3rd Grade math and reading: NONE - Happy Halloween!
4th Grade math and reading: NONE - Happy Halloween!
5th Grade math and reading: NONE - Happy Halloween!
Mrs. Plasch is returning on Tuesday - please check the blog for updates and information!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Reminder: Parent Information Meeting
Edina Public Schools
Gifted Education Services
Parent Information Meeting
Topics: District overview of identification; delivery of gifted service; communications
Monday, November 10, 2008, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Edina Community Center – Room 331
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Hosted by Deb Richards, GES Coordinator
Session 1, 7:00-7:30 pm: Elementary Parents
Session 2, 7:45 – 8:15 pm: Secondary Parents
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Question and answer session
Enter door 6, go to the third floor, turn right. Room 331 is a short way down the hall. If you need an elevator, enter door 2 near the pedestrian bridge.
Gifted Education Services
Parent Information Meeting
Topics: District overview of identification; delivery of gifted service; communications
Monday, November 10, 2008, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Edina Community Center – Room 331
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Hosted by Deb Richards, GES Coordinator
Session 1, 7:00-7:30 pm: Elementary Parents
Session 2, 7:45 – 8:15 pm: Secondary Parents
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Question and answer session
Enter door 6, go to the third floor, turn right. Room 331 is a short way down the hall. If you need an elevator, enter door 2 near the pedestrian bridge.
NUMATS, or Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search
What is NUMATS?
By Kit Olson, Valley View Gifted Education Resource Teacher
Our district has had some elementary parent inquiries about above-grade-level tests for gifted students. Some families find it helpful, and others feel it is not for their child.
NUMATS, or Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search, is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) which is associated with Northwestern University in Illinois. NUMATS has been serving students in the Midwest and beyond since 1981. The EXPLORE test is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-8th graders. At 8th grade, all Edina students take the EXPLORE test to help them understand their abilities and plan for the future.
Online registration begins in late September and ends between December and February depending on the test being taken and the date it’s given. Students receive scores starting in March, and follow-up interpretive material comes approximately one month later. Scores taken through the NUMATS program do NOT become a part of your child’s school record or college admission data.
When registering, parents must select a reporting agency where the scores will be sent. Highlands school code is #8300966. Selecting the child’s school ensures data privacy: scores are sent to the school’s gifted education resource teacher, who uses them for advisement purposes.
Detailed information about eligibility, registration, test dates, and deadlines on CTD’s website, http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats/
Please keep in mind that these results are not used for specific school purposes, but rather are an optional testing opportunity for parents interested in knowing more about their child’s educational strengths and how best to develop them.
By Kit Olson, Valley View Gifted Education Resource Teacher
Our district has had some elementary parent inquiries about above-grade-level tests for gifted students. Some families find it helpful, and others feel it is not for their child.
NUMATS, or Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search, is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) which is associated with Northwestern University in Illinois. NUMATS has been serving students in the Midwest and beyond since 1981. The EXPLORE test is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-8th graders. At 8th grade, all Edina students take the EXPLORE test to help them understand their abilities and plan for the future.
Online registration begins in late September and ends between December and February depending on the test being taken and the date it’s given. Students receive scores starting in March, and follow-up interpretive material comes approximately one month later. Scores taken through the NUMATS program do NOT become a part of your child’s school record or college admission data.
When registering, parents must select a reporting agency where the scores will be sent. Highlands school code is #8300966. Selecting the child’s school ensures data privacy: scores are sent to the school’s gifted education resource teacher, who uses them for advisement purposes.
Detailed information about eligibility, registration, test dates, and deadlines on CTD’s website, http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats/
Please keep in mind that these results are not used for specific school purposes, but rather are an optional testing opportunity for parents interested in knowing more about their child’s educational strengths and how best to develop them.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Homework due the week of October 27-31
Third Grade:
Math: none, we're working in class on patterns in problem solving.
Reading: none, please plan to attend our "On the Day I Was Born" autobiography-showing in the lower lab on Thursday, October 30th promptly at 10:15 am. It should last no more than 30 minutes, the third graders have recess/lunch at 10:40.
Fourth Grade:
Math due Tuesday, October 28th: ACE 3.1 - #s 1,2, 15 & 16
Math due Thursday, October 30th: ACE 3.2 - #s 3-10
Reading due Wednesday, October 29th: The Little Prince lesson 5
Fifth Grade:
Math due Tuesday, October 28th: ACE 3.2 - #s 5-8 plus for optional practice with writing equations with two variables, do #7-10 on page 74.
