Happy Birthday, Albert!

Thanks everyone who was able to attend!  I had fun seeing all of our Einsteins.  I know there were more than I was able to capture on film!

 

Systems Project

Over the next two weeks, STAR Testing will be conducted for the district and students will not be pulled for their regular ALERT classes.  During that time I wanted to continue to give students the opportunity to deepen their systems knowledge.  I have created a short project to engage them over the break.  They were given a packet with a review page and project directions (both linked below) as well as an optional sheet for their work.  The project is due the week of February 29-March 4, depending on their day of instruction.  It is meant to be as simple or complex as your student chooses to make it.  My goal is that it can be completed in less than an hour for those that have other obligations on their time, or over a number of days for those that choose to run with it.  Please don't let this be a burden or stress to your family.  If you are unable to participate I understand.  I hope it is a fun way for your child to bring their learning home to you!  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Systems Overview for Review

All Systems Go! Project Choices

Orientation Presentation

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the New Parent Orientation this week.  If you were unable to be there you can follow this link to the presentation for an overview of what was shared.
New Parent Orientation Link

And here is our most recent Primary ALERT team selfie.

With Math I Can!

Who last told you, "I'm not good at math"?  For some reason, this is an easy comment to make and people often do so freely with little concern.  Any stigmas for being poor at math carry much less weight than someone confessing to being a poor reader.  Why is it okay to have low confidence with your math abilities?

This video encourages our students to practice the growth mindset when it comes to mathematics and not sell themselves short by defining themselves as "just not good at math".

With Math I Can

ALERT Family Night

Mid-Year Orientation

The Primary ALERT team will be hosting a Mid-Year Orientation for parents of ALERT students who are newly qualified this school year and/or those families who were unable to attend the original Orientation Night at the beginning of the year.  We will briefly share information regarding ALERT procedures, activities, "A Day in ALERT", and upcoming content information.  Please find the invitation for this event below and let me know if you have any questions.

NAGC Conference 2015

The ALERT team made the trip to Phoenix, AZ this year for the NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) Conference.  The sessions and key note speakers were fabulous and there were definitely many takeaways that I am excited to implement.  Several of the speakers shared their research and information slides and I thought I would post some here in case any of the information is of interest to you.

Motivation Research for Parents

How to Talk to Children about their Giftedness

Working with High Ability Students

Understanding the Underachiever

Managing Asynchronous Development

The Role of Mindset in Developing Mathematical Talent

A Primer on Everything Gifted Under the Sun

Strategies for Mothers of Gifted Daughters

Speaking Out for Gifted Children