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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
MOTION
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
BRIDGEPORT
12:00-12:45 p.m. Check-in/Lunch
1:00– 4:00 p.m. Program
 Fast-paced, hands-on workshops for students in Kindergarten – 8th Grade
 Free parent and teacher program
 Complimentary light lunch will be available for all registered attendees
 Free literature, resources, networking opportunities
 Exhibitors, camps, books, educational toys and more
REGISTER ONLINE AT CAG WEBSITE:
www.ctgifted.org (preferred)
Or REGISTER BY MAIL USING ATTACHED FORM
DEADLINE – Sunday, March 5, 2017
REGISTER EARLY: FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED!
NO REFUNDS!
NO SNOW DATE If inclement weather, call BCYL at 203-913-0073 or visit
www.ctgifted.org for announcement
For questions or issues, please email [email protected]
WHAT TO DO?
Any child interested in participating in these workshops is encouraged to attend.
Please choose workshops from your grade group. The workshops are assigned on a
first-come, first-served basis. *You must list at least 4 choices, 3 for grades 6-8, in
order of preference. Every effort will be made to give students their preference.
You will be notified if there is a problem, and your enrollment will be refunded if there
is no space. Registrations can be mailed to the address listed on the form or
completed online at www.ctgifted.org.
*Priority registration for children of parents who volunteer!
CHECK IN BY 12:45 or risk forfeiting your child’s workshop assignment.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS & WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL ADULTS EVEN IF
YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT ATTENDING THE PROGRAM
(Please pre-register online or use the attached form)
STUDENT SCHEDULE
12:00 – 12:45
Grades K-1
1:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 3:00
CHECK IN/LUNCH
1ST WORKSHOP
Breakout Session
3:00 – 4:00
2ND WORKSHOP
2:30 – 4:00
2ND WORKSHOP
Grades 2-8
1:00 – 2:25
1ST
Presented By
BRIDGEPORT CARIBE
YOUTH LEADERS
THE
WORKSHOP
BRIDGEPORT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ADULT SCHEDULE
12-12:45
CHECK-IN/LUNCH/VENDORS
1:00-2:15
WELCOME and KEYNOTE ADDRESS by
Dr. Aresta L. Johnson, Bridgeport Interim
Superintendent of Schools
12:55
2:15-2:50
2:55-3:55
4:00
CHILDREN TO WORKSHOP
VENDOR SHOPPING /NETWORKING
Resources, Books and Exhibitors
CHOICE OF ADULT WORKSHOPS
SIGN OUT/PICK UP CHILDREN
THE CONNECTICUT
ASSOCIATION
FOR THE GIFTED
GRADES K-1
Animal Groups
Let’s Dance! Bee Bot Robot Boogie!
As science sleuths, come investigate the weird and
wacky world of animals! We will learn how to
identify animals by their characteristics, such as
their coats of fur or feathers. We will compare their
characteristics and classify the animals into groups.
Have fun programming a Bee Bot robotic bumble
bee to dance! You will work in teams of two to
create a sequence of dance steps and develop a code
for the robot to execute them!
Tricia Kevalis, Teacher/Naturalist
Connecticut Audubon Society
Mary Ellen Sharnick, PreK Teacher
Discovery Magnet School
Shotokan Karate
Try a new activity and learn about the martial arts! Shotokan Karate specializes in teaching foundational
Self-Defense and Anti-Bullying techniques through the martial art of Karate-Do to help grow confident,
disciplined leaders in our community.
Samuel Diaz III,
Stratford Shotokan Karate
Introduction to Robotics
Jackson Pollock Painting
There is no better way to learn about programming
than playing with kid-friendly robots! In this session
we will use age-appropriate Kibo robots and barcoded wooden blocks to help you learn about coding
and engineering basics in a playful way.
Use your creativity in this workshop, where you will
use marbles and other materials to create Jackson
Pollock inspired paintings.
Dr. Ching-Fu Lan, Founder,
Citizen Invention, Westport
Megan Anderson, Art Teacher
Discovery Magnet School, Bridgeport
K-1 Breakout Session
All K-1 children will be assigned to participate in a fun breakout
session in between their workshops.
It will be either a Zumba Class or a fun Bowling Game in the gym.
The children will be escorted by volunteers to and from the gym.
GRADES 2-3
Pre-Engineering Using LEGO
Power up your engineering skills with
Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of
thousands of LEGO! Apply real-world
concepts in physics, engineering, and
architecture through engineer-designed
projects such as arch bridges,
skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the
Battletrack! Design and build as never
before, and explore your craziest ideas
in a supportive environment. An
experienced instructor will challenge
new and returning students to engineer
at the next level.
