The year is off to a flying start year. ISTEP and NWEA tests are already completed. Challenge Excel has started in Grade 6 at Tecumseh Middle School. Both Tecumseh and Sunnyside maintain the Challenge Program for identified students.
Again this year we offer several opportunities for parents to participate in the Challenge Program at a level that pertains to their student(s). The Challenge Program Parents Group is open for parents of all levels, elementary, middle school or high school. In early September the elementary parents hosted "A Dessert Night." This was an opportunity for parents of students in the cluster/self-contained classrooms to meet each other. It was particularly helpful to the students/parents new to the program. We had approximately 75 students and parents attend this year.
The Broad Based Planning Team will have the first of three meetings on October 24. (Check under FYI for time and location.) This is open to all parents and community members interested in the issues of the Challenge Program. Please feel free to attend at anytime.
On November 8, Wednesday, the Challenge Program Parents' Group will host a meeting for all parents. The focus of the evening will be Challenge Middle School Excel and an overview of the Honor/AP program at the high school. Nancy Bauman, Tecumseh, Denise Walker, Jeff, and I will be present to present information and answer questions. (Check under FYI for time and location.)
The Challenge Program constantly seeks the best ways to meet the needs of the students in the Lafayette School Corporation. Your interest as parents is very important to the success of the program and ultimately your student(s). Your time and interest is always appreciated. We are looking forward to another exciting year. If you ever have any questions please call me at Edgelea, 772-4780.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vicki Vaughn
Challenge Program Coordinator
New Challenge/Honors Teachers:
Edgelea, Gr. 3, Ms. Stacey Frazier
Tecumseh, Gr. 6 Excel/Challenge, Mrs. Lisa Breidenbach, Math
Sunnyside, Mrs. Nancy Johnston, Building Coordinator
Gr. 6 Challenge-
Mrs. Madonna Gascho, Social St.
Mr. Dave Hobbs, Science
Gr. 7 Challenge-
Mr. Dwaine Smith, Social St.
Mr. Clyde Mauck, Math
We welcome you all to the Challenge Program and support your efforts to
meet the needs of the students in the Program.
We welcome these teachers and support their efforts in meeting the needs of our students
High School/Middle School Students Interested in Testing For: SAT: site is Jeff High School Test Date: Registration Deadline: December 2 October 27 January 27 December 22 March 31 February 23 May 5 March 29 June 2 April 27 ACT: site is Jeff High School Test Date Registration Deadline December 9 November 3 February 10 January 5 April 7 March 2 June 9 May 14 PSAT, qualifier for the National Merit Scholarships, will be administered at Jeff H.S. on October 17, Tuesday, in the morning. Please call your student's counselor or building coordinator for additional information.
Dr. Vicki Vaughn
Challenge Program Coordinator 772-4780
Mrs. Denise Walker
Building Coordinator - Jeff 772-4700
Mrs. Nancy Johnston
Building Coordinator - Sunnyside 771-6100
Mrs Nancy Bauman
Building Coordinator - Tecumseh 772-4750
Mr. Andy Hughes
Ch. Pr. Parents' Group Chairperson
andy@ecn.purdue.edu
Mrs. Barb Knott
Challenge Program Assistant 772-4780
Our congratulations to Karyn Gerber, Kyle Hodges and Amanda Newton, of Jeff High School, recently named National Merit Semi-Finalists. Congratulations to the parents of these students and to the teachers in the Lafayette School Corporation that have had the opportunity to work with them through their educational experiences. We are proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) 202-785-4268 Indiana Association for the Gifted (IAG) Barbara Csicsko, Pres. 219-672-3762 Indiana Dept. of Education Gifted/Talented State Listserv htt://doe.state.in.us/gt/ Shared Information Services-Purdue 494-1887 sinfos@purdue.edu