Gifted Advisory Meeting Dates, 2014-15

Members of the Gifted Advisory recently met and chose the following meeting dates:

• Monday, October 27, 2014

• Tuesday, January 20, 2015          

• Monday, March 23, 2015

• Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Remember to mark your calendars!  All Gifted Advisory Committee meetings take place in the Technical Center Audio Visual Room at 7:00 pm. 

Opportunites for Gifted Students

I hope everybody has had a great second week of school.  The purpose of this post is to make you aware of a few opportunities for gifted or high ability students.  

• The Math Science Innovation Center will offer Math Masters II for 5^th grade students who are identified gifted.  Math Masters challenges students to explore complex mathematical puzzles and to engage in problem-solving of real-world situations through a mathematical lens. Using a variety of materials and computer programs, students spend three Saturdays immersed in rigorous math­ematics activities, working in groups communicating ideas and strategies. Students explore the creative side of mathematics as they dive into problems with a different theme each Saturday.  Math Masters will take place on Oct. 25, Nov.1, and Nov 8 this year.  Students will be selected through an application process.  Parents and students can obtain an application through Mrs. Robyn Green, CREATE resource teacher, or by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/n9lyj8p  .  Application must be returned to Mrs. Green by Sept. 25.

• The Math Science Innovation Center will also offer the Discoverers Program for 4 and 5th grade students this fall.  This program allows students to look more in depth at science, technology, and mathematics topics.  Students select the course that piques their interest and attend that class for three consecutive Saturdays. Courses may have guest speakers, field trips, hands-on problem solving, and design-and-build stations. Participants get to experiment, explore and discover how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fit into the world around them! The one thing common in all the classes is fun!  This program is held simultaneously at the MSiC campus and Harrowgate Elementary School and will take place on Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8. For further details and registration information click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/kc8wy6r

• Christin Martin is a gifted resource teacher at the Middle School who also teaches a 6^th grade honors math class.  She recently created an outstanding class website.  Her website will replace her monthly newsletter and will serve as a valuable resource for class related information, as well gifted opportunities in general.  Parents can access the webpage at: www.mrsmartinsmathclass.shutterfly.com

Welcome back to school.  I hope each of you has a wonderful 2014-15 school year filled excitement and success.  I am currently working with members of the Gifted Advisory Committee to determine meeting dates this year.  I will make you aware of the dates as soon as they are available.  

The Center for Gifted Education recently announced the dates and course offerings for the fall Saturday enrichment program. This year’s program will be held in Richmond, VA and offers a variety of programs for gifted students in grades 1-5.  Additional information is available on the Center’s website at http://cfge.wm.edu. Please contact Kathleen Nichols at the information below if you have any questions. 

 

Kathleen D. Nichols

Center for Gifted Education

The College of William and Mary

P.O. Box 8795

Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

Phone: 757-221-6198

Fax: 757-221-2184

Email: knichols@wm.edu

Website: http://cfge.wm.edu

Camp Innovation with The Math Science Innovation Center

 

Camp Innovation is the MathScience Innovation Center’s (MSiC) largest student program. This program offers classes for students going into 4th grade all the way to 9th grade.  Each summer over 1,000 students participate in week-long classes with a wide range of  topics like biology, ecology, robotics, advanced mathematical functions, computer programming, and even more!  Packed with adventure, creativity, exploration and design; each class offers students an opportunity to dive more deeply into a myriad 21st century topics.  New extended day programs allow students to engage in additional after-camp classes for those who want an added afternoon adventure. Also new for 2014 are three full-day classes!  Colonial Heights parents and students will be happy to know that some classes this summer will be offered at Harrowgate Elementary School and John Tyler Community College.  Click on the following link for detailed class descriptions and registration information:  http://mymsic.org/en/saturday-summer/campinnovation