GT with Mrs. G!
February 19, 2018
Student Scoop
Interested in Chess Team? Mr. Satterly is starting up a competitive chess club/team for 4-8 graders. Be on the lookout for information within the next week or see Mr. Satterly in the office for more info!
- What have you read lately that you just really loved (or maybe that you hated!!!)? Click the book review link to see some examples and then type up your own.
- Maybe you are more of a photographer, artist, or poet? I'd love to publish your work, too.
- Short stories or essays? Bring them to me!!!
Nominate a teacher who does a great job meeting the needs of gifted kids in his/her classroom. They will get a small token of our appreciation and we'll share your kind words in an upcoming newsletter. (Parents can nominate, too!)
Get Involved
Check out the bottom of the newsletters for lots of exciting opportunities for young people below.
Support a Student!
Attention Junior Girls!
Parent Ponderings
Here is a great list of 48 Essential Links for Parents of Gifted Kids. Some really good resources!
On Feb. 13, I shared an update on Gifted Programming at SSS with the SBDM. Here's an outline of what I discussed. If you have questions about any of this, I would love to answer them!
Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) hosts an annual conference in February. I have been before and it is always fabulous. Consider attending Parent Night on February 26 for just $10.
Be on the look out for postings about awesome summer camp opportunities. I will share them as I get them. This week, I learned about KAAC's Governor's Cup camp. Here is the link for more information. I know at least one of our Academic Team members plans to attend.
Teacher Shout Out
Nominate a student for recognition by clicking this link and telling me about a gifted kid in your class who really shines.
In the Classroom
Primary Talent Pool
Monday-Wednesday 4/5/6
Monday-Wednesday 7/8
Friday 4/5/6
6/7/8 KUNA
- Monday-Brazil
- Wednesday- The Netherlands
- Thursday- Argentina
We are still in need of a couple more trifold boards and some foam core boards for signs.
High School
If you are a student at FHS and haven't completed this survey that I sent out earlier this year, please do so now. Parents, forward to your high schooler. Here is the link for this week's FHS Newsletter.
Upcoming Activities
February 21: Deadline for HS junior girls to enroll in Distinguished Young Woman
February 22: Say It With an Emoji @ PSPL, 4:30, grades 3-5
February 23: TAG (Teen Advisory Guild) @PSPL ,4:30, grades 6-12
February 24: Frankfort Distinguished Young Woman Orientation (1:30, Frankfort Country Club)
February 2018: Super Saturdays @ Western Kentucky University
February 26-27: KAGE Conference
March 3: Elementary Grades Regional Governor's Cup
March 5: Under the Sea Paint Night @PSPL, 6:30, grades 6-12
March 12: Teen Book Club, A Wrinkle in Time, @PSPL, 6:30, grades 6-12
March 17-18: Middle Grades State Governor's Cup
March 18-20: KUNA
March 2018: Camp Innovation @ Northern Kentucky University spring course offerings are available here. They have classes for K-8 students.April 21, 2018: Expanding Your Horizon STEM Event for Middle School Girls
*Most programs at the Paul Sawyier Public Library (www.PSPL.org) require pre-registration.
Mrs. Elly Gilbert
Frankfort Independent Schools
Y-Club Sponsor and Middle School Academic Team Coach, SSS
Email: elly.gilbert2@frankfort.kyschools.us
Phone: 502-875-8658
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTwithMrsG/
Twitter: @mrsellygilbert