APAAS Program

Dear Parents,
As a reminder, the application for IUSD's APAAS Program closes on March 31, 2020. Further information on APAAS can be found on our website along with the APAAS Application​​​​​​​.
Sincerely,
Kara Rydman

Paul Kanarek, featured CAC-GATE speaker

We are pleased to announce that Paul Kanarek, Managing Partner of College Wise, will return as our featured CAC-GATE speaker. He’ll address “What I Wish Someone had told me about University Admissions When I was a Middle School Parent.”
Mr. Kanarek, the Founder of The Princeton Review in California, will share more than 30 years of experience with the college admission process. When it comes to gaining admissions to colleges that fit the student’s needs, Paul Kanarek is able to guide parents in separating fact from stressful fiction. He brings genuine insight, mixed with humor, and has been well-received on many occasions with our IUSD families. This event is open to all IUSD families.
CAC-GATE Parent Night: Paul Kanarek, College Wise
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Due to space limitations, registration will be first come, first served. If you have attended a recent Paul Kanarek parent night, we ask that you allow others to register for this year's limited event. These meetings are intended for adult attendance only. Please arrange for childcare. A confirmation email will be sent approximately one week prior to the event. Location details will be included in the email.

Register here: Parent Night Registration

GATE Parent Representative and Book Club Meeting, Feb. 13, 2020

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the IUSD Learning Center in Room 4. As a reminder, GATE Site Parent Representative meetings are open to all IUSD parents. Meetings are held to promote open communication between district administrators, school staff, and parents. Each year our GATE Parent Site Representative Meetings also host a parent book club open to all interested community members. Book Club discussions will be held during the first part of the meeting. The last part of the meeting will be reserved for general parent site representative business and discussion. Our Book Club 2019 Selection for the year is Square Peg by L. Todd Rose. These meetings are intended for adult attendance only. Childcare will not be available. Please join us!

Location: IUSD’s Learning Center, Room 4, 3387 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020

Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am 

Agenda (times are approximate):

9:00 am Book Part II Discussion – Kara Rydman, Coordinator Gifted and Advanced Learning

9:45 am Meet the CAC-GATE Board

GATE and APAAS Parent Night 2/13/20

Dear Parent,
The Irvine Unified School District offers two programs to serve advanced learners in 4th through 6th grades, GATE and APAAS. GATE or Gifted and Talented Education services are provided at each elementary school through the cluster classroom model. APAAS, an Alternative Program for Academically Advanced Students, is offered at six IUSD elementary schools. All 3rd-6th grade students are automatically screened for the GATE program. Families must elect to apply for the APAAS program.
On February 13, 2020 we will be hosting our GATE and APAAS program information night. All families are invited to participate and learn more about these upper elementary advanced learner programs. 
Families have three options for participation. Please note, all options will cover the same information. Options include:

1.    Attend an on-line session in the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you. This presentation will be sent via email and posted on our website on February 13, 2020.

2.    Attend an in person informational session on February 13, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Northwood High School Theater, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine. This meeting is for adult attendance only and will not provide any additional information or experience over the on-line option. The Language Development Department will provide translation services for this option.

3.    Attend an in person informational session on February 13, 2020 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Northwood High School Theater, 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine. This meeting is for adult attendance only and will not provide any additional information or experience over the on-line option.

Each of the three options above will provide a detailed overview of the GATE identification process and program as well as the APAAS application process and program. APAAS applications will be sent out to the families of all third grade students on February 14, 2020. Families do not need to attend the information session to apply.
Sincerely,
Kara Rydman
Coordinator, Gifted Programs and Advanced Learners

GATE Parent Representative and Book Club Meeting- Revised Agenda

Good afternoon,

We’ve revised the schedule for the GATE Parent Representative and Book Club Meeting on Thursday, December 12^th.  Please see the new schedule.

Revised Agenda (times are approximate)

9:00 am - Understanding the Local Control Funding Formula and Input Process - Alan Schlichting, Executive Director of Student Support Services

9:30 am - Overview of APAAS Program & Application Process– Kara Rydman, Coordinator Gifted and Advanced Learners

10:00 am - Book Part I Discussion – Kara Rydman, Coordinator Gifted and Advanced Learners

Location: IUSD Learning Center, Room 5, 3387 Barranca Parkway, Irvine

GATE Parent Meeting and Book Club 12-12-19

Hello GATE Parent Representatives.

Our next meeting is schedule for Thursday, December 12,  2019 at the IUSD Learning Center in room 5 . As a reminder, GATE Site Parent Representative meetings are open to all IUSD parents. Meetings are held to promote open communication between district administrators, school staff, and parents. Each year our GATE Parent Site Representative Meetings also host a parent book club open to all interested community members. Book Club discussions will be held during the first part of the meeting. The last part of the meeting will be reserved for general parent site representative business and discussion. Our Book Club 2019 Selection for the year is Square Peg by L. Todd Rose. These meetings are intended for adult attendance only. Childcare will not be available. Please join us!

Agenda (times are approximate)

9:00 a.m. Book Part I Discussion – Kara Rydman, Coordinator Gifted and Advanced Learners

9:30 a.m. Overview of APAAS Program & Application Process– Kara Rydman, Coordinator Gifted and Advanced Learners

10:00 a.m. Understanding the Local Control Funding Formula and Input Process - Alan Schlichting, Executive Director of Student Support Services

UCI MATH CIRCLE

The UCI Math Circle is a year-long math enrichment program open to all middle and high school students in Orange County who are interested in mathematics and eager to learn.

The main goal of the UCI Math Circle is to enhance appreciation of mathematics, and teach interesting mathematics not covered in a typical school curriculum. Participants are actively engaged in sessions of problem solving, specifically designed to empower their mathematical thinking skills.

Warning... side effects of participation include having fun, meeting other students who are passionate about mathematics, and learn some awesome math!

The UCI Math Circle meetings are organized by UCI faculty and a group of talented and enthusiastic graduate students, who are happy to share their passion for mathematics. For more information visit UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE: MATH CIRCLE