Mrs. Thompson's November GE News
Gifted Education News for Rush Creek Elementary
Current GE Seminars/ NBCs~!
NBC #2 for Grades 3-5:
Grade 3 Non-Verbal K’nex Bridges
- Thursdays 9:40-11:10 - Riddle, Felton & Hritzko
- Thursdays 2:15-3:45 - Burns, Luedemann & Toov
Grade 4 Quantitative Would You Rather/CML
- Tuesdays 1:30-2:50 - Prin, Weiland & Tannuzzo
- Wednesdays 1:30-2:50 - Hehn & Westrum
Grade 5 Non-Verbal Lego Robotics
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:50-12:10
*These NBC's will meet at least 7-8 sessions from November 2nd - December 22nd.
ADDITIONAL GROUPS:
Gr. K Reading Enrichment - Mondays 10:15-10:45
Gr. 1 Reading Enrichment - Mondays 1:35-2:05
Gr. 2 Reading Enrichment - Mondays/Wednesdays 9:35-10:05
Gr. 4 Wordmasters - Mondays 3:20-3:50
Acronyms and abbreviations:
GE= Gifted Education
NBC+Needs Based Classes/ Seminars
Destination Imagination has begun!
Information for Fifth Grade Parents
Math Masters
All my GE students who are currently in seminars will participate in the "Hour of Code" during the week of December 5-9. Check out the link and video above to find out more about the "Hour of Code."
CML Meet #1 Perfect Scores
Raegan Fritts
Grade 5
Quinn Haik
CONGRATULATIONS!
District 279 Gifted Parent Series 2016-2017
Do you want to learn more about what it means to be “gifted"?
What does it mean to be ‘gifted’ in school today?
How do other people cope with their gifted kids, families?
Need strategies for working with kids that are ‘intense,’ or scatterbrained, or common sense light?
Seeking affirmation regarding what daily life and struggles can be like for other parents with gifted kids
#2 December 6th, 2016 6:00-7:30 PM Oak View Elementary Media Center
* Childcare will be provided for children ages 4 and older in room 39, also known as the art room.
Topic Focus: Organization Issues and Common Sense Support. Do you feel like you are living with a version of ‘Pigpen’ from Charles Schultz’s Peanuts, or the stereotypical absent minded professor? Or does your child save EVERYTHING? This session will rock and give you strategies for how to not lose your mind.
Young Scientist Roundtable
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dr. Mark Wilczynski
Head and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Tria Orthopedic Center
“Carpal Tunnel
Wayzata Central Middle School Auditorium
Social Emotional Resources and Support
Parenting all ages of children to reduce power struggles, explosions and tantrums:
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible. Ross W., PhD Greene (Jan 19, 2010). Website has videos and helpful resources – www.livesinthebalance.org
Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected. Susan Stiffelman (Mar 13, 2012).
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka (Nov 28, 2006).
Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka (Mar 4, 1998). This workbook has helpful lists and applicable suggestions. This workbook is very useful with several ideas and applications.
Parenting highly sensitive children:
The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them. Elaine Aron (Oct 8, 2002)
Parenting to improve executive functioning skills:
Smart but Scattered (for elementary aged children) Peg Dawson and Richard Guare (Jan 2, 2009)
Smart But Scattered for Teens. Richard Guare Phd, Peg Dawson EdD and Colin Guare (Dec 17, 2012)
Book for children about controlling anger:
What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger (What to Do Guides for Kids. Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews (Oct 15, 2007).
Book for children about stress reduction and worries:
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids). Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews (Sep 2005).
Book for children about perfectionism:
What to Do When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids. Thomas S. Greenspon Ph.D. (Mar 15, 2007).
Book for children about ADHD:
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD. John F. Taylor Ph.D. (Mar 15, 2006).
Laura Thompson
Email: thompsonlaura@district279.org
Location: 8801 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN, United States
Phone: 763-494-4549