Welcome to Curriculum Night! Please: Sign in on the clipboard (will be passed around) Take an agenda/notes

Gifted Resource Curriculum Night Agenda Welcome and Introduction Gifted Program/Resources for Parents Overview of Curriculum: language arts/ELA, math Business Closing Comments/Questions

Gifted Program Kyrene School District Mrs. Camptell’s Website Mrs. Gardetto’s Website Gifted Defined Gifted Website Prep Program Information

Overview of Curriculum Language Arts/ELA Literature Studies/Reading List Reading Adopted Materials-Harcourt Trophies Grammar, Spelling, and Reading Skills – password is “Beck” Junior Great Books Wordsmith and Wordly Wise Vocabulary Programs Writing grade collaborated with classroom teacher Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Technology incorporated into research projects Bookshare Projects-Monthly

Overview of Curriculum continued… Math Warm-ups, math minutes Group investigation and problem solving Guided practice using white boards Logic/Critical Thinking Hands-on Equations, use of manipulatives Games Set Game Technology – Projects Tests and quizzes – usually every Friday Nonverbal (at end of presentation, time permitting)

Business Friday Reflections/ Homework Policy Parent/Teacher Conference Goal planning sheet Progress Reports-midterm and quarterly Report Cards – check the grades online Missing Work Classroom Management Plan/PBIS Supplies- Kleenex and Clorox Wipes

Closing: Comments and Questions Thank you for coming! We are looking forward to a great year in Gifted Resource!

Nonverbal Information What is Nonverbal? Information for parents Resources Set Game Questions?