1. B.R.I.D.G.E.S (B UILDING R ELATIONSHIPS TO I NSPIRE AND D EVELOP G IFTED E DUCATION S TUDENTS ) P ARENT O RIENTATION M EETING A UGUST 26, 2014

2. P URPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S Provides an academically focused and supportive environment for students who share similar interests, needs, and abilities Unique learning activities that support, enrich, and extend the curriculum taught in the regular classroom

3. Engaging and challenging “hands-on” and “minds-on” activities for students that promote higher order thinking and critical thinking skills A full day of uninterrupted learning Additional opportunities provided for leadership and team building P URPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S

4. B ENEFITS OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S O VER R EGULAR PTP P ULLOUT P ROGRAM Building relationships between students across the district Longer in-depth and enriched lessons Consolidated pullout program to allow for: Smaller class sizes More individualized student instruction More time for experiments and hands-on activities Exposure to content across a variety of subject areas

5. B.R.I.D.G.E.S D AILY S CHEDULE 9:15-10:00 Students Transported to T.C. Cherry 10:00-11:30 Science/Math Classes 11:35-12:30 Lunch & Recess 12:30-2:00 Math/Science Classes 2:00-2:30 Students Transported to Home Schools

6. B.R.I.D.G.E.S S CHEDULE 2013-2014 M C N EILL & P ARKER -B ENNETT -C URRY 2 nd Grade3 rd Grade August 29 th September 12 th September 26 th October 24 th November 14 th December 5 th January 9 th January 23 rd February 6 th February 27 th March 20 th April 3 rd April 24 th

7. B.R.I.D.G.E.S S CHEDULE 2013-2014 P OTTER G RAY & T.C. C HERRY & D ISHMAN -M C G INNIS 2 nd Grade3 rd Grade September 5 th September 19 th October 17 th November 7 th November 21 st December 12 th January 16 th January 30 th February 20 th March 6 th March 27 th April 17 th May 1 st

8. B.R.I.D.G.E.S C ONTENT L ESSONS 2nd Grade (Earth Science) August 29 th & September 5 th Science Learn about tectonic plates and continental drift theory Discuss “Ring of Fire,” how volcanoes are formed, and current events involving volcanoes (Iceland, Mount St. Helens) Interactive website explaining types of volcanoes and the inside structure of a volcano Participation in two volcano experiments Create their own virtual volcano online and watch it erupt Math Disaster Math Use problem solving strategies to solve math problems relating to various natural disasters Use information given in a chart to develop and create their own math problems for a partner to solve Explain problem solving strategies used to solve multiple step math problems

9. B.R.I.D.G.E.S C ONTENT L ESSONS 3 rd Grade (Life Science) September 12 th & September 19 th Science Learn how to use microscopes and prepare slides Identify parts of cells and discuss their unique functions Compare and contrast plant and animal cell structures Math Design a zoo based on a specific perimeter while meeting specific criteria (budget, space restrictions, etc.) Use problem solving strategies to place animals in the zoo based on their habitat and space of their enclosure Use data, measurement, and geometric shapes to solve real world problems

10. U PCOMING T ENTATIVE F IELD T RIPS Mammoth Cave WKU Planetarium The Gatton Academy WKU Engineering Building Confucius Institute Corvette Plant Guest Speakers

11. M ONTHLY B.R.I.D.G.E.S N EWSLETTER The monthly B.R.I.D.G.E.S newsletter will contain the following information: Educational content students are learning during the B.R.I.D.G.E.S sessions Upcoming field trip opportunities for students Follow Ms. Koedyker’s Twitter account @giftedkoedyker for BRIDGES updates!

12. Q UESTION & A NSWER S ESSION Are there any questions, comments, or concerns that you would like addressed at this time?

13. S CHOOL & S CIENCE L AB T OUR We will now offer a tour of T.C. Cherry including the classroom areas where students will be when they attend B.R.I.D.G.E.S! We look forward to working with you and your children this year!