Welcome to a special edition of the gifted/talented newsletter. With Spring Break upon us, we wanted to share updates and special occasions.
Manassas City Public Schools
Buddy Baskets
Buddy Baskets is a community service project led by students in the Interdisciplinary Research Class at Metz.
The goal is to supply new mothers within our community with baskets of necessary items. We want these new mothers to know there are people that care about them and support them. We are collecting items for this project until May 23rd. Baskets will be distributed to The Virginia Women and Family Support Center, in Haymarket, VA.
If you would like to donate, please visit our website:
Showcases
Elementary
As a fun and flavorful tie-in to our classroom project where students designed their own food trucks, we’re excited to welcome two real food trucks to our Elementary Showcase on May 15, 2025! Two Smooth Dudes and Chatterbox will be on site from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, serving up delicious eats while you explore the incredible work our students have created. Come hungry and ready to celebrate creativity, innovation, and community!
Intermediate
Join us for our Intermediate Showcase/Middle School, where students will proudly display highlights of their work from throughout the school year—including their impressive National History Day projects! This is a wonderful opportunity to see the creativity, critical thinking, and hard work our students have put into a wide range of subjects. Come celebrate their accomplishments and be inspired by the stories they’ve uncovered and the learning journeys they’ve taken!
You're Invited: Gifted/Talented Advisory Committee Meeting & Student Exposition
Families are invited to join us for the Gifted/Talented Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Baldwin Intermediate School. This special evening will feature an exposition of student work, where we’ll hear directly from secondary-level students about the exciting projects and learning experiences they've engaged in throughout the year. Come learn more about our gifted programs, celebrate student voice, and connect with others in our community who support advanced learning!
*Please note a change in format for this meeting. Instead of holding the exposition before the meeting, the exposition portion of the evening will take place during Supervisor's Report time.
MCPS Summer Enrichment
Rising 3rd through Rising 7th graders
The Gifted Department is excited to announce an optional three-day enrichment summer camp for students currently in the Gifted/Talented Program (GT). The camp is open to GT students who are rising 3rd through rising 7th graders. The camp is provided free of charge to families and transportation is provided. Permission slips were sent home and due April 11. If you missed the deadline, we are offering a very short extension- please submit your form to your student's Gifted teacher no later than Tuesday, April 22.
Students found eligible in the Spring 2025 eligibility cycle will receive invitations in May.
Summer Opportunities outside MCPS
As you are preparing for summer, there are a lot of wonderful summer offerings for all students. Below are just a few- please check out our enrichment opportunities page for more: https://www.mcpsva.org/o/mcps/page/enrichment-opportunities
George Mason's Institute for Excellence 2025
George Mason University’s Institute for Excellence 2025 (IFE) is now accepting applications. IFE is a 5-week summer bridge program that allows rising 11th & 12th graders to earn college credits for free at George Mason University.
Business & Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Global Citizens (5 credits)
Intro to Life & Health Sciences (3 credits)
Renewable Energy & Research (4 credits)
Sports, Culture & Society (3 credits)
Visit www.Eip.gmu.edu for more information
William & Mary Center for Gifted Education Summer Enrichment Program
SEP is an academically challenging program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning for students. The program is not meant to supplant the regular school curriculum; rather, it recognizes the importance of allowing able youngsters to explore additional specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and arts. Course activities are compatible with the expected achievement of talented students at specific grade and age levels. We will be offering a variety of monthly Enrichment Programs.
Visit: https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/sep/