Glow Day April 4
RLA STAAR April 9
5th Grade Science STAAR April 22
Math STAAR April 29
Here is information on the DECATS Summer Camp for GT students going into grades 3-6. It is a fun filled, full day three week camp. I will be one of the master teachers along with Miss Hayes, Mr, Hendrickson and Mr. Parthemore. Enrollment is limited so sign up today!
What are we learning in GT Lead?
1st Grade - Game Maker
2nd Grade - Brain Research
3rd Grade - Building A Business
4th Grade - Enigmas
5th Grade - Geometric Wonders
Kindergarten~ Introduction to the Depth & Complexity Icons
Kinder GT LEADers were first introduced to the details icon. They looked for details in our story then connected with details about ourselves. Student then filled in flowers about themselves. Finally kids turned and talked to their neighbor, and shared a detail about themself.
Students are gaining an understanding of the Design Thinking Process and how it relates to creating games.
Second Grade~
Brain Research
Students started researching to aquire background knowledge and a basic understanding of how the brain works and the basic parts and functions of each part of the brain working together.
Third Grade~Building A Business
The 3rd Grade GT LEADERs are creating a marketing campaign to sell the new toy/game their creating with a plan to mass produce the new invention.
Fourth Grade~ Enigmas
Students investigate a naturally occurring enigma, an unsolved mystery. Each student will explore, in depth, an enigma and hypothesize possible solutions while using the research process.
Kindergarten: Monday: Stuckeman Class 11:30-12:15
Thursday: MacMahon Class 11:30-12:15
Fridays: Williky's Class 11:30-12:15
First Grade: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 & 11:30-12:00
Second Grade: Tuesdays 12:15-2:15
Third Grade: Thursdays 10:10-11:10 & 1:55-2:55
Fourth Grade: Mondays 9:25- 10:30 & 12:15-1:40
Fifth Grade: Fridays 9:25-11:15 & 1:00-1:40
Email: tiffani.griffard@gcisd.net
Website: GT Newsletter
Location: 6600 Glenhope Circle North Colleyville, TX, 76034 USA
Phone: 817-251-5720
Twitter: @MrsGriffard