gifted Drop-In hours Wednesdays - 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Meet ElizaBeth HERE
▶️ Curriculum Corner - Wednesdays - 1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Meet the Curriculum Specialists HERE
▶️ Register at Professional Learning for:
Gifted on the Go - Thursdays - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Pop in Pd - Tuesdays - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events:
📅 February 16 - Cluster Q & A - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
https://meet.google.com/lookup/esdxh5c2sn
📅 February 16 - POP IN PD - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Who inspires you? Surprise Guest!
https://meet.google.com/czk-jjhf-qir
Click here to view the POP IN PD Website.
📅 February 18 - Gifted on the Go! - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
See Me! What is happening in a cluster classroom?
https://meet.google.com/kgc-hycf-hdv
📅 February 23 - POP IN PD - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Social and Emotional Learning with Jon Bowen
https://meet.google.com/ahc-btng-jto
Click here to view the POP IN PD Website.
📅 February 25 - Gifted on the Go! - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Understand Me! How to reach & teach gifted learners.
Guest: Susan Flores
3 Steps to Change Math Class
Step 1: Mathematical Openers
Openers are fun, engaging, and have obvious, massive benefits in terms of student understanding, engagement, and impact on classroom culture. And they only take 5 – 10 minutes, so they’re basically risk-free! This is something that every teacher can (and should) start doing tomorrow.
Try these openers: Solve Me Mobiles, Would You Rather Math , Math Mash-Ups
Step 2: Games
Everybody loves games, and they can engage students while also motivating them to practice skills. But if you choose the right games, and implement them thoughtfully, they can lead to deeper questions and more profound mathematics too. Turning on the curiosity primes Step 3.
Try these games: Daily Set, Math Playground, Mensa for Kids
Step 3: Rich Tasks
Doing rich tasks is really about doing mathematics. This is the fundamental goal of math class: get students thinking and doing math. But if you’ve never experienced it, it’s hard to explain what this feels like. That makes this the toughest step, and the more your students have done openers and games beforehand, the more ready they’ll be for rich tasks.
Try these rich tasks: Figure This!, Inquiry Maths, 3-Act Math Tasks
Read more at https://mathforlove.com/2021/02/3-steps-to-change-math-class/
Fast Finds to Use Tomorrow!
Parents as Partners: Free 5-Day Summit
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Gifted News: Gifted Testing & All Applications Open!
View the 2021 Spring Gifted Testing Schedule HERE.
All applications for the 2021-2022 school year are currently being accepted.
- Gifted Preschool
- *Self-contained Kindergarten applications are open to all qualified applicants. Applications are being accepted for Desert Cove's Self-contained Kindergarten class! Parents may contact the Gifted Office if an application has already been submitted.
- *Self-contained Gifted for grades 1-6
- *Digital Learning Center and *Journey programs for grades 7-8
*Requires classroom teacher & Honors teacher (if applicable) recommendation form.
PLC Reminders
- K-6 teachers: please always enter your PLC hours at the provided Google form in your PLC Google Classroom. Gifted PLC Form
- If you are participating in a PLC at your site: please post the minutes in your PLC Google Classroom.
- PLC Suggestion: Review the PVUSD Assessment Grade Level Checklists: Click Here!
Need Anything?
Please email me: ewarner@pvschools.net. I am happy to provide curriculum resources, answer questions, or just hear about your latest discoveries & victories!