Enrichment Classes for Gifted and Talented Elementary Students
Creative Writing
Engage in activities that hone your skills and foster your love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Ideas, World Design and Character Building with the goals of cultivating your writer’s voice and engaging the reader. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Wednesdays
September 17 - November 19
5pm PST
$500
Thursdays
September 18 - November 20
5pm PST
$500
“Going to Mrs. Russell’s class is like immersing yourself in a new world where anything can happen! It’s full of life, magic, and laughter. By the end, you’ll be creating your own unique world that you never want to leave.”
Academic Skills: Reading, Writing & Grammar
Strengthen your reading comprehension skills by interpreting fiction and substantiating your ideas with evidence from the text. Summarize and synthesize non-fiction articles. Formulate outlines of personal narrative, informative and persuasive essays. Expand your knowledge of how grammar affects your reader’s understanding and engagement in your writing. Participate in “writing clinics,” where you can bring your school work to receive feedback on strengths and areas for growth.
All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Tuesdays
September 16 - November 18
5pm PST
$500
“Your support as an instructor, cheerleader, and coach has been a part of a successful journey for my children. They really enjoyed the environment, classmates, and of course, your expertise.”
Public Speaking & Presentations
Being comfortable in front of an audience and able to express your ideas concisely are valuable skills to possess. Being able to capture the undivided attention of your audience and keep them in the palm of your hand as you rally them to action are skills that can transform both the listeners and the speaker. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. Create cogent and captivating presentations. Practice responding to a variety of questions. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Thursdays
September 18 - November 20
6pm PST
$500
“Ms. Russell is always full of energy, she gives fantastic, personalized feedback to help everyone build on their talents, and we always learn in a fun and engaging way. I’ve grown tremendously in this class, and I’d highly recommend it to all students who want to improve their writing skills.”
Fall 2025 Registration
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