5.05.2017

Week of May 8th to May 12th

We are continuing to prepare for the Gifted Parent Advisory Committee meeting.  We are gathering projects and preparing a presentation for parents to see the great things we have accomplished this year.

Some of our fifth grade gifted support students will be participating in the Math 24 tournament at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit.  The team from the high school invited us to help them and to get a taste of what the tournament is all about. 

Our second trip to the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit Maker Space start this week.  The 6th grade students will be going on May 10th.  The 3rd through 5th grade students will be going on May 19th.  We had a blast on our first visit exploring 3D printing with Leopoly and the zSpace, and using Makey Makey to turn everyday objects (like bananas and marshmallows) into the controllers for playing games and music.  This visit will be working with coding and robotics completing tasks using Sphero and OZMO.

The Gifted Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30 pm.  Be sure to attend as we will be showcasing some of the projects and activities students worked on this year including our K’Nex theme park attractions.  Save the date!  I am hoping to see many parents and students at the meeting.  It will be a great way for parents to see exactly what we’re doing, wrap up the year, and set our sights on next year!

Please contact me with any questions or concerns at (570) 874-3661 Ext. 3132 or at nnestor@northschuylkill.net. 

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