Trask Tribune April 2025
Welcome to the Trask Middle School AIG Program!
I will be posting AIG information in the monthly newsletter, The Trask Tribune, as well as on my webpage and in the Trask Family Newsletter. Please contact me if you have any questions.
910-350-2142 ext 76111
60-Second Science
In this podcast, Scientific American's Podcast provides daily, one-minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the field of science.
I recommend:
“Porcupine Quills Inspiring Better Needles”
“Clown Fish Know When to Cry Uncle”
“Elephant Never Forgets to Say Hi”
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day
Each day, a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word—explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin. These definitions and roots may surprise you!
Minute Physics
The Minute Physics Podcast is accurately described as “cool physics and other sweet science—all in a minute!” Not to mention, you’ll be in for a good laugh.
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential
by Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Mark Lowenthal
This book explains the reasons behind a number of struggles that smart children face, such as perfectionism, authority, peer relations, self-esteem, and more. It offers parents do-able strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships.
Doing Poorly on Purpose: Strategies to Reverse Underachievement and Respect Student Dignity
Strategies to Reverse Underachievement and Respect Student Dignity by James R. DeLisle
Helping smart students achieve when they don’t want to is not an easy task, but teachers can reengage and inspire students using veteran educator Delisle’s insights and practical advice on these topics: autonomy, access, advocacy, alternatives, aspirations and approachable educators.
Smart but Scattered
by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your “smart but scattered” child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there’s a lot you can do to help. Small changes can add up to big improvements–this empowering book shows how.
Cape Fear River Watch - 2nd Saturday Clean-Up
Each month on the 2nd Saturday, CFRW conducts a community clean-up somewhere in the local Cape Fear area. Clean-ups are almost always from 9am-11am. Anyone can sign-up to join the clean-up event. CFRW staff provide gloves, trash/recycle bags, and grabbers for volunteers. Check the calendar each month as locations are usually TBD until about a week before. You should register to attend so they will have enough supplies. Click on the event in the CFRW calendar to register.
FOOD BANK of CENTRAL and EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (Wilmington Branch)
Volunteer Shifts:Tuesday-Friday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm / Saturday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm
Projects are held inside the Volunteer Area. Occasionally, we may hold projects outside, weather permitting. Some projects include:
- Sorting bulk produce into family–size bags.
- Sorting donations from retail stores such as Food Lion and Harris Teeter.
- Cleaning and bagging drink pouches.
- Sorting and inspecting food drive donations from individuals and corporations.
- Other activities may be available according to partner and community needs.
Room With A View Podcast -- The International Gifted Consortium (IGC), Research Center for the Highly-Profoundly Gifted shares real-life stories, trials, and tribulations from the voices of highly and profoundly gifted children, adolescents, young adults, families, and beyond