We are pleased to unveil our brand new chapter website, now located at:
This blogspot page will remain active in the near term to help redirect people to the new site. Please visit www.stcroixvalleygifted.net for all further St Croix Valley Gifted news and events.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
March Meeting Moves to New Location, New Time
We've needed to change locations, the result of a double-booking error. Thankfully, we are able to keep with the same date at a new space provided by St. Croix Catholic School. We also have a new time, adjusting by 30 minutes in hope that this will make it easier for families to transition from evening meals and work / enrichment obligations. Download NEW March flyer.
Topic | Tested: Helping Parents Make Sense of the Scores
When | Tues. 3/27, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where | Social Hall, St. Croix Catholic School / St. Michael's in Stillwater
Address | 611 3rd Street S., Stillwater -- use rear entrance from parking lot
Address | 611 3rd Street S., Stillwater -- use rear entrance from parking lot
Cost | FREE for MCGT members, $5* per non-member family
Statewide and national standardized testing sets eligibility for gifted programs, grade acceleration, and more. What do the data really show and how do you use it to guide decisions about your child’s education? SCVMCGT welcomes Wendi M. Schirvar, Ph.D., Educational Psychologist, who will lead conversation about the ins and outs of standardized testing and how to decipher what the results mean.
Who | Parents, caregivers, educators
Who | Parents, caregivers, educators
Kids | School-age kids welcome! Hands-on activities with Visiting Wizards - kids will meet in adjacent space
*The full amount may be applied toward new MCGT member registration at the meeting; cash or check payable to MCGT, in support of local chapter operations.
Please feel welcome to contact us with questions about the chapter, membership, or to alert us about community events that may be of interest to members. We also encourage you to visit our online FAQ and download our chapter brochure as quick sources of information about SCVMCGT.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
March MCGT Gifted 101 Mini Conference & Resource Fair
Looking for the next St. Croix Valley (SCVMCGT) chapter meeting? Details about our next meeting, 3/27 at St. Croix Catholic School, are available now! Please contact us with any questions.
The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter will host a joint event, the eighth annual MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair and second annual Gifted 101 mini-conference.
When | Saturday, 10 March 2012
Where | Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351 | 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
Kids | The Works will be providing fun activities for kids attending the resource fair.
Event Flyer | Download here
Schedule
9:00am to 1:00pm - Resource Fair
9:00am to 10:30am - Workshop Session 1
1:00pm to 2:30pm - Workshop Session 2
Workshops
At each workshop session there will be three different workshops available. Thomas Greenspon will speak on perfectionism and how to deal with it. Teresa Boatman will speak on young gifted children. Deborah Ruf will speak on levels of giftedness. The sessions will be geared to parents who are new to the world of gifted. Those who attend the sessions will have plenty of time to explore the Resource Fair in between sessions.
Resource Fair
The Resource Fair lets you see and learn more about educational materials and resources for gifted learners from toddlers to adults. Vendors and parents of gifted children will be on hand to discuss the resources with you. Parents, educators, and children are welcome to explore the following:
Resource Fair Admission Only | MCGT members $5 per family | $10 per family for non-members.
Workshops + Resource Fair Admission | MCGT members $10 per family | $15 per family for non-members.
Admission is payable at the door with an opportunity to join MCGT to receive the discounted admission price. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink.
Pre-Registration | If you wish to attend the Gifted 101 workshop and in order to ensure that sufficient materials are available, please preregister at the 2012 Resource Fair page on the MCGT website. If so desired, a lunch from Jimmy John's may be ordered and paid for during preregistration. Those planning to attend only the Resource Fair do not need to preregister.
Conference Information | http://mcgt.net/2012-resource-fair
Online registration form | http://mcgt.net/2012fairandworkshops
Questions | Call the MCGT office at (952)848-4906 or email info@mcgt.net
The MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair began in 2005 as a way for parents of gifted children to share their knowledge with other families and to spread the word to parents and teachers about the best programs and materials for gifted children. Please plan on attending this annual event and feel free to invite your friends.
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The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter will host a joint event, the eighth annual MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair and second annual Gifted 101 mini-conference.
When | Saturday, 10 March 2012
Where | Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351 | 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
Kids | The Works will be providing fun activities for kids attending the resource fair.
