B.R.I.D.G.E.S(BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TO INSPIRE AND DEVELOP GIFTED EDUCATION STUDENTS)

PARENT ORIENTATION MEETINGAUGUST 22, 2011

PURPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.SProvides 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

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 buildingPURPOSE OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S

BENEFITS OF B.R.I.D.G.E.S OVER REGULAR PTP PULLOUT PROGRAMBuilding relationships between students across the district

Longer in-depth and enriched lessons

Consolidated pullout program to allow for:Smaller class sizesMore individualized student instruction

More time for experiments and hands-on activities

Exposure to content across a variety of subject areas

B.R.I.D.G.E.S DAILY SCHEDULE9:15-9:45 Students Transported to T.C. Cherry

9:45-10:15 Leadership/Team Building Activity

10:15-11:45 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

B.R.I.D.G.E.S SCHEDULE 2011-2012MCNEILL & PARKER-BENNETT-CURRY2nd Grade3rd Grade

October 21stSeptember 23rd

November 18thNovember 4th

January 13thDecember 9th

February 10thJanuary 27th

March 16thFebruary 24th

April 27thMarch 30th

B.R.I.D.G.E.S SCHEDULE 2011-2012POTTER GRAY & T.C. CHERRY & DISHMAN-MCGINNIS2nd Grade3rd Grade

October 14thSeptember 16th

November 11thOctober 28th

January 6thDecember 2nd

February 3rdJanuary 20th

March 2ndFebruary 17th

April 20thMarch 23rd

B.R.I.D.G.E.S CONTENT LESSONS3rd Grade (Life Science)

September 16th & September 23rd

ScienceLearn how to use microscopes and prepare slidesIdentify parts of cells and discuss their unique functionsCompare and contrast plant and animal cell structures

MathDesign 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 enclosureUse data, measurement, and geometric shapes to solve real world problems

B.R.I.D.G.E.S CONTENT LESSONS2nd Grade (Earth Science)

October 14th & October 21st

ScienceLearn about tectonic plates and continental drift theoryDiscuss 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 volcanoParticipation in two volcano experimentsCreate their own virtual volcano online and watch it erupt

MathDisaster MathUse problem solving strategies to solve math problems relating to various natural disastersUse information given in a chart to develop and create their own math problems for a partner to solveExplain problem solving strategies used to solve multiple step math problems

UPCOMING TENTATIVE FIELD TRIPSLost River Cave

WKU Planetarium

The Gatton Academy

WKU Science Lab

Guest Speakers

MONTHLY B.R.I.D.G.E.S NEWSLETTERThe 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

Pictures of students engaging in activities offered at B.R.I.D.G.E.S in the classroom and during field trip experiences

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSIONAre there any questions, comments, or concerns that you would like addressed at this time?

SCHOOL & SCIENCE LAB TOURWe will now offer a tour of T.C. Cherry as well as the science lab and 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!