Math due Thursday, October 30th: ACE 3.3 - #s 9-19 (extra practice: #7-10 on p. 74) and a QUIZ on Thursday
Reading due Wednesday, October 29th: Finish second book, come with book notes complete and be ready to discuss something of special importance to you in relation to Global Warming - whatever your view may be.
Math: none, we're working in class on patterns in problem solving.
Reading: none, please plan to attend our "On the Day I Was Born" autobiography-showing in the lower lab on Thursday, October 30th promptly at 10:15 am. It should last no more than 30 minutes, the third graders have recess/lunch at 10:40.
Fourth Grade:
Math due Tuesday, October 28th: ACE 3.1 - #s 1,2, 15 & 16
Math due Thursday, October 30th: ACE 3.2 - #s 3-10
Reading due Wednesday, October 29th: The Little Prince lesson 5
Fifth Grade:
Math due Tuesday, October 28th: ACE 3.2 - #s 5-8 plus for optional practice with writing equations with two variables, do #7-10 on page 74.
Math due Thursday, October 30th: ACE 3.3 - #s 9-19 (extra practice: #7-10 on p. 74) and a QUIZ on Thursday
Reading due Wednesday, October 29th: Finish second book, come with book notes complete and be ready to discuss something of special importance to you in relation to Global Warming - whatever your view may be.
Parent Information Meeting
Edina Public Schools
Gifted Education Services
Parent Information Meeting
Topics: District overview of identification; delivery of gifted service; communications
Monday, November 10, 2008, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Edina Community Center – Room 331
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Hosted by Deb Richards, GES Coordinator
Session 1, 7:00-7:30 pm: Elementary Parents
Session 2, 7:45 – 8:15 pm: Secondary Parents
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Question and answer session
Enter door 6, go to the third floor, turn right. Room 331 is a short way down the hall. If you need an elevator, enter door 2 near the pedestrian bridge.
Gifted Education Services
Parent Information Meeting
Topics: District overview of identification; delivery of gifted service; communications
Monday, November 10, 2008, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Edina Community Center – Room 331
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Hosted by Deb Richards, GES Coordinator
Session 1, 7:00-7:30 pm: Elementary Parents
Session 2, 7:45 – 8:15 pm: Secondary Parents
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Question and answer session
Enter door 6, go to the third floor, turn right. Room 331 is a short way down the hall. If you need an elevator, enter door 2 near the pedestrian bridge.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Homework DUE the week of Oct 13-17
3rd Grade:
Math: None - we're completing pattern problem solving in class
Reading due TUESDAY OCT 20th: write autobiography for Photo Story 3 project
4th Grade:
Math due Tuesday Oct 13th: Lesson 2.4 ACE and Extra Credit
Reading due Wednesday Oct 14th: The Little Prince Lesson 4
5th Grade:
Math due Tuesday Oct 13th: None - we had a quiz in class on Thurs.
Reading due Wednesday Oct 14th: Finish your Global Warming book and take notes (bullet points) in your black composition notebook as you read. Begin to identify a concept related to global warming that you want to investigate further.
Math: None - we're completing pattern problem solving in class
Reading due TUESDAY OCT 20th: write autobiography for Photo Story 3 project
4th Grade:
Math due Tuesday Oct 13th: Lesson 2.4 ACE and Extra Credit
Reading due Wednesday Oct 14th: The Little Prince Lesson 4
5th Grade:
Math due Tuesday Oct 13th: None - we had a quiz in class on Thurs.
Reading due Wednesday Oct 14th: Finish your Global Warming book and take notes (bullet points) in your black composition notebook as you read. Begin to identify a concept related to global warming that you want to investigate further.
MCGT 3rd Snazztastic Event: October 10th
What: Our third Snazztastic event
Who: For MCGT kids ages 5-11
When: Friday, October 10th, from 6:30-8:00
Where: Edina Community Center (5701 Normandale Rd, Edina), Room 331
Why: Because it is TOTAL SUPERSPECIALAWESOME-NESS!!
Sponsored by: The Snazztastic TLC teens
Main Activity: Liftoff! From Takeoff to Touchdown: How Planes Fly
This TLC session they will use paper airplanes to learn about how planes fly. Be ready to experience lift, drag, and other really zesty things that help make air travel possible. Via paper airplanes, they can work new ideas into real working models and see what kind of a pilot you are!They will also have an amazing game room with cool board games and other exciting stuff for those who are done with the airplane activity.RSVPs requested and appreciated, but not required! Please email http://info@mcgt.net or leave at message at 952-848-4906 if you're planning on attending or have questions.
