Tomas Rivera Middle School's

Gifted and Talented Education Program 

 

SchoolCenter Picture ABOUT Tomas Rivera Middle School's GATE Program

The goal of Tomas Rivera Middle School's GATE program is to provide high quality differentiated curriculum in the classroom and stimulating extracurricular activities for students who are identified as having special abilities and a potential for high performance.

Our GATE students are offered accelerated classes in math, language arts, social studies, and science.  Once placed in CP classrooms with other GATE students and high achievers, our GATE students regularly participate in project-based learning activities including open-ended projects.  They are also provided opportunities to explore their individual interests.

In addition to providing our students differentiated instruction in the classroom, our GATE students are provided with opportunities to participate in GATE-only assemblies, academic fieldtrips, after-school enrichment activities, special intervention classes, and more.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Blomberg at or Mrs. Nuttall, the TRMS GATE facilitators.
SchoolCenter PictureHere is a brochure  about the Tomas Rivera Middle School GATE Program.

SchoolCenter Picture NEWS Updates for Tomas Rivera Middle School's GATE Program

April 19th, 2012 - Origami Enrichment Class:  Students wishing to learn the Japanese art of paper-folding are encouraged to join this after school class.  It will be held on the two Mondays following testing week.

 

April 18th, 2012 - GATE Surveys and Newsletter:  Our 4th newsletter of the year and parent survey will be sent home on 4/23.

 

April 9th, 2012 - Russian Enrichment:  The third Russian class (this time for sixth graders) is to begin on Tuesday.

 

April 6th, 2012 - GATE Testing Results:  TRMS is proud to announce we have identified four new gifted students at our school.

 

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SchoolCenter Picture SCHEDULE of Tomas Rivera's 2011-2012 GATE Events
Note:  This is a tentative schedule.  These activities are for GATE-identified and CP students only.  Most activities require a permission slip.  All events are advertised by CP teachers, on the morning announcements, and on this webpage. Enrichment permission slips are in rooms 312, 402, & 406. 
Name of Event Type of Event Date(s) Time
GATE Origami Enrichment ClassEnrichment4/30-5/72:30-3:15
GATE Parent Planning MeetingParent MeetingTBD1:00-2:00
GATE Evaluation/TestingTesting3/14/1212:30-2:30
GATE Russian Enrichment (3 Groups)EnrichmentFeb. to May2:30-3:30 
GATE CSUSB Field TripField Trip1/27/1210:00-3:00
GATE Museum of Tolerance Field TripField Trip1/25/127:15-3:15
GATE Competitive Writing EnrichmentEnrichment1/23-4/162:30-3:15
GATE Science Center Field TripField Trip1/11/128:00-3:00
GATE Drama Enrichment ClassEnrichment1/10-1/312:30-3:30
GATE Jewelry Enrichment ClassEnrichment12/13-12/152:30-3:30
GATE Discovery Science AssemblyAssembly11/30/1111:00-12:00
GATE Art Enrichment ClassEnrichment11/15-12/12:30-3:30
GATE Disney Leadership ConferenceField TripOctober7:00-4:00
GATE Parent NightParent Meeting9/15/116:30-8:00
SchoolCenter PictureComplete the current GATE Activities Survey. (The password is: GATE)

SchoolCenter Picture NEWSLETTERS for Tomas Rivera Middle School's GATE Program 
SchoolCenter PictureLate-Winter 2012 TRMS GATE Newsletter
SchoolCenter PictureEarly-Winter 2011 TRMS GATE Newsletter
SchoolCenter PictureFall 2011 TRMS GATE Newsletter

SchoolCenter Picture INFORMATION & TRAINING for Parents of Gifted Students
TRMS GATE Program Information
SchoolCenter Picture Brochure for TRMS GATE Program
SchoolCenter Picture Val Verde GATE Parent Handbook
SchoolCenter Picture TRMS GATE Fall Parent Night Presentation 2011
SchoolCenter Picture TRMS GATE Activity Plan 2011-2012
SchoolCenter Picture GATE Referral and Identification at TRMS
SchoolCenter Picture Characteristics of GATE Students
SchoolCenter Picture How TRMS Teachers Differentiate the Curriculum
SchoolCenter Picture How to Support the Social and Emotional Needs
SchoolCenter Picture Differences Between GATE and AVID at TRMS
SchoolCenter Picture Local Places to Visit with Gifted Children
CAG Position Papers
SchoolCenter Picture Grouping Practices for Gifted Learners
SchoolCenter Picture Gifted Children at Risk Academically
SchoolCenter Picture Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
SchoolCenter Picture Identification of Gifted and Talented Learners
SchoolCenter Picture Characteristics of Gifted Children
SchoolCenter Picture Middle School GATE Services
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SchoolCenter Picture LINKS to other Internet Sites Related to Gifted Education
Local District Links:
SchoolCenter Picture Val Verde Unified District GATE Program SchoolCenter Picture AERIES - Check Grades Online!
SchoolCenter Picture Citrus Hills High School Scholars ProgramSchoolCenter Picture Val Verde Unified School District Calendars
SchoolCenter Picture TRMS Sample CJSF 2011 ApplicationSchoolCenter Picture TRMS ASB Webpage
Links for Parents:
SchoolCenter Picture California Association for the Gifted SchoolCenter Picture National Association for Gifted Children
SchoolCenter Picture California's GATE Site SchoolCenter Picture National Society for the Gifted and Talented
SchoolCenter Picture Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted SchoolCenter Picture Davidson Institute for Talent Development
SchoolCenter Picture California Scholarship Federation (CJSF) 
Links for Students: 
SchoolCenter Picture Study Island  (See a teacher for password)SchoolCenter Picture Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Links for Teachers: 
SchoolCenter Picture UCR Extension GATE Certification SchoolCenter Picture CAG Position Papers
SchoolCenter Picture Create a List of GATE Students using EADMSSchoolCenter Picture List of Available TRMS GATE Materials
SchoolCenter Picture Depth and Complexity Icons 

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Tomas Rivera Middle School of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Tomas Rivera Middle School bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

SchoolCenter Picture LOCAL EVENTS to Attend with Gifted Children
 SchoolCenter PictureInlandArts.com is a program sponsored by the Riverside Arts Council.  This webpage is a guide to arts and culture in the Inland Empire.  It includes information about theatre, music, dance, visual arts, film, poetry, museums, and recreational events happening around the Riverside area, including Perris.  Many of the activities listed at this site will be of interest to gifted children and their families; however, some are more suitable for adults.

SchoolCenter Picture CONTACT Information
If you have any questions about Tomas Rivera Middle School's GATE program, please contact the TRMS GATE facilitators: Mr. Blomberg or Mrs. Nuttall.
 TRMS 2011-2012 GATE Site-Team
Mr. Workman (Principal)Mrs. Smith (Assistant Principal)
Ms. AkrenMrs. AniolMrs. AvenaMr. Blomberg
Mr. BylinMr. CarterMrs. CuevasMrs Godwin
Ms. HorningMr. McWhorterMrs. NuttallMr. Johns
Ms. Williams (Counselor)Mrs. Breton (Instructional Coach)