From left: Thomas Jackson, Kylee Lastner, Olivia Byrd, Caroline Whitney, Logan Fox, Cat Fussell.

They won 1st place in the NHCS BOB competition which sent them to the regional competition just last week. They placed 4th in the region against other champion teams! This is a phenomenal accomplishment for a team comprised solely of 6th graders! (Our 8th grade team members, who were a great support at the regional competition, are not pictured. Thank you to Katelyn Hill and Veronica Whitney for backing them up!)

GIRLS LACROSSE

6th grade

Olivia Bird

Peyton Doubrava

Kylee Lastner

7th Grade

Emma Arato

Ellie Coombes

Sophie Lassiter

Lindsay Kincaid

Nataly Sanchez Parada

8th Grade

Elyssa Corle

Katelyn Hill

Naomy Lopez Alvarado

Veronica Whitney

VOLLEYBALL

8th Grade

Caroline Arciola

7th Grade

Robin Diederich

6th Grade

Adi Lehman

Elliot Siemering-manager

BOYS LACROSSE

6th Grade

Will Dewyngaert

7th Grade

Rollie Cocking

James Donner

8th Grade

Dylan Kowalski

Tyler Wilson

Nolan Young

BASEBALL

6th grade

Spencer Holland

7th Grade

Caden Kidd

Isaiah McDowell

Bryson Cockerham

Tripp Rigdon

8th grade

Cian Kidd

Enrichment groups started the 2nd week of April. These are optional and are held during electives. If students are interested in the topic and are ok (with the permission of their elective teacher, of course) missing an elective twice a week for 2 or 3 weeks, they can join us for some inquiry and enrichment. We will meet through May 2.

May 22 - Reading

May 24 - Math

May 28 - 8th Science

- Affordable Two-week Virtual Learning Experiences

- Open to inquisitive rising 7th-9th graders

- Taught by award-winning educators and content leaders from around the world

To THANK YOU for sharing, we are offering:

- $50 off discount to your school/district's families who enroll by 4/20/2024

- District/Independent School Incentive: For every 5 scholars enrolled from a district, 1 FREE summer camp scholarship will be awarded to the district for a deserving scholar

The Cameron Art Museum is excited to have the opportunity to offer a limited number of scholarships for our ½ day camps for kids aged 5-17.

• The camps begin June 17 and run through August 23rd.
• Camps are from 9am-12pm or 2pm-5pm in three age groups: 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs, or teens 13-17.

Scholarships are available to any child in need and not artistic ability. Please consider the families you know and share this opportunity with them. Any member of the CAM education team can assist families with questions and additional information.

Contact the Museum School Assistant, Amy, Monday- Thursday from 9am-1pm, 910-726-9732.

A free overnight camp for rising ninth graders to explore a variety of healthcare careers and majors at UNC Wilmington and at other academic institutions in the state, including UNC Chapel Hill. Click the link below for more info and to find out how to apply.

To participate in the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program, follow these steps:

1. Select a list from the grade level bands listed below. Remember to read to the level of your ability or interest, regardless of your age or grade level.
2. Print the appropriate list and track each book you read by checking it off and recording the date it was read, along with a rating. Electronic signatures and check-offs are not permitted. The form must be completed by hand. We operate on the honor system, and we encourage honesty in this way.
3. Please submit the original form used, even if it is very messy. Copying the form over to make it neater may result in rejection of the form. We reserve the right to request additional confirmation of completion of the program and/or to refuse to grant recognition.
4. Once you’ve completed an entire list, both the reader and an adult will need to sign the list as verification and return it and the order form to the Mensa Foundation at the address provided. Once we’ve received your signed list and verified it, we’ll send you a recognition certificate and T-shirt. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.
5. You may use five nonfiction books to replace any five books from the same grade-level segment.

Adjusting for 2nd semester, I am paring back the time I will spend with Mr. Allen and only visit his class weekly. I am still working with Ms. Buggy in 6th grade and will consult regularly with Mr. Allen. If you would like more information about these changes, please reach out!

Students meet with me as an entire AIG group once a month. This meeting occurs during Mastery from 8:25-9:00. Students who are identified in the AIG program are expected to attend.

6th grade - 1st Friday of the month

7th grade - 2nd Friday of the month

8th grade - 3rd Friday of the month

Ms. Mauk will also hold other small group sessions during electives and Mastery time. These meetings will be by invitation and could be for any of the following activities:

• academic progress checks
• independent study/project
• book club discussion
• small group projects
• accelerate course selected
• 8th grade: high school information and planning

Student-led clubs begin in this month. Twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, MGMS will run a special schedule providing an hour at the end of the day for students to meet in interest-based clubs. Students have to commit to attending a club for a semester.

Remember that there are all sorts of opportunities for enrichment, extra credit, and challenging your skills in the AIG Google Classroom.

Thank you to Nicole Loftis, Amy Garrett Dikkers, and Addie Sayers China for volunteering to be GAC liaisons this year! Even if you aren't the official liaison, you are welcome at the GAC meetings to help support and advocate for NHCS' AIG program.

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Gifted Specialist

Email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/mgms-aig
Location: 910 Piner Rd, Wilmington, NC, USA
Phone: 910-350-2100 (74215)
Facebook: facebook.com/MGgators/
Twitter: @MyrtleGroveMS