Fee: FREE, but donations accepted and appreciated (suggested amount$5.00 per child) We want to keep this ah-maze-ing event open to everyone, and with your donations we can! Parents will need to sign their children in at the event, but are not required to stay. Adult volunteers will be on hand to assist theteens as needed. Parents will have access to the MCGT Resource Library and office.They can always use more help, so they invite any MCGT teens to show up on October 10th and pitch in with the activities. Any teens who help out are encouraged to stay afterwards for fun, food and socializing.
Who: For MCGT kids ages 5-11
When: Friday, October 10th, from 6:30-8:00
Where: Edina Community Center (5701 Normandale Rd, Edina), Room 331
Why: Because it is TOTAL SUPERSPECIALAWESOME-NESS!!
Sponsored by: The Snazztastic TLC teens
Main Activity: Liftoff! From Takeoff to Touchdown: How Planes Fly
This TLC session they will use paper airplanes to learn about how planes fly. Be ready to experience lift, drag, and other really zesty things that help make air travel possible. Via paper airplanes, they can work new ideas into real working models and see what kind of a pilot you are!They will also have an amazing game room with cool board games and other exciting stuff for those who are done with the airplane activity.RSVPs requested and appreciated, but not required! Please email http://info@mcgt.net or leave at message at 952-848-4906 if you're planning on attending or have questions.
Fee: FREE, but donations accepted and appreciated (suggested amount$5.00 per child) We want to keep this ah-maze-ing event open to everyone, and with your donations we can! Parents will need to sign their children in at the event, but are not required to stay. Adult volunteers will be on hand to assist theteens as needed. Parents will have access to the MCGT Resource Library and office.They can always use more help, so they invite any MCGT teens to show up on October 10th and pitch in with the activities. Any teens who help out are encouraged to stay afterwards for fun, food and socializing.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Homework Due the week of October 6-10
3rd Grade
Reading due Tuesday, October 7th - all research should be completed
Math due Tuesday, October 7th - NONE
Math due Thursday, October 9th - TBA
4th Grade
Reading due Wednesday, October 8th - The Little Prince Lesson 3
Math due Tuesday, October 7th: Shapes and Designs problem 2.3 - ACE 15-17 and Extra Credit ACE 10-14.
Math due Thursday, October 9th: NONE
5th Grade
Reading due Wednesday, October 8th - NONE
Math due Tuesday, October 7th - Variables and Patterns Lesson 2.2 ACE
Math due Thursday, October 9th - Variables and Patterns Lesson 2.3 ACE
Reading due Tuesday, October 7th - all research should be completed
Math due Tuesday, October 7th - NONE
Math due Thursday, October 9th - TBA
4th Grade
Reading due Wednesday, October 8th - The Little Prince Lesson 3
Math due Tuesday, October 7th: Shapes and Designs problem 2.3 - ACE 15-17 and Extra Credit ACE 10-14.
Math due Thursday, October 9th: NONE
5th Grade
Reading due Wednesday, October 8th - NONE
Math due Tuesday, October 7th - Variables and Patterns Lesson 2.2 ACE
Math due Thursday, October 9th - Variables and Patterns Lesson 2.3 ACE
Magnets to Megahertz at the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting begins November 1, 2008.
This program is intended for kids 10-14 years of age who are seriously interested in learning about electricity and electronics. We begin with the basics - winding magnets, making telegraph keys - and progress through Ohm's Law and basic electrical calculations, then on to radio.
Each of the two semester runs six Saturday mornings with a seventh Saturday as a make-up day. The first semester will run four Saturdays in a row, from 9:30 AM till 12 noon, then no class November 29th. The next two Saturdays bring us to December 13th, with the make-up on December 20th. The first two Saturdays of the first semester are free. This allows us to decide if this is really for you. After that, the charge is $100 for the first semester and, if you decide to continue, $100 for the second semester. Registration is limited, so please call Steve Raymer at 952-926-8198 if you are interested. More available online at: http://www.museumofbroadcasting.org/education.html
Each of the two semester runs six Saturday mornings with a seventh Saturday as a make-up day. The first semester will run four Saturdays in a row, from 9:30 AM till 12 noon, then no class November 29th. The next two Saturdays bring us to December 13th, with the make-up on December 20th. The first two Saturdays of the first semester are free. This allows us to decide if this is really for you. After that, the charge is $100 for the first semester and, if you decide to continue, $100 for the second semester. Registration is limited, so please call Steve Raymer at 952-926-8198 if you are interested. More available online at: http://www.museumofbroadcasting.org/education.html
2008 Annual MCGT Conference on Oct. 25th
The 2008 Fall Conference will be held Saturday, October 25th at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Mahoney, director of a counseling center for the gifted and talented in Pennsylvania, and past chair of the Counseling and Guidance Division of the National Association of Gifted Children. The conference includes adult sessions on a variety of topics, plus morning and afternoon classes for kindergarten through seventh grade kids. October 14 is the deadline for all registrations. Classes in the Kids Program fill quickly, so don't wait! This will be a stimulating, informative, and fun day of networking, learning and making connections for everyone - parents, educators, counselors, psychologists, other professionals and anyone interested in gifted kids. Hope to see you there!
