Mrs. Thompson's Feb. 2017 GE News
Gifted Education News for Rush Creek Elementary
Rush Creek Teams Did Great at the Regional Competition at MGSH on February 18th!
First Place for Improv Challenge - D'Ice Cream is Yummy!
Top row L–R: Wyatt B., Sophie N., Jazzy T.
First row L–R: Bella L. & Megan H.
Coaches: Laura Thompson & Liz BotkinSecond Place for Scientific Challenge - Manly People!
Top row L–R: Jack F., Elliot H., Thomas B., Kat K. & Cecilia D.
First row: Brayden K.
Coaches: Liz Botkin, Chris Klopotek, Rebecca Faatz & Laura Thompson
Fourth Place in Fine Arts Challenge
Coaches: Laura Thompson, Liz Botkin, Stephanie Sorbel & Linda Stafford
CML Outstanding Scores for January
Grade 2
Carly KrierCalvin Lindquist
Sophie Nelson
Grade 3
Mady Nash
Luke Nelson
Kayla Reese
Grade 4
Brody Berglin
Wyatt Bjugstad
Gabe Hockett
Noah Hughes
Grant Sandell
Grade 5:
Mitchell Bean
Claire Johnson
Nick Maracotta
Erin Matheson
Elizabeth Price
Sophie Alm
Blake Bauerly
CC De Oliveira
Angelene Klitz
Kat Klopotek
Shane Rask
Mary Rolfs
Perennial Math Wall of Fame
Grade 4 Perennial Math Competition
The Grade 4 Quantitative Seminar continues to participate in the Perennial Math Competition. This program challenges students with higher level math problem solving. Check out the Wall of Fame online. Here are the students who are listed for earning a score of 5 or 6 on Meet #3. http://perennialmath.com/wall-of-fame
Fabulous 5 Scores for January:
Jackson Schultzetenberg
Ryan Kasbohm
Max Miley
Carson Lund
Grant Sandell
Gabe Hockett
Oliver Walseth
Zach Schindel
Perfect 6 Scores
Brody Berglin
Raegan Fritts
West Suburban Summer School Information
West Suburban Summer School is a program of Intermediate District 287's Gifted Education Services. The program serves identified Gifted and Talented students in our district as well as other area districts. Instructors design classes in their area of expertise to provide gifted students with unique experiences to challenge their abilities.
West Suburban Summer School is now open to enroll in gifted summer school classes. Registration began February 22, 2017.
Session options for 2017: June 19-23, June 26-June 30, July 10-14, July 17-21, & July 24-28
For information about whether or not this would be appropriate for your child and/or access to the brochure and registration, please contact me. The URL to access the brochure online, plus directions for registration, will be included on a postcard available from me. Returning registrants will not need a postcard as they should receive an email from ISD 287 about registration.
GE Monthly District Parent Forums
The purpose of these meetings is to provide parent support for students participating in gifted education needs based classes. These sessions will be facilitated by several of our #279 Gifted Education Teachers. All meetings will be held at Oak View Elementary and will be from 6:00-7:30 pm. Childcare for children 4+ years will be provided. If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, I will be linking the presentation information here.
February 28th
Topic Focus: We will discuss summer enrichment opportunities, digital programs offerings and Advanced Academic Programs.
April 25
Topic Focus: 'Finding the right educational fit for your child. '
May 23rd
Topic Focus: How to help your family/child fit in when necessary and how to be the protector and advocate for your child at school AND with your family and friends.
Young Scientist Roundtable
Monday, March 6, 2017, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Central Middle School Auditorium
305 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth
Astronomy of the Sun
Lindsay Glesener, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor, School of Physics & Astronomy
University of Minnesota
The Sun, our closest star, allows us to study the physics that is at work throughout the universe: we can study plasma, the transfer of energy and how explosions on the sun send material throughout the solar system. Specially designed telescopes help astronomers measure X-rays, which, in turn, teach us about solar explosions.
Dr. Lindsay Glesener, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Physics & Astronomy, will describe what we know from X-ray astronomy of the Sun and what we would like to learn; ways to measure X-rays, particularly on experiments that fly on rocket missions and satellites; and show some of the newest, most sensitive measurements of X-rays from the Sun.
Teen Roundtable
8:10 – 8:40 p.m.
Students are invited to meet with the speaker after the presentation
Growth Mindset Tips
As I mentioned in the first newsletter, there is a large amount of research that is being done in the area of mindset, and that research is showing that your mindset can have just as much impact on your success and achievement as your intellectual potential/ability. Last month I shared two different tips and promised more with each newsletter. Here is one for this month!
Tip #5
Here are some great video you can watch yourself and/or with your children that help support your growth mindset work! Some of the videos are aimed at adults and some for students. Of course, there are hundreds of more videos ou there but these are a few great ones to start with!
Impact of praise (for adults)-- https://youtu.be/Vz-D2QvhiRw
Power of Yet song (for students)-- https://youtu.be/XLeUvZvuvAs
Famous Failures (for all!)-- https://youtu.be/zLYECIjmnQs
Class Dojo Video series (for students)-- https://ideas.classdojo.com/
Mistakes & Brain Growth (for students)-- https://youtu.be/exmCR28kmZk
Mistakes & Brain Growth (for adults)-- https://youtu.be/LrgpKjiQbQw
Materials from Previous Parent Forums
Identification Information
Our district has now approved the use of the new and updated version of the CogAT. This version is computerized, provides immediate results, and recommended to be given in the fall. Therefore, we will NOT be giving the CogAT test to any students in grades 2-4 this winter. This year students will continue to take the MAP test in the spring, and next fall all students in grade 3 with take the CogAT at the beginning of the school year. Students in grades 4 & 5 that are nominated by teachers and parents will also have the opportunity to retest with the CogAT in the fall. Results will determine placement in Gifted Education programs for the 2017-18 school year. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
Mrs. Thompson
Email: thompsonlaura@district279.org
Website: http://schools.district279.org/rl/
Phone: 763-494-4549