Gifted Resource Curriculum Night Kyrene Traditional Academy Room 257 WELCOME

Mrs. Sarah Hess Professional: Let me tell you a little about myself. I have taught for ten years in the Higley School District and have been working with gifted students in Kyrene for the past three years.  At KTA I have been working with students on STEM projects for the past several years, and I am looking forward to extending these projects into the middle school.   

Mrs. Sarah Hess My Background:  I went to the University of Arizona to get my Bachelor’s Degree and Arizona State University for my Masters. I also have endorsements in Reading, Early Childhood Education, and Gifted. What can I say I like to learn as much as I like to teach! I currently live in Gilbert, AZ, but grew up in Tempe- I myself am a Kyrene Alumni. I am married, have a son named Hunter, and two dogs. I can’t wait to meet you all and start a wonderful year together!

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Gifted Resource Website

Gifted Resource Schedule KTA Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30-8:30 6/7 STEM 8:45-9:10 Kinder Manitas   9:10-9:30 Prep 9:40-10:05 3rd Math 10:15-10:45 5th math 10:55-11:20 2nd STEM 11:35-12:00 1st STEM 12:00-12:35 Lunch 12:35-1:20 3RD STEM 3rd STEM 1:35-2:35 4/5 STEM

Bright Child vs Gifted Learner Is attentive in class Remembers the answers Is receptive Needs 6 to 8 reps to master Learns with ease Grasps the meaning Gets high grades Is able Works hard Is pleased with own learning Gifted Is selectively mentally engaged Poses unforeseen questions Is intense Needs 1 to 2 reps to master Already knows Infers and connects concepts May not be motivated by grades Is intellectual Plays around, yet tests well Is highly self-critical

Gifted Categories Verbal: Great talent with words and language. Non Verbal: Outstanding ability to solve problems through pictures and shapes. Quantitative: Master at numbers, calculations, and number relationships

Kyrene District Program Model

Consumable Donations: Straws Popsicle Sticks Masking Tape Packing Tape ‘Scotch’ Tape Duct Tape Two Liter Bottles ‘Pringles’ Cans Metal Coat Hangers Dowel Rods Plastic Cups Round Lids (wheels) Hot Melt Glue Sticks Soft Wood (balsa, pine) Index Cards (all sizes) Rubber Bands (all sizes) Toilet Paper Rolls Paper Towel Rolls Graph Paper Toothpicks String Shoe Boxes Wax Coated Milk/Juice Cartons Spaghetti Zip Loc Bags (snack or sandwich size) Marshmallows (small and large)  

Gifted Progress Report

Additional Resources Kyrene District Gifted Webpage http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/1021 National Gifted Standards: https://www.nagc.org/resources- publications/resources/national-standards- gifted-and-talented-education My website: https://www.kyrene.org/Page/34574

Notification of Testing Date(s) Gifted Testing Here is the Gifted Testing Schedule Gifted Testing will be on an as needed cycle at this time. The district is looking into options to make the testing more available throughout the school year for parents. If you know someone who needs gifted testing, we recommend filling out the application online or talking directly to their child’s homeroom teacher or the Gifted teacher.   Testing Dates Applications Due by Notification of Testing Date(s) Results Available Testing Window 1 August 13-24   July 30 August 6-10 September 14 Testing Window 2 November 1-16 October 15 October 22-26 December 7 Testing Window 3 April 29-May 10 April 15 April 22-26 May 31

Contact Information Email is your best bet to contact me: shess@kyrene.org Phone contact is 480-541-5557

Thank you for coming Questions?