1. B.R.I.D.G.E.S (B UILDING R ELATIONSHIPS TO I NSPIRE AND D EVELOP G IFTED E DUCATION S TUDENTS ) P ARENT O RIENTATION M EETING S EPTEMBER 8, 2015

2. P URPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S Provides an academically focused and supportive environment for students who share similar interests, needs, and abilities Unique learning activities that support, enrich, and extend the curriculum taught in the regular classroom

3. Engaging and challenging “hands-on” and “minds-on” activities for students that promote higher order thinking and critical thinking skills A full day of uninterrupted learning Additional opportunities provided for leadership and team building P URPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S

4. B ENEFITS OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S O VER R EGULAR PTP P ULLOUT P ROGRAM Building relationships between students across the district Longer in-depth and enriched lessons Consolidated pullout program to allow for: Smaller class sizes More individualized student instruction More time for experiments and hands-on activities Exposure to content across a variety of subject areas

5. B.R.I.D.G.E.S D AILY S CHEDULE 9:15-10:00 Students Transported to T.C. Cherry 10:00-11:30 Science/Math Classes 11:45-12:30 Lunch & Recess 12:30-2:00 Math/Science Classes 2:00-2:30 Students Transported to Home Schools

6. B.R.I.D.G.E.S S CHEDULE 2015-2016 M C N EILL & P ARKER -B ENNETT -C URRY 3 rd Grade 2 nd Grade September 4 th September 18 th October 16 th November 6 th November 20 th December 11 th January 15 th January 29 th February 19 th March 4 th March 25 th April 15 th

7. B.R.I.D.G.E.S S CHEDULE 2015-2016 P OTTER G RAY & T.C. C HERRY & D ISHMAN -M C G INNIS 3 rd Grade 2 nd Grade September 11 th September 25 th October 23 rd November 13 th December 4 th January 8 th January 22 nd February 5 th February 26 th March 18 th April 1 st April 19 th

8. B.R.I.D.G.E.S C ONTENT L ESSONS 3 rd Grade (Life Science) September 4 th & September 11 th Science Learn how to use microscopes and prepare slides Identify parts of cells and discuss their unique functions Compare and contrast plant and animal cell structures Math Design a zoo based on a specific perimeter while meeting specific criteria (budget, space restrictions, etc.) Use problem solving strategies to place animals in the zoo based on their habitat and space of their enclosure Use data, measurement, and geometric shapes to solve real world problems

9. B.R.I.D.G.E.S C ONTENT L ESSONS 2nd Grade (Earth Science) September 18 th & September 25 th Science Learn about tectonic plates and continental drift theory Discuss “Ring of Fire,” how volcanoes are formed, and current events involving volcanoes (Iceland, Mount St. Helens) Interactive website explaining types of volcanoes and the inside structure of a volcano Participation in two volcano experiments Create their own virtual volcano online and watch it erupt Math Disaster Math Use problem solving strategies to solve math problems relating to various natural disasters Use information given in a chart to develop and create their own math problems for a partner to solve Explain problem solving strategies used to solve multiple step math problems

10. U PCOMING T ENTATIVE F IELD T RIPS Mammoth Cave WKU Planetarium Confucius Institute WKU Engineering Building Kentucky Museum Corvette Plant Guest Speakers

11. M ONTHLY B.R.I.D.G.E.S N EWSLETTER The monthly B.R.I.D.G.E.S newsletter will contain the following information: Educational content students are learning during the B.R.I.D.G.E.S sessions Upcoming field trip opportunities for students Follow Ms. Koedyker’s Twitter account @giftedkoedyker for BRIDGES updates!

12. Q UESTION & A NSWER S ESSION Are there any questions, comments, or concerns that you would like addressed at this time?

13. S CHOOL & S CIENCE L AB T OUR We will now offer a tour of T.C. Cherry including the classroom areas where students will be when they attend B.R.I.D.G.E.S! We look forward to working with you and your children this year!