2.  Educational Consultant:  Jackie Drummer, an educational consultant, was commissioned to evaluate specific components of the HASD GATE plan. On October 26 th, 2009, she traveled to each school and met with nineteen focus groups. Jackie interviewed approximately 80 people: parents, students, teachers, administrators, GATE staff and Board members.  Acknowledgements:  “Evidence from both the documents and from focus groups indicates that there are options and services that meet the mission and philosophy of the HASD GATE program, especially in the academic and intellectual areas.”  Recommendations:  Train HHS staff in characteristics of gifted learners, gifted education pedagogy, and in using assessments to plan and provide differentiated instruction  Educational Consultant:  Jackie Drummer, an educational consultant, was commissioned to evaluate specific components of the HASD GATE plan. On October 26 th, 2009, she traveled to each school and met with nineteen focus groups. Jackie interviewed approximately 80 people: parents, students, teachers, administrators, GATE staff and Board members.  Acknowledgements:  “Evidence from both the documents and from focus groups indicates that there are options and services that meet the mission and philosophy of the HASD GATE program, especially in the academic and intellectual areas.”  Recommendations:  Train HHS staff in characteristics of gifted learners, gifted education pedagogy, and in using assessments to plan and provide differentiated instruction

3. Why an elementary science fair? The ability to solve present and future problems depends on our ability to question the world in new and creative ways. We need to teach our children how to learn, locate resources, problem solve, think critically and communicate effectively. Why an elementary science fair? The ability to solve present and future problems depends on our ability to question the world in new and creative ways. We need to teach our children how to learn, locate resources, problem solve, think critically and communicate effectively.

6. Ryan Demonstrates his research, observation, investigation, and scientific thinking skills.

7. The HASD Robotics Team Apply real-world math, science, technology, and critical thinking skills to building and programming robots.

8. Jenny and Zachary and Ivan challenge each other to a game of Gobblet.

9. Vicki and Isabelle and Julie enjoy a game of Scramble.

10. Rachel and Logan show their enthusiasm. Wendy and Katarina create origami designs.

12. Pilot Art Programs “Waterfall” by Jessie

13. Pilot Art Programs Ceramic Vase by Nick

14. Middle School Lunch Bunch Emphasis on: personal strengths communication skills nutritious eating. GMS HMS

15. 7 th Grade Leadership Day at UW-Oshkosh Topics and Skills Teamwork Communication Tolerance Creative thinking Self evaluation/reflection

16. The best thing was philosophy. To me thinking about the questions you can’t answer and making a logical answer is a very good skill. – Kyle Gr. 5

18. Lego League HS First Tech Challenge team visited HMS 2 period slot on Friday mornings

19. Create a triarama of three of the six biomes. You will need to: Include specific details about each biome and show how plant and animal life is supported. Include 4-5 examples of plant and animal life in each biome. Show the relationship between the animals and plants to the biome. (Dependency) Be prepared to explain this dependency to your class. Show neatness and creativity. Write an illustrated, “Kids National Geographic” magazine article comparing a typical day in 3 different biomes. You will need to: Create a web or other graphic organizer to keep your article focused. Have a draft of your article that has been edited and clearly written in final draft form. Include how four plants and four animals depend on each other and the biome. Include actual photographs and/or illustrations in your piece. Show neatness and creativity. Ecosystems Assessment Menu (Team planning for assessment options for students.)

20. “Recess Rap” GATE Group Schedule (Social Emotional Support) GES-Grade 4 (12:00-12:30) GES-Grade 3 (12:30-1:00) HES-Grade 3-4 (11:00-11:30) September 18 Introductions & Activity: “I’m in the Bag”-What does it mean to be gifted? October 16How to Talk to Your Teachers: “A Tough Test” November 18 “Path to Achieving Goals” December 16 “Caught in the Act”-Generosity January 22 Expectations-“Better At or Better Than?” February 17 How Are You Motivated?-“WhatsIts?” March 17Career Choices and Multiple Intelligences April 14“My Career Hat” May 19Final Meeting-Activity: Making and Keeping Friends Parent/Student Evaluations to take home and RETURNED PLEASE!!

21. for Kindergarten and Beyond!! (Professional Development)

22. Demonstration Lessons

23. Non fiction project Gr. 7 HMS Dream home scale drawings Gr. 6 GMS Poetry Project Gr. 8 GMS Biography Project Gr. 5 GMS Civil War Plays Gr. 5 GMS Team Teaching

25. The New HASD GATE Emblem Designed by Morgan Panzenhagen