www.highlygiftedmagnet.com
San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet school gives children of extraordinary intelligence an opportunity to learn, grow and develop to their maximum potential. The Highly Gifted Magnet schools in Los Angeles are one of the few programs in the US designed for children with IQ of 145+. These students have unique intellectual, social and emotional needs not addressed in regular or moderately gifted classrooms. SJHGM brings together specialized teachers, challenging curriculum and compatible peers to ensure a meaningful education in a supportive environment.
3. Our Mission
Enhance and enrich public school
education for our children
Bringour talents and resources
to support teacher programs
Advocate for the needs of highly
gifted students
4. Parents Enhance
Learning
Share an expertise or
hobby that relates to
curriculum
Or find volunteer experts
e.g. Rock Hounds
amateur geologists
5. Parents – Bring curriculum to life!
2nd /3rd GRADE Science: If you have expertise in a subject or know
Balance and Motion someone who does, please talk to your teacher
Pebbles, Sand, & Silt
Underlined subjects are linked to more info
Plants and Animals
Matter & Energy
Habitats 4th GRADE Science: 5th GRADE Science:
Sun, Moon, & Stars Rocks & Minerals Mixtures & solutions
Magnetism & Electricity Weather
Open Court reading:
Environments Living Systems
Friendship
Imagination Open Court reading: Open Court reading:
Storytelling Risk & Consequences Cooperation & Competition
City Wildlife Dollars & Sense Astronomy
Money From Mystery to Medicine Heritage
Country Life Survival Making a new nation
Communication Going west
Social Studies
Historical figures Social Studies Social Studies:
Native Americans California history US history and geography
6. With parent support,
Booster Club hopes to provide
Enrichment Programs
PE
Quest in Science
World Drums
Shakespeare
MUV Yoga
Neuroscience
7. Quest in Science
Credentialed instructor works with teachers to
provide extra hands-on science
Every Thursday, Sept. 30 – Nov. 4
Gr. 2-3: Life Science
Gr. 4 & 5: Marine Biology (will dissect squids)
8. Physical Education
1 hour of YMCA PE every Thursday with Olympic coach
In addition to PTA-funded PE every other Tuesday
Focus on lifestyle choices, life skills, physical endurance
9. Music: World Drums
Play different drums while
learning world beats and
rhythms,
e.g. Ghanan, Taiko
October 13 through
November 17
Parents can attend last day
10. Shakespeare
Instructors from Will Geer
Theatricum Botanicum
Learn ensemble work, song,
dance, stage-fighting
Gr. 2-3: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Gr. 4: Twelfth Night
Gr. 5: MacBeth
Performance date:
February 18, 2011
11. MUV Yoga and Dance
Focus, relaxation,
stress management
Kinesthetic learning of
curriculum
Spring semester
Parents invited to last
day
12. Neuroscience
Neuro-anatomy, sensory
experiments, fun exercises
What does “smart” really
mean? Andrea Dweck’s
research
Dissect brains
Spring semester
13. Booster Parents support all
this and much more…
Science Lab
More Field Trips
IT Support, computer supplies
Social Activities
Community Service events
Anything teachers need
14. Booster Budget for 2010-’11
$24,800
PE
Field trips &
10%
Other
13% Yoga
Music 16%
13%
Science &
Shakespeare Neuroscience
20%
28%
16. $24,800 ÷ 70 students ≈ $350
Suggested Donation: $350 Per Child
17. GOAL: 100% of families contribute
ANY amount is helpful
and appreciated
Every cent goes to
your child’s education
Please ask your
employer if they can
match
Tax-deductible
18. Please give generously
Many families cannot donate $350, and will
donate what they can, so please donate
more if you can
A private donor will match every dollar
above $350
If you donate more than $350 by
November 1st, you get a free SJHGM t-shirt
19. San Jose Highly Gifted Center Booster Club
DONATION PLEDGE
Yes! I wish to make a tax-deductible donation of $350 or other amount $___________, for each of my
children to participate in the enrichment programs and activities sponsored by the Booster Club.
Child: ___________________________________________________in grade _____________
Child: ___________________________________________________in grade _____________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________ Email ______________________________
___ I have enclosed my full payment of $____________________
___ I will send my donation through PayPal.
___ I pledge a total of $ _________ to be paid in ___ installments. Please send me payment reminders:
$_____ Oct $ _____ Nov $ _____ Dec $ _____ Jan
$_____ Feb $ _____ Mar $ _____ Apr $ _____ May $ _____ Jun
___ Yes ___ No My company may have a matching donation policy.
___ Yes ___ No I have contacts at a foundation or corporation that may help our school.
Please include your child’s name on checks, made payable to San Jose HGM Booster Club. Please return
this form to your teacher or to a Booster meeting.
Thank you so much!
20. Free Money Programs
Donate while you shop
Sign up online at Vons, Pavilions, restaurants
Ralphs Community Contribution and more Escrip.com
Ask your Office Manager to attribute to:
San Jose Highly Gifted Magnet Ctr (or code 70219507)
21. Teacher Reports:
New this Year
Accelerated Math (1 grade level ahead)
Science Lab!
Grades 4 and 5: Team Teaching
Ms. Garcia: Language Arts & Social Studies
Ms. Watson: Math and Science
22. New: Project Citizen
THANKS to Liu Family and Center for Civic Education
4th & 5th graders learn how public policy is made.
Teams present proposals at Project Citizen Forum
All grades volunteer for community service
23. Beyond Donations…
Parents Get Involved!
Make curriculum come alive IT support
Help understand Shakespeare Free photocopying
Organize community service Classroom wish lists
Newsletter writing Write grant applications
Science Lab supplies Organize a social event
How do YOU want to help?
Please fill out Volunteer Opportunities Form on next page
and return to your teacher
24. San Jose Highly Gifted Center Booster Club
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Parent Name: Occupation Student Grade(s)_____
Email Phone
The strength of the Booster Club depends on all the families in the Magnet. Our parents have
incredible skills and passions! To help us facilitate support for teachers and students, please
share your talents and interests. It's going to be a great year!
.
I may be interested in helping with…
(Please check all that apply)
___ Teaching children / sharing my expertise related to curriculum subject __
___ Coordinating Ralphs/eScrip free money program
___ Writing for the Newsletter
___ Writing grant applications
___ Getting supplies for the Science Lab
___ Helping students understand Shakespeare
___ Providing IT support (on campus or take-home)
___ Providing free photocopying
___ Providing graphic design/artwork
___ Organizing a social event for Magnet families
___ Organizing a community service activity
___ Organizing 5th Grade Culmination
___ Other
25. Also Support our Schoolwide PTA
San Jose PTA Provides:
Buses for Field Trips
PE every other Tuesday
Playground equipment
Library open after school until 4:30 PM
Strong political advocacy for education
26. Booster Upcoming…
Booster Meetings 2nd Wednesdays
Oct. 13 mtg: Middle School options
Nov. 10 - Exclusive tour of Portola Middle
School Highly Gifted Magnet for San Jose
families 8:30 AM
We’re rebuilding our website. Check it out
in a few weeks ww.highlygiftedmagnet.com
27. Booster Meeting Calendar
2nd Wednesday each month
Oct 13, 6:30 PM (Info on Middle school options)
Nov 10, 2:45 PM
Dec 8, 2:45 PM
Jan 12, 6:30 PM
Feb 9, 2:45 PM
Mar 9, 6:30 PM
Apr 13, 2:45 PM
May 11, 6:30 PM
28. Please fill out your
Donation Pledge Forms and Volunteer Forms
and return them to your teacher
THANK YOU!