SEARCH
at Madison's Trust Elementary School
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3rd Grade: notifications for gifted eligibility have gone out. If you have questions you should contact me. If you would like to appeal, you should print out a copy of the appeals form and send it to the address at the bottom of the form. The form can be downloaded on the LCPS G&T Page.
5th grade: if you requested evaluation, those results should be sent next week.
K-3: We are wrapping up this school year and these are our last two weeks of search! Exciting and sad. I'll miss our MTE Macaws dearly, but I hope you are excited for new experiences and learning opportunities this summer!
Updates on our new gifted programs Fusion and DCI to come soon!
NAGC_TIP-Sheet_COVID-19_With Strategies by Development Level_April 2020.pdf
What is SEARCH?
What is SEARCH?
SEARCH teachers provide model lessons in thinking skills to students in grades K-3. It is designed to foster a classroom environment that encourages students to develop an excitement for learning and discovery.
SEARCH teachers work within the classroom to stimulate curiosity, practice problem solving strategies, incorporate cooperative learning activities, provide opportunities for students to use higher level thinking skills, and to identify students with exceptional ability.
During the lessons the primary classroom teacher makes observations to gain insight into the students’ various skills, strengths, and learning styles. Both teachers work cooperatively to recognize and develop the potential for excellence in each student.
The SEARCH teacher is available to assist in the development of lesson plans and activities that promote higher level thinking, model or provide tips for differentiating instruction, work with small groups of students, and to offer enrichment to students who have been formally identified for gifted services.
The Loudoun County SEARCH lessons are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning. Students unlock their minds using the following "Thinking Keys" during the lessons:
Jaime Mills
Jaime Mills
My name is Jaime Mills and I'm so happy to be the SEARCH teacher Madison's Trust. This is my ninth year of teaching. I earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in filmmaking at VCU before I discovered my love of education. After teaching abroad in South Korea, I went back to VCU to get my Masters in Teaching degree. I furthered my studies by earning an endorsement in gifted education through UVA.
When I'm not at school, I'm usually found with my husband Ben and my sons Andrew and Arthur. I enjoy camping, cooking, knitting, and crocheting. I also love to read history and historical fiction.
I'm looking forward to a great year learning together!
You can email me at Jaimelee.Mills@LCPS.org
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