Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Will You Buy What They're Selling?
The 4th- and 5th-grade Enrichment classes, taught by Mrs. Staab, are learning about advertising. They are learning what things advertisers use to try to convince us that we need something: it will make us more popular, healthier, richer, happier. They will create their own advertising campaign for a brand new cereal - one of their own creation. These things will all make them more discerning consumers - and perhaps more convincing when trying to peddle a holiday wish list.
Budding Egyptologists
The K-3 Enrichment classes, taught by Mrs. Schanck, are studying Ancient Egypt. They've learned to write their names in hieroglyphics and learned to write numerals in ancient Egyptian. They've built pyramids and are now experimenting with mummification. Will the apples pieces treated with preserving salt and wrapped up hold up better than the apple pieces left on the windowsill? Only time will tell.
Open House a Success
The Open House last night was a success, many parents came and had the opportunity to meet with their child's teacher. The elementary teachers as well as the arts teachers were present.
Many people bought the G&T t-shirts that are decorated with designs by our very own G&T students.
Jannine Hinterstein, the G&T PTO treasurer, presented the budget for the 2007/2008 school yer and it was passed by a unanimous vote.
Many people bought the G&T t-shirts that are decorated with designs by our very own G&T students.
Jannine Hinterstein, the G&T PTO treasurer, presented the budget for the 2007/2008 school yer and it was passed by a unanimous vote.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Open House
On Monday, October 15, the Woodbridge Township G&T Program will have it's annual open house at Avenel Middle School.
Come and meet your children's teachers and find out what they will be doing in Enrichment, Visual Arts, Theater Arts or Music this year.
G&T T-shirts will be available for sale.
If you haven't joined the G&T PTO yet, you will have the option before the open house begins.
There will also be a short PTO meeting so that this year's budget can be voted on by the members.
Come and meet your children's teachers and find out what they will be doing in Enrichment, Visual Arts, Theater Arts or Music this year.
G&T T-shirts will be available for sale.
If you haven't joined the G&T PTO yet, you will have the option before the open house begins.
There will also be a short PTO meeting so that this year's budget can be voted on by the members.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Article Suggestions
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We hope you enjoy this on-line version of The Gifted Gab, but it is with the participation of everyone that this will truly be a successful venture.
We hope you enjoy this on-line version of The Gifted Gab, but it is with the participation of everyone that this will truly be a successful venture.
Teacher Hotline
Step 1: Dial 732-636-9155.
Step 2: Wait for the system to direct you to enter a
Teacher Box Number or select 10 for a
directory.
Step 3: Listen to the message or assignment that
you requested and when complete, you may
enter another selection or hang up. You will
be able to enter up to three selections
during one phone call.
G&T Directory:
Mr. Lottmann
6474
Mrs. Belly
6475
Mrs. Feneis-Mandell
6476
Mrs. Farrell
6477
Dr. Uribe
6478
Mrs. Schanck
6480
Mrs. Staab
6479
Step 2: Wait for the system to direct you to enter a
Teacher Box Number or select 10 for a
directory.
Step 3: Listen to the message or assignment that
you requested and when complete, you may
enter another selection or hang up. You will
be able to enter up to three selections
during one phone call.
