YOU ARE INVITED
Please plan now to attend Gifted Education Day in Olympia
We are all in this together! And we need you!
DATE: Friday, February 11th, 2011
TIME: 7:30 AM ~ leave Terrace Park School by carpool and/or caravan
Estimate 3:00 PM ~ leave Olympia ~ (optional, pizza dinner)
WHERE: State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA.
WHO: Parent(s), Child(ren), Teachers and Administrators of Edmonds School District Highly Capable Programs
Last year we had over 100 parents and students attend this special event. The day included tours and meetings with our legislators, and some students read their letters “Why we need gifted education” to their legislators. This powerful advocacy opportunity has become an annual tradition for many families in our gifted programs, creating both learning opportunities and fun memories for everyone.
Terrace Park and Brier Terrace Middle School principals will excuse student absences on this day for this purpose. This year we are excited to have two classes going independently as an educational field trip, so with this additional group, we hope to exceed 130 parents and students attending together from Edmonds School District. With many newly elected legislators representing our families to meet, and the challenges all legislators are facing on how to balance our state’s budget, the bigger the presence, the bigger the statement we will make!
So, plan ahead and make room in your family’s schedule to be a part of Gifted Education Day 2011. Join the caravan down to Olympia with other families. Wear the purple Challenge program T-shirt to identify yourself with our group. Maybe meet up with others for pizza after.
PLEASE NOTE: If you attended the Thursday, January 6th meeting in the Commons and completed the sign-up sheets there, or have already turned in a form to the school, we have your information and you do NOT need to return this form.
UPDATE: Challenge Program t-shirt orders can not be filled in time for Gifted Education Day.
Do it for your child! Do it for gifted education!
Please click on the Attendee form link below, print, complete, and return the form to your child’s teacher or the CPA box in the Terrace Park Office by Monday, January 31st.
You may also email the requested information to challengeparents@gmail.com.