Gifted Gazette

2nd Trimester 2022-2023

We will foster a learning community for Gifted and Talented students to spark creativity, embrace their strengths, withstand challenges, and realize their potential in order to advocate for their future.

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The parent newsletter for gifted students in Broken Arrow Public Schools.

Welcome back to our GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) community for BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Our SPRING newsletter is full of news and information, recommended resources, and invitations to events as well as other opportunities around our city and state. Make sure to CLICK the TITLES and LINKS to learn more!! Whether your gifted child is in elementary, middle or high school, these newsletters will provide information intended to help you support and prepare your gifted child for successful learning opportunities in our schools and community!!

AT-HOME STUDENT RESOURCES

Suggestions for Remembering Assignments or Ideas for Tackling a To-Do List:

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PARENT RESOURCES

BRIGHT KIDS, POOR GRADES: AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

Click here to read Allow Dr. Sylvia Rimm to explain underachievement and much more about her research with gifted students. Watch the YOU TUBE video below of her entire key note presentation on underachievement. There is also a photo below the video with the lists of things to look for and how to start reversing underachievement at home.

WCGTC15 Keynote Dr. Sylvia Rimm
Advocating for your Gifted Child

The term “gifted” can be misleading. Some people may think that since gifted children possess the special “gift” of high intelligence, they do not need any extra help and will succeed no matter what.

Learning Opportunities in the Elementary G.A.T.E Classroom:

CHECKOUT THESE BOOKS TO READ AT HOME AND A GREAT WAY TO ASK ADVICE FOR YOUR OWN CHILD:

COMMUNITY EVENTS

PEPSI ART CONTEST

Tulsa Area Festivals for SPRING

Thank you for your continued support! We truly enjoy working with your kids and all our Broken Arrow Teachers. GO BA!!
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CONTACT US:

GATE TEAM

Kelsee Arnold: karnold@baschools.org

*Spring Creek *Aspen Creek

Jamie Artis: jartis@baschools.org

*Country Lane Primary/Intermediate

Rachel Coakley: rcoakley@baschools.org

*Timber Ridge *Vandever

Christie Dirks: cdirks@baschools.org

*Creekwood *Arrowhead

Joey Hoffman: jjhoffman@baschools.org

*Liberty *Rhoades

Kelsey Jones: kjjones@baschools.org

*Rosewood *Leisure Park

Sarah Luce: sluce@baschools.org

*Highland Park *Oak Crest

Heather Tate: hltate@baschools.org

*Lynn Wood *Wolf Creek