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Definition of Gifted

“Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as an exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence (documented performance or achievement in the top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains. Domains include any structured area of activity within its own symbol (e.g. mathematics, music, language) and/or set of sensorimotor skills (e.g. painting, dance, sports),"

National Association of Gifted Children’s (NAGC) Definition of Giftedness.

Calling all RSS AIG Olympic Athletes!

This is our digital scoreboard for the 2024 RSS AIG Olympic culminating event. All Rowan Salisbury Elementary AIG students will be competing in a series of events using academic and intellectual talents to demonstrate mastery of higher order thinking games.

Competitions begin April 15th and will end by May 3rd.

Updates will be posted as scores are tallied over the next three weeks.

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K-3 Nurturing Program

Nurturing Round 5

During nurturing lessons, students learn about and practice using critical thinking skills. View the list below to see the thinking skill each grade level focused on and a brief description of each grade level’s activity.

K- Creative Thinking-students listened to a description of a "Traingolope" and used their creative skills to draw one.

1st- Logical Thinking- students learned how to use clues and a Venn Diagram graphic organizer to solve a mystery.

2nd-Convergent Thinking-students used their logical, visual, and scientific thinking skills to decode ciphers.

3rd- Visual/Logical Thinking- Students learned about using logic elimination grids and clues to help solve a mystery or puzle.
4th/5th grade Enrichment Pull out

Modified Pull Out

AIG students in grades 4-5 will participate in a modified pull-out group(s) according to their area of identification. Students may be served in the areas of reading, math, and/or intellectual giftedness (IG). Parents received a letter from the AIG Area Lead Teacher explaining this opportunity. Please find below a brief explanation for each group. It is important to note the times for these group lessons have been scheduled by classroom teachers, and students will not miss direct instruction.

Reading:

Students will work to increase vocabulary acquisition and richness of understanding through exposure to and application of new words through engaging activities.

Math:

Students will work to increase mathematical reasoning and computation fluency through varied hands-on activities.

Intellectually Gifted (IG):

Students who receive IG support scored in the 96th percentile or above on an aptitude screener. IG students often benefit from problem-solving and collaborating with peers. Students will work to develop an understanding of their unique interests and abilities through brain-based learning.

*At the end of the year, students will participate in a school and/or district-based culminating event.
Governor's School Opportunity

The North Carolina Governor’s School is a multi-week residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students. Students are invited to apply during the fall of their sophomore or junior years and are notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance in early spring. Students spend four weeks on a North Carolina college campus where they live, go to class with content-expert teachers, and experience life as independent learners. Courses range from fine and performing arts to highly advanced academic disciplines. Information about the Summer 2023 Governor’s School is published and available online. All high school guidance departments have been updated with the most current information.

http://www.ncgsfoundation.org/

For more information on the North Carolina Governor’s School, visit the DPI website or contact Brian O’Shea, AIG Lead Teacher for Secondary Schools (osheabp@rss.k12.nc.us).

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