Instructor,
Play-Well TEKnologies
Energy is a Blast:
Marble Roller Coaster
Get Connected! A Journey
through the Food Web
(Session 1 only)
Invertebrate Lab with Squid
Dissection
(Session 2 only)
Get moving in this workshop as we
flow through yoga and continue to
explore our environment by diving
into the food chain. Make
connections with peers to discover
how we are all a part of this web of
life.
Using photographs and dried specimens,
you will learn to classify local species of
marine invertebrates and then dissect a
local species of squid in order to classify
it in its appropriate phylum using what
you have learned. You will then apply
what you have learned about squid to the
Giant Squid which are a bit too large to
explore as well as compare them to
human beings.
Anna Sneltjes,
Green Village Initiative
Staff Instructor
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
Creativity in Action
Tae Kwon Do
We will design, create and test our own
mini roller coasters to see how the laws
of forces and motion interact in this
high action, inquiry-based workshop!
Make some interesting crafts from
recycled items and create some unique
products, such as collages, from
recycled materials. Use your
imagination and discover new uses for
old materials!
Try a new activity and learn about the
martial arts! The martial arts foster
self-confidence, focus and discipline as
well as respect for others, and are a lot
of fun to learn. You will experience
transformational physical fitness and
self-reliance milestones, gaining
internal confidence and problemsolving skills to make you successful.
Alicia Romatzick, Science Teacher
Discovery Magnet School
Julio Reinoso,
B-Green 2010 Initiative, Bridgeport
Grand Master Mezerewki,
East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon Do,
Fairfield
Special thanks to all the volunteers who make this event
possible, especially our workshop presenters
who volunteer their time, energy and expertise
for our eager students!
GRADES 4-5
Helicopters That Fly
Themselves
Invertebrate Lab with Squid
Dissection (Session 1 only)
“I Spy” Photo Art Workshop
Join Sikorsky Aircraft employees for
hands on computer science and
automation learning with ozobots!
Investigate Careers in STEAM at
Sikorsky, meet STEAM
professionals and learn about ways to
take you from being a student to Full
STEAM Ahead into a career in a
STEAM field. (STEAM is Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Mathematics.)
Using photographs and dried specimens,
you will learn to classify local species of
marine invertebrates and then dissect a
local species of squid in order to classify
it in its appropriate phylum using what
you have learned. You will then apply
what you have learned about squid to the
Giant Squid which are a bit too large to
explore as well as compare them to
human beings.
Create a Walter Wick "I Spy"-inspired
book. Working in teams, build
miniature sets from a collection of
theme-based objects and backdrops.
Using phone and tablet cameras, we
will photograph the built sets in a series
of photo shoots. We will then assemble
the photographs into a book using
Microsoft PowerPoint. Finally, from
the objects in the sets, we will create
themes that will become the text of our
illustrated collaborative book.
Shoshannah Burnett, Engineer
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford
Staff Instructor
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
Creativity in Action
Deborah White and Eileen Riley,
Children’s Librarians
Westport Public Library
Get Connected! A Journey through the Food Web
(Session 2 only)
Make some interesting crafts from recycled items and
create some unique products, such as collages, from
recycled materials. Use your imagination and discover
new uses for old materials!
Get moving in this workshop as we flow through yoga and
continue to explore our environment by diving into the food
chain. Make connections with peers to discover how we are all
a part of this web of life.
Julio Reinoso
B-Green 2010 Initiative, Bridgeport
Anna Sneltjes
Green Village Initiative
Jewelry Making
Join poet and jewelry maker Nikki Realm to make your
own jewelry creations in this exciting workshop. Learn
all about the scientific and healing properties of the
stones you will work with.
Nikki Realm
Jewelry Maker and Poet, Bridgeport
Math Jeopardy
Do you enjoy math? Do you like playing games? Do you love
prizes? If so, Math Jeopardy is for you! Together we will
explore a variety of different math challenges ranging from
fourth to seventh grade math curricula. We will try our hand at
integers, algebra, and maybe even some geometry and
trigonometry. So join us and get ready to press your buzzer if
you think you have the answer!
Daniel Westphal, Advanced Math Student and Math Enthusiast
Staples High School, Westport, CT
GRADES 6-8
Measuring Toxins in Air and Water
The Creativity Box:
The Art of Fashion Illustration
Water and air quality are two issues facing Connecticut's
environmental health today. You will participate in
simulations to test water quality for toxins, identify and
measure the success of biological indicators for both air
and water and build particle sensors for air quality
measurements. Come and learn how environment scientists
assess the environment for a healthier Connecticut.
Get a sneak peek into the world of Fashion Design. In this
workshop we will concentrate on rendering fashion
illustrations. You’ll have fun while engaging your
creativity and finding your own style!
