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The purpose of this wiki is to increase communication between the AFAS G/T Program and students and their families by providing supportive information and links to a variety of resources.
The HS/MS production of Beauty and the Beast was an enormous success!
Wow! If you didn't see it, you missed something grand!
Congratulations to ALL who were involved!
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Summer Program 2012
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
A Unique Opportunity For Academically Gifted Students Age 4 - Grade 12
SENG Conference
(Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
July 13-14 in Milwaukee, WI
(For Parents, Kids, Grandparents, Teachers, Caretakers, etc.)
Excellent opportunity! Don't miss it!
Hot- Off- the-Press Articles for Parents!
An article from the Harvard Education Letter: New longitudinal studies identify key factors in leadership development
And one more important Harvard Education Letter article for parents: The Power of Family Conversations
Parents...This is for YOU!
Dr. Sylvia Rimm is an expert on effective ways to build stronger family relationships and to support
really smart people. Her expertise comes not only from being an inquisitive and learned
professional, but, foremost, from being a parent. She knows where of she speaks!
I STRONGLY encourage you to explore what she has to share. Just click on her name
above to read such articles as "Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer" (a personal
favorite of mine!), "How Overempowerment Leads to Underachievement"
and "Parents Make A Difference". Great food for thought for all of us!
NUMATS: Northwestern Midwest Academic Talent Search
Click the link above for more information on this opportunity for high achieving students in grades 3 - 9!
Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program
Click on the link above for more information on this important opportunity for high achieving 7th grade students!
Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development
Click on the link above for more information on opportunities and possibilities for high achieving students!
Next Generation Venture Fund....Building a pipeline for high potential students
Click on the link above for more information about this growing program!
Characteristics of Giftedness...Wordle Style!
Fancy yourself a writer? Here are some resources just for YOU!
For Teachers or Interested Students and Families:
Three great sites for you to use with your writers.
http://www.nanowrimo.org/ this one begins in Nov. All materials free and online for all grade levels
And there is a second one in spring on writing a screenplay. http://scriptfrenzy.org/
And a third that runs year around
http://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in
Magazines for and by Young Writers
Writing Contests
Use your child's MAP score and Reading Lexile level or range to hone in on appropriate book choices!
Just ask your child's teacher for the Lexile level or range if you don't know it already!
You can search books by lexile level/range at the library or online at Barnes and Noble!
Interested in Performing Arts? Check out the AF Performing Arts wiki!
Check Out Additional Opportunities! Watch the Registration Dates!
2011-12 Events Sponsored by the AFAS G/T Program
(Please Note: Dates subject to change!)
Backyard Stream Health: Chem's, Critters and 'Crobes
A Watershed Education Workshop Presented by Creek Connections
Saturday, September 17, 2011 1 PM to 4 PM
AFAS Administration Building
201 W. 6th Street, Friendship, WI 53934
General information sent to all staff. Free Registration for
up to 20 participants.
Contact Anneliese at 608-548-0485 if you are interested!
This will become an on-going school-based project lead and
monitored by trained AFAS Staff! How exciting is that?!!
Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search 2012
EXPLORE Test and the ACT
An opportunity for students in grades 3 - 9
See the NUMATS website for specific student criteria.
13 Students from AFAS are participating in this opportunity!
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED UNTIL SEPT 2012
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats
National Geographic Bee Competition: 
Congratulations to AFMS Geo Bee Champion, 7th Grader, Jean Rhinehart!
Jean completed the competition with a perfect score! Brava!
January 15, 2012
Open to any interested 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student
Students must sign up in advance in order to recieve a pass to the competition.
This is an annual event for AFMS.
Practice Sessions most Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15 to 1 PM
in Mrs. Stone's Room beginning November 3, 2011.
See the Student Created 'Where In the World' Alphabet Wordle:
ACT Testing at AFHS
Saturday, February 11, 2012 and
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Testing begins at 8:00 AM.
Students should plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early.
Register online at http://www.act.org/
AFMS Local Scripps National Spelling Bee
Wednesday, February 8, 2012/ 1:30 PM/ Mrs. Z's Music Room
6th, 7th and 8th grade advisor group winners will compete.
The top two spellers will represent AFMS at the CESA 5 Regional Spelling Bee on
Tuesday, February 14, 1:00 PM in the AFMS Library.
Congratulations to Selena Clough (8th) and Morgan Peters (7th), the two AFMS Representatives!
Link to article: How to Win a Spelling Bee
CWTAG Elementary Spelling Bee
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
9:30 AM Reedsburg CAL Center (at the HS) / Reedsburg, WI
Open to students in grades 4 and 5.
One winner from each elementary school in the district may attend the
event. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the event in Reedsburg.
Link to article: How to Win a Spelling Bee
Getting ready to hit the stage!
Radical Readers Book Club
A Distance Learning Lab Experience through the CESA 5 SCING network
October/November/December: Shilo (3/4) and Bud, Not Buddy (5.6)
Congratulations to 4th Gr. Team Adams, 5th Gr. Team Adams
and 6th Gr. All Girl Team! All 3 teams earned 'Bragging Rights' by winning the
Radical Readers Know final trivia competition! All students showed exemplary Team Work! Thank you!
