Gifted Program Beloit Schools

Margo Hosie

The USD #273 Gifted Program strives to offer enrichment opportunities and activities not only to identified gifted students, but also to all creative and talented students interested in challenging themselves with activities beyond the regular classroom. The goal of our program is to open the door that leads to "a much more secluded place" so that more students will "drink far more." (Go to favorite poem link for complete poem by Nathan Levy). Beloit's Gifted Program is flexible in order to meet the current needs and changing interests of all students involved.

Among the opportunities available to students in grades 1-12 is the popular Written & Illustrated Project in which the final project is a book.  The book is a complete creation by each student.  The student does everything, including writing the story or poem, planning the layout of the entire book, drawing and coloring the illustrations, writing the story and author blurbs, sewing together the book-backing pages, and gluing it all together in book form.  The project ends with all participants displaying their books at the annual Authors' Party.  Last year's party was held on April 12, 2007.  Guest author was Lois Ruby of Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Are you a writer?  Do you enjoy drawing?  Have you always wanted to write a book?  If so, why not join us in creating a book for the 2007-2008 project.  The Authors' Party is Thursday, April 10th, 2008.  This year's guests are artists.  If you are interested in learning more about participating, look at the links provided below or contact Mrs. Hosie at Beloit Elementary School.

Please give me the creative freedom of a tightly defined strategy."         -David Ogilvy