Ron Howard at Buckhorn--G/T Music

Social Studies and Music Residency

PCC Graduate To Complete Gifted Education Residency

Ron Howard

Ron Howard will be returning to the Perry County School system to complete a Music and Social Studies residency at both high schools beginning October 31st and ending on November 22nd.  Although known locally for his vast talents and his rich heritage of music, Ron Howard is also a graduate of Alice Lloyd College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History/Pre-Law.  

After graduating from Alice Lloyd College, Mr. Howard began a career in politics by accepting a position on a very well known campaign that spanned both local and national levels.  During his time on that campaign team, he earned the respect of many state and national officials, and had several opportunities to attend elite political functions among these dignitaries.  Although Howard had the opportunity to continue this career, he chose to accept a position in public policy that would allow him to stay closer to home, and fight for the rights of families.  

Mr. Howard became a public policy analyst for southeastern Kentucky, where he traveled between counties speaking at public events and church gatherings.  Here he listened to the concerns of the people, and then took those concerns to Frankfort where he met with senators and state representatives.  As Ron continued his work in public policy, he married his musical college sweetheart, Kinsee Petree.  Mr. Howard accepted a position in South Carolina in July 2016, where he and his wife Kinsee now reside.  

During his residency Mr. Howard will be speaking with Gifted Music students about finding ones own voice, and the importance of originality in performance.  Ron Howard will be performing vocal and instrumental numbers, sharing real-life musical experiences, and serve as a critic for students desiring to audition for Gifted Music.  During the Social Studies segment of his residency, he will be walking students through the election process, and give them an inside look at what happens behind-the-scenes in elections.  He will also discuss careers in History and Political Science, and answer student questions on various political/historical topics. 

Pictures from the upcoming residency will be posted soon.

Coding at East Perry

Robotics and Coding at Buckhorn

Robotics at AB Combs

50th day of school--Chavies Elementary Staff dresses for the occasion!

G/T Supports our Students--District Soccer Tournament

PCC vs. Buckhorn

Buckhorn High School reaches a verdict--People vs. Sacco and Vanzetti

Buckhorn G/T Choir--Star Spangled Banner

District Pep Rally

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Public Speaking Practice and Music at Buckhorn Elementary

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Future Inventors of Chavies

G/T in the Community

On October 5th, Miss Howard did a professional development training for a group of Headstart parents about the importance of the Primary Talent Pool program and G/T.  Parents were given ideas on how to the encourage creativity and exploration in their children.  Parents were also given slides from Doreen Woolley's "Sensitivity and Gifted Children".  See photos.

GT and PTP Referrals

All principals have been given copies of the Gifted and Talented and Primary Talent Pool referral checklists (SIGS).  Teachers should have new referrals turned in by December 1.  Thanks.

Change in Gifted and Talented Dates

During the month of October, we will have a district wide pep rally which will change my previous schedule.  I have also begun scheduling presenters for the end of October and throughout November, so I will list all changes below.

October 2016:
3-PCC, Chavies (2:00-3:00), PCC
4-PCC, Robinson (1:00-2:00), PCC
5-PCC, East Perry (8:30-10:30), PCC, Chavies (2:00-3:00), PCC
6-PCC, Buckhorn (9:00-11:00), PCC, Viper (1:00-2:00), PCC
7-PCC, East Perry (District Wide Pep Rally), PCC
10-PCC, Buckhorn (12:00-3:00), PCC
11-Flex Day: PCC, RW Combs (9:00-11:00), Willard (1:00-2:00), PCC
12-PCC, Leatherwood (12:00-2:00), PCC
13-Fall Break
14-Fall Break
17-PCC (8:00-12:30), AB Combs (1:00-2:00), PCC
18-PCC, Chavies (8:30-10:00), BHS (10:30-12:30), AB Combs (1:15-2:15), PCC
19-PCC, Buckhorn (9:00-10:00), PCC
20-PCC, East Perry (8:30-10:30), PCC,  Robinson (1:00-2:00), PCC
21-PCC (8:00-3:30)
24- PCC (Grading AB Assessments)
25- PCC (Grading Willard Assessments)
26-PCC (Grading Chavies Assessments)
27- PCC (Grading Buckhorn Assessments)
28-PCC, RW Combs (1:00-2:00), PCC
31-PCC, Buckhorn: (Music Residency: Ron Howard), PCC

