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Gifted and Talented Education Program
(GATE)


August 19, 2008
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GATE Contact
Angela Ryals
District GATE Coordinator
Phone: (805) 531-6469
FAX: (805) 531-6641

Tri-County GATE Council Information

GATE Program    
About the Program
The Moorpark Unified School District recognizes the high performing capabilities of gifted and high achieving students as well as the needs and differences associated with these capabilities.  They are committed to a balanced program that provides a qualitative and differentiated curriculum through a variety of learning opportunities also addressing the social-emotional needs of these students.

Announcements
Good News!
Congratulations to TOYchallenge Teams!
Four out of six Moorpark teams competed recently in the TOY challenge national toy design finals. Only 55 teams out of 450 were selected to compete at the finals in San Diego.

The “Hi 5” Team, comprised of Sarah B., Erin M., Sarah M., Ashleigh M.
from Chaparral, and Xandrie M. from Mesa Verde, won first place in the “Games for the Family” category with their game “Trolls and Goats.”

The "Toy-I-Nators" comprised of Tyler L., Emily S., Paul G., Olivia O., Elizabeth M., and Kristina Y. from Walnut Canyon received an honorable mention for Originality for their toy, “Bee-Bop-the-Spelling-Bee.”

Teddy B., Kayla E., Naomi C., Samantha T., Andrew A., and Blake H., from Walnut Canyon competed as the "Imagineers".

The "Smart Cookies", Kyle M., Elisabeth D., Kaitlin L., Chris H., and Katherine E., represented the Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology in San Diego.

A second team from FAST, the "Falcon Factory", included Mitchka S., Brad H., Annie A., Mandy J., Daniel M., and Dylan M.

"Totally Outstanding Youth" (TOY) included Cynthia A., Szilard G., Tamas G., Alexander K., Linda Q., and Jasmine R. from Mesa Verde Middle School.

Congratulations to all of the teams and their members.
 


GATE Resources and Links

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Fun and Educational Websites
This link will open a list of websites for students, parents and educators.  The Moorpark Unified School District does not endorse any of these websites or the products that may be advertised.  This list is provided for informational purposes only.

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