Mrs. Haynes Feb. 2017 GE News
Gifted Education News for Rice Lake Elementary
Greetings Families!
Winter is plugging right along and so are we! I look forward to the chance to connect with some of you during conferences at the end of the month. Please feel free to check out my schedule below, and as always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Conference Schedule
The days/times when I will be available are listed below. While you won't be able to schedule a time with me as part of the same online system available to classroom teachers, you are welcome to set a time to meet with me! Please feel free to send an email with a time frame you would like to meet and I will add it to my personal schedule!
Thurs. 3/2 from 3:30-7:40
Mon. 3/6 from 3:30-7:40
Pull Out Group--NEW UPDATE/OPPORTUNITY!
The third round of regular GE groups will be wrapping up in a few weeks for the 3rd and 4th graders and will go until spring break for the 5th graders (due to so many "missed" Fridays!). After the current 3rd and 4th grade groups end, I will be piloting a new pull out option for 3rd & 4th grade. For this group I will be using some use some different kinds of identification tools (observation, peer nomination, creativity checklists) with a goal of providing an opportunity for GE services to a broader selection of students. Currently identified students will still be receiving the same amount of GE time as in the past and may or may not be included in this additional group. This additional group is due to the fact I have some extra time in my schedule this year because our CogAT testing process is changing (see note at the end of the article!). Students selected for this group will be bring home a letter after the first session.
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.
The West Suburban Summer School brochure is available to preview online beginning February 15th at: http://www.district287.org/page.cfm?p=519
Registration begins 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 ISD287 about registration.
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
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: To be determined
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.
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.
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Mrs. Haynes
Email: haynese@district279.org
Website: http://schools.district279.org/rl/
Phone: 763-420-4220
Twitter: @altoerin