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*K.O.G. is a program of the Kennewick School District that specifically addresses the unique needs of the gifted child, from second through 5th grades.
We are located at Amistad Elementary School, 930 W. 4th Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336. 509-222-5100 http://www.ksd.org/amistad/
 Irving the Wonder Cat.  Class of 2008 - 2009
 5th grade class of 2007-2008
 Andrew and family in Korea for his brother's first birthday in October.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
TEACHER RUN - marimba: Mrs. Powers, music teacher
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:12 - 4:00p,m.
- chess: Mrs. Devine / Mr. Chan / room 17
Friday mornings 7:45 a.m.
- geography club: Mrs. Bell / room 19
Friday mornings 7:45 a.m.
- orchestra: Mrs. (Liebe) Glasford
music room 7:45 a.m. every day
PARENT RUN - Destination Imagination
PARENT RUN - Math is Cool
PARENT RUN - The First LEGO League is a robotics team challenge & competition.
KOG will pay the registration fees for the above competitions. |
USEFUL INFORMATION
...for the 2009-2010 school year.
New Principal:
Mr. Andy Woehler
Student teacher: Amber Engel
Miss Engel has gradually taken over teaching duties of most subjects and will begin soloing in the classroom Monday, October 5th. She will slowly phase back out in November. I am very excited that she is here. She has a good understanding of how gifted children operate (being one herself) and interacts well with the kids, fairly yet firmly. She has exceptional background knowledge of history and especially of Medieval times (bonus!). Her enthusiasm is mirrored by the students as they get more and more into the life and times of the Middle Ages. If you have questions you may continue to email me and you can contact Miss Engel at amber.engel@gmail.com
KOG CALENDER (click on link)
KOG's Game Night was very fun! Thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to join us. There were about 12 families in attendance, who enjoyed playing new games. I think there were some additions to Christmas lists from the experience. :-) Per request, we'll plan on another one in the winter or spring.
Immediate dates to note:
12/8 - 3rd grade Holiday Music Show 1:45pm and evening 12/14 Nutcracker Ballet Field Trip (afternoon) (please send a sack lunch - we leave here at 11:15) 12/15 and 12/16 - student classroom presentations 12/17 Medieval History Museum - daytime school presentation evening presentation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 12/18 - Last day of school - Miss Engel's last day
75 book points are due 12/4 and 12/11. There will be no points due 12/18. See specific information, at the reading link below under "Academic Information".
Please stay tuned to the Parent Portal to keep up with your child's grades.
Please check your child's Take Home Folder every day. They will have their assignment sheet filled out and be prepared to share it with you. Please initial the box under the date so that I know you did get to see it. You can jot any notes for me there or send me an email. We will check the assignment sheet every morning.
 Ropes Course Frienship Challenge Oct. 20, 2009
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mr. Burke shared his passion for model rocketry with our Wacky Wednesday group and will return again to assist us. Thank you!
Bryn Erdman, a KOG alumni, will be here Friday 9/25 (2:15) to talk to the students about recycling. He started the recycling program at Amistad when he was with me in third grade!
Thank you to Ye Merrie Greenwood Players
for their presentation on Nov. 13th
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PRESENTERS!!!
You add enrichment to our curriculum!
ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
Reading:
WRITING:
How to present a Bibliography
PROJECTS:
2009-2010:
The History of the Middle Ages
Medieval Festival planned for December. :-)
Assessment rubrics
2008-2009:
MATH (click on the unit to see what we will be studying)
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