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Hour of Code: An Amazing Night at Old Mill School
Old Mill School’s MVGATE “Hour of Code” Night was amazing! 120 Old Mill adults and kids attended (with a waiting list of dozens more), from every grade, K to 5. Attendees loved participating as families in 2-person teams, they were … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade K
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Southern Marin Spelling Bee
Can you spell “aspirin?” “Fracas?” “Parallel?” Well, that’s just Level 1… …In Level 2 you’ll be faced with “baccalaureate,” “anachronism,” and “eczema.” Yesterday 25 kids in grades 4-6 competed for the title of spelling champ of southern Marin. Champions from … Continue reading
Oceanographer for a Day, grades 5-8 (11/10)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sun Nov 10 for grades 5-8! The Adventure last June was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Presidio Ropes Course: PLI Team-Building Adventure Challenge (11/9)
MVGATE is thrilled to announce the return of the mighty Ropes Course, led by SFSU’s Pacific Leadership Institute, on Sat Nov 9 from 9:00am-12:30pm at Fort Miley, SF (map).
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Helping Parents & Educators Guide Gifted Children, with SENG Founder Dr James Webb
UPDATE: Webb Talk Draws Engrossed Audience Dr. James Webb’s talk “Parenting Gifted Children” drew a capacity audience to the Mill Valley Community Center as Jim worked though highlights of his encyclopedic knowledge and research on gifted children. The doctor’s 90-minute … Continue reading
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Math Contest at MV Mathnasium (10/20)
Fire up those brain cells: On Sunday October 20, Mathnasium of Mill Valley holds its annual math competition, free and open to all Marin kids in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. All kids receive swag including a wallet, keychain, … Continue reading
SF Opera Introduces Kids to Opera at MVPL (9/15)
Join the San Francisco Opera’s Education Department to explore the making of an opera! You’ll learn about the elements of opera and have a chance to try some of them yourself. The focus will be on The Barber of Seville, … Continue reading
Join and Support MVGATE
MV GATE is Mill Valley’s district-wide parent group for gifted and talented education (GATE) and advanced learning. Parents make it go. Join and support MVGATE with your time, your money, and your voice.
Library card earns goodies in September
We all know libraries make you smarter, but how smart is this? During September you can get discounts and freebies and goodies at dozens of beloved Mill Valley merchants, just by presenting your Mill Valley Library card. One more reason … Continue reading
Super Saturdays at Dominican University start Nov 16
UPDATE 10/16: Four weeks ’til Super Saturdays at Dominican University! Apply now (pdf). Five courses will be offered for this first session: Build It, Written and Illustrated By, Tune Up, Advanced Rocketry, and Animal Safari. Several universities offer their own … Continue reading
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