What is GED?
GED stands for Gifted Education Day. The day is scheduled to have supporters from all over Washington state advocate in Olympia for gifted education in Washington State.

When is GED?
Monday, January 23rd, 2012. The Washington Coalition for Gifted Education schedules GED.

Who goes?
CPA organizes a Family GED for families in the highly capable programs at Terrace Park and Brier Terrace.

Why Advocate?
We advocate to educate the legislators that every child deserves to learn every day; that includes gifted students. Through advocacy the Washington Coalition for Gifted Education has succeeded in adding gifted education to the definition of basic education. We continue to advocate to push for adequate funding and standards in gifted education.

What is the 4th Grade Field Trip?
In conjunction with 4th grade social studies curriculum on Washington State, the 4th grade challenge classes will be taking a field trip to Olympia on GED. Ginger Everhart ( ginger.everhart@comcast.net ) is leading the 4th grade field trip and more information will be coming home. They will need chaperones as in all field trips.

What is Family GED?
CPA organizes Family GED to Olympia. Families caravan to Olympia to tour the capital and meet with legislators. Family GED is for Terrace Park Challenge students in Grades 1-3, 5-6 and Brier Terrace Highly Capable Students Grades 7-8.

My student wants to attend but I can’t?
CPA can not accept unattended children at Family GED. You may have your student attend with another family but you are responsible for making the arrangements.

Is this an excused absence?
Yes! The principals at Terrace Park and BTMS will excuse any students attending GED with their family including siblings not in the highly capable program.You must still contact your school and report your child’s absence.

I can’t go. Is there anything else I can do?
YES! You can write letters or email your state representatives. CPA will keep you informed on the most vital talking points for this correspondence.

Do I have to buy a T-Shirt?
We wear purple T-shirts with a Wolf print on them for GED. This identifies us as a group as we move around the capitol. We have used the same T-shirt for several years so you can reuse yours from last year. This year the T-shirts are available for $9and will be here in January. You can also wear any purple shirt or come as you are as the T-shirt is not required.

How do I get more information?
You can attend the CPA meeting on Jan. 12th at 6:30pm, or email Tina Raghu, CPA President at gatiraghu@frontier.com.