Kemp Elementary Gifted Program Target Team Ashley Dorsey

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

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.

Gifted Standards

Cognitive Growth Standards Critical Thinking Standards Examples Algebraic Thinking • Analyzing Mathematical Problems Convergent Thinking • • • Divergent Thinking • Brainstorming • Visualization • Creative problem solving Evaluative Thinking • Solving authentic problems • Emphasis on STEM, teamwork and technology Relationships and Connections • Researching real world topics • Make connections • Develop solutions Logic Analogies Quotefalls

Algebraic Thinking o o Hands-On Equations (HOE) and Verbal Equations (3 rd - 5 th Grade) Primary Algebra (1 st & 2 nd)

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

Affective Growth Standards Examples Communication • Verbal/Nonverbal • Read and Respond • Write for a variety of purposes Collaboration • Group participation • Decision making • Constructive feedback Self-Reflection • Weekly Target Tally with reflection questions and goal setting Respect for Others • Value individual differences • Respect input from others • Listen

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

Typical Target Day Algebraic Reasoning 45 min. Affective Growth: 45 min. Warm-up and Class Meeting: 30 min. Convergent, Cognitive Divergent, Evaluative Growth: Thinking, 2. 5 and hrs. Relationships & Connections

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

CUBISM o l b Pa o s s a c i P Per imt er a nd Are a Rubik’s Cube s c i a s o M

Weekly Target Tally

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.

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.

Home/School Communication E-mail is always fastest. Our goal is get back to you as soon as possible! ashley. dorsey@cobbk 12. org anna. dickinson@cobbk 12. org beth. okraski@cobbk 12. org Target Tally Teacher Blogs Phone Calls Conferences

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.

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

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