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I hope you all enjoy seeing the wonderful things your student is doing in GT LEAD!
First Grade
First Grade
First grade explored games and their attributes, used the design process to create a game of their own. and played each others games.
Now first grade is digging into a Worms life!
Second Grade
Second Grade
Students are explored the functions and importance of the six main parts of the brain. They analyzed the roles of the brain and neurons as they role played and drew the paths messages are sent and received in the Nervous System. Students crested a final product and will present their research at The Brain Expo. More information below.
Soon, second graders will go back into time and start the unit "It's Extinct!"
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade studied businesses and discovered attributes that make them successful. They investigated the process of inventing new toys and games and they utilized the design process to develop a prototype of a toy/game. They even got to use the 3D printer!
Now let's explore careers in the exciting unit "Career Explorations."
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Students can identify an enigma and how it manifests itself. In groups they investigated theories about the cause of the enigma of their choice. They hypothesized the cause of the enigma.
We are now rolling into the unit "Rube Goldberg."
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
5th Grade GT LEADers finished their unit, Independent Research! Students selected a topic and create a driving question using The Differentiator.
They have selected a variety of quality sources, took detailed notes that answer their driving question and created a bibliography.They are created sophisticated products that demonstrated their learning and presented to the class.
How we will end this year with the amazing unit "Exploring Games and Sports!"
GT LEAD Parent Survey
GT LEAD Parent Survey
Your feedback is important to myself and the GCISD Advanced Academics Program. Please take a moment to complete the survey.
GT Challenge
GT Challenge
The GT Challenge will continue! I will continue to send home weekly math puzzles! If students complete the puzzles correctly they can get something out of my prize box! With that being said, I teach 6 grade levels and will need to replenish my prize box often! If you would like to donate anything to my prize box, my students and I would greatly appreciate it! I have added some ideas to my wishlist, however you can also choose items your student(s) would work towards!
ASPIRE
ASPIRE
An email about ASPIRE results was sent April 17. If you tested your student for ASPIRE and have not received communicated check skyward.
Second Grade Brain Expo
Second Grade Brain Expo
You're invited to the 2024 Brain Expo!
WHO: Second Grade GT LEAD Students
WHAT: Brain Expo presented by Second Grade GT LEAD
WHERE: SLE Learning Commons
WHEN: Friday, April 5, 12:45-2:00 (Please allow yourself time to get signed in.)
WHY: To educate you about the amazing human brain
Schedule
Schedule
1st Grade Monday/ Tuesday 8:00-8:50
2nd Grade Tuesday/Thursday 11:55-12:45
3rd Grade Tuesday/Thursday 9:10-10:05
4th Grade Mon./ Tues./Thurs. 1:10-2:20
5th Grade Mon./ Wed./ Fri.. 9:45-10:45
Contact Me
Contact Me
Silver Lake Elementary: Danielle Waldo, GT Specialist
Email: danielle.waldo@gcisd.net
Twitter: velez_SLE_GT
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When parenting a gifted/talented child, it is important to factor in the social/emotional well-being, as well as to look ahead and plan down the road several years. I am here to advocate for your children, as well as to be a resource for you to other opportunities within our district. One way you can stay connected and advocate for your child is through SAGE (Supporting and Advocating for Gifted Education), our parent advocacy group for gifted learners. They often bring in guest speakers, invite representatives for camps/programs to share, and provide scholarships for teachers to attend gifted conferences. Please consider joining this dynamic group by clicking on the link below.
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