Enrichment Opportunities

To see a complete list of enrichments available for Talawanda students, download our
enrichment brochure.

Destination Imagination Gr. K - 12
This is a performance-based competition which links problem-solving, drama, engineering, math skills, and more; available for all Talawanda students in grades K-12.
Information Page on Destination Imagination including sign up dates
Parent Guide
Destination Imagination national website
Destination Imagination regional website

After School Foreign Language Gr. 1 - 5
Each year, students in grades 1 through 5 have a wonderful opportunity to get a "taste" of a language. In this nine to ten week program, Miami student volunteers teach various languages including Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, German, American Sign Language, Japanese, etc. Applications for Kramer, Marshall, and Bogan students are posted in each school newsletter in Oct./Nov. or are available by clicking on the appropriate student registration below. This after-school program runs from the end of January to the beginning of April.
Student Registration Form 2010/11

Power of the Pen Gr. 6 - 8
Power of the Pen is a creative writing competition for 7th & 8th grade students at TMS. Although 6th graders are not allowed to compete, they are allowed to join and participate in a
non-competitive manner.

Information for incoming 6th graders regarding POP
Information for 7th & 8th graders regarding POP
State Power of the Pen website

Super Saturday Program - Pre-K to 8
The Super Saturday Program is presented by PAGE (Parent Association for Gifted Education, Inc.), a non-profit 501(c)(3) program that offers courses to gifted preschool through eighth grade students who have shown evidence of outstanding achievement and/or potential, and who could benefit from an accelerated enrichment program. Courses provide wonderful opportunities for the children to explore new areas of interest or expand their horizons in established areas.  Children thrive on the exciting and unique educational experiences Super Saturday has to offer. It not only provides a wonderful educational opportunity, but it also allows children to interact with their gifted peers and make new friends.
The Super Saturday Program's 2010 Fall brochure is now available online at
http://www.supersaturday.org. Registration forms and professional recommendation forms are also available online. Registration will be open until September 18th with classes filled on a first come, first served basis. Registrations received after September 18th are assessed a $25 late fee. We do have limited financial aid and grant scholarships available for students.