Susan Quincy
Environmental Educator
Jessica Palhete
Fashion Designer
A Tiger's Tale: Training for Veterinary Care &
Beyond in the Modern Zoo
Through an introduction to modern training practices, you
will be immersed into the world of 21st century zoological
husbandry and veterinary training. Live animal
ambassadors and hands-on training exercises will be
incorporated.
Jim Knox
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
Music in Motion
Be a Great Photographer
Photography can be a wonderful means for selfexpression. In this workshop, you will learn about
composition and lighting to take interesting photos, and
use computer editing to make them even better!
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL – PLEASE CHOOSE
ANOTHER
Ricardo Murillo
Self Mathematics Clothing & Photography, Stratford
Poetz Realm
Do you want to try your hand at being a DJ? This is your
chance! Learn the art of being a DJ in this electronic
computer era. Old school mixes with new school in this
exciting workshop, taught by 12 year old star, DJ
BamBam.
Are you interested in learning more about writing
contemporary poetry in a fun, supportive environment?
Then come join us in this workshop, which will feature
young poets from the Poetz Next-Gen Youth Poetry
workshops.
Omar Ennis (DJ BamBam)
Sibling Music, Bridgeport
Ernel Grant and young poets
Poetz Realm,Bridgeport
Special thanks to the Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
for hosting this annual Bridgeport Minds in Motion event,
especially Principal Ms. Sangeeta Bella and
Science Specialist Ms. Mary Servino
who both served on the Planning Committee!
And to the Bridgeport Public Schools,
including Interim Superintendent Dr. Aresta Johnson
and Director of Elementary Education Ms. Dyrene Newton,
for their ongoing support of Minds in Motion
and their commitment to
talent development for all students!
ADULT PROGRAM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS, 1:00-2:15 PM ~ WORKSHOPS, 2:55-3:55 PM. YOU CAN ATTEND THE KEYNOTE AND ONE WORKSHOP.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Dr. Aresta Johnson, Bridgeport Public Schools Interim Superintendent
Bridgeport Public Schools Interim Superintendent will share her insights and experience and answer questions.
Dr. Johnson began her professional career as a Pharmaceutical Chemist and brings over twenty years of educational experience,
having served in the capacity of curriculum director, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Johnson has
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education, and a 6th year Certificate of
Advanced Studies. She completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Bridgeport, where she
serves as an Adjunct Faculty member. In addition, she earned the Superintendence Certification from the University of Connecticut.
WORKSHOP #1 by Kelly Woodard – Destination Imagination: The Power of Rising to a Challenge
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to support your child with social skills, creativity and critical thinking? Did
you know that 60-80% of the jobs that our children will have access to upon graduation do not even exist yet?
Destination Imagination is a leading voice in the belief that the development of essential skills like communication,
collaboration and critical thinking can be achieved through fun, engaging and creative projects. Come and experience
what Destination Imagination is, learn about our partnerships with NASA, LEGO and National Geographic, and see how
you and your child can get involved!
Kelly Woodard is the Affiliate Growth Director of Destination Imagination, Connecticut. She is a National Geographic Certified
Educator, Program Advisor with Johns Hopkins University, and proud middle school social science teacher. Kelly is currently
pursuing a Doctoral degree in education focusing on learner-centered and community initiatives.
WORKSHOP #2 by Kate Maupin – Gifted 101
What does it mean to be gifted and talented? How is it defined? If someone in your life has been identified as gifted,
what now? This brief overview will answer some of the basic questions, dispel some of the myths about what it means to
be gifted, and finish with resource suggestions for school and at home. Come with questions!
Kate Maupin is a gifted education teacher and enrichment specialist and is the author of the book: Cheating, Dishonesty, and
Manipulation: Why Bright Kids Do It. She is an alumna of the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented at UCONN and
has worked with students throughout New England, as well as in China and Germany, before settling in Connecticut.
WORKSHOP #3 by Denise Hanks – The Vision Workshop: 3 Keys to Accelerating Your Success
This workshop utilizes effective success-building strategies and common universal principles to reveal the methods
required to move beyond inertia, take action, and build a richer, fuller life. Participants will walk away with tips,
techniques, and practical advice for implementing these critical strategies in order to create an action plan for success,
and achieve amazing results. Whether you would like to create a better work/life balance, take action on creating a
healthier lifestyle, or find or mend a relationship, you will leave knowing how to build your dreams in order to enjoy a
richer, fuller life experience. Participants should come armed with paper, a pen, an open mind and a desire to manifest
amazing growth and change in their life.
Denise Hanks is a Certified Dream Builder Coach
WORKSHOP #4 by Jessica Martinez – RULER for Emotional Intelligence
Emotions drive learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, and health. RULER is an acronym that stands for
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions. RULER is an evidence-based approach for
integrating social and emotional learning into schools, and teaches the skills of emotional intelligence. RULER was
created by the Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence, and was adopted by the Bridgeport Board of Education. It
encompasses a partnership with Teachers, Students and Families on recognizing, understanding and regulating emotions
to maximize academic growth. Research shows that children are not able to learn effectively when their emotions take
over their brains. Jessica Martinez has been trained and certified by the Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence to teach
parents across the district. In this workshop, learn more about the program and put it to use in your family now.
