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Tour Europe in June 2019 for 75th anniversary of D-Day
North Atlanta High School invites students and parents from the metro Atlanta community to join in a trip to Europe in June 2019 to visit historic sites and participate in celebrations honoring the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
The two-week trip will be coordinated through EF Tours. The itinerary includes visits to England, France, Belgium, and Germany.
Participating students may be able to earn high-school credit for completing the tour. The trip is open to students ages 13 and up.
Cost is $4,360 for students and $5,010 for adults. These prices include round-trip airfare, transportation while abroad, all hotels, most meals, admission to attractions and events, and travel insurance. Prices may go up as the trip date approaches. EF Tours is offering a $200 discount if you register and make a non-refundable deposit of $95 before Dec. 31, 2017. EF Tours can provide students with an online fundraising page for the trip.
The gifted coordinator at North Atlanta High School, Dr. Deanna Hasty, has provided a flier with more information. If you have additional questions, you can contact her using the e-mail address found in the flier.
High school meteorology class at Ga. Tech
Georgia Tech’s K.I.D.S. Club is offering a new, one-day class for high school students to explore meteorology.
This three-hour Saturday session teaches students the basics of observing and analyzing weather patterns. The class will be offered on Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and March 17, 2018. Each of these sessions is identical; students should sign up for only one of the three dates.
K.I.D.S. Club also continues its classes for middle and high-school students, including LEGO Robotics and mobile app development, as well as its elementary school program featuring interactive science activities for students in grades 2 through 5.
Parent seeks group with young 2E children
A local parent wants to join or form a homeschool group or play group with other twice exceptional children. (Twice exceptional, or 2E, is a term used for children who are gifted and also have a learning disability.) If you are interested, contact Shayla Epps at eppsfamily04 – at – ymail – dot – com.
MODA offers half-day camps during winter break
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) will offer a series of one-day camps at its Midtown campus over winter break. Cost is $50 per day. Camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
The camp schedule is as follows:
Dec. 21: Designing with Minecraft (ages 8 to 12)
Dec. 22: Introduction to Arduino (ages 8 to 12)
Dec. 23: littleBits, LEGO Bricks, & Bugs (ages 8 to 12)
Dec. 28: Designing with Minecraft (ages 8 to 12)
Dec. 29: littleBits, LEGO Bricks, & Bugs (ages 8 to 12)
Dec. 30: Designing with Minecraft (ages 5 to 7)
MODA classes in robotics, 3-D printing, electronics and more
The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) has rolled out its selection of fall classes, for kids in preschool through high school.
The museum’s one-day classes range from the most basic tinkering with design, to LEGO robotics, littleBits circuitry, Arduino interactive design, and 3-D printing.
To learn more or register, go to the MODA website and look in the left-side navigation menu, under PROGRAMS.
300 followers — thank you for reading!
Today, this blog hit a major milestone: 300 followers.
I am flattered and humbled. Three hundred people think what I am doing here is valuable and worthwhile. I never imagined, when I started this web site several years ago, that it would be so well-received.
In honor of this achievement, I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to my followers. Your decision to subscribe tells me that my work is helping you give your gifted child a better experience. And that’s why I do this. To help.
I receive no payment for my research and writing time. I accept neither advertising nor paid announcements. My only reward comes from knowing I’ve aided other parents like me in meeting the challenges inherent in raising gifted children.
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A one-week taste of Julliard in Atlanta for young jazz musicians
Julliard — the name is synonymous with outstanding performing arts education.
This summer, The Julliard School will bring its Julliard Jazz summer workshop back to Atlanta. This one-week program will be held June 18-22, 2012, at North Atlanta High School Center for the Arts. Workshop classes are taught by Julliard faculty and students and include combo work, individual practice and jam sessions.
Applicants should be passionate about jazz and play one of the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone, guitar, piano, double bass, electric bass or drums.
Application deadline is May 2.
Summer writing programs for rising 7th-12th graders
The Atlanta Young Writers Institute is now accepting applications for its summer programs, to be held at Agnes Scott College in Decatur.
The Summer Writing Workshop is a one-week program for rising 7th and 8th graders, focused on the fundamentals of storytelling and inspiring the young writer. The Summer Writing Intensive is a two-week program open to rising 9th-12th graders. As the name suggests, the Intensive is a deeper experience studying writing and creating personal works, designed for the young writer who is dedicated to growing in the craft.
Because of the nature of the classes, size is limited. Apply soon for the best chance of getting a space.
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