November 2016-
1-PCC, RW Combs (8:30-9:00), PCC, Buckhorn: (Social Studies Residency: Ron Howard), PCC
2-PCC (Grading East Perry Gp 1 Assessments)
3-PCC (Grading East Perry Gp 2 Assessments)
7-PCC, LW (8:45-9:00), Viper (9:15-9:30), PCC, Willard (1:00-1:30), AB Combs (2:00-2:30), PCC
8-NO SCHOOL- Election Day
9-PCC, (Author Residency, Tonya Moreland: Leatherwood, Viper), PCC
10-PCC (Grading East Perry Gp 3 Assessments)
11-PCC, (Author Residency, Tonya Moreland: Willard, AB Combs), PCC
14-PCC, (Author Residency, Tonya Moreland: Buckhorn, Chavies), PCC
15-PCC (Grading Robinson Assessments)
16-PCC, (Author Residency, Tonya Moreland: East Perry, Robinson), PCC
17-PCC, RW Combs (10:00-11:00), PCC
18-PCC, (Author Residency, Tonya Moreland: RW Combs, PCC)
21-PCC (Music Residency: Ron Howard)
22-PCC, Chavies, PCC (Social Studies Residency: Ron Howard)
23- PCC, Willard, Buckhorn, PCC (Drop off paperwork)
24-Thanksgiving Break
25-Thanksgiving Break
28- PCC, Chavies (8:30-9:00), PCC (Grading Leatherwood Assessments)
29-PCC (Grading Viper Assessments)
30-Scheduled Absence

December 2016-
1-Scheduled Absence (PTP Referral Cutoff Date)
2- PCC (Grading RW Combs Assessments Gp. 1)
5-PCC (Grading RW Combs Assessments Gp. 2)
6-PCC (Update Blog, Schedule Principal/Committee Meetings)
7-PCC (Enter new primary talent pool referrals into Infinite Campus)
8- PCC (Enter new primary talent pool referrals into Infinite Campus)
9- PCC (Enter new primary talent pool referrals into Infinite Campus)
12- PCC (Write parent updates)
13-PCC (Write parent updates)
14- PCC, Deliver Parent Updates (AB, Willard, Chavies Buckhorn)
15-PCC, Deliver Parent Updates (East Perry, Robinson, LW, Viper, RW Combs)
16-PCC, Complete Parent Updates (PCCHS will stop by Rm. 253 to pick up updates)
December 19-23, 26-30- NO SCHOOL- CHRISTMAS BREAK

Supporting our schools--District Rewards

Mr. Baker and Mr. Fugate allowed their distinguished students spray their hair temporary hair color as a reward for being a Distinguished school.  See pictures.

PCC students participating in the Mock Trial

During the month of September, PCC G/T students particpated in the recreation of the historical trial of The People vs. Sacco and Vanzetti.  Each student was assigned a different role that coincided with his/her gifts and talents.  As students learned more about the trial, questioning of the witnesses became intense!

 The defense council questions the witness.

The prosecution council questions the witness.

Budding Artist at Chavies

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Buckhorn High School GT Begins Recreation of Historical Trial

High School G/T students practicing their roles in the trial of The People vs. Sacco and Vanzetti.  See pictures.

AB Combs Mathematicians, Philosophers, Public Speakers, and Inventors

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Viper Music and General Intellectual

Gifted General Intellectual students participated in a philosophy activity about justice.  Gifted Music students practice vocal warm ups, pitch accuracy, and the National Anthem.

Robinson Inventors and Philosophers

K-3: Students at Chavies and Robinson designed an egg carrier that would prevent eggs from breaking!  #inventors

 4-8: Students at Chavies and Robinson learned the philosophical principals behind justice (Plato and Socrates)! #philosophers

2016 PCC G/T Graduate makes TV Art Workshop Appearance

G/T Art graduate Katie Davidson made a guest appearance on Christopher Epling's Art Workshop program on PikeTv in April 2016.  Epling is a former guest artist in residency (2013-2015), and this was a wonderful way to culminate his time with G/T Art students in Perry county.  The video was put on YouTube for public viewing today.  I am so proud!  Follow the link below.  We wish Katie the best!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtmtuvklSiI

Robots and new curriculum on the way!

Gifted and Talented recently made a purchase for four small robots from the Terrapin company.  There are two Bee-Bots, one Blue-Bot (bluetooth accessible), and one Pro-bot (looks like a race car).  Along with the robots, an instructional manual, program tiles, and maps were ordered to enhance each new learning experience with the robots.  Students will experience everything from basic coding to the series of codes it would take to create a piece of art.

Also, new curriculum has been ordered, including books in Crime Scene Investigation, Historical Trials, Mathematical Mysteries, Public Speaking, Leadership for Students, Greek Mythology, and Philosophy for Teens!  Miss Howard is very excited to begin these new units of discovery at each of the Perry County schools!