Jessica Martinez is a Bridgeport Community Leader and Lisa Pavlich is from the Bridgeport Parent Center
ABOUT BRIDGEPORT CARIBE
YOUTH LEADERS
Since 2003 BCYL has been committed to
providing youth ages 5 to 18 with diverse sports,
educational and community awareness programs
that foster physical, intellectual and social
development, while instilling pride and helping
them build character and self-esteem, so that they
can reach their full potential and value their role
in society. For more information visit
www.bcyl.org or call 203-913-0073.
1067 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
ABOUT CAG
The Connecticut Association for the Gifted is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 that supports the needs of
gifted and talented children across Connecticut. In addition to
sponsoring the “Minds in Motion” events, CAG provides
parents, teachers and other educators with information and
resources to help in parenting and educating gifted children.
As a member, you will receive regular e-newsletters
and e-updates on timely topics of interest. Through the CAG
Professional Development Program and Teacher Resource
Group, educators receive the latest information on meeting the
needs of gifted students.
CAG also works with the state legislature and the
State Department of Education to advocate for gifted and
high-potential students, and is an affiliate of the National
Association for Gifted Children.
Please join CAG and make a difference in a student’s
life. For more information, and to become a member online,
visit www.ctgifted.org, or contact us at [email protected], or
203-291-6586.
P.O. Box 2598, Westport, CT 06880
Directions to Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School,
4510 Park Avenue, Bridgeport
The Discovery Magnet School is adjacent to the Discovery Museum on Park Avenue.
FROM THE MERRITT PARKWAY TRAVELING NORTH OR SOUTH:
Take Exit 47. Turn left onto Park Avenue. Travel approximately one mile. The
Discovery Magnet School will be on your left, just before the Discovery Museum.
REGISTRATION FORM
Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTRATION FEES
Every child will participate in 2 workshops. Students must remain for the duration
of the workshops, unless prior arrangements have been made. You must make at least
4 choices, in order of preference. For Grades 6-8, please list at least three choices.
Please print clearly.
Membership registration rates may be
used if already a CAG member or if
new or renewed CAG membership is
paid with registration.
Please complete ENTIRE Registration Form and mail to: Minds in Motion,
CAG, P.O. Box 2598, Westport, CT 06880
Bridgeport Student Registration
Fee:
$10 For first child:
$______
Or you may register faster online at the CAG website: www.ctgifted.org
Child’s Name _________________________________Age______Grade______
Student Workshop Choices:
$ 5 Per sibling:
1) __________________________
4)______________________________
Non-Bridgeport CAG Members:
$20 per child
$______
2)___________________________
5)______________________________
3)___________________________
6)______________________________
Child’s Name ________________________________Age_____Grade_______
Student Workshop Choices:
1) __________________________
4)______________________________
2)___________________________
5)______________________________
3)___________________________
6)______________________________
Child’s Name ________________________________Age_____Grade_______
Student Workshop Choices:
1) __________________________
4)______________________________
2)___________________________
5)______________________________
3)___________________________
6)______________________________
Workshops may be photographed or videotaped for MIM records and promotional
Materials (no names). If you do not want your child to be included, initial here____
NOTE: Children of parents/guardians who volunteer receive priority registration.
Will you commit to be an adult volunteer? _______ Grade preference _______
YOU WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ASSIGNED TO YOUR CHILD’S WORKSHOP.
Adult Volunteer Name: _________________________________________________
Email address (if different from below): _________________________________
$______
Non-Bridgeport, non-CAG
Members:
$25 per child
$______
CAG Annual Membership:
$25. Per family
$______
I wish to add a donation for
scholarships/programs $______
Total
$______
Please make checks payable to
CAG.
No child will be turned away due
to financial need. Please e-mail
[email protected]
or call Ruth Ortega at
203-913-0073
Registration online or by mail
Deadline Mar. 5, 2017
Register Early!
Workshops fill quickly!
First come, first served!
ADULT PROGRAM FREE
All adults are welcome!
Parent/
Email
Guardian Name________________________________ address: ___________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________State________ Zip Code_______________________
Telephone (Home)_________-__________-_____________Cell__________-__________-_____________
Emergency Contact ____________________________________Phone______ - __________ - ___________
Keynote Address & Adult Workshops are free; pre-registration requested. (Circle what you will attend.)
Adult #1: Keynote Workshop # 1 2 3 4 5
Adult #2: Keynote Workshop # 1 2 3 4 5