SEAL Parents and Kids
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Battle Point Park Picnic Shelter
Sunday, June 2, 2019
3:30–5:30 pm
Sunday, June 2, 2019
3:30–5:30 pm
Kids: ice cream, popsicles, active and quiet games, fun and face paint
Parents: connect with parents who are also raising advanced learners — children who are gifted, bright, creative, highly curious, sensitive, intense, and/or twice-exceptional
Meet your SEAL school reps, ask questions, and share your experiences.
Find out what SEAL has planned for 2019-20.
Gretchen Gende, [email protected]
David Cosman, [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents: connect with parents who are also raising advanced learners — children who are gifted, bright, creative, highly curious, sensitive, intense, and/or twice-exceptional
Meet your SEAL school reps, ask questions, and share your experiences.
Find out what SEAL has planned for 2019-20.
Gretchen Gende, [email protected]
David Cosman, [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Problem Solving:
Key to a 21st Century Education
and a Rewarding Career
Wednesday, October 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
BISD Board Room, 9530 NE High School Rd
FREE Event. No registration required.
BISD Board Room, 9530 NE High School Rd
FREE Event. No registration required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Richard Rusczyk, one of the most influential voices in math education today!
With the rapid rate of technological change, it’s more important than ever for students to develop problem-solving skills. This presentation will show how a 21st century math education can develop critical and creative thinking skills enabling students to solve problems they have never seen before.
Parents and educators will find Richard's message engaging, insightful, and full of practical tips for accessing math curricula that build students’ problem-solving muscles from elementary through high school.
With the rapid rate of technological change, it’s more important than ever for students to develop problem-solving skills. This presentation will show how a 21st century math education can develop critical and creative thinking skills enabling students to solve problems they have never seen before.
Parents and educators will find Richard's message engaging, insightful, and full of practical tips for accessing math curricula that build students’ problem-solving muscles from elementary through high school.
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Richard Rusczyk is a USA Mathematical Olympiad winner. He graduated from Princeton University in 1993 and went on to direct the USA Mathematical Talent Search. In 2003 he founded the Art of Problem Solving organization. Richard co-authored the innovative Art of Problem Solving textbooks for middle and high school students. His organization recently released the Beast Academy series with math textbooks, workbooks, and an online platform designed especially for advanced learners in grades 2-5.
Sponsors: BISD Highly Capable Program, Jeff McCormick, Ed.D., and SEAL, a Bainbridge Island parent group whose mission is Supporting Engagement for Advanced Learners.
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Past Events . . .
Your Bright Learner: Spotlight on
social-Emotional Health
An event for parents and professionals
Wednesday, February 7, 7:00-9:00 pM
Advanced learners can face unique social and emotional challenges. How can we best support and guide our children on the path to a socially, emotionally, and intellectually healthy life full of possibilities?
WHERE: BISD Board Room, 9530 NE High School Road
COST: Free
Advanced learners, like all children, are not one size fits all. Identifying, understanding, and appreciating the unique pattern of strengths and challenges in each child lay the foundation for developing that child's positive self-identity.
KEYNOTE: Kristi Helgeson, J.D., Life Coach, Individuals & Families, Gifted, Twice exceptional (2e), Dyslexic
PANELISTS: Lydia Harrison, M.Ed., Director of Island Educational Services; Steve Tutty, M.A., Ph.D., Northwest Family Psychology
MODERATOR: Jeff McCormick, Ed.D., BISD Highly Capable Program
WHERE: BISD Board Room, 9530 NE High School Road
COST: Free
Advanced learners, like all children, are not one size fits all. Identifying, understanding, and appreciating the unique pattern of strengths and challenges in each child lay the foundation for developing that child's positive self-identity.
KEYNOTE: Kristi Helgeson, J.D., Life Coach, Individuals & Families, Gifted, Twice exceptional (2e), Dyslexic
PANELISTS: Lydia Harrison, M.Ed., Director of Island Educational Services; Steve Tutty, M.A., Ph.D., Northwest Family Psychology
MODERATOR: Jeff McCormick, Ed.D., BISD Highly Capable Program
- The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session to address your specific questions, insights, and concerns.
- The program concludes with an opportunity for parents to connect and share in smaller groups facilitated by SEAL representatives for K-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12.
SPONSORS: BISD Highly Capable Program, Dr. Jeff McCormick, and SEAL, a Bainbridge Island parent group whose mission is Supporting Engagement for Advanced Learners
Notes from YOUR BRIGHT LEARNER: SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH
- Social and emotional characteristics of gifted children
- Excitabilities/intensities
- Sensitivities
- Perfectionism/Imposter syndrome
- Asynchronous development of social, emotional, physical and intellectual abilities
- Tendency to introversion
2. Self Identity and Strengths
- Build a self identity that is positive and realistic
- Build on strengths/interests rather than try to conform to normal
- Discuss how strengths/interests may mesh with careers
3. Support
- Create a support network beyond the parents - relatives, adult mentors, interest groups
- Talk about your own successes and failures, current and past, to foster a growth mindset and overcome fear of failure
- Celebrate their failures as well as their successes - don’t rush in to fix failures
- Start “what if” conversations to prevent anxiety
- Expose the child to many opportunities - keep trying new things
4. Social issues
- Recognize that introversion is common and not a bad thing per se
- Provide opportunities for peer interactions but don’t force it - be patient
- Your idea of friendship may not be theirs
5. Balance
- Regularity for meals, sleep, exercise
- Mindfulness or meditation
- Family meetings to balance the demands of siblings and parents
6. School options
Flexibility is possible:
- opting out of specific public school subjects
- online options (working alone or with scheduled classes)
- home schooling (full or part time)
- tutoring/mentoring
- summer camps/courses
Family Game Night
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 6:30-8:00 PM
Bainbridge Independent Classroom
9723 Coppertop Loop, Suite 204
Play new and classic card & board games such as Bananagrams, SET, chess, Scrabble, Lost Cities & Blokus. Bring your favorite game to share.
Beverages and healthy snacks provided.
Please fill out the RSVP form below.
This event is hosted by the SEAL board,
Supporting Engagement for Advanced Learners
9723 Coppertop Loop, Suite 204
Play new and classic card & board games such as Bananagrams, SET, chess, Scrabble, Lost Cities & Blokus. Bring your favorite game to share.
Beverages and healthy snacks provided.
Please fill out the RSVP form below.
This event is hosted by the SEAL board,
Supporting Engagement for Advanced Learners
