ACCESS Academy Applications are OPEN

 TAG Updates:

1. The application cycle for ACCESS Academy has opened.  ACCESS Academy is a special option school for TAG students who scored in the 99% in any of their 3 qualifying areas, AND may require an alternative placement due to difficulties in meeting their needs. If you are interested in finding out more about ACCESS and / or want an application, please visit the ACCESS website HERE.

2. Students who were nominated for TAG in the fall will be assessed in the spring when hybrid school is in session.

3. In "normal" years, the TAG Department assesses all 2nd graders in an effort to identify students who may otherwise be overlooked for TAG services.  Because this year has been so unusual, the TAG Department has made a decision to universally test all 2nd graders and all 3rd graders (who missed the testing this year) next fall.

OSU Precollege Programs Winter Wonderings Opportunity

 Dear TAG families,

Oregon State University recently announced its OSU Precollege Programs for TAG students.  These classes are being offered online, therefore you do not need to live near Corvallis to participate in the Winter Wonderings Program.  If you are interested, please reach out to brian.sikora@oregonstate.edu. 

OSU Precollege Programs

WINTER  WONDERINGS

https://winter.oregonstate.edu/

For Gifted, Talented, and High-Ability 3rd - 10th Graders

Winter Wonderings offers a variety of challenging courses on Saturdays. Classes are designed specifically for gifted, talented, and high ability 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th-10th graders. Participants discover new and exciting areas of study in a fast-paced learning environment while in the company of other capable learners.

SATURDAYS

• January 23, 30
• February 6, 13, 20, 27

Winter Wonderings is funded by participant fees and tax-deductible donations. Tuition is  $75 for online-only. Students can take a maximum of 3 courses. For more information:

WINTER WONDERINGS

Oregon State University

110 Snell Hall

Corvallis, Oregon 97331

541-737-2403

brian.sikora@oregonstate.edu          

https://winter.oregonstate.edu/

TAG Nominations, 2020

Due to current restrictions from the Covid pandemic and resulting Comprehensive Digital Learning (CDL), this year’s TAG nomination process will look a little different. 
Instead of the paper IDPF form that we traditionally use, we will use a Google Form for nominations.
If you would like to nominate your child for TAG testing, please email Beth Essex to request the form. 

In your email, please include your 

child’s name,
grade,
teacher and
preferred language of form.  

Thank you!

Forms are due December 4, 2020.

Virtual TAG Bulletin Board

 Although we can't get into the building, you can still access the TAG Bulletin Board for information!  

It's a New (and different sort of) Year!

 September 10, 2020

Hello Atkinson Families!

Welcome to a new school year.  As the year gets going, I'm sure some of you will have questions about TAG testing, services, etc.  As of now, I have not yet received any information on TAG for the year, but I will update the blog when I get it.  

For the time being, please settle into classroom routines and the new way of "doing school" this year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email:  Beth Essex, EMAIL LINK

Thanks so much,

Beth Essex, 2nd grade teacher/TAG coordinator at Atkinson

Family Night at OMSI - Monday, April 22th, 2019 6:00PM-8:00 PM

TAG Nomination/Permission Forms (IDPFs) are Due Friday, November 30, 2018