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Gifted Gazette

Centennial Elementary-September 2020

GiftedGazetteCentennial Elementary-September 2020
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Happy Fall Y'all!

Howdy!


It has been so great to meet with the kiddos, face to face and virtually. I have enjoyed getting to know them. I have no doubt we are going to learn and grow together!


Groups have been created in Seesaw, and activities will be added each week. I encourage students to complete the Seesaw activities, but they are not required. I hope they choose one or two to complete to get their brain thinking!


Those whose kiddos are new to the program, each year GT students complete a project. We have not begun to talk about the project yet, but once we do and they have work to do for the project, I will let you know.


These newsletters will be posted on my website, in case you need to refer back to them. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.Thank you for your support.

We're a team!


Many thanks,

Mrs.Barrera

GT Schedule-Face to Face/Pull-Out

1st Grade-Monday 2:00

2nd Grade-Tuesday 2:00

3rd Grade-Wednesday 8:45

4th & 5th Grade-Friday 9:30

GT Virtual Schedule

Zoom Information will be in the Sessaw inbox.


2nd Grade-Friday 10:45

3rd Grade-Wednesday 2:00

4th Grade-Friday-1:30

5th Grade-Friday 8:30

Think Law Curriculum

Read about the standards-­aligned curriculum Humble ISD has purchased to promote critical thinking skills. Your kiddos will receive this instruction throughout the school year.

Join the Gifted Parents Facebook Group

Network with other GT families in Humble!

"Exchange tips about enrichment opportunities, learn about resources and events for GT students, find out about resources and events for GT students, scholarships, and support Humble GT services and educators Most importantly, connect here with other families to support one another in meeting the educational, social, and emotional needs of your students."


*This group is not affiliated with or endorsed by Humble ISD.

Additional Resources

Free Parent Webinar: Helping Kids Thrive in Today’s World

September 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.


Life can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s world of pandemic illness, school disruptions, and other anxieties our children are facing. This workshop provides parents with real-world tools and strategies to help children thrive in spite of the overwhelming current events. Registration required.

Register below:

https://www.txgifted.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=10%2F15%2F20&eventid=53

Recommended Reading

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Gifted Minds Empowered: Advocacy to Develop Gifted Children's Strengths

"Parents can use this book as a guide to become a tactful, knowledgeable, but fierce advocate for their child. Educators, Administrators, Superintendents and Politicians can use this gifted education course to ensure that they are in the know about what and how to teach gifted children in today’s schools. We can do more than just “identify” gifted children; we can develop their strengths!"
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Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism

"Bright Not Broken sheds new light on this vibrant population by identifying who twice exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they're stuck. The authors show what we can do to help 2e children, providing a whole child model for parents and educators to strengthen and develop a child's innate gifts while also intervening to support the deficits. Drawing on painstaking research and personal experience, Bright Not Broken offers groundbreaking insight and practical strategies to those seeking to help 2e kids achieve their full potential."
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Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out: A Guide to the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Kids

This book "focuses on the social and emotional aspects of giftedness, highlighting new information on the issues of perfectionism, self-advocacy, underachievement, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on gifted kids' relationships. The book also features a section on life beyond college."

Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2019 Legacy Book Award Winner - Parenting"

Movie Night Ideas: Featuring Gifted Characters

Fall weather is the perfect weather to have a cozy movie night. Here are some ideas to make it a fun filled night, while watching movies about gifted people:

Netflix Documentaries

I watched these during the summer. I highly recommend them-very interesting!
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Spellbound

Spellbound is a 2002 documentary that was directed by Jeffrey Blitz. The film follows eight competitors in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film received positive reviews and won several awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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The Speed Cubers

This documentary captures the extraordinary twists and turns in the journeys of Rubik's Cube-solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs.

Centennial Elementary Student Expectations

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Contact Information

Erica Barrera

ELT-Extended Learning Teacher

Centennial Elementary

Email: Erica.Barrera@humbleisd.net
Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/11889
Location: 15130 Timber Forest Drive Houston, Texas 77044
Phone: 281-641-8800
Twitter: @EricaMBarrera

GT Schedules