The GATErs' Blog http://mcmillingate.edublogs.org GATE scholars sharing our learning with the world! Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:59:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://edublogs.org/?v=3.5.1 Prezis!! http://mcmillingate.edublogs.org/2011/04/20/prezis/ http://mcmillingate.edublogs.org/2011/04/20/prezis/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:59:45 +0000 Mrs. Ibrahim http://mcmillingate.edublogs.org/?p=806 Here are some of the Prezis some of the GATErs made for their end of unit presenation.  I am so impressed!

By Jayna, Alayah, and Samantha, 5th GATErs

 

By Deanna, 6th GATEr

by Alecs, 6th GATEr (using depth and complexity)

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It has been a great year for me, working with your children.  This year we learned:

  • Thinking Maps, using a Frame of Reference
  • Depth and Complexity icons (6th gd)
  • blogging
  • cybersafety
  • emailing classes across the country
  • we looked deeply at topics such as Water, Natural Disasters, and Global Warming
  • Slippery Science and Mineral Mania
  • wikis
  • social-emotional issues with gifted children

A special thank you to Drew’s mom, Juanita Harris for helping with 5th grade each week!  Thanks to Mrs. Gil for her support with the program as well.

There will be a GATE parent meeting at the District office on Wednesday, April 27 from 6-7 in the ESSC Room.

I will be teaching Mrs. Hasting’s 5th grade class for the rest of the year since she is moving and getting married! See you around school!

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by Dariush
by Evan and Midori
by Alejandro M.
a song by Cole
by Jared and Noah

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Stand Up to Cyberbullying

Then play this game:
Friend Finder

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One of our 6th GATErs, Melissa, gave the follwoing speech:

Salutations; my name is Melissa.  (Jordan) and I are here to talk to you about how McMillin supports us inside and outside the classroom.  The Gifted and Talented Education program, otherwise known as GATE, is an extraordinary program where we get the opportunity to learn about advanced topics in more depth.  For instance, we are expanding our learning about water by incorporating technology. 

My next 3 topics were made possible by our wonderful PTA.  First off the fall festival, where we came together and developed different ideas and made our fall festival a successful community event.  Movie night.  Just the thought of a movie, popcorn, and coffee with friends and family makes me feel warm and fuzzy.  That’s the feeling the McMillin PTA conjures.  Every time we get families coming together and just spending time together and creating memories, that’s what’s important.  Last but not least, the Idol Show.  The Idol Show is an opportunity for students to showcase their talents with family and friends.  I would ike to end this by telling you what an honor it is to be here today.  Thank you.

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Mineral Mania Tuesday, April 5 (4th and 5th grade)

  1. Emily
  2. Sophia
  3. Luis Enrique
  4. Alejandro M.
  5. Alexander S.
  6. Drew H.
  7. Kayla B.
  8. Midori
  9. Creeshayne
  10. Joseph
  11. Eramis
  12. Brianna
  13. Stefano
  14. Roberto L.
  15. Zakary J.
  16. Cole S.
  17. Karisia
  18. Renna
  19. Yda A
  20. Alejandro A.

 

Slippery Science Wed. April 6th

  1. Dylan K.
  2. Sarah G.
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  4. Ashleigh
  5. Cameron
  6. Jennifer M.
  7. Madelyn
  8. Andrew D.
  9. Rachel
  10. Jamie V.
  11. Micaela
  12. Bethany
  13. Erica H.
  14. Zachary P.
  15. Alayah S.
  16. Audrey S.
  17. Virginia R.
  18. Kathleen
  19. Samantha
  20. Jordan
  21. Alecs
  22. Luis Enrique
  23. Melissa B.

Thank you to the families who donated $5!  If you lost your flier, PARENTS can sign up their children here.

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Characteristics of High Acheivers

  •  Remembers answers; needs 6-8 repetitions to master
  • Is attentive and intersted; highly alert and observant
  • Works hard to achieve and learns with ease; comprehends at a high level.
  • Performs at the top of the group; absorbs information
  • Is accurate and complete; memorizes well.
  • Understands complex and abstract humor
  • Enjoys school often and enjoys the company of age peers
  • Works hard to achieve and generates advanced ideas
  • Completes assignments on time; answers questions in detail
  • Is a technician with expertise in his/her field; responds with interest and opinions

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Characteristics of Gifted Learners

  • Needs 1-3 repetitions to master and prefers the company of intellectual peers.
  • Poses unforseen questions and is curious
  • Ponders with depth and multiple perspectives; infers and connects concepts
  • Creates complex/abstract humor and is intense
  • Initiates projects and extensions of assignments
  • Enjoys self-directed learning and is original/continually developing
  • Is an expert who abstracts beyond the field; guesses and infers well
  • Is self critical and may not be motivated by grades
  • Is intellectual and anticipates/relates observations

Source: B. Kingore, 2003. High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Learner.  Understanding Our Gifted.

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