Grades 3-6 The ability to participated depends upon teacher scheduling
and availability of the HS learning lab
January/February/March: Half Magic (3/4) and Scat (5/6)
THANKS! to Mr. Taylor for all of his support!
Thanks to Maureen Egan at CESA 5 for continuing the opportunity!
Check out student book reviews on the CESA 5 website!
http://web.cesa5.k12.wi.us/departments/book_club.cfm
CESA 5 Regional Spelling Bee/ Scripps National Spelling Bee
February 14, 2012 1:00 AFMS Library
Students from Adams-Friendship, Baraboo, Mauston, Necedah, New Lisbon,
Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells will compete for the chance
to participate in the State Spelling Bee.
August Derleth Young Writers Project
Details: See links below
Open to any interested 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student.
Student works will be read by a panel of judges and the top 2 in
each category (Poetry, Personal Narrative, Creative Writing based on picture prompt)
in each age group (3rd/4th and 5th/6th) will be selected to attend a day-long
conference at UW-Baraboo in May
Work due to Ms. Pheiffer by 3:30 Pm on Monday, February 20, 2012
Deadline Extended until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th!!!!!!
Here is the August Derleth Packet for this year!
AD 3-6, 2011-2012-2.doc
Judging Criteria agreed upon by the CWTAG Council:
State Composing Rubric Gr 4-1.doc
State Conventions Ru#598376-1.doc
Helpful organizational tool for students:
storymap-1.pdf
Knowledge Master Open (KMO)
Dates TBA
4th/5th Graders, 6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade students (at each level) work as a team to answer
a wide variety of questions. Check it out at home!
http://www.greatauk.com/
2010-11 AFMS 8th Gr. KMO Team
2010-11 AFMS 6th Gr. KMO Team
Second Annual AFMS Academic Invitational
Grades 7 and 8 from AF, Westfield, WI Dells, Wautoma, Nekoosa, Berlin
Thursday, April 12, 2012 9 AM at AFMS
Teams of five 7th/8th grade students from each district will answer
75 individual questions and 10 Team questions and 10 problem-solving
questions in this cross-curricular academic competition.
AFMS team members are invited to participate
based on test scores, academic performance and teacher recommendation.
Thanks to Mr. Krull for his vision and to Hariet Dehlinger for her help and support.
Creative Arts Festival
April 19, 2012
All day event held in Wautoma. Open to 5th grade students.
Sponsored by CWTAG (Central Wisconsin Talented and Gifted) Council.
Students are selected by random drawing from teacher nominations list.
Students need to have high ability and strong interest in visual arts, music or
drama. They need to exhibit self-control and have the ability to follow directions
in a trustworthy manner. Limited to 6 students.
Say Yes! to Improv Class
Sandra Pheiffer, Instructor
2011 AF CAF Team
Noetic Learning Math Contest
April 2012: Week of April 16th-20th; Times arranged
with individual classes involved.
The goal of the competition is to encourage young students'
interest in Math, to inspire them to excel in Math, and to
develop their problem solving skills.
Administered in individual buildings on that date.
Criteria for participation: For grades 2, 3, 4, and 5
80% or higher on most recent MAP
test in Math and/or Teacher Recommendation.
General Information on the Noetic Math Contest
http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest/
Beauty and the Beast - A MS/HS Musical
Auditions: January 2012
Performance Dates:
Thursday, March 22nd on Stage at AFMS: 10:30/ 1:30 for AFAS and 7:00 PM for the Public
Friday, March 23rd on Stage at AFMS: 7:00 PM for the Public
Admission: An item for the Adams County Food Pantry and/or a monetary donation for continued Arts Programs for Area Youth.
All rehearsals from 3:30 to 5:20 at AFMS/ Mrs. Z's Music Room: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Advanced Placement Testing (AP)
Click here to view 2012 AP Exam Dates.
Click here to view AP Exam Fees and Reductions for 2012
ALL exams given at the AFAS Administration Offices
201 W. 6th St. in Friendship, WI.
Students should bring 2-3 #2 pencils, 2 pens with black or blue ink.
Students MUST STAY for the duration of the entire exam! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Monday, May 7th /8:00 AM: Environmental Science
Thursday, May 10/ 8:00 AM: English LITERATURE and Composition
Friday, May 11/ 8:00 AM: US History
Friday, May 11/ 8:00 AM: Studio Art (last day to submit digital portfolios)
Monday, May 14/ 8:00 AM: Biology AND Music Theory
Wednesday, May 16/ 8:00 AM: English LANGUAGE and Composition
College Days for Kids at UW-Stevens Point
Friday, April 13, 2012
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED!
All day event. Open to 6th graders. Students submit an essay
stating why they think they want to attend College Days for Kids and
what they hope to learn by attending. We are allowed to take 14 students this year.
Student names selected by random drawing from those who completed the essay.
August Derleth Young Writers Conference at UW-Baraboo
Thursday, May 24, 2012 All day at UW-Baraboo
All day event. Six 3rd/4th graders and six 5th/6th graders who entered the
August Derleth Young Writers Project will attend.
See August Derleth Young Writers Project detailed information above.
Congratulations to AFHS Artist Robert Rosario!
And to AFHS Art Instructor, Cindy Zemanovic, for providing such rich opportunity to so many!
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