Event Flyer | Download here
Schedule
9:00am to 1:00pm - Resource Fair
9:00am to 10:30am - Workshop Session 1
1:00pm to 2:30pm - Workshop Session 2
Workshops
At each workshop session there will be three different workshops available. Thomas Greenspon will speak on perfectionism and how to deal with it. Teresa Boatman will speak on young gifted children. Deborah Ruf will speak on levels of giftedness. The sessions will be geared to parents who are new to the world of gifted. Those who attend the sessions will have plenty of time to explore the Resource Fair in between sessions.
Resource Fair
The Resource Fair lets you see and learn more about educational materials and resources for gifted learners from toddlers to adults. Vendors and parents of gifted children will be on hand to discuss the resources with you. Parents, educators, and children are welcome to explore the following:
- Curricula and other materials which can be used with gifted children for homeschooling, supplemental after-schooling, or as replacement curricula for school-based independent study. These will be available for sale.
- Fun toys and gifts for children and adults of all ages.
- Information about distance learning programs for gifted students.
- Information about local and national organizations for families of gifted children.
- Books on giftedness and gifted education will be available for purchase at the MCGT book table.
Resource Fair Admission Only | MCGT members $5 per family | $10 per family for non-members.
Workshops + Resource Fair Admission | MCGT members $10 per family | $15 per family for non-members.
Admission is payable at the door with an opportunity to join MCGT to receive the discounted admission price. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink.
Pre-Registration | If you wish to attend the Gifted 101 workshop and in order to ensure that sufficient materials are available, please preregister at the 2012 Resource Fair page on the MCGT website. If so desired, a lunch from Jimmy John's may be ordered and paid for during preregistration. Those planning to attend only the Resource Fair do not need to preregister.
Conference Information | http://mcgt.net/2012-resource-fair
Online registration form | http://mcgt.net/2012fairandworkshops
Questions | Call the MCGT office at (952)848-4906 or email info@mcgt.net
The MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair began in 2005 as a way for parents of gifted children to share their knowledge with other families and to spread the word to parents and teachers about the best programs and materials for gifted children. Please plan on attending this annual event and feel free to invite your friends.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Update! East Metro Chapter Changes 2/9 Meeting Location
St. Croix Valley MCGT (SCVMCGT) is helping our sister East Metro chapter spread the news that their February 2/9 meeting location has changed!
Topic | Summer Programs for Gifted Children
East Metro will facilitate an open discussion and have resources available on summer programs for gifted children. Bring your laptop and summer program information to share with the group.
When | Thursday, February 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where | St Michael’s Church (Entrance at back parking lot door)
Address | 611 3rd Street South Stillwater, MN 55082
Download | East Metro meeting flyer
Remember that SCVMCGT next meets on Tues., 3/27, with the featured topic Tested: Helping Parents Make Sense of the Scores. Learn more about our March Meeting below at our January 31 blog entry.
Topic | Summer Programs for Gifted Children
East Metro will facilitate an open discussion and have resources available on summer programs for gifted children. Bring your laptop and summer program information to share with the group.
When | Thursday, February 9, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where | St Michael’s Church (Entrance at back parking lot door)
Address | 611 3rd Street South Stillwater, MN 55082
Download | East Metro meeting flyer
Remember that SCVMCGT next meets on Tues., 3/27, with the featured topic Tested: Helping Parents Make Sense of the Scores. Learn more about our March Meeting below at our January 31 blog entry.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Welcome, Visitors and New SCVMCGT Chapter Members!
Welcome!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first official chapter meeting at Stillwater Public Library, Gifted 101 on Tues., Jan. 31. We were thrilled with the enthusiastic turnout. Now that you're here, we invite you to explore our site, download our FAQ and brochure, as well as discover some of the other resources and event news we've made available.
Considering a new MCGT membership? No need to delay -- you can register online via the main MCGT website and designate the St Croix Valley chapter as your new member affiliation. Membership benefits information is found at the MCGT website, with further details about the St. Croix Valley chapter in our brochure. Download the brochure using the link at right.
Interested in our new SCVMCGT email group? We will be setting the new email group live during the first two weeks of February. If you joined MCGT during the meeting, recently renewed your membership, or have contacted the MCGT office to transfer your chapter affiliation to SCVMCGT, we are in the process of confirming those details with the main office. The email group serves as an online discussion forum where members can expand on ideas, ask lingering questions from chapter meetings, or seek input on guiding and advocating for the gifted child(ren) in your life. It's also where we will share relevant local events, resources, and topics of interest. Group access is a members-only benefit -- we hope you'll join us soon!
