1. GATE Parent Meeting Sakamoto School October 25, 2016

2. Welcome and Introductions Who we are: Mrs. Enna, Principal Ms. Marshall, GATE Representative Mari Beal, Parent GATE Coordinator Parents of Gifted and Talented children attending Sakamoto School

3. Outcomes Learn about what is offered to GATE students at the district level, at Sakamoto, and in the classroom G.A.T.E. = opportunities to volunteer and provide enrichment activities Learn about resources in the community related to educating and raising Gifted children Network with other parents and learn how to stay connected

4. Educational Services GATE screening for all 3 rd graders, 4 th and 5 th who have not been tested. Offer training to teachers in differentiated instruction Connect with parents and families Meet with and support teacher reps

5. GATE at the School Site All sites: Teacher representative holds a meeting for parents Opportunities for students vary Afterschool Classes/workshops Field trips Guest speakers Funding comes from parent donations and school funds

6. GATE in the Classroom is… Students being challenged at their level Guided Reading Groups, lit circles, Math small groups, performance tasks Students working in small groups with like peers Project-based and inquiry-based learning Differentiated assignments

7. Growth Mindset “If I try hard, I can accomplish my goals,” vs. “I’m smart and this is easy.” Students take risks and persevere.

8. Resources www.cagifted.org www.artspiration.sccoe.org www.cty.jhu.edu www.hoagies.org www.lyceum-scv.org www.ysi-ca.org www.theatreworks.org

9. Sakamoto GATE classes Hour of Code – December Expressive Art Workshop – January Cornish Game Hen Dissection – January

10. Parent Coordinated Events After school workshops

11. Thank you for coming! GATE Parent Handbooks are available on the district website: www.ogsd.net