Mrs. Wald's February GE Newsletter
Gifted Education: Elm Creek, Palmer Lake, Fernbrook (K/1)
CogAT Testing Schedule Grades 2-4
All students in grade 2 have or will take the CogAT. Students in 3rd and 4th grade need a nomination and parent permission. This schedule has already been communicated, but here it is in case you need it:
Elm Creek:
3rd GR Testing:
Thurs. Jan. 21 10:45-11:35
Wed. Jan. 27 10:45-11:35
Thurs. Jan. 28 10:45-11:35
4th GR Testing:
Wed. Jan. 13 12:35-1:35
Thurs. Jan. 14 12:35-1:35
Wed. Jan. 20 12:35-1:35
Palmer Lake:
3rd Grade testing:
Jan. 11, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 12:35-1:30
4th Grade testing:
Jan. 11 1:45-2:30
Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 9:20-10:05
We will schedule make-up testing as needed.
Pull Out Groups for 3rd-5th
The third round of NBC's will begin the second or third week of February depending on the group, after testing is completed.
These groups will focus on:
3rd grade: math patterns and geometry
4th grade: nonverbal LEGO simple machines
5th grade: stock market
Conferences
Palmer Lake: January 26th (all night)
Elm Creek: January 28th (all night) Since I share with Kidstop, I will be in a different space. I will communicate with you when I know where that is!
Fernbrook: February 8th (3:40-5:00)
Opportunities
Young Scientist Roundtable
Please join us on:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 from 7—8 p.m.
at Wayzata Central Middle School
305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth MN 55447
Presenter: Dr. Terry Jones
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Minnesota
“Theory of Relativity”
Albert Einstein is famous for his Theory of Relativity, but many people don’t know that he actually developed two theories. The first is called the Special Theory of Relativity, which explains what happens to objects moving at speeds close to the speed of light relative to each other, but does not include the effects of gravity. Einstein later developed his General Theory of Relativity, which includes gravity and led to our current understanding of the Universe as a whole. Dr. Jones will focus on the Special Theory of Relativity, which is surprisingly accessible to students and forces us to think differently about time and
space. He will then briefly cover the General Theory of Relativity and how both profoundly important theories are used in nearly all of our current technologies.
http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ysr
Your FREE participation in each month’s Young Scientist Roundtable is funded by Gifted Education 279.
Minnesota Institute for the Talented & Gifted - MITY
Educate Yourself!
GE Monthly District Parent Meetings
Our first three Osseo district GE parent meetings have been successes! The purpose of these meetings is to provide parent support for students participating in gifted education needs based classes. There will be monthly meetings throughout the year with various topics – see schedule below. 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 6:30-7:30 pm. Childcare for children 4+ and a light snack will be provided.
February 9th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Idealism, Unhappiness and Depression
March 29th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Communication: The Key to Relationships
April 12, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Not Just Gifted? Twice-Exceptional Children, Organization Issues
May 10th, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Advocating for Your Gifted Child Gifted Child
Summer Opportunities
West Suburban Summer School Information
The West Suburban Summer School brochure is available to preview online beginning February 17th at: http://www.district287.org/page.cfm?p=519
Registration begins February 24, 2016. West Suburban Summer School is a program of Intermediate District 287's Gifted Education Services. The program serves identified Gifted and Talented in our district as well as others. Instructors design classes in their area of expertise to provide gifted students with unique experiences to challenge their abilities. Classes are held for one week (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at 3 different sites.
For information and access to the brochure look for a postcard which will be sent home with your child from the gifted education instructor at your building. The URL to access the brochure online, plus directions for registration, will be included on the postcard. Returning registrants will not need a postcard.
Summer Sessions for 2016: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, & July 25-29
Minnesota Institute for the Talented & Gifted – MITY
Grades 1-4 Spring Classes for MITY are now open for registration. Classes are held on Saturdays: 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, & 3/19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Parent Seminars are available during that time as well. Tuition is $175. If you are interested, let your Gifted Ed teacher know and they can get you a brochure with more information.
The REACH FOR THE STARS Catalog
Contacting Mrs. Wald
E-mail is the easiest walde@district279.org