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I hope you all enjoy seeing the wonderful things your student is doing in GT LEAD!
First Grade
First Grade
Students described the characters internal and external traits from multiple perspectives and identified the story elements. They identified attributes of 3D shapes and analyzed how shapes can be used in building castles
Second Grade
Second Grade
Students identified the general rules of a system and identified systems around the school. Students used what they learned about systems to build a car.
Third Grade
Third Grade
Students can understand forces at work during flight and examined the power necessary to take flight. They analyzed the historical significance of discoveries in flight.
Students utilized the design process to evaluate and improve paper airplanes.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Students can explain the vocabulary (monument, critical element, identity, symbolism, character attributes). They brainstormed and used graphic organizers to decide what critical elements of themselves to represent in their monument. Students designed and created a monument based on the parameters and materials available. They will use presentation skills to present their monument to the class.
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
Students determined a SMART goal. They created an icon and a mini poster explaining how their icon represents the power of yet, growth mindset or perseverance. Students created a final product of their choice to present their YET to the class using presentation skills.
Check out all th fun the Third Grade GT LEADers had at the C.R. Smith Museum and Founders’ Plaza by looking through the pictures below!
Week of Oct. 9
Week of Oct. 9
No school Oct. 9, then I will be out for my sisters wedding. I will make up my minutes with each class throughout the upcoming weeks!
Third Grade GT LEAD Field Trip
Third Grade GT LEAD Field Trip
The trip to the C.R. Smith Museum was AMAZING!. They explored the interactive permanent exhibits covering the history of American Airlines and the evolution of commercial aviation. They also participated in a STEM workshop that is aviation based and focuses on building things that fly, discussing the forces involved, and learning about the foundations of flight. Founders’ Plaza for a picnic lunch while watching planes take-off and land and listening to the air traffic control communications from the FAA tower was truly an AMAZING experience!
Campus SAGE Representative
Campus SAGE Representative
I am in search of a volunteer to be our Campus SAGE Representative.
The mission of Grapevine-Colleyville Supporting and Advocating for Gifted Education (GC-SAGE) is to ensure gifted children in the Grapevine/Colleyville area reach their fullest potential by: advocating on their behalf; connecting parents to valuable resources and each other; and by educating and supporting their teachers and educators.
Job description for campus reps:
- campus reps will inform SAGE about topics/issues parents may be interested in learning more about
- campus reps will support and encourage the GT LEAD teacher
- campus reps will help promote social events and parent programming provided by SAGE
How often will campus reps meet?
- most communication will come through email
- 1-2 Zoom calls in the evening each semester
There will be a Zoom call Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm for the Elementary GT LEAD campus reps. A meeting link to the campus reps closer to the date.
If you are interested, please contact me or the SAGE President, Jamie Weatherall at president@gc-sage.org.
Don't Miss This
Don't Miss This
Brown Bag Bash
Join us for our first Brown Bag Bash of 2023-24:
Bring a brown bag lunch and join us as Angela Harris, Will Boykin, and Louisa Hilton share their presentation on Boredom and the Brain. Learn how research shows an alarming increase in social media usage by adolescents and teenagers today. How are we reshaping thoughts with screen time and what are the youth of today missing out on? Bring a lunch and join us on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 in the Tejas Room at the GCISD Administration Building as we discuss the benefits of boredom and the effects of screen time.
SAVE THE DATE
Save the Date for future daytime meet and greets:
Coffee Chat - November 28, 2023 at the Cannon Learning Commons from 8:00-9:00 am
Brown Bag Bash - February 1, 2024 at PDEC - Panther Room from 12:00-1:00 pm
Coffee Chat - April 12, 2024 at the HMS Learning Commons from 8:30-9:30
GT Challenge
GT Challenge
The GT Challenge is back! I am continuing the GT challenge for ALL my classes! 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!
Be on the lookout for these puzzles! The students are already so excited to get started again! You are welcome to support them, but allow your student to work through it and struggle!
Be on the lookout for these puzzles! The students are already so excited to get started again! You are welcome to support them, but allow your student to work through it and struggle!
For those who are new to the GT LEAD Program, Here is how it will work:
They will receive a packet the first day of each week that they see me.
Students will work through the puzzles on their own time. This can be at home, recess, free time in class, etc.
Packets are dow back on or before the first day they see me the following week.
Students can stop by anytime. If I am unavailable, they can slide it under my door. Be sure they have their name on it!
Once they have completed all the puzzles correctly, they receive a prize out of my treasure chest.
This will continue weekly throughout the school year.
This is NOT....
Homework
Mandatory
This is to stimulate and boost their brain in a fun and challenging way!
Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies
1st grade: Package of Crayola Markers (thin), Green Folder with pockets
2nd grade: Package of Crayola Markers (fat), Blue Folder with pockets
3rd grade: Package of black Dry Erase Markers, Yellow Folder with pockets
4th grade: Package of Crayola Colored Pencils, Red Folder with pockets
5th grade: Bag of decorations or small building pieces of any sort (rhinestones, small wood pieces, googly eyes, etc.), or low temp glue sticks, Orange Folder with pockets
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
Click on this image to go to the SAGE website and JOIN NOW!
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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