GT Newsletter

This Month in GT / Stretch:

3rd Grade: Third graders created one word resolutions as we headed into a new year. We learned about the science behind doodling and brain activity, as shown in studies where doodlers recalled 29% more information. We also used our sharp observation skills to decode a photograph before it was fully revealed.

4th Grade: Fourth graders researched the ghost ship The Mary Celeste, and debated theories about the fate of the crew. We also learned about the history of comic strips, creating one of our own. Soon we will be starting a simulation where students take sides durng the Revolutionary War.

5th Grade: Fifth graders looked to separate fact from fiction with historical myths. They also will decode ancient hieroglyphics and will be doing a deep dive into their PYP IB Exhibition projects.

Summer SAIL

Summer SAIL registration to open soon for fully identfied GT students in current grades 2-4. Updates will be posted to the CCSD website and Summer SAIL site.

2026 Summer SAIL Dates:

Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 26

2026 Summer SAIL Location:

North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School

5200 Lackawanna Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Registration is tentatively scheduled to open in January. ALL eligible students/families will be notified by phone and email as soon as the registration date is announced.

💡 Parent Tip 💡

Impostor Syndrome

Highly-praised children can suffer from Impostor Syndrome, doubting that they’re as great as other people think. Children will sometimes feel like a fraud or feel like there is too much pressure to be perfect at something very quickly without having to work at it.

You can help by giving realistic feedback and letting your child know there is a name for this and what it means!

This video explains more!

🍎 Teacher Tip 🍎

Color Code by Depth and Difficulty

Use the colors of the rainbow to help you remember which assignments are for each group.
Check out these Bloom’s Question Stems on the left to get an idea of the color-coded system!

Awesome Resource Alert!

3 Act Math Tasks

Grades K-5
Problem-based lessons that will foster students' curiosity by having them dive deeper into the problem with 3 related tasks.
Makes for a great, deep-thinking warm up!

CCSD Gifted & Talented Resources:

Elizabeth Biggs

Email: elizabeth_biggs@charleston.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.ccsdschools.com/giftedandtalented
Location: 103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 724 - 7750