CONGRATULATIONS SPELLING BEE CHAMPS

The District Spelling Bee was held recently and the
following ALPS students were champions:
1st Place: Samihan Muppirala, 3rd grade Faith North
3rd Place: Octavio Rodriguez, 7th grade Heard
Samihan is show with his trophy in the above photo.

Congratulations, Samihan and Octavio!

Hot Air Balloon

Third and Fourth Graders launched their hot air balloons last week. Visit Mr. Roman's blog to check out the video.

2010 Barrett Summer School Program

The program allows students to learn about Barrett, the Honors College, explore ASU’s campuses, attend presentations and events created exclusively for BSS, and discover career interests through engaging class activities and field trips.
Students interested in applying to program must be enrolled in 7th or 8th grade during the 2009-2010 school year. Deadline March 1.
For more information contact office or visit the BSS website at www.asu.edu/barrettsummer

Achieving a College Education Program (ACE) is a nationally recognized program; the program is designed to help students make a smooth transition from high school through community college and on to a university and completion of a bachelor's degree.


Phoenix College JR ACE targets students entering 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade who are interested in taking Math, Science or Technology, Engineering class and a College Survival course. JR ACE is a five week program that runs for the first summer session. Students can earn 3 college credits. The program is design to expose students to those core areas and develop academic skills needed for college and university success.


Please encourage and support your student in apply for this awesome educational opportunity.

Applications are due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Please contact any staff member if assistance is needed in completing applications.

2010 AAGT Parent Institute: Parenting High Ability Children
Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented
2010 Parent Institute:
Parenting High Ability Children

Who: Arizona’s Parents, Grandparents, & Educators
What: Seminars on parenting gifted children
Where: Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU
Date: Saturday, March, 27th, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: $25
Click here registration information

 Expert speakers
Social and emotional development • Characteristics of gifted children • Balancing family life • Educational alternatives • Underachievement • Parenting tips by age group - preschool/ elementary /MS /HS •
Academic competitions • Preparing and applying for college

 Resource fair
After-school and summer programs • articles to take home • local gifted programs and educational alternatives • parent groups and experts
 Books, games, and more for purchase from invited vendors
 Lunch with other parents and educators while you browse
 Free parking, easy access from loop 202 at Rural Road
 Spanish interpretation on request
 Kids programs offered by Motivating Minds for ages 5-17
For more info, contact the AAGT office at 602.882.1848
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