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​GEAR

​​Gifted
Education,
Advocacy and
Resources
is a parent-led group for families in Sycamore Community Schools who are interested in gifted education.  Membership is not limited in any way. Members must only be interested in gifted education in our school district to join.

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Do you have questions about Gifted Identification during COVID-19?
These resources may help...


Sycamore Community Schools has announced that virtual students who would like their upcoming MAP tests to count for newly identified gifted services must take their tests in person.

Students do NOT need to take the MAP tests in person to remain in gifted programming.

Fill out the following forms by Thu., Jan. 21, to register for in-person MAP tests. 

2nd through 4th grades - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePZTwL3VUH9FnsWueITKFbFRsEuQ_2TN1cR6T3EEfrYFDQ5g/viewform
5th and 6th grades - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17Qxo8KfAgFwQNQhLrMr0inxXw2Wg3UYbax302bpFuBk/viewform
7th and 8th grades - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m0aApVPzvzFxP3PHO5GCwLcGcD9RM0Odynq3rOjUjkk/viewform

Sycamore GEAR received clarification from a Sycamore Junior High assistant principal that MAP testing can be done virtually or in person for 6th graders whose scores will be considered for honors social studies and science placement. In order to be placed into those JH honors courses, 6th grade students must earn >90% on a MAP test (within the last 12 months) and/or have a teacher recommendation, according to a presentation from the JH counselors during a recent Greene school PTO meeting. The full transition presentation can also be found at this link, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s2P6ndSM-K0AhLyUqXIA0i2PJH3i-Bvv/view.

​More information from E.H. Greene Intermediate School can be found at
https://www.smore.com/zrntu2-greene-notes?ref=email-content#w-9271128886



Recent Events

January 2021-- Student-to-Student Forum
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December 2020-- Unwind with GEAR
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November 2020--
Coffee & Conversation with Mindy Zellner
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Slides from Coffee and Conversation
Full Presentation with Audio
October 2020-- Family Fun Boating Outing
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Summer 2020-- #SycamoreHistoryHunt
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February 2020-- Sycamore Society Reading/ Adventure Club
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February 2020-- Afternoon Coffee Break
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​Engage in casual conversations with other GEAR parents to discuss the ins and outs of academic planning and scheduling for accelerated students in all grades. Learn from the experiences of “older” parents. Share your knowledge with someone who is just getting started. 
February 2020-- Gaming Tournament
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January 2020-- Student-to-Student Forum
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October 2019-- Coffee and Conversation
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October 2019-- Book Worms
Reading/Adventure Clubs for K-2
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October 2019-- Coffee and Conversation
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September 2019-- Welcome Back Picnic
Summer 2019-- Writing Workshops ​
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