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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

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

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