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Welcome to Challenge Curriculum Night

James Williams Elementary. Welcome to Challenge Curriculum Night. Mrs. Ajaya Sonde. Agenda. Curriculum: Year 1, Activities, Projects, Report Cards, Field Trips Extensions: DI, Reflections, KPGT

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Welcome to Challenge Curriculum Night

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  1. James Williams Elementary Welcome to Challenge Curriculum Night Mrs. AjayaSonde

  2. Agenda Curriculum: Year 1, Activities, Projects, Report Cards, Field Trips Extensions: DI, Reflections, KPGT Communications: Wiki, 5th Gr. JRHS Screening, Flipped Classroom & Edmodo, GT PAC & KPGT Liasion Contact Info

  3. Curriculum Year 1: Change Meteorology, Fine Arts, Chemistry • Change happens over time. • Change can be natural or man-made. • Change can be random or predictable.

  4. Activities • Inquiry • Flipped Classroom • Discovery Education • TED • PBS - NOVA • Edmodo Homework • Simulations • Computer Lab • Internet sites • SMART Board • Read Aloud • Hands On Activities • Logic Games & Puzzles

  5. Project for Meteorology • Grades 4 & 5 • Grades 2 & 3 • Grade 1 Complexity

  6. Report Cards • Evaluations same as before. • Excellent = Exceeds Expectations • Satisfactory = Meets Expectations • Needs Improvement • Unsatisfactory • No comments this year unless child is not meeting expectations. • 1st report card = Work Ethic, Current status. • 2nd report card = Meteorology • 3rd report card = Fine Arts • 4th report card = Chemistry

  7. Field Trips • Challenge Field Trip: Weather Museum?, Houston Symphony?, Museum of Fine Arts? Theatre? • Focus on Meteorology, Fine Arts • Will be in May near the end of school • Will need parent chaperones & photographers

  8. Extensions • Destination Imagination • PTA Reflections • KPGT Opportunities • TAGT Conference

  9. Destination Imagination

  10. Destination Imagination

  11. PTA Reflections

  12. KPGT Opportunities

  13. KPGT Opportunities

  14. TAGT Conference George R. Brown Convention Center

  15. Communications • 5th Grade JRHS Screening • My Wiki: asonde.pbworks.com • Edmodo: katy.edmodo.com • KPGT Liasion & GT PAC

  16. 5th Grade JRHS Screening Parents: Please Note: 5th Grade JRHS Screening Info that is currently being advertised is NOT for you!!!! Information for your child will be sent at a later date. I will update you via email and send an e-copy for you. All current screening information is being posted on a new wiki: http://jwegt.pbworks.com

  17. Old Challenge WikiNew Challenge Wiki

  18. Edmodo Communication for The Next Generation Advantages: Your intermediate level child is connected to a Challenge classroom on Non Challenge days. They are able to communicate with their challenge friends and discuss challenge topics in a safe environment. They are able to share their knowledge learned outside of the classroom with their peers. Edmodo

  19. What’s the Difference? KPGT Liaison GT PAC Member • A “ room mother” for Challenge (or father) • Campus / Classroom focus • District contact is the Challenge teacher • Assists with dissemination of KPGT information to the campus and classroom • Time required varies ,“as needed” for KPGT and campus needs, usually during school hours • More than one Liaison per campus is OK • Focus on carrying out tasks • May also serve as the PAC Representative • A representative on an advisory board • District / Program Focus • District contact is the GT/AAS Director • Receives department/district information and provides input as requested • Time required is attendance at three evening PAC meetings scheduled by the Director • One PAC Representative per campus • Focus on discussing issues • May also serve as the Liaison

  20. JWE needs • a KPGT Liasion • and a GT PAC member • Please email or contact me • if you are interested.

  21. Questions? Concerns? Email Me!  Thank You For coming tonight!

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