The Gifted Corner

Many summer enrichment opportunities are becoming available throughout our region.  Be sure to check the links to the right for camps, seminars and unique learning opportunities!

Welcome to 2012!  It’s hard to believe that 2011 has passed so quickly, but it was a year filled with exciting changes and wonderful programs for our gifted students.  It has been a great pleasure to meet and work with so many of you.  I look forward to continued relationships in the new year to come.

Stay tuned for important announcement soon to come, including:

• Spring 2012 workshop schedule
• Summer enrichment opportunities
• Differentiated Opportunity Logs
• Ongoing book club meetings and selections

Warm wishes for a great start to 2012!

Monday, October 3, 2011 our elementary students had the opportunity to meet Caroline Burrow, NIC Advanced sign language interpreter from New York City.  Caroline shared the history and development of American Sign Language.  Students also learned about deaf culture, sign language, and opportunities for continued study in our community.  It was a great way to kick-off our year of workshops.

Lots of workshops and important events for all ages are upcoming.  Be sure to check in on the school division’s webpage for schedule and sign-ups.

https://sites.google.com/a/salem.k12.va.us/scsdiv/instruction/gifted-and-talented

A new section has been added to our blog:  Upcoming Events.  Check here for community events and resources such as those offered at Roanoke College and through Roanoke Valley Reads.

Enjoy!

Hunter Routt

k-12 Gifted Coordinator

Welcome back to school!

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself.  I am Hunter Routt, new Gifted Coordinator for the City of Salem Schools.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Kevin Simms as we kick off the new school year.

Much like Mrs. Gibson before me, I plan to use this blog space to keep you updated on gifted opportunities, upcoming events, and important happenings in the world of gifted education.   I look forward to posting the 2011-2012 calendar of events as soon as it is finalized.   Please check back often for updates and don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or comments.

Wishing you a great start to the school year,

Hunter Routt
Coordinator of Gifted Programs
City of Salem Schools
Salem, Virginia

Dear Parents,

I would like to take a moment to thank those of you who attended our Annual Gifted Parent Meeting.  We received a lot of great feedback from each of you, and we plan to keep this feedback in mind as we plan for the future of our Gifted Programs. 

If you did not have the opportunity to attend our Annual Gifted Parent Meeting, and would like to share a suggestion(s) with us, please feel free to leave a comment here, or e-mail me. 

If you were unable to attend the meeting, and would like to see Our Annual Gifted Parent Meeting Gifted Programs Year at a Glance PowerPoint, it is available for you to see in the “My Handouts” section of the Gifted Corner.” 

Kind regards,

Amanda G. Gibson