1. 2013-2014 Lois Siebert Ext. 1119 siebert@voorhees.k12.nj.us

3. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Mythlopedia by Megan E. Bryant

6. High performance in Science, Math, and Reading Classroom teacher recommendation EP teacher recommendation Cognitive Skills Test score Standardized test or Math/reading profile Critical thinking, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning Creativity sample

9. 30 minutes weekly Enrichment At the teacher’s discretion Students should be able to come back and complete homework Logic, pre-algebra, higher level thinking

10. February 27 - 3 rd Grade Challenge Bowl March 27 - Convocation for 4 th and 5 th Grades May 28 - 4 th Grade Challenge Bowl May 29 - 5 th Grade Challenge Bowl Spring: Math 24 Challenge Geography Bee Spelling Bee

11. Manners Eye contact Public speaking Listening Life skills Organization Coping skills Perseverance

12.  Free expression  Open - ended  No limits on assignments  Limited directions; choices offered  Emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking  Acceptance of individual thinking

13. No Child Left Behind means no child left behind. Research shows that if students are not challenged, they adapt to the norm. All children need to be given the opportunity to reach all levels of proficiency.