Checkmate!

We are fortunate to have Mr. Arney joining us again to teach chess. He started out the year with 5th grade! Students sure are increasing their strategic thinking.

Creative Thinking

Fourth graders dove into the world of divergent thinking today! After learning about four components of divergent thinking (Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, and Elaboration) - a.k.a. creative thinking, they had the challenge of turning some random lines into a "creative" product. Students then evaluated the images for three of the criteria and nominated some to be recognized for the components. Students were pretty thrilled to be recognized for their flexible thinking, original ideas, and elaboration! It was great to hear these high level conversations!

Voki Introductions

Students show us their creative sides as their Voki "friends" introduce the students! Click the links to learn more about our class!

 Aaron  Addison  Maya  Aidan C.  Aiden R.  Alyssa  Ayva  Brooke  Cameron  Zeke  Graeden  Hailey  Isaac  Jantzen  Jaxton  Julia  Kael  Kaimana  Kaitlin  Kensie  Landon  Leif  Luke  Noah  Rachel  Rylie  Taylor  Teigon  Tracen  Zach

Mint Rollers

We rolled out the year with a design challenge - In 12 minutes design a vehicle using mints! Check out the engineering, teamwork, and creativity in the video!

First day of 4th Grade GT

Students were as excited as I was to have classes start again this year. The day brought opportunities for rules and procedures . . . and some team challenges. Check out some footage of a few of our first day activities.

The Adventure Begins! 5th Grade

Wow! It was so wonderful seeing all the students again today as well as some new faces. We have a big group of 30 amazing students! Check out a few of our first day activities.

Introducing. . . The teachers!

Welcome to a new year in the Gifted and Talented class. Here is your chance to meet the teachers -

GT Rules!

Follow these simple rules for an awesome year in GT!