Other Areas
Gifted & Talented
CCPS Gifted and Talented
The CCPS Advanced Academics (G/T) Program is designed to meet the needs of highly able learners and maximize student achievement. Advanced Academics teachers, in collaboration with classroom instructors, will continue to provide a continuum of instructional options designed to meet the needs of highly able learners and students identified as possessing gifted learning traits. This may include in-class extended instruction, pullout enrichment groups, and/or advanced resource development with classroom teachers. A Referral and Review Team, as well as collaboration with classroom teachers, will determine student eligibility for advanced instructional options. Indicators for participation include observational checklists, standardized test scores, work samples, and classroom performance. Although students are not typically, formally identified until the beginning of third grade, Advanced Academics teachers will continue to provide a range of services for grades K-5. Look for more information about the program to come home throughout the school year.
NEWS FROM GIFTED & TALENTED/ADVANCED ACADEMICS
Advanced Academics Parent Information Night
Wednesday, November 15th 6:00 – 6:40 pm
If you would like to hear more about the Advanced Academics Programs in Carroll County Public Schools, please consider attending a Parent Information Night on November 15th at 6:00 pm, here at Linton Springs Elementary School. The presentation will be held in Room D101 and given by Amey Sanders. If you are interested in the information but can’t make it that night, email AmeySanders@carrollk12.org to receive the presentation electronically. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Primary thinking skills (PTS) lessons are implemented in all Pre-K through Grade 2 classrooms. The advanced academic specialist will work with Pre-K through Grade 2 teachers several times during the school year to facilitate PTS lessons that expose all students to higher level thinking skills. These lessons utilize elements of Primary Education Thinking Skills (PETS), a program published by Pieces of Learning, and approved for use by CCPS. The lessons serve as a diagnostic tool for recognizing students who demonstrate strengths in the thinking skills presented. PTS lessons focus on skills such as:
- Analytical/analogous thinking
- Visual/spatial thinking
- Logical/deductive thinking
- Divergent/inventive thinking
If you have any questions or want more information, please reach out via phone or email, or check out G&T/Advanced Academic Programs on the CCPS website.
Art
ART NEWS
If your student asks you for a trip to Michael’s or to rummage through craft supplies, don’t be alarmed. We are learning about mixed media and assemblage, and they are creating their own version of a minion. We have a craft buffet at school, but they may be asking for something special. Please encourage them to discuss their art at home. They have some wonderful ideas and are doing a lot of creative thinking.
Health
Music
NEWS FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
The music department is busy putting the final touches on our winter concert! Please join the 5th grade band, 5th grade orchestra, and 4th and 5th grade chorus at Century High School on December 19th at 7:00 PM for our evening concert. We are also excited to have our chorus perform on December 13th at 7:00 at Westminster High School in a benefit concert entitled “A Season To Remember”. Proceeds benefit the Bridging Life/Dove Hospice House. Tickets can be purchased at this link www.bridginglifecare.org/make-a-gift
Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS
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Physical Education Restrictions
If your child is injured and cannot participate in PE for 3 days or less, a parent letter to the school will be sufficient. However, if the injury is serious or the activity restriction is longer than 3 days, a letter from the health care provider must be provided to school. If the letter does not include a return to full activity date, then the child will need a release note from the doctor for him/her to return to physical education classes. If your child requires the use of crutches, a walker, scooter or wheelchair during school a doctor’s note must be provided to allow them to use these devices in school.
LSE Health and PE teachers
Special Education
Mission
The mission of the Linton Springs Elementary School Resource Team is to support colleagues and parents in providing differentiated instruction to move every child forward in the general education curriculum by addressing differences in learning styles and promoting self-advocacy.
The Special Education Resource Program is designed for those students with disabilities who are placed for all or most of their instruction in a regular classroom program and curriculum, but who require either consultative or supplementary support and assistance in order to learn. Students in this program have an Individualized Educational Program (IEP). In addition a wide range of itinerant services are available.
Staff
| Nicole Chaney | SpEd Resource |
| Katherine Andolina | SpEd Resource |
| Sarah Monroe | SpEd Resource |
| Jami Henley | SpEd Resource |
| Kelly Karner | SpEd Assistant |
| Rebecca Lamdin | SpEd Assistant |
| Renee Westervelt | SpEd Assistant |
| Victoria Carey | Speech/Language |
| Valerie Vance | SpEd Clerical |
| Kashana Posson | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Megan Vogel | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Rita Mullis | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Kim Gibbons | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Margot Bruski | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Juliana Kearns | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Bethany Gingerich | SpEd Close Adult Support |
| Karen Alderman | Behavior Support Specialist |
| Jeanine King | Occupational Therapist |
| Jessica Page | Physical Therapist |
| Nicole Maloney | Pupil Personnel Worker |
| Brenda Gretzinger | School Psychologist |
| Chris Mead | Adaptive P.E. |
Contact us at 410-751-3280
Addressing Your Concerns
The initial contact for any concerns regarding your child's educational program is your child's teacher. Call to schedule a parent/teacher conference.
Together, you and the classroom teacher will discuss and plan a course of action to address the concerns.
It is important to note that many students at one time or another may experience education problems which can be resolved without a special education IEP referral.
When needed, the Special Education clerical assistant will contact the parent to schedule a meeting with the IEP team. Further information on the IEP process is available by contacting Partners for Success at (410)751-3954 or (410) 751-3955. You may also link to the Carroll County Special Education Page.
IEP Team Meeting Agenda
| What | Person Responsible | Time |
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| Welcome: Explanation of roles with introductions | All | 2 min |
| Right of Parents Brochure/Partners for Success | Chairperson | 2 min |
| Agenda Overview: We have allotted 60 minutes to discuss the following | Chairperson/Parent | 2 min |
| Purpose of the Meeting | Chairperson/Parent | 2 min |
| Present Levels of Performance: Discussion of Focus Questions, information with regard to the current instructional program, student's pattern of progress. May include review of current IEP and updated/current assessment data, if applicable. |
Teacher Parents Other Staff Members |
20 min |
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Discussion to consider the need for evaluation/re-evaluations: |
All | 10 min |
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Determination and discussion of next steps, which may include:
Or if student previously identified with disability:
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All | 20 min |
| Summary/Clarification with request for signatures | Chairperson | 2 min |
Focus Questions
1. What does your child do well?
2. For what kind of tasks does your child require assistance?
3. How does your child approach what he/she is unsure of?
4. What has been tried to help your child become more independent with this task(s)?
5. Are there any factors in your classroom environment which may be influencing your child's development?
Please bring any work samples that support your academic concerns.
Resource
Instructional Assistants
Support Room
ILA Specialist
Math Resource
Math fact fluency, or the ability for students to recall basic math facts quickly, accurately, and effortlessly, is a crucial component of students’ math knowledge. Students are working in their classrooms to build their conceptual understanding of math facts. Please consider practicing math facts at home. This practice helps understanding go from short-term to long-term memory. Thank you for your continued support.