Calendar 2008-2009

September

9

Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers

27
Panel on Twice-Exceptional 11:30am – 1:00pm
Three psychologists, Tom Greenspon, Deborah Ruf and Stuart Dansinger, will discuss major issues in the assessment and servicing of gifted youth with emotional, learning and/or attentional challenges. Details
Location: Edina Community Center, 3rd floor, Rm 350, 5701 Normandale Rd., Edina

October

2
October MCGT CHAT Night 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: Highly Gifted, facilitated by Karl Bunday
Where: Eastview Elementary -Cafeteria, 18060 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
7

Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: Enrichment Opportunities and Testing for Gifted
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers

10
Snazztastic Event for MCGT Kids 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Due to popular demand, the TLC teens have returned! They have planned an evening of fun-filled educational activities your kids. Details.
Where: Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina
25
Annual MCGT Conference - All Day
The keynote speaker is Andrew Mahoney, director of a counseling center for the gifted and talented in Pennsylvania. The conference will have breakout sessions on a variety of topics for the adults and classes for kids kindergarten through seventh grade. Details
O'Shaughnessy Education Center, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus (map)

November

4

Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: MCGT Conference Discussion/Debriefing
We will have discussions about the sessions we attended at the MCGT conference.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers

8
MCGT School Options Fair 8:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Footprints Academy, 9025 Tamarack Rd., Woodbury, MN

December

2
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: Holiday Gift Ideas
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers

January

6
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: Stress Management
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
10
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room

February

3
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: TBD
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
14
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room

March

3
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: TBD
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
6
MCGT Chat Night 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Topic: Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: See MCGT Events
7
Annual MCGT Gifted Resource Fair 9:00am - 1:00pm
Displays of gifted education resources from many sources, with vendors and parents with whom to discuss resources. Sponsored by MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter and MCGT board. Call MCGT office at (952) 848-4906 for info.
Location : Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351 -
5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
14
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room
23

Social and Emotional Issues of Gifted Children 7:00 - 8:30pm
Dr. Ruf discusses how we can help our gifted children with their social lives. Contact Community Education for registration. Free.
Location: Bluff Creek Elementary Cafeteria

April

7
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: TBD
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
11
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room
19
MCGT School Options Fair 9:00am - 1:00pm
Speak with representatives from various schools (pre-K - college) about what those schools have to offer gifted children.
Location: Edina Community Center, 3rd floor, Rm 350, 5701 Normandale Rd., Edina.

May

5
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: To be determined
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
11
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room

June

2
Coffee Chats 9:15 - 11:00 am
Topic: To be determined
Meet other parents and chat about the joys of raising bright and gifted children in a casual setting.
See Events for Parents for more info. Location: Culvers
13
Kids Chess Club 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join other kids for some casual chess playing.
Location: Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room