Target Team: Jill O’Meara and Liz Urbano January 11, 2016 Eastvalley Elementary Gifted Program

Jill O’Meara o 27th year of teaching…18 th year at Eastvalley o Graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2014 with a Master’s in Instructional Technology o Enjoys reading, working out and spending time with my family

Liz Urbano  26 th year of teaching…11 years in Gifted Education  Second year at Eastvalley  Math Specialist in Gwinnett County  Loves working out, shopping and spending time with family and friends

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

The ALP 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 StandardsExamples Critical Thinking Higher order reasoning Reflection Convergent Thinking Logic Analogies Quotefalls 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

Algebraic Thinking o Hands-On Equations (HOE) and Verbal Equations (3 rd - 5 th Grade) o 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 “The 8 Keys of Excellence” are integrated with these grade level topics and the Leader in Me, Seven Habits. They are aligned with our school culture to a set of guiding principles that develop strong character in our students.

Affective Growth StandardsExamples Communication Verbal/Nonverbal Read and Respond Write for a variety of purposes Collaboration Group participation Decision making Constructive feedback Self-Reflection Weekly Target Tally Brain Book 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 in the face of obstacles  Set appropriately high standards for work and behavior  Take initiative to pursue opportunities to share and use abilities  Seek opportunities for self-growth through risk-taking, curiosity, and use of complexity and imagination

Typical Target Day Convergent, Divergent, Evaluative Thinking, and Relationships & Connections

First Grade Schedule 8:15-8:45- unpack, warm-up, class meeting 8:45-9:20- Affective Lesson 9:25- 10:10- Specials 10:15-11:30- Primary Algebra 11:33-12:15- Lunch with homeroom 12:15-1:15- PACE 1:15- Target Tally/Self-Reflection/pack-up 1:30- 1:50- Recess 2:00- Return to homeroom

Second Semester Topics ▪ First Grade- PACE (Primary, Algebra, Cognitive, Extensions) ▪ Second Grade- PACE and Bats (Intro to research) ▪ Third- Coding and Mysteries ▪ Fourth- Inventure/Genius Hour ▪ Fifth- Inventure/Genius Hour ▪ STEM is integrated into all grades 1 st -5 th

What is STEM? STEM stands for…  Science  Technology  Engineering  Math

Weekly Target Tally

Progress Report

Home/School Communication     Target Tally  Eastvalley ALP Blog Eastvalley ALP Blog  Phone Calls  Conferences

Important Information  Target bags  Send your child in with a HEALTHY snack (no cookies, chips, or candy)  Water bottles  Target Lunch (12:27 – 12:57)  1 st and 4 th Grade eat with homeroom and return to Target  Please look over and sign your child’s Target Tally each week  The ALP Blog is updated within a day of class. It is a requirement that your child check the blog weekly to find the homework question to complete. Students will write the answer to the question in their Brain Book.blog

Volunteers Please provide your address and phone number to be contacted about special events during the year OR if you are willing to volunteer for the following:  Copy Parent  Help in classroom on special occasions  Guest speakers for our theme topics

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 Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, by Karen L.J. Isaacson  Hoagies Gifted Education Page Hoagies Gifted Education Page  SENG SENG  Georgia Association for Gifted Children Georgia Association for Gifted Children  