Tag Archives: grade 4
MVSD suspends identification of GATE students
The Mill Valley School District has suspended the identification of GATE students. That is, it will no longer conduct GATE testing in Mill Valley schools. The District is nonetheless “committed to serving the individual needs of high achieving students regardless … Continue reading
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
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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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
Posted in out-of-school, outdoors, parent-initiated, science, tech
Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade K
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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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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade K
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