The On Beyond Program, Gifted and Talented at MSES: Attention Parents of Gifted Students...

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

One of the core values here at Manitou Springs Elementary is our desire to grow the WHOLE CHILD. From nurturing staff and classroom settings, to the Core Knowledge Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science curricula, to hands on learning experiences and field trips, authentic learning continues to strengthen and deepening content for all students each and every day.

Extension and enrichment or teacher collaboration will take place at every grade level. Sometimes this looks like a whole-group lesson I go into the classroom to share. Other times this is a consistent pull-out where I work with a specific group of students to take learning to the next level and apply it to authentic activities. By partnering with teachers, I will continue supporting regular curriculum to help make learning more vivid and meaningful. Together, we will help your child reach new skill levels and build personal interest to hold themselves to more productive standards!

:) Ms. Kanaga

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Attention Parents of Gifted Students...

National Association for Gifted Children - National Convention

Colorado is host to the 2012 National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) conference held at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver from Thursday, November 15 through Sunday November 18, 2012. Volunteers are needed to help monitor sessions in four-hour shifts. You will be able to attend workshops and educational sessions that are presented by leaders in gifted education, including well-known national experts in 21st century learning. A certificate of recognition for your service will be given to all conference workers.
To learn more go to http://tinyurl.com/NAGC-Volunteer-Letter or sign up at http://tinyurl.com/NAGC2012Volunteers. Local arrangements are made through the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented. Visit our website at www.coloradogifted.org or contact our Hospitality Chair, Debbie Getzel at dgetzel@comcast.net.

Parent Day at NAGC National Convention

“Parent Day at the National” is Saturday, November 17, 2012. Held at the Hyatt-Regency in conjunction with the National Convention, Parent Day is an inclusive experience for parents to benefit from the expertise and energy the National Convention brings to town. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts in the field, meet other parents of gifted children, and get helpful resources to take home for your child and community! Parent Day Program Schedule
(all events and lunch included in Registration)
7:30 - 8:15    Check-in and Continental Breakfast (Hyatt)
8:00 - 8:15    Welcome and Announcements (Hyatt)
8:15 - 8:30    Welcome from NAGC
8:30 - 9:05    Keynote (Hyatt)
9:05 - 9:20    Break to move to NAGC Convention (CC)
9:20 - 10:40 NAGC General Session Keynote (CC)
10:40 - 11:30 Visit NAGC Exhibit Hall (CC) and move to Hyatt
11:30 - 12:10 Welcome Back and Keynote (Hyatt)
12:10 - 1:05   Lunchtime Mile Marker Topic Table Discussions (Hyatt)
1:05 - 1:30    Break to move to NAGC Concurrent Sessions (CC)
1:30 - 2:30    NAGC Concurrent Sessions/Poster Sessions (CC)
2:30 - 2:50    Break
2:50 - 3:50    NAGC Concurrent Sessions/Poster Sessions (CC)
3:50 - 4:30    Visit NAGC Exhibit Hall (CC) and move to Hyatt
4:30 - 5:30    Student Panel/Keynote and Closing Remarks (Hyatt)
5:30 - 6:00    Move to NAGC Denver Reception (CO History Museum)
6:00 - 7:30    NAGC Denver Reception (CO History Museum)
Register for Parent Day now . . . goto www.coloradogifted.org. For more info, please call 303-520-4887.
Registration: $110 individual ($175 for couples from the same household)
Your Parent Day registration benefits continue beyond November 17 with membership to the Colorado Association for Gifted Children (CAGT) and to PPAGS!

Colorado Reception Parents who have registered for "Parent Day at the National" are also invited to the new History Colorado Center at 1200 Broadway for the evening reception on Nov. 17th, 5:50-7:30 pm. Many of the presenters will be there, too. There will be buses from the Convention Center to the History Colorado Center. The reception will feature a jazz quartet, a cowboy poet, a bluegrass band, and a Mountain Man impersonator/presenter. There will be appetizers (no extra charge!) and a cash bar. Those attending should wear their Parent Day badge. See you there!

PPAGS PPAGS is the newest affiliate of Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT). Visit our website and let us know what ideas you have for local events for our gifted community.
For additional information, please contact Michelle at (719) 237-5793 or michelle@pikespeakgifted.org.

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Extended Learning Opportunity Classes

Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Classes are provided in Reading and Math to meet the current needs of students who show proficiency in these areas. In order to honor student time outside school, which is usually filled with extracurricular activities, we are trying to make the classwork inclusive with limited outside homework.

In math, the teachers send students to enrichment class once skills have been demonstrated at or above the current in-class instruction in Common Core standards. That means that students may or may not attend the math extension each week based on understanding of their in-class content and skills. Fifth Grade students showing strong foundational skills at the beginning of the year are invited to be in an Advanced Math class that replaces their regular math instruction. Students are re-evaluated for the class each quarter.

Attendance for the Reading ELO is for the entire quarter. Although beginning proficiency in all reading and writing standards is not required, it should be achieved by the end of the year. Students in 3rd Grade who have at least a grade level higher comprehension level are invited to attend the ELO three days per week during the quarter. Some projects may be supported in the students' homeroom, and some homework may be required. Usually, this class replaces any work done in the regular classroom during the pull-out. Fourth Grade currently has a weekly Vocabulary group and an Independent Study pull-out. Fifth Grade has a weekly School Newspaper group and an Independent Study pull-out.

Support services are also provided for 1st and 2nd Grade classes, and for Kindergarten as needs are recognized.

In the Fall, families of identified students are notified and meet with the Gifted Specialist to create an Advanced Learning Plan. Together, they set goals at the beginning of each year and check for growth in the Spring. These students explore affective and social challenges through introspective or cooperative problem-solving activities. They may also pursue special interests through independent study projects, which are presented to families at Showcase Night in May. All students who participate in ELOs, Enrichment, and Identified group will be invited to be part of Showcase Night!

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