Students from Meadowthorpe competed in the First Epic Esports Expo at UK.  Students competed in Mario Cart, Super Smash Bros., and Minecraft.  Congratulations to our Super Smash Bros team who placed third in the district. 

The two winners of the Meadowthorpe Oratory Festival, David and Sarah, were flown to Washington DC. to present their original speeches on stage at the Ford's Theatre.  

This year the Meadowthorpe Battle of the Books team was resurrected.  Our team enjoyed the competition this year, and we are already prepping for our return next year.   This year's competition team: Rainie, Sarah Nur, Rian, Jules. 

Congratulations to Gabe in Ms. Elias's class for winning the third annual Meadowthorpe Chess Tournament.  

Congratulations to all of our students who competed at the STLP state competition this year.  Meadowthorpe students had three level two projects and for the first time one level three project.  Our studetns also participated in the Sphero Hero competition.  

Our students had a busy day at SPARK this year.  We four groups of students presenting projects, one group of students teaching others about Sphero robots, one group taking part in a live Minecraft challenge, one group competing in a Mario Cart Tournament, and finally two students completing in a live AI challenge.   Congratulations to our mine craft team who came in third place and the showcase (Bully Shield) which also placed third.  

Our students had the opportunity to work with artists from the Philharmonic throughout the late winter and early spring.  Students learned to play the ukulele.  

Meadowthorpe had a great showing at this year's District Governor's Cup competition.  In addition to many individual awards we brought home the district championship!!!  We also were proud to win the sportsmanship award for the day.  

Meadowthorpe held our first oratory festival.  Students presented original speeches to a series for judges from around the district.  Two students were selected to represent Meadowthorpe in Washington DC later this year.  

Our students learned more about various reptiles with a visit from the WAVE Foundation through the Newport Aquarium. We loved meeting the turtle, skink, and snake who came to visit us!

Our students presented what they learned about different cultures around the world to the other classes in our school. 

GTAP visited Transylvania to see a the Nutcracker Ballet. We went to support many of our students who had roles in the performance!

Congratulations to our ten GTAP students who will be moving on to the District Science Fair!

5th Grade: David, Esther, Gus, Eli, Sarah-Nur

4th Grade: Zoya, Ward, Roman, Emma, Arni

One of our favorite activities every year is Colonial Days!

The Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation zoomed with us for a virtual field trip experience to teach us about their research within their shark lab.

We loved learning about a multitude of careers, interests, and hobbies from many of the parents of the students in our program.

We had a blast at Newton's Attic!

GTAP enjoyed a trip to Keeneland to learn more about the equine industry of Kentucky.

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2024!

We traveled to Louisville, KY for an extended day trip. We visited the Belle of Louisville, the Kentucky Science Center, and the Frazier History Museum.

The Agriculture Bus and Miss Kentucky came to visit us.

Students researched an important figure and brought them to life in our Time Travel Turmoil project!

Students created their own businesses to put on the Entrepreneur Fair for our entire school!

Students researched different winter holidays around the world and presented their learning to the other classes in our school.

Congratulations to our nine GTAP students who will be moving on to the District Science Fair!

5th Grade: Lyllian, Haruki, Stella, Lily, & Sarah

4th Grade: Sarah-Nur, Camille, Eli, & David S.

Lexington Children's Theater visited the students this morning to present "The Reluctant Dragon."  

GTAP visited the Opera House to see a performance of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" presented by the Lexington Children's Theatre. We went to support two of our students who had roles in the play!

GTAP participated in Colonial Days the week of Thanksgiving Break to learn more about what life was like during that time period. Students rotated through various activities, such as making butter, playing colonial games, and acting like colonists.

The Mobile Planetarium from the Living Arts and Science Center visited our students to present a show called "Earth, Moon, and Stars."

Congratulations to Rubén for finishing in first position in the International Taekwondo Competition in Louisville. 

Following our unit on the Native American Cultural Regions, our students had the opportunity to look at various artifacts from that time period with our guest speaker, Mr. Ryan.

GTAP visited Fort Boonesborough to learn about early settlers in Kentucky. Students were able to enjoy several demonstrations and reenactments during the day.  

GTAP took an extended day field trip to Mammoth Cave National Park.  Students were able to attend a geology lesson, hike, and explore parts of the cave.  

Congratulation to Greyson and Divi for winning our spring 2023 Lego Brickmaster challenge.  All nine teams did a wonderful job.  

Congratulations to Alex for winning the second annual Meadowthorpe Chess Tournament.  

Kindergarten through second grade Stories Around the World Lesson s

• Secretariat Center Visit 

• "Around the World in Stories"  Play and Enrichment Lessons    

• Governor's Cup students are recognized at quarterly Fayette County Board of Education banquet.  

GTAP had a wonderful trip to Washington DC this spring.  We were able to enjoy four wonderful days in the capitol.   

Congratulation to four of our students who scored in the top ten in the state on the General Knowledge exam for Governor's Cup!

• 4th Place Calvin W.  

• 6th Place Tie   Dharshini H.  and Pinkie L. 

• 8th Place  Emma X.   

GTAP Carnival 

World Downs Syndrome Day and Rock Your Socks Projects 

• Overall  District Governor's Cup Champions !!!

  • Quick Recall 

    • 1st Place 

  • Math

    • 1st Place  Satvik G.  

    • 2nd Place  Alex W. 

    • 3rd Place Michael C. 

  • Science

    • 1st Place  Pinkie L. 

    • 3rd Place Aarko G.  

    • 4th Place Emma X. 

  • Social Studies 

    • 5th Place Cooper T. 

  • Language Arts 

    • 1st Place Dharshini M.

    • 2nd Place Tie Pinkie L.  and Emma X.  

  • Arts and Humanities 

    • 4th Place Dharshini 

    • 5th Place Neerav G. 

  • Composition 

    • 1st Place Emma X.  

    • 2nd Place Neerav G.  

Meadowthorpe students traveled to Frankort to visit the State Capitol.  As part of the trip they were able to interact with the Governor during his yearly signing of the proclamation for gifted education week.  

Link to Governor Andy Beshear's Twitter Post

• Entrepreneur Fair 

BIZ Town!  

Fort Harrod 

McConnell's Trace