Welcome to Gifted Education and Talent Development!

Parents and students, It has already been my extreme pleasure to work with you and your “unBeelievable” child! We have been enjoying rigorous, challenging lessons that address the varied learning needs and styles of your children. Students will be engaged in activities that developed they critical thinking skills, increase their content knowledge and stretch their creativity and imagination! I am so excited to have been given this opportunity. I can ensure you that your child will be motivated and inspired by the learning experiences they receive! With sincerest regard, M s. Upshaw, Gif ted facilitator

Our Essential Agreements

Be prepared (bring all necessary materials and assignments to class) Be present and alert.

Follow directions QUICK L Y!

M aintain a POSITIVE attitude.

Share the air! (Respect the space and opinions of others)

M aintain all A ’s and B’s in core classes.

Complete and return all assignments ON TIM E!

ConsequencesIf your child chooses not to honor or maintain the high expectations of our Essential Agreements, the

consequences will include the following:

1. Separation f rom classmates

2. Parent communication (OOPS! Sheet, email, text, phone call)

3. Return to homeroom class due to inappropriate behavior, poor work eff ort, and/or repeated failure to bring required supplies

4. M andatory Parent conference with Gif ted Teacher

5. Temporary probation

6. Permanent Removal Status

Please note changes! I f any changes must be made, please be assured you will be notified immediately! I appreciate your patience!

Grade Day Times Lunch 2nd

M onday 9:30-2:15 11:00-11:30

5th

Tuesday 8:30-2:00 10:30-11:00

1st

Wednesday 8:30-2:00 11:15-11:45

3rd and 4th

Thursday 9:30-2:15 11:00-11:30

*Students may bring HEALTHY snacks and water bottles for the afternoons. Parents if you’d like, you can send in snacks, water, juice, etc. to store in the classroom for students.

Gifted Supply List* One -1 ½ to 2inch binder with 5 pack dividers One pack of wide ruled (1st and 2nd) or college ruled (3rd-5th )

notebook paper

One composition notebook

One spiral notebook

One pencil case with the following: 3 pencils, 1 glue stick (optional items: 1 jump drive, crayons, highlighter, scissors)