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Cre-8-ivity While you wait, try solving these brainteasers .

Cre-8-ivity While you wait, try solving these brainteasers. 1 ) 26 L. of the A 2) 7 W. of the W. 3) 1,001 A. N. 4) 12 S. of the Z. 5) 54 C. in a D. (with J.) 6) 9 P. in the S. S. 7) 88 P. K. 8) 13 S. on the A. F. 9) 1 D. at a T.

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Cre-8-ivity While you wait, try solving these brainteasers .

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  1. Cre-8-ivityWhile you wait, try solving these brainteasers. 1) 26 L. of the A 2) 7 W. of the W. 3) 1,001 A. N. 4) 12 S. of the Z. 5) 54 C. in a D. (with J.) 6) 9 P. in the S. S. 7) 88 P. K. 8) 13 S. on the A. F. 9) 1 D. at a T. 10) 18 H. on a G. C.

  2. Welcome to TAG!Shakerag Elementary2013-2014

  3. Why is my child eligible for the Talented and Gifted Program • Eligibility criteria is set by the State of Georgia and Fulton County. • Students in TAG have earned qualifying scores in 3 of 4 categories:

  4. What will my child learn? • Units will extend and enrich the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards in Science and Social Studies. • Each marking period will focus on a different TAG benchmark. • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving • Advanced Research • Higher Order Critical Thinking ∞Advanced Communication Skills will be evaluated all 3 marking periods

  5. When will my child go to TAG? TAG is a one day per week, pull out program; however, students return to their homeroom for… • Math time • Special Area instruction • Lunch

  6. Will my child have extra work? • New information may be introduced in homeroom when students attend TAG class. • Students are responsible for homework given by their homeroom teacher on their TAG day. • TAG teachers rarely assign homework.

  7. What will my child need to bring to class each week? • A pencil • Their Agenda • Their homework (take-home)folder • A snack • A lunch (unless purchasing from the cafeteria) • A mind that is willing to learn new things A more detailed list of supplies will come home soon along with teacher assignments

  8. What did my child do in TAG today? • Your child will bring home a WDIDITT (What Did You Do In Tag Today) sheet every week. • This form contains a synopsis of our day and an update about your child’s social skills and work habits.

  9. How do we communicate? • Discuss WDIDITT with your child • Website: shakeragelementary.com • Introductory letter for each unit • Progress Skills Checklist 3 times per year • Email: • sawyer@fultonschools.org • goldieN@fultonschools.org • erikson@fultonschools.org • Advocate for the Gifted program; Join FCSG fultongifted.org (see attached membership form)

  10. Where do we go from here? Middle School • TAG and 5th grade teachers make recommendations for placement in Language Arts, Science, and/or Social Studies based on 1st semester grades and fall ITBS scores. • Math placement is determined by the general education teacher.

  11. Cre-8-ivityAnswers to brainteasers 1) 26 letters of the alphabet 2) 7 wonders of the world 3) 1,001 Arabian Nights 4) 12 Signs of the Zodiac 5) 54 Cards in a Deck (with Jokers) 6) 9 Planets in the Solar System 7) 88 Piano Keys 8) 13 Stripes on the American Flag 9) 1 Day at a Time 10) 18 Holes on a Golf Course

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