Villarreal G.T. Newsletter
March 2024
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🍀Happy March!🍀
This spring semester, our gifted and talented students have embarked on an extraordinary journey of learning, filled with challenging explorations and creative endeavors. They've navigated through complex challenges with ease, each one pushing the boundaries of their intellect and creativity. Teaching our GT scholars reminds me each and everyday that the future of the world is definitely in our classroom!
All Systems Go!
3rd, 4th, and 5th G.T. Learning Objectives are:
the difference between a system and a heap.
the rules that define a system.
Systems have parts that work to complete a task
Systems are composed of subsystems
Part of systems are interdependent upon one another and form symbiotic relationships
A system may be influenced by other systems
Systems interact
Systems follow rules
EXPLORATION Big Ideas
- Exploration requires recognizing purpose and responding to it.
- Exploration confronts the unknown.
- Exploration may result in new findings or the confirmation of old findings.
- Exploration requires leadership and risk-taking.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade spring G.T. Field Trip
A heartfelt thank you to our students, staff, and parents for making the GT Survivor field trip an unforgettable journey! Our Villarreal Jags truly embodied the spirit of "survivors," facing each challenge with courage, strategy, and determination. Your support and enthusiasm made this experience memorable! Please take a moment to view our field trip video below!
🎉Gifted and Talented Showcase🎉
Our Gifted and Talented Showcase Night, held in conjunction with our STEM Academic Night, was a resounding success. Students proudly presented their innovative projects, demonstrating not only their mastery of our systems curriculum but also their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This event highlighted the exceptional talents within our scholars. The enthusiasm and engagement from parents, teachers, and community members alike was clear, reinforcing the value of our commitment to fostering an environment where gifted and talented students can thrive! Take a moment to view our video from our Villarreal GT Showcase!
📝GT 3rd-5th Class Happenings📚
Unleashing the Power of Creativity
3D Invasive Species Models
Our GT students are diving deep into the environmental impact of invasive species through a unique blend of research and technology. As part of their project, they're creating detailed 3D clay models of invasive species, bringing their findings to life!
Coding our Creative Lego Systems
Building our Foundational Skills in Primary
Depth & Complexity Icons
Six Thinking Hats
Scholarly Behaviors
understand and cope with social behaviors.
save their information in an organized fashion.
understand what it means to be G.T. and why they are here.
identify qualities in themselves that make them a scholar
📝GT 1st- 2nd Happenings📚
Block Transformations
Turning Clay into Art!
Students tap into their creativity to mold clay into extraordinary sculptures, transforming simple materials into stunning visual narratives. This hands-on activity not only showcases their artistic skills but also brings imagination to life in tangible form.
Imagination Station
WELCOME TO GT KINDER CREW
Congratulations to our newest GT kinder explorers! Together, we'll explore, create, and grow beyond our dreams. We can't wait to see the incredible things you'll achieve as part of our gifted and talented family. In kinder we are learning about scholarly habits and sharpening our creativity skills! Get ready for an amazing adventure!
Week 1 Kinder Read Aloud: Where Oliver Fits
For our week 1 lesson, we read the book, "Where Oliver Fits". "Where Oliver Fits" is a vibrant and heartwarming picture book that explores the themes of belonging and self-acceptance. Oliver, the main character, is a puzzle piece eager to find his place in the world. Click on the book cover to listen to the book, Where Oliver Fits.
Ms. Castaneda's brilliant 3rd graders are building fluency in math by mastering the art of rounding! With each challenge they are establishing a strong foundation for future math concepts. Keep up the spectacular work! ⭐🎉
Parent Resources
2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade GT Summer Camp
Parents, don't miss this opportunity to register your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade child for the free GT Summer Camp! They must be a GT student at Villarreal to register! The deadline to register is April 12th, please message me on Class Dojo if you have any questions!
TAGT Webinar
There is a TAGT Parent Webinar scheduled for April 2, 2024 - The Emotional Challenges of Gifted & Twice-Exceptional Children & How to Help Them Rise Above Them. Here is the link for webinar: https://www.txgifted.org/webinar
GTEAC
GTEAC is a parent/educator/community advocacy group working to serve the needs of high-achieving students in the Northside Independent School District.
The mission of the G/T Enrichment Advisory Council is to enhance the opportunities and experiences of student students in NISD by sharing resources with parents and by expanding public opinion and awareness through communications, and by providing funds for grants and specialized GT projects.
The next GTEAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 6:00pm on In Person at Northside Activity Center and online through Zoom. The details, along with a live link to join on Zoom, can be found on flier, which I will send once we receive. I will also post flyer on our GT Class Dojo.
GTEAC Meeting Dates:
Thursday, October 12, 2023 on Zoom
Thursday, November 9, 2023 on Zoom
Thursday, February 8, 2024 on Zoom
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Northside Activity Center (NAC)
Stay Connected:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisdgteac/
Twitter: @nisdgteac
WE ARE CRITICAL THINKERS
WE ARE COLLABORATORS
WE ARE CREATORS
WE ARE SOLUTION FINDERS
WE ARE LEARNERS
WE ARE INNOVATORS
WE ARE COMMUNICATORS
WE ARE LEADERS
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE💻
- District Twitter: @NISDGTAA
- District Instagram: NISDGTAA
- District Facebook: NISD Gifted & Talented
- MaC-GT Twitter: @NISDMaCGT
ABOUT ME
Email: leticia.mcnabb@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-5800
Twitter: @LMcNabb5