GT with Mrs. G
October 29, 2018
Essay Contests!
The Elks Lodge is sponsoring a contest for 5th-8th graders. The topic is "What makes you proud of America?" Essays are limited to 300 words and are due by December 15.
The VFW post is sponsoring a Patriot's Pen contest on the topic of "Why I Honor the American Flag" for students in grades 6-8, and audio essay competition for high school students.
Full details for both are available here, or students can see me for more info.
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Extracurricular Activities
KYA (Grades 7&8)
Bill Authors need to stay Tuesday and Wednesday to finish Education Fair boards. All students going to KYA should plan to stay this Tuesday!
To join our Y club Remind group, text @f9c6cg to 81010
KYA is NEXT WEEK!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to fill out a permission form? Yes. It is coming home on Wednesday and must be returned before the student boards the bus.
How much money do I need to send with my kid? $25-50 (Two meals, late night pizza, and any shirts/accessories from the Y Store)- See below.
Can my child bring snacks? YES! Peanut free snacks and drinks are okay.
What about cell phones? YES! However, they can't use them openly during sessions.
What's the dress code? See below.
Who is attending? Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Montgomery, and Mrs. Denton. We have 1 adult for every 6 kids.
What does the itinerary look like? See below!
Sunday, November 4:
- Arrive at SSS ready to board bus at 12:00. Please make sure your child has eaten lunch before arriving!
- Be dressed in Business Casual Attire. Business Casual = Collared Shirt (Tucked-in), Dress Top (Covers Shoulders), Optional Blazer/Coat & Tie, Dress/Skirt (Knee-length+), Khakis/Dress Pants, Practical Dress Shoes & Socks.
- Bring $10-15 for dinner. Students can also order late night pizza for $10/pizza. Bring PEANUT FREE snacks and drinks for the room.
- Activities will wrap up and curfew begins at 10:00.
Monday, November 5:
- Daytime attire: Business Professional= Collared Dress Shirt (Tucked-in), Dress Top (Covers Shoulders), Suit Coat/Blazer & Tie/Bow Tie, Dress/Skirt (Knee-length+), Dress Slacks/Pants or Pantsuit, Practical Dress Shoes & Socks
- Bring Breakfast foods (pop tarts, fruit, etc.) or $10 for a la carte breakfast.
- Lunch and dinner are covered by KYA fees.
- We will be back in Frankfort at the capitol or annex to debate bills. I will let you know when, and if you would like to watch, you can!
- Evening: Dance/Party/"mandatory" fun= Casual attire (school dress code appropriate).
- We will also be able to order late night pizza again.
- Curfew: 10:30
Tuesday, November 6:
- Casual Attire
- Breakfast covered by KYA fees
- We will leave Crowne Plaza around 10:15 and come straight back to school for pick up. Tuesday is an early release. Students MUST be picked up by 12!
Not allowed for Business Casual/Professional: Jeans, Fitness Pants, Sheer/see-through fabric, or Casual Footwear (Sneakers, Flip-Flops, Toms, etc.)
Not allowed, EVER!!! Visible underwear, inappropriate/derogatory text or imagery, and attire deemed inappropriate/unsafe by Y-Staff.
Middle School Academic Team
Due to lack of participants, we will not participate in 6th Grade Showcase. Sixth graders may still compete in middle school governor's cup.
This handout went home a few weeks ago.
To join our Academic Team Remind group, text @fmsacade to 81010
What's Happening in Room 201
ATLAS (Advanced ELA Grades 7&8)
We have started our study of Romeo and Juliet!
Due dates:
Article of the Week due Monday, 11/14
To join our Remind class, text @atlascla to 81010.
Future City
Journalism
Here is the latest issue of The Frankfort Tribune
We will continue working on our stories and building our Literary Journal site, The Panther Papers. It is slowly growing!
More Services
Primary Talent Pool : I have started introducing brain teasers and logic puzzles from first grade up and the kids are loving them! I think first and second graders may begin to read a book as a group, and second graders will be challenged to learn and recite their multiplication tables to me. Third graders are really digging KET's News Quiz every Friday. We learn a lot, get to be a little competitive, and come up with new ideas for ways to make the world better. So exciting!
4th Grade- We are digging into our entrepreneurial projects. If anyone has experience with developing an app, let me know! That seems to be the most popular idea of a service we could provide. Last week, we tried really hard to blow something up, but mean old Mrs. Gilbert intervened!
Let's blow this up!
Please, let's don't!
Oh, a little explosion never hurt anyone!
Mrs. Elly Gilbert
Elly Gilbert
Gifted and Talented Teacher/Coordinator
Middle School Academic Team Coach
Middle School KUNA/KYA/Y Club Sponsor
The Frankfort Tribune Advisor
Frankfort Independent Schools
Email: elly.gilbert2@frankfort.kyschools.us
Phone: 502-875-8658
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/470863783400677/
Twitter: @mrsellygilbert