Enrichment Classes for Gifted and Talented Elementary Students

Interactive Fiction with Twine

Take your readers on adventures where their choices drive the story and bring your creative writing to life! In this class, students will learn how to use Twine, an open source, HTML based non linear storytelling tool, to create interactive fiction. Students will create Choose Your Own Adventure stories and worlds for their reader to explore. No HTML knowledge is required. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor, Maria DiGiovanni.

Mondays

  • 11am PST

  • July 13 - August 24

  • $385 (taxes included)

Thursdays

  • 12pm PST

  • July 16 - August 27

  • $385 (taxes included)

Persuasive Essay Writing

Read sample essays and identify effective/ineffective elements. Explore persuasive rhetorical devices. Formulate a claim and write essays using details and textual evidence to substantiate your ideas. Receive feedback and revise your essays. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Grades 4 to 6. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

  • August 3 - 7

  • 6pm PST

  • $275 (taxes included)

“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.”
 

Creative Writing

Engage in activities that hone your skills and foster your love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and Word Choice with the goal of cultivating descriptive language, specifically in employing similes, metaphors and other literary devices. Optional homework activities are provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Grades 2 & 3

  • Plot & Character

    • July 20 - 24

    • 4pm PST

    • $275 (taxes included)

  • Descriptive Writing

    • August 3 - 7

    • 4pm PST

    • $275 (taxes included)

Academic Skills

  • Reading Comprehension

    • Finding Evidence

    • Identifying Main Ideas

  • Grammar Foundations

    • Parts of Speech

    • Subjects & Predicates

    • Run-on Sentences

  • Essay Fundamentals

  • Vocabulary Expansion

All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Classes include individualized content. Students needing more support are encouraged to attend both classes. Grades 4 to 6. Instructor: Robin Russell. To register, complete the form below.

  • August 24 - 28

  • 1pm PST

  • $275 (taxes included)

“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.”
 

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 audience and the speaker. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Instructor: Robin Russell. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8.

  • Informative Speeches (Grade 2-4)

    • July 6 - 10

    • 4pm PST

    • $275 (taxes included)

Creative Writing Clinic

Participate in guided writing exercises with a focus on syntax, vocabulary and grammar. Individualized feedback is provided in real time. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Instructor: Robin Russell. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8.

Grades 4 - 6

  • August 10 - 14

  • 10am PST

  • $275 (taxes included)

“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.”
 

Summer 2026 Registration

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