SAGES-2 Assessment Schedule for 4th Grade Students

All 4th grade students will be taking the SAGES-2 Reasoning Screener for General Intellectualism.

Schedule:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

9:00 am Willard

1:00 pm AB Combs

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

9:00 am Chavies

1:00 pm Buckhorn

Thursday, September 8, 2016

8:00-11:00 am East Perry

1:00 pm Robinson

Friday, September 9, 2016

9:00 am Leatherwood

10:30 amViper

1:00 pm RW Combs 

Collaboration of Perry County Gifted Education with the Lake Cumberland Area Gifted Programs

On Monday, August 29, 2016, Miss Howard traveled to the Pulaski county to collaborate with teachers in the Lake Cumberland area.  Teachers met at the Pulaski County Area Technology Center to discuss possible gifted programs and events for the coming year, KAGE events, and our part in having a voice in the new education model being created in Frankfort.  The Lake Cumberland Region GT teacher meet every month, and although Miss Howard will not be able to attend every meeting, she plans to attend more throughout the year to gain a greater insight into the best Gifted and Talented can offer our students!

Beginning-of-the-Year Principal Meeting Schedule

Principal Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, August 9th

AB Combs 9:15 am

Willard 10:00 am

Chavies 11:50 am

Wednesday, August 10th

Chavies 9:00 am

Buckhorn 10:00 am

Thursday, August 11th

East Perry 9:00 am

PCC 10:00 am

Robinson 11:00 am

Friday, August 12th

Leatherwood 9:00 am

Viper 10:00 am

RW Combs 11:00 am

Welcome Back from Miss Howard

Back to School

Miss Sarah Howard

District Gifted and Talented Itinerant Teacher

Welcome back students!  I hope everyone had a wonderful summer break.  I am thrilled to begin new units and activities with each of the Perry County Schools once again! It is my desire to have the best G/T program that we can offer, and I will work diligently to make this year the best!  Please visit my blog for the latest Gifted and Talented and Primary Talent Pool updates this year.  For those students and parents who are new to the program, you will find my credentials listed below.  Feel free to contact me at sarah.howard@perry.kyschools.us.

Credentials:

Northern Kentucky University: Gifted Education Endorsement (P-12): July 2014

University of the Cumberlands: Master of Arts in Education (P-12)

/Reading and Writing Specialist: May 2012

Morehead State University: Bachelor of Arts in Education (P-5)

with an emphasis and English/Communications: May 2008

Hazard Community and Technical College: Associate of Arts: December 2005

Teaching Experience:

Currently in ninth year of teaching

Gifted Education: District Gifted and Talented Itinerant Teacher: August 2012-Present

Elementary Education: Willard Elementary: Grades 2-4: August 2008-May 2012

Substitute Teacher: Grades K-12: August 2005-December 2007

Tentative Fall Schedule 2016- Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Schedule-Fall 2016

 August

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1 Opening Day  (PCC)	2 PD Day (PCC)	3 PD Day (PCC)	4 First Day for Students PCC Office- Parent Feedback	5 PCC Office- Schedule Principal Communications	6
7	8	9 PCC Office AB Combs* 9:15 am Willard* 10:00 am Chavies 11:50 am PCC Office *Principal Meet.	10 PCC Office Chavies* 9 am Buckhorn* 10 am PCC Office *Principal Meet.	11 PCC Office East Perry* 9am PCC* 10am Robinson* 11am PCC Office *Principal Meet.	12 PCC Office Leatherwood* 9 am Viper* 10 am RW Combs 11 am PCC Office *Principal Meet.	13
14	15	16 PCC Office Chavies 8:30 am Scheduling PCC	17 PCC Office Scheduling	18 PCC Office Chavies 1:00 pm Student referral PCC	19 PCC Office Update Scheduling GT Coordinator Conference	20
21	22 PCC Office Update AB/Willard Folders K-8 MAP testing 8/22-9/2	23 PCC Office Update Chavies Folders	24 PCC Office Update Buckhorn Folders	25 PCC Office Update East Perry Folders	26 PCC Office Update Robinson Folders	27
28	29 PCC/Pulaski Technology Center (PD) 9:30-12:30/PCC	30 Update Leatherwood Folders	31 Update Viper  Folders

