Tag Archives: grade 8
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
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
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
Posted in leadership, out-of-school, outdoors, parent-initiated, science
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
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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