Trustee Visit
The AIM and ASPIRE classes played host to school trustee Linda Beavan this week. The students did a great job of showing Mrs. Beavan some of the things that we have been working on. The AIM students shared their mini radio shows with her and impressed her with their knowledge of how to work with audio. The ASPIRE students explained how the Caesar cipher works and then got down to solving a Caesar cipher challenge called Desert Oasis on the Crypto Club website. Mrs. Beavan appreciated the warm welcome students gave her, and the opportunity to see what we do in the Gifted Program. We appreciated her taking the time to visit!Roving Reporters
The Penticton grade 1/2 class continued their Roving Reporter project. They have been recording interviews with fellow students where they have been asking about people's favourite things (tools, candy, movies, colours...) In the process they are learning about how to record and edit audio.Improv Bingo
The Penticton grade 5 classes as well as the AIM class played Improv Bingo this week. Students did an excellent job in their small groups sharing ideas and they came up with inventive and very funny skits!Field Trip Update
The following classes will be going on a field trip to Kelowna to visit CBC Radio and Global Okanagan TV:- ASPIRE class (Tuesday April 29th)
- Penticton grade 5s (Tuesday April 29th)
- Penticton grade 3/4s (Thursday May 1st)
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to chaperone!
Radio Shows Wrapping Up
Most of the students have completed their mini-radio shows or are almost there. In the coming weeks I will be talking to students about sharing their shows on Peach City Radio and sending home permission slips in order for their work to be aired.Upcoming Events
Below is a listing of upcoming events. These events can also be found on the calendar here.
SD 67 2014/15 Budget presentation to the public. 6:30p Penticton High School Library.
Tuesday April 29th
Penticton grade 5s and ASPIRE class field trip to CBC radio and Global Okanagan TV in Kelowna.
Thursday May 1st
Penticton grade 3/4 class field trip to CBC radio and Global Okanagan TV in Kelowna.
Monday May 5th
AIM Open House: Parents/Guardians of AIM students are invited to join us for all or part of the class. Students will have a chance to show you what we've been up to. 12:30 - 2:30p in Portable #2 at Trout Creek Elementary.
Wednesday May 7th
Penticton grade 1/2 class Open House: Parents/Guardians of students in the Penticton grade 1/2 class are invited to join us for all or part of the class. Students will have a chance to show you what we've been up to. 12:30 - 2:30p in room 32 at Wiltse Elementary.
Last Week of Gifted Classes May 12th to 15th.
After classes wrap up I hope to meet with every student's parent to discuss how the year went and to plan for next year.
Thanks for checking in and seeing what we've been up to... This Week In Gifted!
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