1. Glenwood Intermediate: 5 Green Team 1 August 17, 2015
Parent Meeting
Glenwood Intermediate: 5 Green Team 1
August 17, 2015

2. Parent Communication
The most important communication tool is your child’s planner. They will be expected to write down assignments on a daily basis and get a parent signature each night. We can also write notes back and forth as needed.
Each Friday a team newsletter will be ed to parents explaining what happened that week and listing important upcoming dates and assignments.
Teacher webpages have many links and information
–> staff webpages

3. Gifted Characteristics
This book explains nine traits you may see in your child and what is good and bad about each characteristic. It separates myth from fact and offers ways to help your child. Note: It is uncommon for one child to display all traits.
Click here for a free pdf download of the book!

4. Advanced Intellectual Ability
easily learn new concepts
come up with new ideas or apply concepts in a novel way
love to learn
enjoy challenging games and making elaborate plans
have an excellent memory

5. Verbal Proficiency talk and read early have a large vocabulary
use complex sentences
like to recite/memorize
can explain ideas and give complex answers
easily describe new experiences

6. Curiosity ask a lot of questions wide range of interests
interested in abstract ideas like justice, time, space
enjoy trying new things
ask tough questions like “Why are there wars?”

7. Creativity good imagination open to new & zany ideas
spend free time painting, writing, drawing, singing, etc.
use materials in new & unusual ways
invent words, games, toys

8. High Energy stay active until late at night refuse to be idle
need constant stimulation
move around a lot
can be restless in mind and body

9. Focus, Passion, Intensity
become so involved in something that nothing else exists
collect things
very observant and persistent
get lost in their own world
set and work toward goals to pursue their own interests

10. Logical Thinking enjoy counting, measuring and categorizing things
love maps, calendars, charts, and challenging puzzles
need to know reasons for rules
like things organized
create powerful, persuasive arguments
want things to make sense and be fair

11. Sensitivity have empathy for others aware of other’s feelings
worry about world or environment
connect with animals
curious about life & death
enjoy & respond to beauty, music or art
cry or excite easily

12. Sense of Humor love to laugh make up jokes & riddles understand puns
“get” jokes that others their age do not understand
love wordplay

13. Perfectionism

14. Asynchronous Development

15. EAGLE
Utilize communication, collaboration and creative & critical thinking skills.
Address social & emotional issues related to gifted children and build growth mindset
Practice the Seven Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey which helps kids set goals & build healthy habits
Learn Organization & Study Skills
Celebrate with Fun Friday!!!

16. Helpful Websites
Dr. Sylvia Rimm Parenting Specialist, Psychologist & Gifted Children Advocate who offers outstanding resources on parenting and teaching gifted children. Her Cleveland office is home to the Family Achievement Clinic and the Educational Assessment Service, Inc. Super information on parenting for success and dealing with underachievement. She also answers questions posted online.
Mindware Super catalogue of brainy toys and materials for kids of all ages.

17. Helpful Websites
National Association for Gifted Children(NAGC) Information and resources to support the needs of high potential learners.
Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) OAGC advances the understanding of the needs of the gifted and promotes the establishment of programs and services for gifted students.
ODE- Gifted Education State guidelines and information pertaining to Gifted Education in Ohio ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=503

18. Contact us with any questions or concerns!