1. Cre-8-ivity While you wait, try solving these brainteasers.
1) 26 L of the A 2) 7 W of the W 3) 1,001 A N 4) 12 S of the Z 5) 54 C in a D (with J) 6) 9 P in the S S 7) 88 P K 8) 13 S on the A F 9) 1 D at a T 10) 18 H on a G C

2. Welcome to TAG! Shakerag Elementary 2016-2017

3. Why is my child in TAG?
Eligibility criteria is set by the State of Georgia and Fulton County.
Students in TAG have earned qualifying scores in 3 of 4 categories:

4. What will my child learn?
TAG units extend and enrich Georgia Performance Standards in Science and Social Studies.
Each marking period will focus on a different TAG standard.
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Advanced Research
Higher Order Critical Thinking
∞Advanced Communication Skills will be evaluated all 3 marking periods

5. How are students graded in TAG?
Students do not receive letter or number grades in TAG; all of the skills are developing, and students are not expected to exhibit mastery
Students will be evaluated with an S or N on Progress Skills Checklists at the conclusion of each instructional unit
3 Progress Skills Checklists will be sent home this year
Each marking period will focus on a different TAG standard.
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Advanced Research
Higher Order Critical Thinking
∞Advanced Communication Skills will be evaluated all 3 marking periods

6. When will my child go to TAG?
TAG is a one day per week, pull out program (attendance is important!); however, students return to their homeroom for…
Math
Special Area instruction
Lunch & Recess

7. Will my child have extra work?
Students are responsible for homework given by their regular ed teachers on their TAG day. Students are not normally given make-up classwork for the day that they miss.
TAG teachers rarely give homework, although occasionally students may be asked to bring information or supplies to class for the following week.

8. What will my child need to bring to class each week?
Agenda
Take-Home Folder
Snack
Lunch (unless purchasing from the cafeteria)
A mind that is willing to learn new things!

9. WDYDITT!
Your child will bring home a WDIDITT (What Did You Do In Tag Today) sheet every week.
This form contains a synopsis of our day and an update about your child’s social skills and work habits.

10. How do we communicate? Discuss WDYDITT with your child
Website: shakeragtag.weebly.com
Introductory letter for each unit
Advocate for the Gifted program; Join FCSG (Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted) at fultongifted.org

11. Cre-8-ivity Answers to brainteasers.
1) 26 Letters of the Alphabet 2) 7 Wonders of the World 3) 1,001 Arabian Nights 4) 12 Signs of the Zodiac 5) 54 Cards in a Deck (with Jokers) 6) 9 Planets in the Solar System 7) 88 Piano Keys 8) 13 Stripes on the American Flag 9) 1 Day at a Time 10) 18 Holes on a Golf Course