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 descriptive writing, literary devices and dialogue with the goal of painting a picture in the mind of the reader and drawing them into the story. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Wednesdays

  • January 7 - March 18 (except for February 18)

  • 6pm PST

  • $500

Thursdays

  • January 8 - March 19 (except for February 19)

  • 5pm PST

  • $500

 

Academic Skills

  • Vocabulary Expansion (written and oral)

  • Reading Comprehension: Fiction

    • Analyzing Text Structure

    • Finding Evidence

    • Identifying Theme and Summarizing

  • Reading Comprehension: Non-Fiction

    • Discerning the Meaning of Unknown Words

    • Finding Evidence

    • Identifying Main Ideas

  • Grammar

    • Run-On Sentences

    • Sentence Fragments

    • Subjects and Predicates

  • Writing

    • Personal Narratives

    • Argumentative Essays

    • Literary Devices

This is a multi-grade class where students complete individualized work.

All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Tuesdays

  • January 6 - March 17 (except for February 17)

  • 7pm PST

  • $500

Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

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. This is a multi-age class. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Tuesdays

  • January 6 - March 17 (except February 17)

  • 5pm PST

  • $500

Thursdays

  • January 8 - March 19 (except February 19)

  • 6pm 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.”
“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.”
 
“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.”
 

Winter 2026 Registration

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