Mrs. Happe's February 2016 GE News
Gifted Education: Weaver Lake and Oak View Elementary
Results of testing will be send out end of April or early May.
Happe February!
3rd-5th Grade Pull Outs
3rd Grade: Bridges
NON-VERBAL NBC:
Students will know:
- The steps of the Scientific Method
- How “load” affects the strength of bridge structures
Students will understand:
- How to use the scientific method to conduct experiments
- That trusses strengthen beam bridge structures.
- That the strength of a truss comes from its triangular shape.
Students will do:
- Modify a structure to increase its strength.
- Successfully worked as part of a team to complete assigned investigations
- Use creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving to design and build load-bearing K’NEX bridges.
4th Grade: Would You Rather?
QUANTITATIVE NBC:
Students will know:
- How to collect the necessary data.
- How to determine averages and predictions with data.
- How to create different graphs
Students will understand:
- How data can be used to make predictions by looking for trends and anomalies
Students will do:
- Create the required graphs to represent my collected
- Convince others of a Would You Rather Choice with evidence.
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5th Grade: Rubik's Mosaics and DI Challenges
NON VERBAL NBC:
Students will know:
- How to solve a Rubik's Cube
- How to complete a mosaic with cubes and a team
- How to work together to solve instant challenges from the Destination Imagination Program
Students will understand:
- How to manipulate the Rubik's cube in order to show the necessary tiles needed in their quadrant of the mosaic
- How instant challenges from DI work.
Students will do:
- Create a mosaic of a photo using Rubik's Cubes
- Will compete against other groups to solve instant challenges as a team.
Who Knew?
Students who may need Gifted Education Quantitative classes may show evidence of the following abilities:
- Multiple Intelligence strength in logical reasoning/math
- Strong academic performance and/or potential, particularly in math (Evidence may include math RIT score, MCA score, classroom performance)
- Makes distinction between minute logical inconsistencies
- Pairs logical and creative thinking to solve problems
- Strong interest in math computation, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and/or complex patterns
Students who may need Gifted Education Non-Verbal classes may show evidence of the following abilities
- Multiple Intelligence strength in visual/spatial, logic, and/or bodily kinesthetic
- Sequencing skills
- Pattern recognition
- Constructive problem-solving
- Hands-on processing
- Communication with pictures, images and/or large gestures
- Makes distinction between minute visual differences
- Pairs logical and creative thinking to solve problems
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 2 different sites.
Access to the brochure requires a code printed on a postcard. I will be sending home those postcards with any students that have or will participate in a pull out group this year. 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
Conferences Update for Weaver
My schedule is full at this time. All time slots are taken for all three evenings of conferences. If you wish to connect with me still, options include: phone call, email, or scheduling a meeting after conferences are completed.
Thank You!!
Mrs. Happe
Weaver Lake Elementary Conference Nights
February 23, 25 and 29
GE Monthly District Parent Forums
Join us for monthly Gifted Education parent meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide parent support for students participating in gifted education needs based classes. There are 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.
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
materials from past presentations
Previous Newsletters From Mrs. Happe
November/December: https://www.smore.com/hsr6r
January: https://www.smore.com/f11qb
Contact Mrs. Happe
Email: happek@district279.org
Website: happethoughts.com
Phone: 612-598-8571
Twitter: @happekris