Talented and Gifted
Learn more about the Talented and Gifted (TAG) programs and services in PGCPS
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TAG at VVIEW
Valley View Elementary School seeks to create a challenging environment that encourages high expectations for success through talented and gifted best practices, arts integration, and dual language models. We recognize that each child is an individual, that all children have gifts and that all children can succeed. Our school promotes a safe, caring, and nurturing environment.
EGATE (Excellence in Gifted And Talented Education) Award Recipient - Feb. 2012 and Feb. 2019
VALLEY VIEW TAG TEAM
Shawanda Spivey
TAG Program Coordinator
shawanda.spivey@pgcps.org
Alyse Latney
2nd - 5th Grade ICAL (International Culture And Language) Teacher
alyse.latney@pgcps.org
JaCara Rhodes
2nd Grade TAG Reading, Language Arts, Math and Science
jacara.rhodes@pgcps.org
Natalie King
3rd Grade TAG Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
natalie.king@pgcps.org
Melvey Lee
4th Grade TAG Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
melvey.lee@pgcps.org
Ella Kilpatrick
5th Grade TAG Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
ella.owoundi@pgcps.org
Helpful Information
TAG Best Practices Focus
Pre-Assessment
Teachers will be using many pre-assessments this month. Pre-assessments are used to identify what students already know so that teachers can plan accordingly. They are also used for teacher to learn more about their students. Expect to see or hear about: (1) Academic Pre-assessments in Math, Reading, Science, Writing, etc. (2) Learning Style Survey, (3) Multiple Intelligence Survey and (4) Interest Surveys.
Dot Day
International Dot Day is celebrated annually on September 15th. This celebration started with a book - THE DOT by Peter Reynolds and it is a day to celebrate creativity, courage and collaboration. At CHES we spend the day being creative and reflecting on how we can make our mark in the world. Take a minute to visit the DOT DAY website page for more information:
Social-Emotional
This TAG Best Practice is a focus for PGCPS this school year, so it will be one that is used all year. For this month, our students will be involved in many goal setting and getting to know you/myself activities. Time will be spent bonding with teachers and classmates as the school year begins.