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Gifted Gator Gazette

Dec 2022 edition

Gifted GatorGazetteDec 2022 edition

Future Leader's Fest

Open to middle and high-school-aged girls! Taking place on Dec. 3 inside the WILMA Show at the Wilmington Convention Center. This event is open to the public and will include fun and interactive workshops including STEM-related activities, inspiration stations with music, dance, art and more. This event will also connect these girls with local female leaders to learn, grow and be mentored. More specifics to come as we get closer.
Future Leaders Fest - WILMA magazine

Future Leaders Fest - WILMA magazine

Future Leaders Fest Join us on December 3 for WILMA's inaugural Future Leaders Fest, geared towards high school and middle school aged girls. The Fest will take place during The WILMA Show from 10am-2pm, at the Wilmington Convention Center. The Fest will include fun + interactive workshops including STEM activities, inspiration stations with music, dance, art and more.

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Write a piece that shows how female and/or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s great achievements.

2023 Writing Contest: Better Great Achievements

2023 Writing Contest: Better Great Achievements

Grade Level Specifications | Deadline | Judging & Prizes For most of the 20th century, popular culture discouraged most women and minorities from participating in science and engineering careers. Those that defied tradition made valuable - sometimes historic - contributions to projects that shaped our world today.

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CREATIVE WRITING THURSDAYS

Join Ms. Mauk and other aspiring authors and journalists on Thursday mornings during Mastery. If you are in a reading or math mastery, please check with your Mastery teacher before attending. Ms. Mauk will share attendance with staff.

Deadline 5/1/2023 Deadline 5/1/2023

World Historian Student Essay Competition

The World Historian Student Essay Competition is an international competition open to students enrolled in grades K-12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs. Membership in the World History Association is not a requirement for submission. Past winners may not compete in the same category again.

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Deadline 6/13/2023 Deadline 6/13/2023

How to Enter

How to Enter

There are four steps to participate in the contest: 1. Review and research ocean issues, 2. Create an entry in one of 5 art categories, 3. Submit your creation through our online system, 4. Connect and Continue to share your work online and with those around you

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SCIENCE FAIR

If you are interested in participating in this year's science fair, please let Mr. Holder (patrick.holder@nhcs.net) or Ms. Mauk (reagan.mauk@nhcs.net) know ASAP. Students will be largely responsible for crafting and maintaining their projects independently but there will be work sessions scheduled during lunch on Tuesdays beginning 12/6.

Saturday math sessions with Mr. Su! Saturday math sessions with Mr. Su!

Info about Mr. Su's Optional Math Instruction Sessions

Mr. Jin Su, a GE employee who's worked with NHCS for almost 10 years, and his team are offering to support our "mathletes" again this year.
  • The schedule is posted below.
  • If your student is interested in participating, please let Mauk know or email Mr. Su at jin686su@gmail.com.
  • Sessions are not cumulative - students can cycle in and out as your schedule allows.
  • Students meet at the Northeast Regional location of the NHC Public Library from 2:30-4:30ish
Please click the link below for more detailed info and an FAQ.
Fall 2022 Saturday Math Sessions
Click here for an FAQ and more detailed information from Mr. Su.

Students can submit work for publication in The Teen Scene by the 15th of each month. Students can submit work for publication in The Teen Scene by the 15th of each month.

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Submissions for the Teen Scene section of Cape Fear Voices are due to Ms. Mauk each month by the 15th. You can create anything to be posted!


  • video game review
  • poem
  • artwork
  • short story
  • movie review
  • photography
  • much, much more!

Click the link below to see the online magazine and the different types of submissions that are accepted.

Club Change Request Form Here!

MGMS CLUBS!

Student-led clubs meet on 12/1 and 12/15 this month. Students have to commit to attending a club for a month. At the end of the month, if they are not enjoying that club, they can choose another to attend for the next month to find the best fit. Click here for a slide deck that describes all the clubs available! Then students can use the link below to request a club change.

MATH COUNTS MEETS TUESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL WITH MS. WILLIAMS IN 814.

MathCounts is a quiz-bowl type competition that challenges students to solve advanced math problems in the areas of Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. There is a district, regional, and state competition. Please see Ms. Mauk or ask 8th grade Ms. Williams (cheryl.williams@nhcs.net) for more information if you're interested. Also ask MathCounts Team members from last year, Peter Nguyen or Maggie Maus, for more information.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Students who are interested in Battle of the Books do NOT have to read all of the books. Choose the titles that seem interesting to you. Other students will read other titles and we can work as a TEAM to prepare for the competition. BoB will meet during the 1st club meeting day of the month. Additional grade level meetings will happen during lunches as we get closer to competition. Please contact our Media Specialist, Ms. Silvers (nicole.silvers@nhcs.net) if you're interested in participating.

MONDAY MATH MADNESS

Some students have been invited to attend a math challenge group on Mondays during Mastery. Check your email to see if you're invited. If you don't have an invite and you're interested, email Ms. Mauk. reagan.mauk@nhcs.net

Student AIG Meetings

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 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
Parents' Corner
The links below will take you to different organizations, blogs, newsletters, etc. that provide support and resources for gifted youth and families.

Thank you to Ms. Jill Lassiter for joining the Gifted Advisory Council for MGMS! Thank you to Ms. Jill Lassiter for joining the Gifted Advisory Council for MGMS!

National Association for Gifted Children |

National Association for Gifted Children |

Come for hundreds of education sessions on gifted children, opportunities to network with peers and heros, and inspiration to carry you through this school year and beyond. November 17-20, 2022 Indianapolis, IN

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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to identify the next generation's brightest minds and provide them educationally enriching, intellectually challenging, and socially rewarding experiences. We actively recruit and support students from all communities regardless of race, culture, gender identity and expression, twice exceptionality, or income level.

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Home - Gifted Guru

Home - Gifted Guru

I give you the information and expertise you need to master meeting the needs of gifted kids What can I help you with? Gifted Parenting If you've noticed that the typical answers to, "How should I...?" don't work, I'm here for you. Find out how to parent the children who broke the internet.

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Bright Now!
Byrdseed.com

Byrdseed.com

Welcome to Byrdseed! I'm Ian Byrd and I help teachers write lessons that get kids' brains sweating! This site is over 13 years old and is packed with 495 articles! The best way to dive in is through the mailing list. Get The Best Articles

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Lessons Worth Sharing

Lessons Worth Sharing

TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.

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Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura

Definitive guidebook and friendly tour-guide to the world's most wondrous places. Travel tips, articles, strange facts and unique events.

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Hoagies' Gifted Ed
ScienceFriday.com

ScienceFriday.com

Most Recent Episode How Bangladeshi farmers found a way to save massive amounts of water. Plus, how (and why) NASA successfully caused a collision between a small spacecraft and an asteroid. And how do you vaccinate a wild racoon? Hint: Fish-flavored candy, and a few helicopters.

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The School of Life

The School of Life is a collective of psychologists, philosophers and writers devoted to helping people lead calmer and more resilient lives. We share ideas on how to understand ourselves better, improve our relationships, take stock of our careers and deepen our social connections - as well as find serenity and grow more confident in facing challenges.

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Mensa for Kids

Mensa for Kids

Sponsored by the Mensa Foundation, Mensa for Kids provides free resources for teachers and parents of gifted youth.

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BRIAN HOUSAND, PH.D.

BRIAN HOUSAND, PH.D.

Brian Housand, Ph.D. | Gifted 360 - Creative Productive Giftedness in a Digital Age

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The Kid Should See This
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Ms. Reagan Mauk

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 (74206)
Facebook: facebook.com/MGgators/
Twitter: @MyrtleGroveMS

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