Moscow School District
J. Russell Elementary School - Gifted Education

 



 

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Welcome to the J. Russell Elementary School gifted program.

 

PROGRAM GOALS

The purpose of the Moscow School District’s Gifted/Talented (G/T) program is to identify  students with superior abilities so that an appropriate educational plan can be provided.  The major resources of this program are directed to those students who have met district eligibility criteria as determined by a school study team.

Opportunities will be offered to help identified students:
 

 
  • Progress at a rate and pace appropriate to abilities and learning styles.

  • Develop higher level critical and creative thinking skills.

  • Relate content to major ideas, concepts and themes.

  • Pursue in-depth learning of self-selected topics within given areas of study.

  • Develop positive social and emotional skills, including communication and risk-taking strategies.

  • Identify and make appropriate choices in academic and career opportunities.

  • Develop self-awareness and acceptance of unique capabilities, interests and needs, and a sense of place in the larger community.

  • Develop independence, self-direction and discipline in learning.

THE YEAR AT A GLANCE

FALL SEMESTER:  Students complete an in depth research unit.  This year's topic is Medical Mysteries. 

SECOND SEMESTER:  Students participate in a variety of units based on grade level, skill level and interest.
4th grade  -  Lego Robotics, Creative Problem Solving, Math and Logic
5th grade  -  KMO Competition, Journalism, Lego Robotics, Creative Problem Solving
6th grade  -  KMO Competition, Creative Problem Solving, Lego Robotics

COMPETITIONS: 

      Geography Bee  -  December/January for Grades 4-6
Knowledge Master Open  -  January and March for Grades 5 and 6 
Math Olympiads  -  November through March for Grades 5 and 6
Spelling Bee  -  January/February for Grades 4-6
 

For more detailed information click on PROGRAM INFORMATION or GT UPDATES.

 

 

 
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Contact Information:
Gretchen Wissner, Gifted Education Facilitator
J. Russell Elementary School
119 North Adams
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-2715
wissnerg@msd281.org