GT with Mrs. G
Week of October 30
Greetings from Mrs. G!
Mrs. G's Classroom Happenings at SSS this week:
1st and 2nd Grade PTP- We are going to start work on our special projects this week. More info to come!
3rd Grade PTP- I am going to switch up our schedule for 3rd grade. I will be seeing Mrs. Deaton's kids on Mondays and Mrs. Dickerson's on Wednesdays. We are going to begin working on Genius Hour projects. I think the smaller group sizes will be really fantastic!
Mysteries and Marvels: We are digging into The Wright 3. We are also really getting into Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, the Fibonacci sequence, and Golden Ratios.
Law and Justice: Students are learning court-related vocabulary. I am lining up guest speakers from the legal profession to come talk to us about the different facets of the field. We will also begin examining a mock trial case this week.
Academic Team: Last week, we tackled a giant list of famous people that are often seen in Quick Recall sets. We've practiced with the buzzers a bit, too. This week. we will learn some more study skills.
Technology Explorations: This class just fell in my lap and I'm getting really excited about all the possibilities. We will work on a variety of technology skills from typing to coding to building websites.
KYA Trip is November 5-7!
Middle School Academic Team
Sixth grade showcase is Dec. 2.
Future Problem Solving will meet with Miss Bennett. Talk to her for specifics!
Mrs. Snipes is coaching Elementary Academic Team. I believe her practice dates are Wednesday and Thursday as well.
School and Community Events of Interest
10/30: PSPL Teen Art Series (4 Week Session), registration required.
11/1: PSPL Write a Novel in a Month (Grades 6-12), registration required.
11/11: UK Engineering STEM Day for girls
If you are aware of events that our kids and families could benefit from, please let me know! Most PSPL events require registration. Check the links for more info!
Cool Opportunities for Kids
2. PTSA is looking for entries in their annual Reflections contest. I have a flyer and entry forms. The competition is open to all kids in all grades. Click here for more info, or contact Lindsey Johnson or Jennifer Oberlin. The entries are due November 29, 2017.
3. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking the Commonwealth’s art teachers and students to get started on this year’s Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest and submit their entries before the deadline on Oct. 31.
The Adopt-a-Highway Program’s Art Contest is held annually to increase public awareness about the damaging effects of litter, change attitudes and behaviors about littering and educate Kentuckians about the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Entries must be postmarked on or before Oct. 31 to be considered for this year’s contest.
The contest is divided in to four age groups: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18. Winners of each age division earn a $100 gift card while second and third place finishers receive a $50 gift card. Additionally, first through third-place recipients for all age groups have their work featured in the Adopt-a-Highway Calendar and receive framed prints of their posters while the originals are framed and displayed at the Transportation Cabinet’s Conference Center in Frankfort.
Last year, nearly 1,600 students from across the Commonwealth entered the contest.
Additional information on the Adopt-a-Highway Program, including entry forms for the 2017 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest can be found at http://transportation.ky.gov/Adopt-a-Highway/Pages/Events.aspx
4. Northern Kentucky University is hosting some affordable and fun programs for GT kids. Check out their information here!
5. Secretary of State Alison Grimes is sponsoring a slogan and essay contest for middle and high school kids. Take a look at the guidelines and encourage your student to enter!
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