During the next 7 school days I'll be testing students for possible PA placement in the fall of 2013. Fifth grade students are the only current PA students that require testing. As a result of PA classes not meeting during the 7 days (Jan 28-Feb 5), I have assigned homework for each grade. The assignments are as follow:
5th grade - read The Toothpaste Millionaire and complete worksheet. This assignment will be due on Monday, February 11.
4th grade - finish reading The Secret Garden. Complete Quiztime and write 5 interpretive questions on the back. Due date is Feb 6.
3rd grade - read The Ugly Duckling handout, write unknown vocabulary words, and 3 interpretive questions. Due date is Feb 6.
2nd grade - read chapters 1-5 of Frindle, write unknown vocabulary words, and 3 interpretive questions. Due date is Feb 6.
All students should have appropriate books and handouts. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks for your support.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bertie Kingore is a nationally known authority on gifted education and a very entertaining speaker. The following is a rare opportunity to hear her.
A message from IPPA PTA:
A message from IPPA PTA:
Monday,
February 11, 2013 7PM-9PM
A joint
presentation hosted by STAGE (D203) and IPPA PTA(D204).
Speaker Dr.
Bertie Kingore an international consultant who has worked with students, their
teachers, and their parents for over 30 years. Recognized for her humorous and
practical presentations, this energetic session will guide parents through an
overview of differentiation and match differentiation strategies to the
learning needs of advanced students. Dr. Kingore shares multiple suggestions
for nurturing talents at home and away from home.
The meeting
will be held on Monday, February 11, from 7-9 p.m. at Naperville Central High
School, 440 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, entrance #24.
RSVP's
requested at www.stage203.org
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Hello Parents,
We would like to remind you that the Illinois Association
for Gifted Children has their 18th Annual IAGC Convention coming up on
February 10-12th, 2013, location will be the Chicago Marriott - Naperville.
There is an early bird discount deadline 12/7/12
for purchasing your tickets.
We would like to point out this particular workshop being
offered on Sunday, 2/10/13:
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Workshop for Parents and Educators. Featured speaker, Merla F. Hammack on
"Life Coach or Counselor? A Paradigm for Serving the Gifted;"
Introductory preview of the Parent Module of the Gifted Education Seminar,
presented by Rosina Gallagher and Cathy Greene; breakout discussion groups with
experienced facilitators on specific areas of concern.
Please feel free
to email if you have any questions, ippa.pta@gmail.com
Monday, November 26, 2012
As we near the end of November and begin December, much is happening in PA.
Second grade continues to learn and write about figures of speech such as metaphors and idioms. In problem solving students are learning about attributes of groups and how to apply their knowledge to collections.
As third grade finished writing about The Green Book, they will soon begin working on various plays by the Brothers Grimm. In addition they have an "Identity Bag" assignment that is due on Friday, December 14.
Fourth grade begins The Secret Garden book this week. Since it is very challenging, we will be reading this book for awhile. In addition, students continue on their brain disease/disorder posters.
Fifth graders were assigned a book to read and write responses about. Each book is an author's autobiography about his/her childhood. This assignment is due on Monday, December 10. Students are also working on a culture presentation about a particular country.
Second grade continues to learn and write about figures of speech such as metaphors and idioms. In problem solving students are learning about attributes of groups and how to apply their knowledge to collections.
As third grade finished writing about The Green Book, they will soon begin working on various plays by the Brothers Grimm. In addition they have an "Identity Bag" assignment that is due on Friday, December 14.
Fourth grade begins The Secret Garden book this week. Since it is very challenging, we will be reading this book for awhile. In addition, students continue on their brain disease/disorder posters.
Fifth graders were assigned a book to read and write responses about. Each book is an author's autobiography about his/her childhood. This assignment is due on Monday, December 10. Students are also working on a culture presentation about a particular country.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
An event of interest sponsored by Mathnasium:
Indian
Prairie Project Arrow PTA (IPPA-PTA) invites ALL District 204 students
and families to a presentation by Mike Byster, founder of Brainetics.
DOORS
WILL OPEN EARLY AT 6PM FOR IPPA PTA MEMBERS ONLY; GENERAL PUBLIC WILL ENTER AT
6:30PM.
Mike “the
Walking Calculator” Byster created Brainetics, a system that uses mathematics
to teach you how to use two parts of your brain at the same time; one part
processes information while the other part stores information. Mike
Byster will show students and parents his incredible ability to solve complex
math problems in a matter of seconds. Paper and pencils will be
available. 45 minute presentation.
