Fifth Grade G&T students have been learning about the mummification process in Ancient Egypt. The students participated in an apple dehydration lab. Students will make on-going observations as these apples turn into mummies. @SuperintClara @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Second grade G&T students were pleasantly faced with an ornithology challenge. The students were given pieces needed to build birdhouses without step by step directions. With a little trial and error and patience, they all had success! @WestNYSchools @SuperintClara @wnyhlb

Third grade G&T students learned all about bioluminescence and jellyfish. As a culminating activity, they each made their very own jellyfish! The students had a blast making them light up! 🪼 @SuperintClara @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Kindergarten G&T students has been busy learning about winter. They were all smiles making snow!!!! ❄️ ⛄️ ❄️ @WestNYSchools @SuperintClara

Our Gifted & Talented students have been very busy learning, creating, and exploring. Read all about it below. @wnyhlb @SuperintClara @WestNYSchools @mleon412

Third grade G&T students created beautiful coral reefs. They enjoyed making these magical communities. @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Sixth grade G&T students had the most spectacular experience on top of the world! One World Observatory @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Third and Fourth grade students and parents enjoyed watching “Helping Drew”, a musical puppet show with an important message about recognizing bullying and looking for solutions within yourself. It was a most memorable experience for all. @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Second Grade G&T enjoyed our journey to the STEM Arena. Students were given the opportunity to create using 3D pens, learn how to fly drones, race RC cars, and plunge into the virtual reality world. This trip was definitely one for the books! @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Sixth Grade G&T students continue their study of crime scene investigation. They participated in a simulated blood sampling lab. Each student was given the opportunity to determine the ABO and Rh blood type of various samples. They got some A+ results! 🕵🏻‍♀️ @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Fifth grade G&T students visited the Morgan Library for Part 1 of the Colors of the World Program. The students were given the opportunity to trace origins of natural resources used in the making of illuminated manuscripts. @WestNYSchools @mleon412 @SuperintClara

Take a look at our Winter Newsletter. @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Fourth Grade G&T enjoyed learning about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh. Students created a Van Gogh Museum by selecting a painting of his to recreate. All these masterpieces are museum worthy! @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Kindergarten G&T students are having a blast learning about weather. They have been painting a tree for all seasons and made some snow!!! @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Sixth Grade G&T students participated in a “Mission to the Moon” simulated voyage at the Buehler Challenger & Science Center. Students created mission patches and were assigned mission roles. We had a successful lunar landing and made great memories! @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Second Grade G&T students were excited to begin their study of birds. As part of their exploration, the students made paper airplanes and tested out their thrust and drag! @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Sixth Grade G&T students participated in a CSI Convocation. They learned about chromatography, fingerprinting, and other methods used in solving crimes. “The Case of the Missing Stache” was a great experience for all! @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Fourth G&T students created fall landscapes. They each planned and prepared their own painting. They enjoyed watching their ideas come to life. @wnyhlb @WestNYSchools

Third grade G&T students began their study of oceans and ocean life. The students had a blast making observations about the size, shape, and color of sand samples from around the world. 🌊 🏖️ 🔍 @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb

Third grade G&T students participated in the Sea Grant Consortium at Sandy Hook. The students had a blast while seining and exploring marine animal and plant life. It was a great day for all our young marine explorers! @WestNYSchools @wnyhlb