Category Archives: Parents

Math Contest Practice grades 1-8

The purpose of Math Stars is to challenge students beyond the classroom setting. Good problems can inspire curiosity about number relationships and geometric properties. It is hoped that in accepting the challenge of mathematical problem solving, students, their parents, and their teachers will be led to explore new mathematical horizons. Math Stars are in sets for Grades 1-8 and include commentaries for teachers. All Math Stars Newsletters are ready for classroom use and available for downloading as PDF files.

Link to newsletters

Why I’ll Never Tell My Son He’s Smart

This article recently came across my inbox and it’s definitely worth the read.

“What if we began using whatever means are at our disposal to start performing growth mindset interventions on everyone we cared about?  It applies to how you communicate with your children, how you manage your team at work, how you learn a new language or instrument. If society as a whole begins to embrace the struggle of learning, there is no end to what that could mean for global human potential.”

Click here for the full article

Talented and Gifted Academy of Omaha

Screen Shot 2014-08-19 at 2.08.23 PMThe Talented and Gifted Academy of Omaha offers advanced classes for talented and gifted students in 4th-8th grades outside of the regular school day.  Classes run for four consecutive weeks on Tuesday through Thursday evenings.  Click on the following links to find out more information!

Click Here for an Informational Flyer

Click Here for Information about an Open House on August 22 and 27th

Click Here for September Classes

Westside Community Schools does not sponsor or endorse the organization or activity described in these flyers.  The sharing of this information is provided as a community service.