Events+for+TAG-ELC+Parents

Concession stand fund raiser. This is the first of two opportunities for students and parents to offer their time in raising money for upcoming field trips. Please sign up to help out if at all possible. This is how our program can offset bussing and entry fee costs for our trips. Also it is a great way for students to practice appropriate interaction skills.
 * 2011-2012 ELC/TAG Meetings and Information **
 * __ September 23, 2011 __**** __Friday__ __6:30-9:30__ __south football concession stand__ **

TAG/ELC Parent-Student Meeting – The meeting will encourage networking and interaction of adults and students. You will get the opportunity to meet other parents and learn about TAG education.
 * __ October 10, 2011 Monday __**** __7:00-8:00 p.m.__ __H.S. Commons__ **

“Cutting Beyond the Edge: New Realities in Gifted Education” 2011 Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference. Sally M. Reis, Dr. Clar Baldus, David Williamson – keynote speakers. Email: itag@assoc-serv.com for information or see Mrs. VanDeventer for a registration form. $45 each day (+$25 after 9/16) Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences for ELC students grades 2-5. (Grade 6 optional) These will be scheduled ahead.
 * __ October 17-8, 2011 __**** __Monday & Tuesday__ __all day__ __Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines__ **
 * __ November 7 & 8, 2011 __**** __Monday & Tuesday__ __Mon. morning & both evenings__ __L.W. & M.S.__ **

**__December 20, 2011__** __**Tuesday**__ **__5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.__ __H.S. Commons__** Concession stand hosted by ELC/TAG. This is the second of two opportunities for students and parents to offer their time in raising money for upcoming field trips. Please sign up to help out if at all possible. This is how our program can offset bussing and entry fee costs for our trips.

Optional ELC Parent-Teacher-Student conferences. End-of-year conferences will be held in May. Call/email for an appointment if you want one in March.
 * __ March 19 & 20, 2012 __**** __Monday & Tuesday__ __evenings__ __Bry, L.W., & M.S. buildings__ **

**__ April 10, 2012 __**** __Tuesday__ __7:00-8:00 p.m.__ __H.S. Commons__ ** ELC/TAG Project Fair – Students display work they have done this year in an Open House atmosphere. Put this on your calendar to help your student celebrate his/her accomplishments! (Elementary students are required to attend this event.) Students set up their projects either at 3:30 or at 6:50.)

ELC Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences for grades 2-4 will be scheduled. You’ll receive a letter with your scheduled time. Be sure to call if a more convenient time is needed.
 * __ May 2012 __**** __Specific day to be determined__ __3:00-7:30 p.m.__ __H.S. Rm.35__ **

Parent-Student orientation meeting for middle school ELC is for this year’s 5th graders and any new middle school nominees. Learn how ELC differs from the elementary program beginning at grade 6.
 * __ May 14, 2012 __**** __Monday__ __6:00 – 6:30 p.m.__ __H.S. Rm.35__ **