1. Gifted & Talented Program Mrs. McGee 3 rd through 6 th Grades Mrs. McGee 3 rd through 6 th Grades

2. A Thinking Program Students spend one day per week with other students in the same grade level Students come from Edison, Field and Hale schools Students spend one day per week with other students in the same grade level Students come from Edison, Field and Hale schools

3. When We Meet Monday – 6 th grade Tuesday – 5 th grade Thursday – 4 th grade Friday – 3 rd grade Monday – 6 th grade Tuesday – 5 th grade Thursday – 4 th grade Friday – 3 rd grade

4. Areas of Focus Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Research / Investigation Self Development Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Research / Investigation Self Development

5. Critical Thinking Taking apart ideas or information Reading with deductive reasoning Mathematical problem solving Extending number concepts Taking apart ideas or information Reading with deductive reasoning Mathematical problem solving Extending number concepts

6. Creative Thinking Looking at ideas in different ways Creating an original idea Brainstorming ideas Creative writing and illustrations Looking at ideas in different ways Creating an original idea Brainstorming ideas Creative writing and illustrations

7. Research / Investigation Determining questions to investigate Research process Organizing and sharing information Applying technology effectively Applying scientific method Determining questions to investigate Research process Organizing and sharing information Applying technology effectively Applying scientific method

8. Self Development Responsible for ones work Cooperating well with others Leadership skills High effort consistently Responsible for ones work Cooperating well with others Leadership skills High effort consistently

9. Progress Reports Will reflect Areas of Focus Given out in January and May Will reflect Areas of Focus Given out in January and May

10. Conferences When – October and January During conference week we set up a time that works for you Student led When – October and January During conference week we set up a time that works for you Student led

11. Homework Normally do not give homework Will provide activities if desired Normally do not give homework Will provide activities if desired

12. Lunches Students at Edison and Hale need to have a lunch account at Field Either bring $ or deposit $ in account Free and reduced prices still apply Students at Edison and Hale need to have a lunch account at Field Either bring $ or deposit $ in account Free and reduced prices still apply

13. Conclusion Any questions? Please feel free to email or call me slmcgee@mpsaz.org 472-9824 Any questions? Please feel free to email or call me slmcgee@mpsaz.org 472-9824