A registration form can be found online at: http://www.mcgt.net/annual_conference.html
A registration form can be found online at: http://www.mcgt.net/annual_conference.html
Wayzata's Young Scientist Roundtable Begins 17th Season
Mark Monday October 6 on your calendar for the first Young Scientist Roundtable program of the 2008-2009 School Year. The speaker will be Dr. Robert D. Gehrz from the University of Minnesota on the topic: "Infrared Astronomy Using Flying Telescopes". The following month, Dr. Michael Osterholm from the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy Center will speak about "The Ever-Changing World of the Medical Detective". The 2008-2009 Program Schedule can be found at: YSR Schedule
The program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to hear scientific developments directly from the scientist. Nearly seventeen years later, Young Scientist Roundtable continues to engage young people and their parents with the delights of science. Each month a different area of science, such as medicine, physiology, astronomy and physics, is presented by an expert from the scientific field. Students are encouraged to ask questions following the presentation and to attend the "Teen Roundtable" which follows the formal presentation. At the "Teen Roundtable", students can talk with the scientist in a smaller, informal group setting.There is no charge to attend the Young Scientist Roundtable and no reservations are needed. Students in grades Kindergarten - 12 and their parents are invited to attend. Most of the monthly programs are held at the Wayzata Central Middle School Auditorium, and the programs are videotaped for showing on ED's TV, the West Metro Educational Cable Channel.
The program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to hear scientific developments directly from the scientist. Nearly seventeen years later, Young Scientist Roundtable continues to engage young people and their parents with the delights of science. Each month a different area of science, such as medicine, physiology, astronomy and physics, is presented by an expert from the scientific field. Students are encouraged to ask questions following the presentation and to attend the "Teen Roundtable" which follows the formal presentation. At the "Teen Roundtable", students can talk with the scientist in a smaller, informal group setting.There is no charge to attend the Young Scientist Roundtable and no reservations are needed. Students in grades Kindergarten - 12 and their parents are invited to attend. Most of the monthly programs are held at the Wayzata Central Middle School Auditorium, and the programs are videotaped for showing on ED's TV, the West Metro Educational Cable Channel.
Fermi Math League
The Fermi Off-the-Wall Math League is an internet-based math competition appropriate for enrichment, small group work and individuals wanting creative, technology- rich experiences. In its eighth year, the Fermi Math League is open to school districts and individual students world-wide.
Six week Fall session starts September 30, 2008.
Cost: $40 per student per team (Coaches/parents do NOT pay)
Students may work solo, or in teams up to four
Divisions for grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–7 plus 5–7 "web designer" division
All work done on internet via email—no boundaries, no carpools! Work with friends, classmates and neighbors.
Passwords and usernames will be issued after registration is received.
Model archive is available online to registered students and schools
Rules and tips are available to all online
Grade 1/2 problems are "family math" oriented—parents and kids as partners (students register and pay fee; parents do not pay fee as partner)
Perfect as enrichment model or for independent study; great small group activity.
No car pools—great math fun for neighborhood kids
Prizes—medals, ribbons, certificates, fame, possible Nobel prizes...
Student registration materials are now available here.
Any questions... Please Contact Karen Newell
Intermediate District 287 Gifted Services
1820 North Xenium Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441
kmnewell@district287.org
763-550-7356 fax
Six week Fall session starts September 30, 2008.
Cost: $40 per student per team (Coaches/parents do NOT pay)
Students may work solo, or in teams up to four
Divisions for grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–7 plus 5–7 "web designer" division
All work done on internet via email—no boundaries, no carpools! Work with friends, classmates and neighbors.
Passwords and usernames will be issued after registration is received.
Model archive is available online to registered students and schools
Rules and tips are available to all online
Grade 1/2 problems are "family math" oriented—parents and kids as partners (students register and pay fee; parents do not pay fee as partner)
Perfect as enrichment model or for independent study; great small group activity.
