Friday, September 1, 2017

GT LEADers in Action!
September     2017

Greetings, families!  
And welcome back for another exciting and innovative year in GT LEAD.  I hope your summer was fantastic and full of family joy.  I traveled to Missouri, Florida, and various parts of Texas, watching my high school senior son play baseball.  It was such a gift to see him on the field and to spend so much quality time together.  He even hit three home runs!  My daughter spent her days swimming, dancing and painting art in as many corners of the house as she could.  It was a great summer.  




What's Going on GT LEAD

Class will begin next week, and I'm so ready to get started!  There will be a shortened schedule, due to the holiday on Monday.

SHORTENED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Tuesday  9/5
3rd grade dual         8:00-9:00
2nd grade                9:00-10:00
3rd grade nondual  12:30-1:30

Wednesday 9/6
5th grade nondual   7:55-8:55
5th grade nondual   1:25-2:25

Thursday 9/7
4th grade nondual   9:10-10:10
4th grade dual         12:30-1:30

Friday 9/8
1st grade                  9:00-10:00
5th grade dual         11:30-12:25
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Permanent GT LEAD Class Schedule (starts September 11)

Monday
2nd grade                9:00-11:00

Tuesday
3rd grade dual         8:00-10:00
3rd grade nondual  12:30-2:30

Wednesday
5th grade nondual   7:55-9:10 and 10:00-11:30
5th grade nondual   11:00-12:25 and 1:25-2:55

Thursday
4th grade nondual   9:10-11:30
4th grade dual         12:30-2:55

Friday
1st grade                  9:00-10:30
5th grade dual         11:30-12:25 and 1:30-2:55

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GT LEAD Parent Curriculum Night

Please make plans to join us on Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 pm in the library for the 2017-2018 GT LEAD Curriculum Night meeting.  Here is the link for the presentation, in the event you are unable to come.

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SUPPLIES FOR THIS YEAR

Your child will need to bring the following supplies as soon as possible:
1st Grade
  • One paper towel roll
  • Ziplock baggies box (any size)
4th Grade:
  • One container of Bleach wipes
2nd Grade:
  • Ultra Fine Point black Sharpie
5th Grade:
  • One craft item package (i.e. rhinestones, twine, beads, stickers, etc. --the possibilities are endless)
3rd Grade:
  • Fine tip black Sharpie
All supplies will be shared by all
GT LEAD students.  
Thank you for sending them!  


It's going to be the best year together!


SAGE:  Supporting & Advocating for Gifted Education

Please consider joining SAGE so your family can remain informed of current issues in gifted education and so your family can network with other families of gifted scholars.  Dana Lamas has graciously offered to serve as our campus rep, so please thank her for her time and commitment to the program.  Meredith Farnam served last year, and we so appreciate her time as well!  For more information on SAGE, go to www.gc-sage.org