Need to complete our meeting survey? We are collecting your ideas for future SCVMCGT meeting topics and family activities. If you did not complete and return a survey before the meeting ended, please bring it to the March 27 meeting. Don't have one? Download a new copy (.docx requires MS Word), complete it via computer, and return the survey via email. A .pdf version also is available for print-only, which you may return in person.
Know others who would be interested in MCGT? Curious about our next SCVMCGT chapter meeting? You'll find details about our March Meeting in the previous blog post -- just look below for the next topic. Download the meeting flyer, send it with a link to our website to friends or colleagues, or share via your favorite social networking site. You may also be interested in reading our introduction letter to parents.
Thank you to everyone who attended our first official chapter meeting at Stillwater Public Library, Gifted 101 on Tues., Jan. 31. We were thrilled with the enthusiastic turnout. Now that you're here, we invite you to explore our site, download our FAQ and brochure, as well as discover some of the other resources and event news we've made available.
Considering a new MCGT membership? No need to delay -- you can register online via the main MCGT website and designate the St Croix Valley chapter as your new member affiliation. Membership benefits information is found at the MCGT website, with further details about the St. Croix Valley chapter in our brochure. Download the brochure using the link at right.
Interested in our new SCVMCGT email group? We will be setting the new email group live during the first two weeks of February. If you joined MCGT during the meeting, recently renewed your membership, or have contacted the MCGT office to transfer your chapter affiliation to SCVMCGT, we are in the process of confirming those details with the main office. The email group serves as an online discussion forum where members can expand on ideas, ask lingering questions from chapter meetings, or seek input on guiding and advocating for the gifted child(ren) in your life. It's also where we will share relevant local events, resources, and topics of interest. Group access is a members-only benefit -- we hope you'll join us soon!
Need to complete our meeting survey? We are collecting your ideas for future SCVMCGT meeting topics and family activities. If you did not complete and return a survey before the meeting ended, please bring it to the March 27 meeting. Don't have one? Download a new copy (.docx requires MS Word), complete it via computer, and return the survey via email. A .pdf version also is available for print-only, which you may return in person.
Know others who would be interested in MCGT? Curious about our next SCVMCGT chapter meeting? You'll find details about our March Meeting in the previous blog post -- just look below for the next topic. Download the meeting flyer, send it with a link to our website to friends or colleagues, or share via your favorite social networking site. You may also be interested in reading our introduction letter to parents.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
March Meeting 3/27 | Tested: Helping Parents Make Sense of the Scores
The St. Croix Valley Chapter of MCGT meets bi-monthly, which means our next event is approaching in March 2012.
Topic | Tested: Helping Parents Make Sense of the Scores
When | Tues. 3/27, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where | Social Hall, St. Croix Catholic School / St. Michael's in Stillwater
Cost | FREE for MCGT members, $5* per non-member family
Statewide
and national standardized testing sets eligibility for gifted programs,
grade acceleration, and more. What do
the data really show and
how do you use it to guide decisions about your child’s education? SCVMCGT welcomes Wendi M. Schirvar, Ph.D., Educational Psychologist, who will lead conversation about the ins and outs of standardized testing and how to decipher what the results mean.
Who | Parents, caregivers, educators
Kids | School-age kids welcome! Hands-on activities with Visiting Wizards - kids will meet in adjacent space
*The full amount may be applied toward new MCGT member registration at the meeting; cash or check payable to MCGT, in support of local chapter operations.
Please feel welcome to contact us with questions about the chapter, membership, or to alert us about community events that may be of interest to members. We also encourage you to visit our online FAQ and download our chapter brochure as quick sources of information about SCVMCGT.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Stillwater Area High School Hosts Brain Development Expert, 2/6
Dr. Gary Johnson, a nationally-recognized expert on brain development, shares information on the effects technology has on children’s developing brains.
When: Mon. 2/6, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium
Cost: Tickets are free and can be picked up at any Stillwater Area Public School, or the Early Childhood Family Center.
Gary Johnson, Ph.D., the clinical director of the CALM Clinic for attention, learning and memory in Minneapolis, MN. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adults and children with attention and learning disorders. He frequently speaks at conferences, schools and professional organizations about the expanding body of research on the effects of technology on attention. These findings suggest that early and excessive electronic stimulation may not only affect brain functioning, but stimulation may actually change physiological development of the brain. Through the Harvard Medical School, he has trained with Ned Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D., authors of Driven to Distraction and is involved in several neuroscience research groups. Download flyer
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