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Entertaiment
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Year VII, No. 759, Free Newspaper Template Edition.
Davidson Academy for
profoundly gifted is hosting its
February Virtual Open House
2/28/19
Education p. 4
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Comics p. 9
"When truly creative people
come up with a new idea they
don't reject it immediately
because of its flaws. They
play with it, looking for
strengths and sliding over
weaknesses." - David
Campbell
Opinion Section p. 10
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Unknown virus outbreak scare
at a local school.
There is something
A local fenomena or ...
unexplainable going on at
the Marvin Moss
Elementary in Sparks, NV.
A six grade teacher, Miss Stella
Bliss, is experiencing an unusual
spike in her students’ creativity.
When Ms. Bliss returned to her
classroom from winter break, she
felt a strong desire to rearrange her
furniture and materials to allow free
movement between groups. Unlike
her old self, Ms. Bliss encourages
risk-taking and incorporates
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Saturday, February 23, 2019
„“Some would describe my classroom as
students contracted the same
disorgnized. Some would describe it as unruly virus. They all experience
and being too loud. I would describe it as a place similar symptoms: creativity,
where my students can spread their wings of original ideas, independent
creativity,” thinking, spark in imagination,
Ms. Stella Bliss, Elementary School Teacher collaborative work, future
inspirations and goals, positive
gamification in the classroom activities, uses unconventional learning attitude, innovation, and vision.
materials such as podcasts and videos, and offers open-ended projects and “Some would describe my
implements creative arts. Ms. Bliss cannot explain why she started classroom as disorgnized. Some
behaving so strangely, except that she traveled in close proximity to would describe it as unruly and
infamous Area 51 and experienced flu-like symptoms shortly afterwards. being too loud. I would describe
It appears that she was still contageous upon return to the school as her it as a place where my students
can spread their wings of
creativity,” said Ms. Bliss.
Large Box Missing. Big
Reward Posted.
SPARKS. Last week we reported that
local police were searching for
Spark’s front porch bandit that stole a
big package that was delivered to Mr.
Jack’s house by the UPS company.
Since the time his box mysteriously
went missing, Mr. Jack overcame
some challenges presented by Mrs.
Problem, found long lost facts,
unexpectedly generated brilliant
ideas, and, finally, came accross the
Solution Finder. When found, do
NOT return to the owner!
Recent Studies Show
Relationships Work.
RENO.We are getting reports that
researchers found a link between
role-playing and boost in creativity of
a group of gifted middle school age
students. Role-playing was described
as a wonderful outlet for creative
expression and as an effective
creative problem-solving technique.
Students indicated that it was among
their favorite activities in school.
However, even teachers who do
recognize the value of engaging
students in role-play may be reluctant
to use it with students because they
feel they have no time. Fewer
educators seem to be aware of the
need and methods for teaching
problem solving through role-
playing. Responsible teachers, be on
alert: studies show a strong
relationship between role-playing
(including creative dramatics as part
of the curriculum for gifted children)
and an increase in creativity.
Karnes, Frances; Bean, Susanne.
Methods and Materials for Teaching the
Gifted. 2015