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MEGT Conference 2012
Conference Information:
Preconference
Brian Housand
Ed Zaccaro
Eric Raarup/Mike Hodnick
Ioanis Miauolis
Monday Special Sessions
We are looking for Silent Auction items for the MEGT Conference. Please bring your items to the winter conference or contact Marty Hartmann.
Vendors: If you would like to reserve a space for the 2012 MEGT Conference, fill out the vendor form. See the vendor letter for information.
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MEGT Announces Its Second Annual Silent Auction!
During the 2012 MEGT Conference, the 2nd Annual Silent Auction for the MEGT Foundation will be held. The Foundation provides grants to teachers to better meet the needs of Gifted and Talented Students.
Where: Cragun's Resort/ Hospitality Room
When: During the MEGT State Conference
Bidding opens on Sunday, February 5th at 5 P.M.
Bidding closes Tuesday prior to the keynote speaker
Why: All proceeds go to the MEGT Foundation
We are encouraging MEGT members to bring an item for the silent auction.
Your help in this event means more opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students in our state. Just bring your donation to the conference and drop it off at the MEGT registration desk, and we'll take care of the rest. Donation forms will be available for your charitable contribution.
If you are able to let us know before the conference of your donation, please email:
Sara Olson or Marty Hartmann
And, don't forget to bid during the conference! There will be some great items we just know you'll want to take home!
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2012 Davidson Fellows $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 Scholarships
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offers high-achieving young people across the country the opportunity to be named a 2012 Davidson Fellow, an honor accompanied by a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of a significant piece of work in the areas of Science, Technology, Mathematics, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
Applicants must be 18 years or younger as of October 4, 2012, working on a graduate-level project in any field. Applicants must submit an original piece of work recognized as significant by experts in the field that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. The scholarship may be used at any accredited institute of learning. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2012. To find out more, please visit the Davidson Institute for Talent Development website.
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Scholars of Distinction Award Program 2012
The Minnesota Scholars of Distinction program nurtures and recognizes distinguished achievement by highly motivated, self-directed students. Each specialty area was developed through partnerships of educators, the business community and others. To earn this recognition, students must complete required work in the Minnesota Academic Standards, demonstrate mastery of complex subject matter and apply their knowledge to challenging projects. Two new award areas of focus will be introduced this year: the Scholars of Distinction in Social Studies Å| Civics and the Scholars of Distinction in Social Studies Å| Economics. For more information regarding the new criteria, timelines and application process for the 2012 awards, visit the Scholars of Distinction web page.
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Mind the (Other) Gap! The Growing Excellence Gap in K-12 Education by Plucker, Burroughs, Song
Tom Loveless: High-Achieving Students in the Era of No Child Left Behind
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MEGT Gifted Foundation
To Donate to the MEGT Foundation, click here!
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MEGT Past Newsletters
Fall Voice 2010
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The Nicholas Green Scholarship Fund, is awarded to one student
in each state, along with a Certificate of Excellence by the NAGC.
Students selected for the award are between grades 3 and 6 and
have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership,
or the visual or performing arts.The award program was established through funds provided
by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their seven-year-old
son, Nicholas, who was killed in a drive-by shooting while vacationing
in Italy in 1994. The Greens felt it was important to recognize
the gifts and talents in children who are now at the age that
Nicholas was when he died. NAGC is honored to be part of the Greens'
generous spirit. That the award exists is a tribute to the determination
of the Greens to take a terrible tragedy and turn it into a positive
force of recognition.
Nominations for the Minnesota NGDS Award for 2011 are now closed. Nominations for 2012 must be received by August 1, 2012. Mail application and parental release form to: Marty Hartmann , West 1101 Commerce Drive, Belle Plaine, MN 56011; (952) 873-2401 (w), (952) 873-4471 (h)
The
Nicholas Green Foundation
MEGT ANNOUNCING ITS 2011
Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Winner
Roshini Asirvatham has been named the Minnesota winner of the National Association for Gifted Children 2011 Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award. NAGC sponsors this award, which is designated to recognize excellence in young children. The award program was established by Maggie and Reg Green to honor the memory of their 7-year-old son, Nicholas, who was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting in Italy in 1994. The Greens believe it is important to recognize gifts and talents in children who are now at the age that Nicholas was when he died. It is with great pleasure that we honor Roshini Asirvatham. She is the daughter of Samuel and Usha Asirvatham. Rashini (who was eleven at the time of nomination) attends Friedell Middle School in Rochester. Roshini has earned many awards for her academic excellence. The last three years Roshini has scored in the 99th percentile on the Explore, SAT and ACT tests receiving awards from NWU in Chicago and Minneapolis. Roshini was a participant in the regional and national spelling bees. Last year, as a ten year old, she advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Roshini has participated for the last four years at the National Level in the North South Foundation academic competitions. These competitions help fund scholarships for underprivileged children in India. Roshini's present career choice is to be a cardiac electrophysiologist. Last year her History Day project was on the invention of the cardiac defibrillator. In this year's History Day competition, Roshini made a documentary on what she believes is the most historically relevant scientific debate-the nature of light, wave or particle, and thus of matter itself. She qualified at the state level representing Minnesota at National History Day, where she placed fifth. Roshini has also participated in science fair competitions for the last five years. Her project assessing an ancient yogic technique's ability to improve brain function was recognized with a first prize and gold medal at the Minnesota state science fair. She continues to inspire and amaze all those around her. Roshini clearly represents the type of ambassador and humanitarian that we hope and wish for in all our gifted students
The Minnesota Educators of Gifted and Talented are very pleased to name her as Minnesota's award winner. Roshini will receive a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and a certificate from NAGC. State winners across the country were selected for having distinguished themselves in academics, leadership, athletics, or the arts. The Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented, an affiliate of NAGC, hosts the Nicholas Green Scholarship nomination and award process here in Minnesota. MEGT congratulates Roshini on her outstanding achievements.