Welcome!

Welcome to Belle Chasse Academy's Gifted program! Mrs. Gros and I are so excited to meet all of you and get the year rolling. Parents, please reach out to us if you need anything and be sure to scroll through our grade level tabs to see what we have in store for the 2016-2017 school year.

All the best,

Emma Mattesky and Catherine Gros 

Welcome!

Welcome to Belle Chasse Academy's Gifted program! Mrs. Gros and I are so excited to meet all of you and get the year rolling. Parents, please reach out to us if you need anything and be sure to scroll through out grade level tabs to see what we have in store for the 2016-2017 school year.

All the best,

Emma Mattesky and Catherine Gros 

Awesome online field trip!

For any kids interested in history, archaeology, and geography, this should prove exciting. I'm hooked!

https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/petra/#streetview

Great Role Model!

http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/09/03/432599376/this-teacher-wants-to-excite-your-inner-scientist

Some Inspiration from Skunk Bear.

Here's a fun video about megafauna. Maybe some inspiration for a research product?

 

And check out the Skunk Bear Tumblr, from NPR

Grade Level Pages Are Updated

Welcome back! Please note that the grade level pages have been updated for the 2015-2016 school year. These units are subject to change, particularly if students show an interest in a certain area of study. Independent study and exploration may replace any of the units outlined, particularly in grades five and up.

In addition to the units, students at all grade levels will participate in independent reading projects, chess instruction, and other critical thinking skills exercises.

What a great year!

I think we all learned so much this year, and I can't wait to start back up in August with my students again. I am particularly looking forward to some of the writing I know they plan on doing.

To those who aren't returning, I will definitely miss you! Each student had an important role in our classes, and it will be difficult to find the new rhythm next school year.

To one and all, have a great summer!