Originally from Strasburg, Virginia Graduated from Radford University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies K-5 th (concentration in Psychology and Special Education) Gifted Endorsement K-12 Like to exercise, cook, listen to music, and watch sports 12 th year teaching (previously taught 2 nd and 5 th grades)

Serving: Monday – Hutchinson 4 th Tuesday – Little River 4 th Wednesday – Hutchinson 5 th Thursday – Little River 5 th and Buffalo Trail 5 th Friday – Buffalo Trail 4 th

Morning: depart from home school at 8:45am and arrive at Buffalo Trail at 9:00am. Afternoon: depart from Buffalo Trail at 1:45pm and arrive at home school at 2:00pm.

If your child is going to be tardy, absent, or dismissed early please contact the base school and Buffalo Trail Elementary at (703)

We have a copy of your child’s emergency card on file at Buffalo Trail Health Care Plan and necessary medication

Students may bring their lunch from home or buy at the FUTURA center. Lunch accounts are interconnected with your child’s base school. Please make sure they have money on their account if they plan to buy lunch when at FUTURA. Please send your child with a nutritious and “nut free” snack.

8:45 Take Bus to FUTURA center 9:00 Arrive at FUTURA center 9:00-10:00 IDC – Interest Development Centers 10:00-12:00 CSI-Class Structures Investigation 12:00-12:25 Recess & Restroom 12:25-12:55 LUNCH 12:55-1:45 CPS-Creative Problem Solving 1:45 Take Bus back to base school Students are actively working/learning the entire time they are in FUTURA. There are no specials to break up the day.

F acilitating U nderstanding T hrough U sing R eal life A pplications

Have an acceptable level of productivity Development and use of planning strategies Utilization of problem solving techniques Application of core content learning through projects Flexibility and Critical thinking Collaboration with fellow students Perseverance and task commitment Maintenance of proper classroom decorum

Possible Topics of Study Physics of Structures – Rube Goldberg Natural & Historical Structures – Animal Homes, Monuments, Architects Structure of Language – Public Speaking Aesthetics of Structures – Bridges, Domes Throughout the Year Research Problem Solving Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Evaluative Thinking Deductive Thinking Communication Skills Analytical Skills Application of Technology

Structures are Self-Supporting Structures Provide a Framework Structures Can Be Modified Structures Meet the Needs of the Builder/User Structures are Meaningful Arrangements of Elements

Goals: To provide FUTURA students with opportunities to both satisfy and elicit their intense curiosity. FUTURA students have the opportunity to choose activities based on interest and learning style while working at their own individual pace. Students learn task commitment and time management skills. Reflect on individual accomplishments and set goals.

Renzulli is an internet based educational tool which provides fun, engaging and meaningful activities that are tailored to meet your child's individual interests and needs. Parents are encouraged to open a free account. Students are to check their accounts at least once week outside of FUTURA class.

1-6 scale Sample is in the Resource section of their binder. A performance assessment is given at the end of each semester. (late January and June) Informal assessments are ongoing. These will be in your child’s FUTURA binder with major projects/centers work. Students are often asked to complete self-assessments on various products. This allows them to reflect on their learning.

Regular Classroom Assignments Make-Up work Policy - Students have two days to make up any missed assignments. See the FUTURA Handbook for details. FUTURA Extensions Continue FUTURA research Bring in materials for certain lessons Complete Renzulli extensions

Your child is responsible for bringing their binder each week Should stay organized. Agendas - Communication is important in FUTURA FUTURA

Call Buffalo Trail Elementary (703)

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