"Gifted Cluster Classroom" - Guest Lecture on Sept. 4, 2014

Gilbert Supporters of the Gifted (along with the GPS Gifted Education Parent Council) are hosting a free guest lecture regarding the "Gifted Cluster Classroom" on Thursday, September 4th at Greenfield Elementary School Library (2550 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ).

Parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators and other interested people are invited to attend this lecture.  Spread the word to those that you think may benefit by attending.

Here's the schedule for the evening.  Please feel free to join us for whatever portions of the evening interest you.

6:00-6:30 p.m. - Gifted 101
If you're new to the world of giftedness, come and learn some of the basics.

6:45-7:00 p.m. - Parent Connections
Be an early bird and come meet other parents who may share your same concerns.

7:00-8:00 p.m. - Guest Lecture
Learn about the "Gifted Cluster Classroom" by hearing directly from a Gifted Cluster Coach and also from one of our Gifted Cluster Teachers.

Earth and Space Exploration Day at ASU - October 25, 2014

Mark your calendar for the Earth and Space Exploration Day on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the ASU Tempe campus (ISTB 4).

Earth and Space Exploration day is a free annual fall event hosted by ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration, an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

This event features special science-related activities for students age five and up, families, educators and anyone interested in exploring Earth and space alongside real scientists. Explore ISTB 4's Gallery of Scientific Exploration with its variety of interactive exhibits and enjoy a 3-D astronomy show in the Marston Exploration Theater. Visitors can also see a replica of Curiosity rover, explore Tempe Butte on a guided field trip, pan for gold, dig for meteorites, bring rock samples for Dr. Rock to examine and so much more!  For more information, visit the event website 

Personal Note: I went to this event at ASU last year with my sons and their cousins and it was incredible.  I highly recommend it.

AAGT's Parent Institute and Children's Super Saturday - Sept. 27th, 2014

Mark your calendars for the Parent Institute and Children's Super Saturday on September 27th at Grand Canyon University. 

The AAGT website states:

AAGT’s Parent Institute and Children's Super Saturday is a one day event geared towards the needs of Arizona’s parents of gifted and talented children. Our goal is to advocate, educate, and communicate on behalf of gifted learners in the state of Arizona. Your day starts with a dynamic keynote speaker and breakout sessions based on parents’ needs. Also provided is an on-site enrichment program for K-8 students to attend while their parents are in sessions. (NOTE: there is a separate registration fee per parent and per child) 

The Parent Institute is $25 per adult. OR purchase our Package and get your Registration AND 1-year AAGT membership for $40. Save $10! 

Children's Super Saturday is $25 for your first child and $10 each for additional children."

Click HERE to register.

Click HERE for the general AAGT website.