2015 Focusing on the Future Conference

The Center for Gifted Education's 2015 Focusing on the Future conference will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 8:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The event will expose high-ability learners in grades 6–12 to career opportunities related to the arts, humanities, and sciences. Separate sessions will be held for parents, guardians, and counselors, and will provide them with strategies and techniques to assist students with academic and career planning.

The event will be held at The College of William & Mary’s School of Education, located at 301 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23188. All students must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or group chaperone. All participants must register for the event. The deadline to register is January 23, 2015.

Additional information and the registration packet are available on the Center for Gifted Education’s website at cfge.wm.edu.

Hixson GFA Plans International Feast

On November 25, 8th grade GFA presented an International Thanksgiving feast. Evelyn T. came up with the idea and presented it to the class. Students worked in pairs, dressed in costumes, created a dish, and made presentations about their chosen country, including information about the arts and social issues.We shared food with Hixson staff, and had a great learning experience together.