Link to UCI Workshops for Gifted Students

http://www.cfep.uci.edu/gsa/2008/

Renaissance Faire 2009

Mrs. Cochren and Mrs. Martinez will be hosting a Renaissance Faire in May for all 7th grade students to supplement both social studies’ and language arts’ standards.  Students of any grade level may participate by asking for an application from Mrs. C or Mrs. M. 
Those selected will participate in a field trip to Workshop in the [...]

Semester Two: GATE Newsletter

Newsletter will be mailed to the homes of GATE students as well.  You should receive it by Monday!  Please let me know if you do not receive yours.
gifted_and_talented_feb2009_newsletter

SAT Vocabulary Power Plus Club

Interested students should see Mrs. Cochren for the Vocabulary Power Plus book and submit the $10.00 club fee as soon as possible.  Our first competition will be Friday, March 13th. 
Club information available here–sat-vocab-power-2009

National Geographic Geography Bee

Mr. Purdy hosted this year’s Geography Bee at the end of January.  This year’s top competitors were:
First Place: Yojiu F.
Second Place: Elias M.
Third Place: Victoria G.
Yojiu’s results were sent to the regional competition, and we are looking forward to seeing his results!  Wonderful work, students!

Science Olympiad Competition on Feb. 27th

The Science Olympiad students will be competing with other Orange County teams this Friday.  Best of luck, students!

Orange County Scripp’s Spelling Bee

Alina will be competing in the Orange County Department of Education Scripp’s Spelling Bee on February 23rd as Thurston’s representative.  Good luck!  We are proud of you!

Spelling Bee Results

The spelling bee club met over the last couple of months during lunch on Fridays for friendly competiton.  Our club has grown this year to approximately 35 members!  I enjoyed spelling with you and getting to know you!
The Scripp’s School Spelling Bee took place in our school library on Friday, January 30th. Thank you to [...]