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January 22, 2018
Middle School Academic Team Takes Runner Up Trophy in District Meet!
The following students placed and will move on to Regionals at Woodford County Middle School.
Isabella Johnson, 1st place, Written Composition
Ella Abney, 2nd place, Written Composition
Ella McCutchen, 3rd place, Written Composition
Audrey Gilbert, 2nd place, Language Arts
Dorothy Hanson, 5th place, Language Arts
Lucy Saunderson, 5th place, Arts and Humanities
Composition will take place Monday, January 29 and Written Assessments will be Saturday, Feb.3.
Student Scoop
40 Book Challenge for 2018
ACT practice
Several of you are planning to take the ACT in February. Now is a great time to do some prep for the big test, although if you are a middle schooler taking the ACT through Duke TIP, I would advise you to just do your best and not worry too much about the test this time. If you would like to familiarize yourself with the test format and time limits, check out these links for more information:
- 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.
Parent Ponderings
Teacher Talk
TEACHING GIFTED STUDENTS
Read this great article about 5 Fallacies That Are NOT Differentiated Instruction.
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
High School
Upcoming Activities
Mrs. Gilbert will release a new Academic Team practice schedule this week for any students moving on to regionals.
January 20: Middle Grades District Governor's Cup, 8:00 a.m., Elkhorn Middle
January 22: Teen Book Group (Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin) @PSPL
January 24: Grow a Spider Plant @PSPL (grades 3-5)
January 27: Chess Club @PSPL (grades 2-12)
February 3: Middle Grades Regional Governor's Cup
February 6: KUNA registration and FEES due.
February 10: Elementary Grades District Governor's Cup
February 10: ACT for Duke TIP kids
February 2018: Super Saturdays @ Western Kentucky University
February 26: KAGE Conference
March 3: Elementary Grades Regional 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.*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