No car pools—great math fun for neighborhood kids
Prizes—medals, ribbons, certificates, fame, possible Nobel prizes...
Student registration materials are now available here.
Any questions... Please Contact Karen Newell
Intermediate District 287 Gifted Services
1820 North Xenium Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441
kmnewell@district287.org
763-550-7356 fax
The Loft's Fall Writing Workshop: Spooky Stories, Creepy Creations
A Halloween Writing and Bookmaking Workshop for Youth
with Emily Carr Moore & Claire Wilson
Saturday, October 25; 12:30 to 4:30 pm
(for children grades 2 to 5)
$55 each participant, $50 members of MCBA or the Loft
Join the Loft and MCBA for a hair-raising, Halloween themed afternoon of creative writing and bookmaking. Start out by writing a short, spooky story with Creepy Claire at the Loft. After a healthy snack, take your story and head to MCBA studios, where you'll construct a 3-D haunted house book with Eerie Emily. Put the two together and POOF! You've put the "BOO" into BOOK.Show off your creepy creations to family and friends in our Performance Hall, where Halloween treats will be provided. And please, wear your costumes! The presentation and reception will begin at 3:45 pm. Register for this workshop through The Loft Literary Center by calling 612-215-2587.
More can be found online at:
http://www.loft.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=265
with Emily Carr Moore & Claire Wilson
Saturday, October 25; 12:30 to 4:30 pm
(for children grades 2 to 5)
$55 each participant, $50 members of MCBA or the Loft
Join the Loft and MCBA for a hair-raising, Halloween themed afternoon of creative writing and bookmaking. Start out by writing a short, spooky story with Creepy Claire at the Loft. After a healthy snack, take your story and head to MCBA studios, where you'll construct a 3-D haunted house book with Eerie Emily. Put the two together and POOF! You've put the "BOO" into BOOK.Show off your creepy creations to family and friends in our Performance Hall, where Halloween treats will be provided. And please, wear your costumes! The presentation and reception will begin at 3:45 pm. Register for this workshop through The Loft Literary Center by calling 612-215-2587.
More can be found online at:
http://www.loft.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=265
Children's Author Events
I wanted to make you aware of two authors speaking at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd. E. in Wayzata. They are Free. No RSVP, no tickets. However, I would show up early.
Louis Sachar,
Holes (10th anniversary of its release)
Friday, October 24th 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
In the Sanctuary
Tomie dePaola,
Brava Streganona
A Pop-Up Book with Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhardt
Saturday, November 15th 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30)
In the Sanctuary
Louis Sachar,
Holes (10th anniversary of its release)
Friday, October 24th 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
In the Sanctuary
Tomie dePaola,
Brava Streganona
A Pop-Up Book with Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhardt
Saturday, November 15th 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30)
In the Sanctuary
Your Extraordinary Saturday (YES)
A Saturday enrichment program for talented 1st – 4th graders
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2008
9:00 am – Noon
Linwood A+ Elementary School
1023 Osceola Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Go to: http://www.mity.org/ for class descriptions and an application
Or call the Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth office 651-696-6590.
Some financial aid is available.
Sponsored by Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2008
9:00 am – Noon
Linwood A+ Elementary School
1023 Osceola Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Go to: http://www.mity.org/ for class descriptions and an application
Or call the Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth office 651-696-6590.
Some financial aid is available.
Sponsored by Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
Sign Up for Saturday Math Enrichment at the University of Minnesota
ITCEP offers enrichment programs during the school year that provide grade 4-7 students with opportunities to learn and enjoy mathematics. The primary objective is to offer innovative activities focused on a variety of mathematics topics that take students further than a standard school curriculum. Each program encourages participants to explore mathematics and its scientific applications from different perspectives based on specific mathematics themes.Programs introduce students to the mathematics community and the role the subject plays in society. Students participate in interactive activities, conduct hands-on experiments, and work closely with outstanding instructors and University student mentors. They introduce participants and their families to educational opportunities and careers related to science, engineering, and mathematics. Students meet mentors associated with the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) and the University. Although students are challenged intellectually during these activities, the focus is on exploration, allowing students to spend time with others who are interested in math and science and who enjoy challenges. More can be found online at http://www.itcep.umn.edu/satenrich/index.php
October Events at Barnes and Noble Edina
Saturday, October 18th at 11 am - Newbery Award Winner Kate DiCamillo presents her new picture book, Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Event: Reading, Signing.
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