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Target Parent Informational Meeting
Presented by Mrs. Debbie Stewart and Mrs. Mandy Robertson
August 27, 2010
How is the start of a new Target year like a trip to Home Depot?
Both of them make you startthinking about some changes you’d like to make.
A new Target tally
9 weeks of reports consolidated on 2 pieces of paper
More specific rating scales Students self-assess on important
skill areas An area for students to explain how
they go “above and beyond” from week to week
Continues to serve as our most important communication tool
New Target Units
2nd and 3rd grade Units this year:
Journey Through Space and Time
(fall semester)
Money Matters (spring semester)
4th and 5th grade Units this year:
Nothing But the Truth (fall semester)
Predators of the Aquatic Biome
(spring semester)
A new student reflection piece What was your “WOW” today? Some recent examples:“My wow for today were the skits we were assigned. It was
amazing how one little 5 minute play could cover such important ideas.”
“Wow! I had no idea we got many of our laws from England. “
“I liked learning about Galileo today. Wow – he was brave. He stood up for what he believed.”
“Wow – it took almost 2 years to get the Constitution ratificated. I thought it was only like a month or so.”
“I thought it was funny that people thought earth was in the middle of the universe because it couldn’t get any heat.”
A new current events schedule Students report once a month
instead of every other week Students must bring in a “hard copy” of their news story Students may be quizzed on some of the basic facts that are shared during our current events
time.
How can parents help support these changes to our Target tally?
Read and sign the Target tally each week.
Talk to your child about what is written on the tally.
Encourage your child to think of ways they can document going “above and beyond” each week.
Make sure the tally is tucked safely away in a neat, organized Target binder.
How can parents help support our new Target units? Look for ways to establish
connections with our topics as you talk to your children and go about your day. Then encourage your child to share these connections with the class!
Let us know if you (or someone you know) has expertise in any of our topics of study. We always welcome guest speakers in our classrooms!
How can parents help support our new “WOW!” self-reflection piece?
At the end of the Target day, ask your child to tell you what his or her “WOW!” was that day.
Remind students that learning to clearly express their thoughts – both verbally and written – is an important part of the Target program.
How do these changes support the Target curriculum standards?
The Advanced Learning Program (ALP) curriculum standards are not the same as the GPS – Georgia Performance Standards.
Although many of our thematic Target units address some of the GPS, our main goal is to address the 5 main areas of the ALP curriculum standards.
ALP STANDARDS VS. GPS
Self-Directed Learner
Take mental risks Assess his/her own
work Demonstrate
initiative Set a high
standard for his/her work
See a task to completion
Persevere in the face of obstacles
Target tally Going “above and
beyond” Planning,
completing, and presenting homework, classwork, and GBR projects
Perceptive Thinker Demonstrate
creative thinking through fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration of ideas
Develop a tolerance for ambiguity
Describe his/her thought processes
Brainstorming Creative projects “WOW!”
reflections
Analytical Problem Solver Act as a problem
finder Apply relevant
prior knowledge Select and apply
appropriate problem-solving strategies
Critically analyze information to form logical conclusions
Logic puzzles Mathematical
tasks Hands-On
Equations Critical thinking
activities
Effective Communicator Comprehend,
interpret, and evaluate oral and written communication
Listen effectively and provide feedback
Ask appropriate questions
Develop communication that is appropriate to the audience
Current events Research activities Sharing of
homework, projects, and GBRs
Collaborative Team Member Work
cooperatively in a group
Develop effective leadership skills
Consider other points of view
Interact effectively in a group
Partner research Group activities
within the classroom such as skits, debates, etc…
Reminders about how to contact us:
Blogs: http://kincaidcougars.typepad.com/stewart/ http://kincaidcougars.typepad.com/robertso
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Email: Debbie.stewart@cobbk12.org Mandy.robertson@cobbk12.org
Sign up to join Cobb Chapter of the GA Association for Gifted Children
This is an advocacy group that promotes opportunities for talented and gifted children.
There is a membership application included in your packet today.
We encourage you to join!
Any questions?
Time for a 5 minute Q and A session…
Thank you so much for coming!
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