September 2012 College Planning Minutes

Did you miss the September 2012 edition?  Find out what you missed here:

click on link and select "download"

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tgne99usydqavfd/Sept%202012%20College%20Planning%20Minutes.pdf

October College Planning Minutes & College Planning Guide

Check out the October issue of College Planning Minutes (click on the link and then select "download":

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ksns0nszbcy2jgn/Oct%202012%20College%20Planning%20Minutes.pdf

The College Planning Guide can be found here:

http://sidelinesguide.com/roadmap

Upcoming Biology/Zoo Weekend in Front Royal

Is your student a science nut?  Interest in biology, zoos or wondered what the scoop is with the National Zoo in Front Royal?   Their annual Open House is coming up!  See below for details and related costs:

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ACF/default.cfm

Great Resource ... AND great gift ideas!

Can you believe it is already November? With the winter holidays and snowy weather around the corner, Hoagies can be a terrific resource for you and your gifted child. The website offers fun activities for all ages as well as a gift suggestion guide. If you haven't checked out this site recently, give it a look! The gift guide is on the lefthand side and marked "Gifts for the Gifted".

http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

The links page for children and teens has enough activities to engage a student for a multi-day blizzard. Let's hope that's not necessary...

Welcome Back!

We are excited the new school year has arrived and look forward to sharing many resources, ideas and activities with you! Please keep checking back throughout the year for updates on gifted opportunities, college planning, summer programs and much more.

Suggestions for the blog are welcome!

PAVAN Summer Camps

Check out the link below for more information on PAVAN's summer camp offerings!

Printmaking (June 20-24)
Introduction to Animation (July 11-15)
Weaving (July 11-15)
Broadway Kids (July 18-22)

http://www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/v.php?pg=1167

Online Mystery Challenge Game - from MIT & the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian and MIT have paired up to create an eight-week online and offline game that challenges middle school students to solve an environmental disaster mystery by gathering clues at museums near their homes and working together in online forums. The game is called "Vanished" and began last Monday. Thousands of participants have signed up and students do not have to actually visit the museums to be able to play. MIT students moderate the game, and participants work with Smithsonian scientists through video conferences. Check out the link for all the information! http://vanished.mit.edu/