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September 2009

GATE classes are off to a wonderful start. Visit with your child about the exciting learning activities they are experiencing during GATE. Look for a monthly newsletter from GATE which will include current activities and upcoming events for GATE students and parents. Newsletters will be sent electronically to GATE parents and will also be posted on our web page.

The GATE web page has a new address. www.bps-ok.org/gate

This will be an important site to bookmark and check often.

Another important website to bookmark is the Renzulli Learning System: www.renzullilearning.com

What can my child do with Renzulli Learning?

ª Tour the White House in Washington D.C., the Louvre Museum in Paris, or the Sydney Aquarium in Australia!

ª Fly a space ship to explore the planets while practicing multiplication facts!

ª Watch a speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr.

ª Travel through a 3D prototype of a plant or animal cell.

ª Experience a story through animated E-books which helps with reading skills

. . . and much more . . .

How is Renzulli Learning different from other educational software programs?

Students complete a personal survey that profiles their interest areas, how they like to learn, and how they like to express what they have learned. The system generates a unique user profile that explains your child’s individual interest areas, learning styles and expression styles. Next, the system “hand picks” educational activities which matches the results of your child’s unique profile. This creates exciting, fun, and meaningful individualized learning experiences for your child!

Completing the Renzulli Profile

Students have been working during GATE to complete their Renzulli Profile. You may access the site to view (or print) your child’s profile.

How can my child access Renzulli Learning?

Your child may access Renzulli Learning from any computer with internet access. www.RenzulliLearning.com is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! To access your child’s Renzulli Learning account, please enter your child’s username and password.

Username: (First and last name with no spaces or capitals) Password: (Student ID Number)

Parents are invited too!

You may create your own account by visiting our Parent site on www.RenzulliLearning.com You will need your child’s username and password as listed above to create your own account.

Thank you so much for sharing your children with us.

Teresa Underhill Todd Rhoades Linda Key

underhilltd@bps-ok.org rhoadesta@bps-ok.org keylh@bps-ok.org