The G/T Gazette

One of our goals this semester is to serve as a resource for teachers. We want all learners — especially our G/T students — to thrive and grow as they move toward the end of the year. This newsletter will share practical tips and strategies to help YOU support their success.

If you would like us to put something specific in this newsletter, or if you would like assistance with planning for your Gifted students, reach out to us. Our contact info is at the bottom of this newsletter.

Paige was the first one to answer our brain teaser correctly.

A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?

The river was frozen!

Click the button below to see a short video that will give you strategies that you can use in your classroom.

Click the button below to see a short video that will give you some more insight into gifted children. Also, don't forget that we are in referral season! You can use the link at the bottom of the page to refer a student for G/T services.

Offer the Most Difficult First: Allow students to complete a few of the most difficult problems that you are currently teaching. If they can master those, you can give them an alternate assignment that is more challenging. This is one way to compact the curriculum.

This strategy is explained more in-depth in the article below, "Six Strategies for Challenging Gifted Learners".

Have you done this before? We would love to hear about how you used this strategy in your classroom previously.

Never done this before? Try it and let us know how it goes!

Email Leigh at lradichel@k12.com to share.

1/12/26: The G/T Gazette | Smore Newsletters

In order for a student to be tested during the Spring testing window, the form must be completed by February 28. Any referrals after this date will be processed during the Fall 2026 semester.

Remember that anyone can refer a student: parent, teacher, counselor, or administrator. Students can also self-refer.