Greetings from the Rowan-Salisbury AIG Department! We are excited to welcome you back to the 2024/2025 school year. We hope the new year is off to a great start. This newsletter includes general information and details regarding upcoming enrichment opportunities for your child.

Take a moment to explore our AIG webpage. Along with other resources, our page includes the AIG Parent Handbook in both English and Spanish.

Our brain breaks have returned for the 24/25 school year. Work with your child as you combine your critical thinking skills to try and solve the word puzzle shown. The answers can be found at the end of the newsletter. Good luck!

A Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) is a document created for students who are identified as Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG). The DEP is a yearly plan that outlines the services a student receives. Your AIG lead teacher will be in touch regarding your child’s Differentiated Education Plan.

Things to remember about your child’s DEP:

• Initiated each year

• Outlines a service delivery plan to span one academic year

• Includes an annual goal for your child

Each school will host a DEP Parent Night to discuss the DEP process. You may also access the presentation below that includes an overview of this process.

Students will be developing and practicing critical-thinking skills to deepen their understanding of new concepts while drawing logical conclusions. We will be using the “Hands-On Equations Learning System," a manipulatives-based curriculum that introduces students to algebraic linear equations. Students will also be using deductive thinking by solving a variety of Three Act Math Tasks. These fun and engaging tasks are based on three parts (acts) of: presenting a problem, collecting data, and revealing your answer.

*At the end of the year, students will participate in a school and/or district based culminating event.

We are excited once again to offer Saturday enrichment events throughout the year for our 4th-8th grade identified students. The purpose of these events is to provide opportunities for AIG students to collaborate with their peers in a fun and engaging environment.The first event is quickly approaching and will be held on October 5th. You may view this year’s offerings and learn more about each event using the link below. We hope to see your child at one of our events.

Can you find the mystery number? Partner with your child to determine the mystery number by using the clues provided. The answer can be found at the end of the newsletter.

Resources for parents that offer a variety of both academic and emotional support for their gifted or curious learner.

https://wakelet.com/@RSSAIGPARENTS

Answer to Brain Break I:

1. Bow 2. Bass

Answers to Brain Break II:

756