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Gifted Gator Gazette

May/June 2024

Gifted GatorGazetteMay/June 2024
Student Spotlight!

Best of Show Ribbon Winners for Spring 2024 Artwork

Take a moment to give these kiddos a high five, fist bump, and/or hug for making a beautifully crafted and meaningful piece of artwork.

Riley Andrews - 7

Ruby Blount - 7

Gavin Canup - 8

Yuliana Garcia Espino - 7

Katelyn Hill - 8

Spencer Holland - 6

Lindsay Kincaid - 7

Maggie Maus - 8

Leah Park - 8

Divya Patel - 7

Bo Rogerson - 6

Julian Spike - 8

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Art Students with Artwork on display at Independence Mall May 6-20

6TH GRADERS

Ny’teria Andrews

William Dewyngaert

Peyton Doubrava

Addi Lehman

London Mathew



7TH GRADERS

Riley Andrews

Ruby Blount

Kevin Chen

Bryson Cockerham

Robin Diederich

Camila Gomez-Shiflett

Addison Kimler

Lindsay Kincaid

Isaiah McDowell

Divya Patel


8TH GRADERS

Piper Allen

Caroline Arciola

Gavin Canup

Maggie Maus

Cassidy Murphy

Anesha Reyes

Gage Taylor

Tyler Wilson

Alex Winstead

EOG Dates

May 22 - Reading

May 24 - Math

May 28 - 8th Science

MGMS Movie Night!

Thursday 5/16 @7:30 pm

The Sandlot

Free!

bring money for snacks if you want to buy them here

Summer Programming Summer Programming

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MathCounts Summer Sessions with Mr. Su!

Sessions begin on Saturday, June 15 and continue for the following consecutive 10 Saturdays. Each of the Saturday sessions will last for about 2+ hours, during which the GE volunteer team will coach on the first hour; and all mathletes will be motivated to master a problem set on the second hour.


Students do not have to attend all 10 sessions, but the more you can attend, the better!

Please email Ms. Mauk or Mr. Su jin686su@gmail.com by June 12, 2024 if you'd like to sign up.

SEC Summer Scholars Series 2024

SEC Summer Scholars Series 2024

4 Exciting Sessions to Choose From! Click HERE to learn more about each of the 2024 sessions $275.00 for each 2-week session

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- 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

Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer Enrichment Programs

MarineQuest conducts hands-on summer camps to help young people discover, explore and appreciate our marine habitats. Sign up for one of our great programs!

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Kids at CAMp - Cameron Art Museum

Kids at CAMp - Cameron Art Museum

Learn about the bright and energetic colors of Pop Surrealism with artist Kenny Scharf as inspiration. This is a mixed media camp using a variety of materials to create. Expect the unexpected for this active and inspiring week of painting! Image Credit: Kenny Scharf (b.

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Scholarships for CAMp

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.

iHeal Camp

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.

iHeal Camp

iHeal Camp

At iHEAL, students will explore a variety of healthcare careers and majors at UNC Wilmington and at other academic institutions in the state, including UNC Chapel Hill.

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Youth Entrepreneur Program

Youth Entrepreneur Program

YEP is coordinated by the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. It is designed to nurture students, predominantly from UNCW's service region, that may possess the potential to be leaders in business and the community. YEP is open to all students regardless of career interest.

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GIFTED ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS!

  • Please think about serving on the Gifted Advisory Council next year. We meet once a month from September through May. We have voting board positions open. GAC openings for 2024-2025
  • GAC Newsletter - take a look here to see what's going on (and not going on) in the AIG world in NHCS.
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Thank you to Nicole Loftis, Amy Garrett Dikkers, and Addie Sayers China for volunteering to be GAC liaisons this year! Ask them about the meetings. But always know, even if you aren't the official liaison, you are welcome at the GAC meetings to help support and advocate for NHCS' AIG program.
Remember that there are all sorts of opportunities for enrichment, extra credit, and challenging your skills in the AIG Google Classroom.
Gifted Learners' Support Station
The links below will take you to different organizations, blogs, newsletters, etc. that provide support and resources for gifted youth and families.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Online and summer gifted programs for young scholars in grades 2-12, education and guidance for families of gifted and talented youth.

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95 Essential Links for Parents of Gifted Kids
Resources for Gifted Children & their Families | Davidson Institute

Resources for Gifted Children & their Families | Davidson Institute

Our resource library provides articles, guides, research and more to help inform and support gifted students, parents and educators.

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The Neurodiversity Podcast
Home - Gifted and Talented Resources Directory

Home - Gifted and Talented Resources Directory

The Gifted and Talented Resources Directory is the database dedicated to educators and parents of high potential learners, helping them find the products & services they need.

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The Kid Should See This

The Kid Should See This

The Kid Should See This: Educational videos for curious kids of all ages, a free resource for parents & teachers. Science, art, nature, animals, & more.

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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 Get free stuff & great ideas delivered to your very own inbox! I give you the information and expertise you need to master meeting the needs of gifted kids Get free stuff & great ideas delivered to your ...

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Bright Now - Medium

Bright Now - Medium

A blog about parenting and educating bright and curious kids.

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Byrdseed.com

Byrdseed.com

Differentiated lessons from Ian Byrd that'll get your students' brains sweating.

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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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SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Supporting the social & emotional needs of the gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional since 1981.

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Parenting

Parenting

Learning and thinking differences disparities exist in unique ways for Black, Hispanic and Latine individuals and families. We've built this hub to serve as a source of intersectional resources for individuals, parents, and teachers, aggregating podcasts, media, research and personal stories.

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About Us | Child Mind Institute

About Us | Child Mind Institute

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Hoagies' Gifted Ed
Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations - Atlas Obscura

Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations - 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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ScienceFriday.com

ScienceFriday.com

Science Friday is your trusted source for news and entertaining stories about science. It's brain fun for curious people

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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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The School of Life

The School of Life

We're interested in self-understanding, calm and emotional maturity. We have thousands of articles about emotional life for you on our website: www.theschooloflife.com We offer online psychotherapy: www.theschooloflife.com/therapy We publish one film a week, on Wednesdays at 14.00hrs GMT.

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Screen Time and Adolescent Well-Being – Gifted Today

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Mrs. Reagan Mauk

she/her

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

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