February Newsletter

There have been a lot of things that are starting up this past month and a lot of awards.

Doodle For Google Competition is currently open. This year's theme is I am Grateful for...

This is a scholarship opportunity for students. Students can come to get a paper and the Google Classroom Code from me.

All 7th & 8th grade TAG students are invited to participate in the Finance Park field trip in March. Attending will require about 2-3 hours of pre-work and will cost $18. Students can come to pick up a workbook from me and join the Google Classroom from the link in their weekly emails.

We are working hard with KUNA to get ready to represent countries from all around the world.

Karigan Tingle (East Middle School) received a $500 grant through WKU Drs. Mody Service Learning Competition. She will expand her current teacher appreciation week project and lead younger students to continue her good work.

Avery Oliver's service learning project is in full swing. She is hosting a food drive between all three middle schools. Please support her efforts and your school's chance to win by donating food. See the flyer below on items we need.

In January, we attend the Future City Competition and won big. This year West brought home awards. The 8th-grade team, New Jubail, won the Best City Presentation Award. The 7th-grade team, Cape Town, won Best Land Surveying Award. Rachel Holiway won Best Presenter. East also brought home awards. The 8th-grade team, Salt Lake City, won the Best City Essay Award. The 7th-grade team, Raleigh, won Best Futuristic Design. Students were competing with 26 teams from all over Kentucky. All six teams work hard to prepare for this competition.

This year West 8th-grade team, New Jubail, won the Regional competition. They will head to DC next week to compete against other regional winners. This team consists of Rachel Holiway, Tyler Fisher, and Alex Gomelsky. Please congratulate these students on all their hard work and dedication to this project.

I will send a link to students' emails with how to watch one of their presentations on Monday, January 20th. I will also email teachers to let them know about Future City Finals on Tuesday.

Applications for both SCATs and VAMPY are open.

Please let me know how I can help or if you need information.

Summer Institute for the Gifted has been a leader in gifted education since 1984. SIG provides summer academic enrichment programs for gifted, academically talented, creative, and high-potential students in grades 1-11. Check out more information here.

Purdue University - Summer Residential | Youth Programs | GER2I

Every summer, for over 40 years, GER2I has engaged gifted, creative, and talented students from across the country and around the world in residential camps designed to stimulate their imagination and expand their abilities. Students who have completed grades 5 through 12 live in campus residence halls, take challenging courses and participate in engaging recreational activities. GER2I offers three programs each summer.

What will you experience at GER2I Summer Camps?

Intellectual Challenges

Personal attention from talented and caring staff members

Outstanding Purdue University facilities: residence halls, dining halls, classrooms, and labs

Friendships with others from around the world who share similar interests

Enjoyable learning and social experiences

University of Georgia - Summer Academy Camps

Summer Academy at the University of Georgia is an exciting series of STEAM and career-prep summer camps in Athens for middle and high schoolers who crave amazing things. Whether you’ve always dreamt of becoming a doctor, scientist, or artist, we have the perfect summer camp to make your dream a reality. Our mission is to provide you with an unforgettable summer where you can learn new skills and apply them to your future career goals.