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The MVGATE Guide to Summer Enrichments

On this sunny February day it’s hard to imagine that summer break is still four months away, but it is…  And it’s not too early to plan a summer full of enrichment activities for your academically gifted or creatively talented … Continue reading

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Dec 10 Parents Meeting

The District’s change in policy has implications for our children, and for the future activities and priorities of MVGATE. At our meeting Monday December 10, we will discuss the changes, what our priorities should be, as well as how our … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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Parent-Initiated Events: How-To

In past years, GATE has created terrific programs that were initiated by parents and delivered outside of the classroom.  We can do it again. UPDATE: We are doing it again! Here’s a short example of the kinds of programs that … Continue reading

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