September 2016

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 PCC Office Update RW Combs Folders	2 PCC Office Update PCC Folders	3
4	5 Labor Day- NO SCHOOL	6 PCBoE 9:00 am Willard* 1:00 pm 1:00 am AB Combs* PCC	7 PCC 9:00 am Chavies* 1:00 Buckhorn* PCC	8 PCC 8:00-11:00 am East Perry* 1:00 am Robinson* PCC	9 PCC 9:00 am Leatherwood* 10:30 Viper* 1:00 RW Combs* PCC	10
11	12 PCC 2:00-3:00 Chavies* PCC	13 PCC 1:00-2:00 Robinson* PCC	14 PCC 8:30-10:00 1:00-2:00 East Perry* PCC	15 PCC 1:00-2:00 Viper* PCC	16 Black Gold Friday (PD)	17
18	19 PCC 12:00-3:00 Buckhorn* PCC	20 PCC Flex Day 1:00-2:00 AB Combs * PCC	21 PCC 12:00-2:00 Leatherwood* PCC	22 PCC 12:30-2:30 RW Combs* PCC	23 PCC 1:00-2:00 Willard* PCC	24
25	26 PCC* 8:00-3:00	27 PCC* 8:00-3:00	28 PCC* 8:00-3:00	29 PCC* 8:00-3:00	30 PCC* 8:00-3:00

October 2016

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
						1
2	3 PCC 2:00-3:00 Chavies* PCC	4 PCC 1:00-2:00 Robinson* PCC	5  PCC 8:30-10:00 1:00-2:00 East Perry* PCC	6 PCC 1:00-2:00 Viper* PCC	7 PCC 1:00-2:00 AB Combs* PCC	8
9	10 PCC 12:00-3:00 Buckhorn* PCC	11 FLEX DAY PCC 9:00-11:00 RW Combs* 1:00-2:00 Willard* PCC	12 PCC 12:00-2:00 Leatherwood* PCC	13 FALL BREAK	14 FALL BREAK	15
16	17 PCC* 8:00-3:00	18 PCC* 8:00-3:00	19 PCC* 8:00-3:00	20 PCC* 8:00-3:00	21 PCC* 8:00-3:00	22
23	24 PCC Committee Meetings AB/Willard (9:00/10:00)	25 PCC Committee Meetings Chavies/Buckhorn (9:00/10:00)	26 PCC Committee Meetings East Perry/ Robinson (9:00/10:00)	27 PCC/Committee Meetings Leatherwood Viper RW Combs (9:00/10:00/11:00)	28 PCC Committee Meeting PCC (9:00)	29
30	31 PCC/Parent Update
November 2016
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1 PCC/Parent Update	2 PCC/Parent Update	3 PCC/Parent Update	4 PCC/Parent Update	5 PCC/Parent Update
6	7 PCC/Parent Update	8 NO SCHOOL-Election Day	9 PCC/Parent Update	10 PCC/Parent Update	11 PCC/Parent Update	12
13	14 PCC 2:00-3:00 Chavies* PCC	15 PCC 1:00-2:00 Robinson* PCC	16 PCC 8:30-10:00 1:00-2:00 East Perry* PCC	17 PCC 1:00-2:00 Viper* PCC	18 PCC 1:00-2:00 AB Combs* PCC
20	21 PCC 11:00-3:00 Buckhorn* PCC	22 Flex Day 9:00-11:00 RW Combs* 1:00-2:00 Willard* PCC	23 PCC 12:00-2:00 Leatherwood* PCC	24 No School Thanksgiving Break	25 No School Thanksgiving Break
27	28 Deliver Parent Updates	29 Deliver Parent Updates	30 Deliver Parent Updates

December 2016
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 Deliver Parent Updates	2 Deliver Parent Updates	3 Deliver Parent Updates
4	5 PCC* 8:00-3:00	6 PCC* 8:00-3:00	7 PCC* 8:00-3:00	8 PCC* 8:00-3:00	9 PCC* 8:00-3:00	10
11	12 PCC 12:00-1:30 Buckhorn* 2:00-3:00 Chavies* PCC	13 PCC 1:00-2:00 Robinson* PCC	14 PCC 8:30-10:30 East Perry* 12:00-2:00 Leatherwood* PCC	15 PCC 12:30-1:30 RW Combs 2:00-3:00 Viper PCC	16 PCC 12:30-1:30 AB Combs* 2:00-3:00 Willard* PCC	17
18	19 NO SCHOOL	20 NO SCHOOL	21 NO SCHOOL	22 NO SCHOOL	23 NO SCHOOL	24
25	26 NO SCHOOL	27 NO SCHOOL	28 NO SCHOOL	29 NO SCHOOL	30 NO SCHOOL	31