P.A.C.E Deadline

The P.A.C.E. deadline is quickly approaching. The deadline for elementary referrals is December 6, 2017 - Elementary Referral   Elementary Referral - Spanish. If you prefer a hard copy of the referral, please contact Kaya Jones at kaya.jones@pisd.edu.

Parent PACE Workshop

Parents,

On November 11^th, the district is offering a one and a half hour session on the social emotional needs of gifted learners. Details and registration information may be found at the following link.

https://tinyurl.com/GiftedSEL

PACE Newsletter

PACE Newsletter

Welcome Back to School

Welcome Parents,
I hope that you have had a smooth transition back to school.  I know that my kids have not enjoyed going to bed earlier than in the summer and getting up early, so hopefully things are a little different at your house.  I look forward to working with each of you this year.

My main source of communication this year will be through Seesaw.   Please watch the following video to see what Seesaw is all about.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Seesaw Overview
Kaya

Parent Survey

Please take a moment to reflect on the PACE program for this year.

Spanish – Student Survey

http://tinyurl.com/ElemPACESP2017

Spanish – Parent Survey

https://tinyurl.com/PACEParSP2017

English – Student

https://tinyurl.com/ElemPACE17

English – Parent

https://tinyurl.com/PACEPar2017

Spring is Here

I enjoyed seeing all the families that came out to Open House.  I hope that you were able to see what your child has been working on in PACE. I look forward to seeing you at Multicultural Night!

Parent Videos

Dear Parent,

The Plano Gifted Advisory Committee meets throughout the year to provide input to the district on how to better meet the needs of students receiving gifted services. This year, the committee has requested that the district provide more information on gifted issues and topics to parents. In response to this request, the Plano ISD is providing parents access to three online courses from the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT); the courses expire at the end of May 2017.  Although the courses are designed for educators, members of the Gifted Advisory Committee found these three online workshops to be valuable to parents. To access the courses:

1.     Set up a username and password. To do this, click http://txgiftedcourses.responsivelearning.com/SelfRegistration/ and use the registration code p6010PISD8885

2.     Select the campus that your student attends. If you have students at multiple campuses, please pick one.

3.     You will now have access to the following three one hour courses:

·         Social Emotional Dimensions of the Gifted and the Impact of Asynchrony

·         Understanding the Neurology and Over Excitabilities of the Gifted

·         Idealism and Depression in the Gifted

Trouble shooting notes:

It is essential that you disable your popup blocker.

The courses are compatible with desktops, laptops and tablets in both PC and Mac, but are not compatible with smartphones.

Google Chrome tends to provide the best user experience.  (You may download Google Chrome here: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/.)

If you need assistance, email support@responsivelearning.com and a support team member will be happy to assist you. Plano ISD employees are not able to resolve problems associated with this service.

Querido padre, El Comité  Plano Gifted Advisory Committee  se reúne durante todo el año para proporcionar información al distrito sobre cómo satisfacer mejor las necesidades de los estudiantes que reciben servicios de talento. Este año, el comité ha pedido que el distrito proporcione más información sobre temas y problemas de estudiantes dotados a los padres. En respuesta a esta solicitud, el Plano ISD está proporcionando a los padres acceso a tres cursos en línea de la Asociación de Texas para los Dotados y Talentosos (TAGT); Los cursos expiran a finales de mayo de 2017. Aunque los cursos están diseñados para educadores, los miembros del Comité de Plano Gifted Advisory Committee  encontraron que estos tres talleres en línea eran valiosos para los padres. Para acceder a los cursos sigua las instrucciones siguientes:

1. Configure un nombre de usuario y una contraseña. Para ello, haga clic en y utilice el código de http://txgiftedcourses.responsivelearning.com/SelfRegistration/  y use el registro p6010PISD8885 2. Seleccione la escuela a la que su estudiante asiste. Si tiene estudiantes en varios campus, elija uno. 3. Ahora tendrás acceso a los siguientes tres cursos de una hora: • Social Emotional Dimensions of the Gifted and the Impact of Asynchrony  • Understanding the Neurology and Over Excitabilities of the Gifted • Idealism and Depression in the Gifted (En este momento no hay cursos disponibles  en Español. )
Notas sobre la resolución de problemas: Es esencial que deshabilite su bloqueador de ventanas emergentes. Los cursos son compatibles con computadoras de desktops, laptops y tabletas en PC y Mac, pero no son compatibles con teléfonos. Google Chrome tiende a ofrecer la mejor experiencia de usuario. (Puede descargar Google Chrome aquí https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/.)

Si necesita ayuda, envíe un correo electrónico a support@responsivelearning.com y un miembro del equipo de apoyo estará encantado de ayudarle. Los empleados de Plano ISD no son capaces de resolver problemas asociados con este servicio.

 

Its been a long time

I hope that you and your family had relaxing Winter Break.  We came back form the break and hit the ground running.

First Grade
We have completed the SCAMPER Unit and now are working on applying what we learned to new situations.  This is challenging each child to look at things from a different angle.  Your child has created a new page for the book Ten Black Dots and we are now working on 100 Hungry Ants, where the students will be working with grouping.

Second Grade
Coding continues
I have purchased several different items that can be coded.  I am enjoying seeing each student use what they have learned in code studio and apply the skills to new situations.

Third Grade
Genius Hour-We just had pitch day.  This was an opportunity for each student to present their Genius Hour Project to the class.  Now it is time to research and then share out their finding.  We will be having a Genius Hour showcase at the conclusion of this unit.

Fourth Grade
Robotics- your student has built a Lego robot and is in the process of programming their robot to complete several challenges.  Each group is realizing the importance of logging their steps and then troubleshooting.

Fifth Grade
Stock Market- Are you a Risky or Safe Investor????? Do you believe in go BIG or GO HOME?
Your child is learning all about the Stock Market and the advantages and disadvantages of risky investment.  The students will be participating in the Stock Market Game that will begin on February 6.  Stay turned to see if your child's group is in the black or RED.