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James Williams Elementary. Welcome to Challenge Curriculum Night. Mrs. Ajaya Sonde. Agenda. Curriculum: Year 1, Activities, Projects, Report Cards, Field Trips Extensions: DI, Reflections, KPGT - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to Challenge Curriculum
Night
Mrs. Ajaya Sonde
James Williams Elementary
Agenda
Curriculum: Year 1, Activities, Projects, Report Cards,
Field Trips
Extensions: DI, Reflections, KPGT
Communications: Wiki, 5th Gr. JRHS Screening, Flipped
Classroom & Edmodo, GT PAC &
KPGT Liasion
Contact Info
Curriculum
Year 1: Change
Meteorology, Fine Arts, Chemistry
Change happens over time.
Change can be natural or man-made.
Change can be random or predictable.
Activities
Inquiry
Flipped Classroom
Discovery Education
TED
PBS - NOVA
Edmodo Homework
Simulations
Computer Lab
Internet sites
SMART Board
Read Aloud
Hands On Activities
Logic Games & Puzzles
Project for Meteorology
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 2 & 3
Grade 1 Com
ple
xit
y
Report Cards
Evaluations same as before.
Excellent = Exceeds ExpectationsSatisfactory = Meets Expectations
Needs ImprovementUnsatisfactory
No comments this year unless child is not meeting expectations.
1st report card = Work Ethic, Current status. 2nd report card = Meteorology 3rd report card = Fine Arts 4th report card = Chemistry
Field Trips
Challenge Field Trip: Weather Museum?, Houston Symphony?, Museum of Fine Arts? Theatre?• Focus on Meteorology, Fine Arts• Will be in May near the end of school• Will need parent chaperones & photographers
Extensions
Destination Imagination
PTA Reflections
KPGT Opportunities
TAGT Conference
Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination
PTA Reflections
KPGT Opportunities
KPGT Opportunities
TAGT ConferenceGeorge R. Brown Convention Center
Communications
5th Grade JRHS Screening
My Wiki: asonde.pbworks.com
Edmodo: katy.edmodo.com
KPGT Liasion & GT PAC
5th Grade JRHS Screening
Parents: Please Note:
5th Grade JRHS Screening Info that is currently being advertised is NOT for you!!!!
Information for your child will be sent at a later date. I will update you via email and send an e-copy for you.
All current screening information is being posted on a new wiki:
http://jwegt.pbworks.com
Old Challenge WikiNew Challenge Wiki
EdmodoCommunication for
The Next Generation
Advantages:
Your intermediate level child is connected to a Challenge classroom on Non Challenge days.
They are able to communicate with their challenge friends and discuss challenge topics in a safe environment.
They are able to share their knowledge learned outside of the classroom with their peers.
Edmodo
What’s the Difference?
KPGT Liaison
• A “ room mother” for Challenge (or father)
• Campus / Classroom focus
• District contact is the Challenge teacher
• Assists with dissemination of KPGT information to the campus and classroom
• Time required varies ,“as needed” for KPGT and campus needs, usually during school hours
• More than one Liaison per campus is OK
• Focus on carrying out tasks
• May also serve as the PAC Representative
GT PAC Member
• A representative on an advisory board
• District / Program Focus
• District contact is the GT/AAS Director
• Receives department/district information and provides input as requested
• Time required is attendance at three evening PAC meetings scheduled by the Director
• One PAC Representative per campus
• Focus on discussing issues
• May also serve as the Liaison
JWE needs a KPGT Liasion
and a GT PAC member
Please email or contact me if you are interested.
Thank YouFor coming
tonight!
Questions? Concerns?
Email Me!