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14th Annual Click-Off Photography Competition (Nov 1-12)
Attention creatively talented kids: The Mill Valley Art Commission presents the 14th Annual Click-Off Competition, November 1-12, 2012 Each year during the autumn season, photographers of all ages and skill levels capture images unique to Mill Valley and each photographer’s … Continue reading
Animal Hospital at the Marine Mammal Center (TBD)
We’re working with the staff at Fort Cronkhite’s Marine Mammal Center to plan a half-day in their remarkable animal hospital. In keeping with the way we like to do things, we’ll try to bring MVGATE kids a unique, customized learning … Continue reading
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Pacific Leadership Institute team-building Adventure Challenge 11/10
Due to high demand, EXTRA TICKETS ADDED MVGATE is thrilled to announce the return of the mighty Ropes Course, led by SFSU’s Pacific Leadership Institute, on Sat Nov 10 from 9:00am-12:30pm at Fort Miley, SF (map). WHAT: Team Building Ropes … Continue reading
Posted in leadership, out-of-school, outdoors, parent-initiated
Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay 11/4
REGISTER HERE EVENT TITLE: Call of the Sea: A Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay WHEN: Sunday Nov 4, from 12 noon – 3 pm. Boarding at 11:45am. Optional potluck light brunch on the dock before we sail, details … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Gifted Symposium in Napa County, Sat 11/3
Our friend Ann Smith [1] recommends CAG’s Northern California Symposium in Napa County on Sat 11/3. This sounds like a good parent-education opportunity with some best-of-breed presenters. (homepage , flyer , workshops) “Unlocking Potential and Reaching for Excellence: A Northern … Continue reading
Greek Drama Day at Stanford University 9/30
UPDATE: STANFORD IS SOLD OUT OF TICKETS. On Sunday 9/30, MVGATE will lead a day of Greek Drama at Stanford University. Our group will meet for an optional Mediterranean lunch in Palo Alto, then watch “The Wanderings of Odysseus,” an … Continue reading
Posted in arts, english, history, out-of-school, parent-initiated
Tagged grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Free math assessment at Mathnasium
During September, Mathnasium will give your child (grades 2-12) a free Math assessment ($99 value). No obligation to sign-up after you receive the results of your free assessment and customized learning plan. Contact Mathnasium at 247 Shoreline Highway #A3, phone … Continue reading
Posted in math, out-of-school
Tagged grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Middle School Book Club Returns at MV Public Library 11/6
Good news: the middle school book club for which we lobbied the MV Public Library proved a great success in its summer pilot and will return this fall. To join in, just register, read the book selection & give it … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Deep thinking for young minds, Sep 5 & 6
Smart young minds benefit from contact with smart older minds, and part of the fun of living in Mill Valley is having a lot of smart older minds right nearby. You and your GATE child might want to check out … Continue reading
Posted in leadership, out-of-school, science, tech
Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Rockets
Summer is here… and nothing says summer like the whiff of black powder and the roar of a good rocket. MV GATE has no formal rocketry program (yet), but in the spirit of helping parents self-organize here are three thoughts: … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade K
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