G&T Directory:
Mr. Lottmann
6474
Mrs. Belly
6475
Mrs. Feneis-Mandell
6476
Mrs. Farrell
6477
Dr. Uribe
6478
Mrs. Schanck
6480
Mrs. Staab
6479
Teachers and Staff
Office:
Avenel Middle School
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07701
(732)396-7031
Jamison Panko, Supervisor
STAFF
Support Staff
Secretary Mrs. Maureen O'Brien
Aide Mrs. Judy Uveges
Enrichment/PEG
K-3 Mrs. Gahan Schanck
4-5 Mrs. Joanne Staab
Avenel & Iselin Middle School
Ms. Suzanne Feneis-Mandell
Colonia, Fords and Woodbridge, Middle Schools
Dr. Scott Uribe
Colonia High School
Mrs. Kathy Moran
JFK High School
Mrs. Myrna Tyrrell
Woodbridge High School
Mrs. Laurel Peterson
Avenel Middle School
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07701
(732)396-7031
Jamison Panko, Supervisor
STAFF
Support Staff
Secretary Mrs. Maureen O'Brien
Aide Mrs. Judy Uveges
Enrichment/PEG
K-3 Mrs. Gahan Schanck
4-5 Mrs. Joanne Staab
Avenel & Iselin Middle School
Ms. Suzanne Feneis-Mandell
Colonia, Fords and Woodbridge, Middle Schools
Dr. Scott Uribe
Colonia High School
Mrs. Kathy Moran
JFK High School
Mrs. Myrna Tyrrell
Woodbridge High School
Mrs. Laurel Peterson
Calendar of Events
March 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2007
Parent Conferences
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Avenel Middle School Classrooms
(by appointment only)
April 14, 2008
Middle School and
Grade 6 Honors Orientation
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
April 18, 2008
Elementary Music Concert
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
April 30, 2008
High School Music Recital
7:00 pm JFK High School
May 13, 2008
Visual Arts Exhibit
6:00 to 8:00 pm Avenel Middle School
May 15, 2008
Middle School Music Concert
7:00 pm JFK High School
May 16, 2008
Elementary Fair
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
May 19, 2008
Creative Writing Poetry Slam
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Parent Conferences
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Avenel Middle School Classrooms
(by appointment only)
April 14, 2008
Middle School and
Grade 6 Honors Orientation
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
April 18, 2008
Elementary Music Concert
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
April 30, 2008
High School Music Recital
7:00 pm JFK High School
May 13, 2008
Visual Arts Exhibit
6:00 to 8:00 pm Avenel Middle School
May 15, 2008
Middle School Music Concert
7:00 pm JFK High School
May 16, 2008
Elementary Fair
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
May 19, 2008
Creative Writing Poetry Slam
7:00 pm Avenel Middle School
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Gifted and Talented Participation Requirements
Students admitted into the Gifted and Talented Program must meet eligibility requirements established for participation at the level of entry and continue to meet requirements set for each level. Parents of students in the Middle and High School Arts Programs will receive a written evaluation at the end of the school year, while report card grades will be issued to all other students.
Participation in the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program will automatically continue as long as satisfactory progress is made in G&T and the following requirements are met:
At the elementary level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in their academic subjects.
At the middle school level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in their academic subjects and must take at least one of the honors courses offered at each grade level. Students who are not recommended for at least one honors course will not be permitted to participate in the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program for that year. If the student is recommended for at least one honors course the following year, the student will be readmitted into the program. A probationary grace period for developmental adjustment to middle school of one year will be granted to students entering sixth grade, if scheduling permits.
At the high school level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in “R” track, honors, and/or AP courses If a student is unable to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program during any school year due to scheduling conflicts, the Gifted and Talented supervisor must be notified in writing by the parent. If a student wishes to continue in the Gifted and Talented Program the following year, the parent must contact the program supervisor who will review the student’s academic record and notify guidance of the student’s eligibility.
Participation in the Arts programs will automatically continue as long as satisfactory progress is made in Music, Theatre Arts or Visual Art, a ‘B’ average or better in academic subjects is maintained, and the student displays work in the Visual Art exhibit or performs in the Music or Theatre Arts end of the year production. In addition, a student may not accumulate more than two unexcused absences throughout the school year. If a student has more than two unexcused absences and/or if they do not participate in the end of the year production, they will be removed from the Arts program.
Participation in the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program will automatically continue as long as satisfactory progress is made in G&T and the following requirements are met:
At the elementary level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in their academic subjects.
At the middle school level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in their academic subjects and must take at least one of the honors courses offered at each grade level. Students who are not recommended for at least one honors course will not be permitted to participate in the Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program for that year. If the student is recommended for at least one honors course the following year, the student will be readmitted into the program. A probationary grace period for developmental adjustment to middle school of one year will be granted to students entering sixth grade, if scheduling permits.
At the high school level, students must maintain a ‘B’ average or better in “R” track, honors, and/or AP courses If a student is unable to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program during any school year due to scheduling conflicts, the Gifted and Talented supervisor must be notified in writing by the parent. If a student wishes to continue in the Gifted and Talented Program the following year, the parent must contact the program supervisor who will review the student’s academic record and notify guidance of the student’s eligibility.
Participation in the Arts programs will automatically continue as long as satisfactory progress is made in Music, Theatre Arts or Visual Art, a ‘B’ average or better in academic subjects is maintained, and the student displays work in the Visual Art exhibit or performs in the Music or Theatre Arts end of the year production. In addition, a student may not accumulate more than two unexcused absences throughout the school year. If a student has more than two unexcused absences and/or if they do not participate in the end of the year production, they will be removed from the Arts program.
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