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Bulverde Creek Elementary School
GT TeacherMrs. Kacie Germadnik
2013-2014
GT Parent Meeting
Depth & Complexity Icons
Based upon the work of Sandra Kaplan, USC
Some Characteristics of Gifted Children……Gets excitement from intellectual
challengeHave an intense awareness of the
world’s problemsHave an advanced vocabulary (may be
an avid reader)Has difficulty focusing on or finishing
assignments; may seem disorganizedIs sensitive, empathetic, and emotionalGets bored and frustrated, wants to
move on quickly to more interesting work
Shows outstanding responsibility and independence
Shows superior reasoning powers and can see subtle relationships, abstract thinker
Shows persistent intellectual curiosityDevelops one or more interests to
considerable depthObserves keenly; is responsive to new
ideasLearns quickly and easily and retains
what is learnedShows creative ability or imaginative
expressionIs self-critical, a perfectionistCommunicates easily with adults (not
always peers)
What do you notice? Does anything surprise you?
We promote higher order thinking skills through…
• Critical thinking practice
• Creative thinking practice
• Problem solving
• Research/inquiry
• Use of technology
• Affective thinking activities
• Decision-making
• Taking on leadership roles
Our goal is to develop each child’s cognitive ability through activities based on four types of thinking:
•Convergent (looking for the interrelationships between clues and recognizing flaws in reasoning)
•Divergent (listing many responses and looking for ideas that are original and off-beat)
•Visual/Spatial (focusing on memory and mental manipulation of images)
•Evaluative (looking for more than one viewpoint, understanding criteria, and offering a
solution based on valid considerations)
K-2 Themes:K—Exploring Thinking1st –Exploring Differences
Discoveries2nd—Exploring Connections
Natural/Manmade StructuresBiomimicry
Students that qualify for GT K-2 will remain in GT each year until the end of 2nd grade.
GT Class Schedule
Kinder: Friday MorningsKinder: Friday Mornings11stst Grade: Monday Grade: Monday
morningsmornings22ndnd Grade: Monday Grade: Monday
afternoonsafternoons
They have their normal They have their normal specials, recess, and specials, recess, and
lunch times.lunch times.
Students that qualify for the GT (K-2) program remain in the program until the
end of second grade.
Students must be re-assessed at the beginning of third grade for the GT (3-5) program.
Classroom performance, test scores, and reading
averages are used to screen for testing.
•Discovery Notebooks and Structures Notebooks
•Depth and Complexity Reflection sheets
•Student Report CardsJanuary (2nd Grade only)
May (Kinder, 1st and 2nd)
Special Issues:
Homework Policy
Absences/Attendance
Feed that hungry mind. (Museums, Libraries) Be a learner yourself. Keep track of your child’s school performance and
progress. Encourage and support your child’s creativity. Respond to your child’s questions. Create a safe environment for failure. Give them
permission to make some mistakes and learn from them. Praise your child for taking risks, even when things don’t
turn out the way he/she planned. Look for science, art, or music classes in the community.
Help your child find a mentor—a caring adult or teenager who will guide and encourage him.
Tell them specific things you like and admire about him/her. Go beyond school performance.
Treat your GT child with respect by listening to them. Pay attention to your child’s passions. Support and
encourage. Help your child find balance in life Get your child involved in activities and programs.
Communication is key to your child’s success.
You may always contact me…
•By e-mail [email protected]
•By phone 407-1000
“Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.” -William Butler Yeats.
Check out my blog for
activities we are doing in
class!!blogs.neisd.net/kgerma/
Wish List: Things we need
•Crayons
•Colored pencils
•Wipes
•Model Magic…white
•. Any help is Much appreciated!