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Kemp Elementary Gifted Program

Kemp Elementary Gifted Program. Target Team: Ashley Dorsey, Anna Dickinson, Beth Okraski. Our Mission Continues to Be…. To prepare gifted students for an ever-changing global marketplace where they must be self-reflective, goal-oriented, problem-seekers and solvers.

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Kemp Elementary Gifted Program

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  1. Kemp ElementaryGifted Program Target Team: Ashley Dorsey, Anna Dickinson, Beth Okraski

  2. Our Mission Continues to Be… To prepare gifted students for anever-changing global marketplacewhere they must be self-reflective,goal-oriented, problem-seekersand solvers

  3. Our gifted program is process-driven. Our ultimate goal is for students to meet the standards. The content and activities help us reach these goals.

  4. Gifted Standards

  5. Cognitive Growth StandardsCritical Thinking

  6. Algebraic Thinking • Hands-On Equations (HOE) and Verbal Equations(3rd - 5thGrade) • Primary Algebra (1st & 2nd)

  7. Affective Growth Topics • 1st Grade – Multiple Intelligences • 2nd Grade – 7 Habits of Happy Kids • 3rd Grade – VIA Character Strengths • 4th Grade – Group Dynamics/Growth Mindsets • 5th Grade – Goal Setting

  8. Affective Growth

  9. Affective Growth Cont. Self-Directed Learners: • Establish and work toward short and long term goals • Persevere despite failure and adversity • Advocate for self • Set appropriately high standards for work and behavior • Take initiative to pursue new opportunities

  10. Typical Target Day Convergent, Divergent, Evaluative Thinking, and Relationships & Connections

  11. 1st Semester Topics • 1st Grade - Amelia Earhart / Legendary Aviator- Pilots, Aeronautical Engineering, GPS, Cartographer-Map Making, Google Earth, Drones • 2nd/ 3rd Grade - Cubism-Picasso, Art, Rubik’s Cube, Architecture, Pixels, Tiling, Primary Algebra • 4th Grade - Inventure-Patents, Inventions, Inventing Process, Marketing • 5th Grade - Lego Robots-programming, coding, innovative solutions to real-world problems • STEM is integrated into all grades 1st-5th

  12. CUBISM Pablo Picasso Perimter and Area Rubik’s Cube Mosaics

  13. Weekly Target Tally

  14. Volunteers We are ALWAYS looking for guest speakers for our theme topics. We would LOVE to have you support our topics whether it’s speaking to our kids or just providing information/insight.

  15. Progress Report Progress Reports now correlate with our semester unit structure rather than each 9 week grading period. Progress reports will go home with your child in January and May. If we ever see a need to provide communication regarding your child’s progress with our unit/standards, we will certainly be in touch.

  16. Home/School Communication • E-mail is always fastest. • Our goal is get back to you as soon as possible! • ashley.dorsey@cobbk12.org • anna.dickinson@cobbk12.org • beth.okraski@cobbk12.org • Target Tally • Teacher Blogs • Phone Calls • Conferences

  17. Important Information • Send your child in with a HEALTHY snack • Water bottles are welcomed • Bring your binder, pencil, and a smile to every class • Target Lunch (11:40-12:10) • Please look over and sign your child’s Target Tally each week. It is a great communication tool for us to include reminders in the HW section.

  18. Thank you for attending! • Are there any questions? • We look forward to a great year!

  19. Resources for Parents • Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, by Karen L.J. Isaacson • Hoagies Gifted Education Page • SENG • Georgia Association for Gifted Children • www.puzzles.com • www.mindware.com

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