This document provides an overview of the elementary gifted program called Target. It introduces communication methods like a blog, online forum, and text messaging. It outlines focus areas for each grade like novel studies and subject units. Expectations are explained such as using class time fully and an optional bring-your-own-device policy. Mindset by Carol Dweck is referenced as influencing the program's goals of independence, intelligence and growth mindset.

1. Elementary Target Program
Welcome!

2. Welcome to Target Orientation
• Introductions
• Homework
• Blog, Target Glog, Edmodo
• Remind - Communications
• Grade Level Study Focus
• Novel Studies
• Donations
• Volunteers - Guest Speakers – Parents? Friends?

3. Target Standards
Emphasis on Cognition  The Processes of Thinking

4. Gifted Standards 2016-17

5. Weekly
Assignment
Sheet

6. Gifted
Progress
Report

7. Novels
2nd Gr.
3rdGr.
1STGr.
4th Gr.
5th Gr.

8. Units of Study1STGr.
3rdGr.
2nd Gr.
4th Gr. 5th Gr.

9. Communication
• Dr. Kraeger’s Blog: http://mrskraegerskeenkids.weebly.com
• Target Glog:http://kkraeger.edu.glogster.com/target-glog
• Edmodo-Email about signing up for Parent Account
• Remind: One-Way Cell phone text /email messages
• Email: Karen.kraeger@cobbk12.org
Peggy.lobello@cobbk12.org

10. REMIND

11. REMIND

12. REMIND

13. REMIND

14. REMIND

15. Important Reminders
• Bell-to-Bell Instruction
– Grades 2-5
– Students come directly
to Target when they
arrive at school.
– Students return to
regular classes at 2:00
• BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device)
– Gr. 4 & 5 OPTIONAL
– Gr3 to start in January
– Details today!

16. Independence, Intelligence, & Mindset
Mindset by Carol Dweck

17. Final Comments and Questions