• Make brain wrinkles by testing your visual prowess!  Try this optical illusion puzzle! http://www.colorcube.com/play/layer/layers.htm

  • Have you played the SET game yet?  Go to http://www.setgame.com

  • TESTING SCHEDULE 2007-2008 If you are interested in having your child tested for gifted education, applications are available from me or the guidance counselor.  If you need any assistance filling out the form, I will be more than happy to help you. Mark your calendars:  1st Quarter October 17, 2nd Quarter December 10, 1st Grade Screening January 31, ODC/KLMS Applicants February 22, 1st Grade Testing March 17, 4th Quarter May 22                                                                     

  •   Link for applications and further information:
     
    http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/appprocess/index.asp

  • Unlocking the Potential of Gifted Children

     

    Save the date of Saturday, August 23, 2008, and come to Landstown High School for the opportunity to meet with other parents of gifted students along with professionals dedicated to the success of these students. 

     

    Dr. Sylvia Rimm will be our keynote speaker.  She is a well-known writer and clinical psychologist whose books on student achievement are now classics.  She has been a contributor to many television and radio shows and is also a frequent speaker, workshop facilitator, and keynote presenter at National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) conferences. 

     

    We plan to have breakout sessions on many topics important for the success of our gifted students, including: 

     

    • Underachievement                                          
    • Stress Management/Test Anxiety
    • Perfectionism                                                 
    • What is intelligence?
    • Twice-Exceptional Students
    • Learning styles
    • Organization/Time Management
    • Characteristics of gifted
    • Social and Emotional Adjustment
    • Artistically gifted
    • Habits of Mind                                               
    • Self-efficacy
    • Resources and Opportunities:  Programs and scholarships for gifted students                        
    • Talking with your gifted child: Communication and Negotiation

     

    Registration will be free.  A website will be available this spring with information about registration and other pertinent matters.  You will be notified once this website becomes available.

     

    We look forward to seeing you there!

 

  • PARENT-GRT WORKSHOP!!!  Mark your calendar for our next workshop: 

"Self-Efficacy" to be held on May 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in #36.  Look for the invitation to come home soon!

 

  • 2008 Summer Enrichment Camp 

Flyers/applications were sent home with all gifted students.  This 8-day educational program is offered to gifted and high ability students enrolled in VBCPS and currently in grades 2-5.  It is held from July 7-17 at Brookwood Elementary School.  Parents are responsible for transportation, and carpooling is encouraged.  Tuition is $185 and is payable at the time of registration.