Elementary Extended Learning Program
We put students first by providing curriculum for talented and gifted students as an integral part of the K-12 experience that is differentiated in process, pace, depth, organization and expected outcomes.
ELP and classroom teachers work collaboratively to:
- Identify individual student needs
- Differentiate curriculum
- Provide challenging experiences in the classroom
- Provide assistance to teachers and students
- Offer whole class Stretch Think activities to uncover creativity and demonstrate unique skills
Program Highlights
National Geographic Bee
- Open to all 4th and 5th Grade Students
- Qualifying exam administered in November
- School Bee held in January
- Please check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information
Math Olympiads
- For Math Olympiads identified students in 4th and 5th Grade Only
- One contest each month takes place during the school day in ELP November-March
- Exams held during the weeks of:
- Nov 15
- Dec 13
- Jan 10
- Feb 14
- Mar 7
- Math Olympiad Resources and practices materials:
- Please check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information
Invention Convention
- Open to all 5th Grade Students
- Registrations are due December (DATE)
- Invention Convention held at Fellows Elementary School open to all 5th graders on January 30
- Check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information
Elementary Quiz Bowl
- Open to all 4th and 5th Grade Students
- Registrations are due October 5
- Monthly meets are held near the end of the month on Monday, Thursday or Friday (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March)
- District Wide Championship for qualifying teams held April 29, 2019 at Ames High School
- Check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information
Iowa Talented and Gifted Association (ITAG) Conference
- October 17 and 18
- For parents and educators
- More information on ITAG Website
- ITAG Parent Night Flyer
Elementary ELP Staff
Edwards
Mark Royer
515-239-3760
Fellows
Julie Skaar
515-239-3765
Meeker
Ariane Schmidt
515-239-3770
Mitchell
Ariane Schmidt
515-239-3775
Sawyer
Mark Royer
515-239-3790