When:
Monday, December 10, 2012
Time:
7pm
Where:
Metea Valley High School Auditorium, 1801 N. Eola Rd., Aurora, IL
The event
is FREE, but RSVP is required for entry into the event. Please
email your RSVP to ippa.pta@gmail.com
RSVP should
include:
-First and Last name
-First and Last name
-# of
family members
-name of
D204 school the student attends
Looking to
join IPPA PTA? http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/uploads/PA/IPPA_PTA_Membership_Form.pdf
This event
is sponsored by Mathnasium with locations in Naperville and Aurora. Any
questions for this event, please contact ippa.pta@gmail.com
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Parents,
Please email me if you wish a conference time and haven't requested one yet. I still have a couple of times available.
Also, FYI
Please email me if you wish a conference time and haven't requested one yet. I still have a couple of times available.
Also, FYI
FREE PARENT SEMINAR THIS SATURDAY at PATTERSON – 2:00
– 5:00pm - Enter Door 2 - Joan Smutney is doing a free, informal parent
seminar for PA parents that are interested. She's always fun to hear. Feel
free to share with PA friends. FYI Patterson is 3731 Lawrence Dr. Naperville
60564
- Meeting the Needs of Your Bright, Talented Child: The Role
of the Parents
In Discerning the Talents and Abilities of Their Child and How to Best Serve Them in the Home and in the Community
- Presented by Joan Frankiln Smutney, Director of the Center for Gifted; N.L.U.
- Joan Smutney has authored over 21 books on bright and gifted students. Her newest book, Teaching Advanced Learners in the General Ed. Classroom, just received the 2012 Legacy Book Award! Some of Joan Smutney’s books will be available for purchase on Saturday.
In Discerning the Talents and Abilities of Their Child and How to Best Serve Them in the Home and in the Community
- Presented by Joan Frankiln Smutney, Director of the Center for Gifted; N.L.U.
- Joan Smutney has authored over 21 books on bright and gifted students. Her newest book, Teaching Advanced Learners in the General Ed. Classroom, just received the 2012 Legacy Book Award! Some of Joan Smutney’s books will be available for purchase on Saturday.
SCIENCE SPECTACULAR THIS WEEKEND AT PATTERSON -SPONSORED BY
THE CENTER FOR GIFTED
• Students in grades 1-5 can sign up to participate in the Center for Gifted Science Spectacular this weekend.
- Each student will rotate through 3 one hour courses:
- Crazy Chemical Concoctions; Chocolate-Ology; and Physics Fest
- Each class will be one hour long and will reflect creativity and critical thinking as applied to science. All are designed to challenge thought and ignite creativity of advanced learners.
- This Saturday, November 3; 2:00pm-5:00pm at Patterson, enter door 2
- Tuition $45 Register at www.centerforgifted.org
- For more information, call 847-901-0173 or see WWW.CENTERFORGIFTED.ORG/CFG_SCIENCESPEC.PDF
• Students in grades 1-5 can sign up to participate in the Center for Gifted Science Spectacular this weekend.
- Each student will rotate through 3 one hour courses:
- Crazy Chemical Concoctions; Chocolate-Ology; and Physics Fest
- Each class will be one hour long and will reflect creativity and critical thinking as applied to science. All are designed to challenge thought and ignite creativity of advanced learners.
- This Saturday, November 3; 2:00pm-5:00pm at Patterson, enter door 2
- Tuition $45 Register at www.centerforgifted.org
- For more information, call 847-901-0173 or see WWW.CENTERFORGIFTED.ORG/CFG_SCIENCESPEC.PDF
Friday, October 26, 2012
Grade two is working on personification, similes, and metaphors in poetry. With a partner each child wrote a poem comparing something in nature to an animal. Each had similar characteristics that were portrayed in the poem.
The moon now is the subject of metaphors and similes as the children read the selected moon poems, determine the figurative language that is being used, and draw a picture of the poem.
Grades three, four, and five have finished their respective novels and are working on post-reading activities.
Grade three has completed a graphic organizer answering the question:" Besides Patty, who is the most important person on Shine?" The children are going back into the text, quoting from it, and writing the impact of their character on Shine.
After completing Call It Courage, the fourth grade is discussing the concepts of conflict and change in the book. Later they will be completing an organizer similar to what third grade did. In addition, students will continue their study of the brain.
Fifth grade students finished The Corn Grows Ripe and wrote a response dealing with change in characters. They continue to focus on the study of cultures in the Mimi.
The moon now is the subject of metaphors and similes as the children read the selected moon poems, determine the figurative language that is being used, and draw a picture of the poem.
Grades three, four, and five have finished their respective novels and are working on post-reading activities.
Grade three has completed a graphic organizer answering the question:" Besides Patty, who is the most important person on Shine?" The children are going back into the text, quoting from it, and writing the impact of their character on Shine.
After completing Call It Courage, the fourth grade is discussing the concepts of conflict and change in the book. Later they will be completing an organizer similar to what third grade did. In addition, students will continue their study of the brain.
Fifth grade students finished The Corn Grows Ripe and wrote a response dealing with change in characters. They continue to focus on the study of cultures in the Mimi.
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