WELCOME TO THE STMS GIFTED PROGRAM

Welcome to our class page! This is where you will find all information about the middle school Gifted program, as well as school schedules, links to online tools, and more! This site will be updated often. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

INDEPENDENT PROJECT

GIEP stands for Gifted Individualized Education Plan. It is a personalized learning map that shows your unique strengths and talents. Just like some people are naturally great at sports or art, you have special academic strengths in areas where you learn quickly, think deeply, or solve problems in creative ways.

Examples and Ideas

Productions

  • Write and illustrate a graphic novel about climate change

  • Compose and record an original album exploring different music genres

  • Create a documentary film about local history

  • Design and publish a poetry collection

  • Produce a podcast series interviewing community members about their careers

Events

  • Organize a school-wide charity fundraiser

  • Host a community art show with student work

  • Coordinate a book drive and reading program for younger students

  • Launch a school recycling initiative with student training sessions

Presentations

  • Research and present on "How does social media affect teen mental health?" with data analysis

  • Investigate "What would it take to colonize Mars?" with scale models and cost breakdow

Creations

  • Design and build an app or video game

  • Create a working robot

  • Design a clothing line with hand-sewn samples

  • Develop a board game that teaches a conc

Learning a Skill

  • Learn conversational Japanese and create teaching materials for beginners

  • Learn sign language and teach basic signs to your class

  • Become proficient in woodworking and create a furniture piece

  • Learn digital animation and produce a short animated film

  • Master photography and curate an exhibition

TIMELINE

  • Personal Reflection: October 2, 2026

  • Project Identification: October 23, 2026

  • Identify challenges: November 13, 2026

  • Locate Resources: December 4, 2026

  • Gather Resources: January 8, 2027

  • Researching: January 29, 2027

  • Building: February 19, 2027

  • Peer Feedback: March 11, 2027

  • Refine: April 16, 2027

  • Finalize: May 7, 2027

  • Present: May 28, 2027

  • Reflection: June 4, 2027

Each time you work on your project, record your progress in your progress checker. Include:

  • Date

  • What you accomplished

  • Resources you gathered

  • Questions your have

  • Anything else helpful

GIFTED GOALS

ELA

Achieve mastery of your recommended skills

  • 2 skills per category

  • Start when you are finished with the previous one

  • Must achieve a Smart Score of 100 to show mastery

ENRICHMENT

Independent project that reflects personal interests and culminate in an event or presentation.Students will work on this project over the course of the year, keeping track of their progress with a chosen method of recording.

MATH

Math classes are assigned based on test scores and recommendations from previous math teachers.Math is leveled so that each student is being appropriately challenged, so supports are not needed beyond what occurs in the classroom.

WHAT IS A GIEP?

GIEP stands for Gifted Individualized Education Plan. It is a personalized learning map that shows your unique strengths and talents. Just like some people are naturally great at sports or art, you have special academic strengths in areas where you learn quickly, think deeply, or solve problems in creative ways.

  • Legal document

  • Requires meeting once a year with parents, an administrator, and one general education teacher

  • Has measurable goals

  • IXL Diagnostics and skill mastery

  • Independent project

Gifted supports are there when the grade-level instruction
in class does not meet your personal skill level.

ELA GOALS

Your recommended skills change as you use IXL more. Choose two of the skills from each category. All 8 will be done by the end of the year.They should be completed by:

  • Literature - November 4 (end of marking period 1)

  • Informational texts - when first category is completed

  • Writing - when the first two categories are completed

  • Language - when the first three categories are completed

Click ‘assessment’ at the top and scroll down to ELA.

Click the down arrow to see recommended skills.

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Marking Period 1:
Beginning - August 31, 2026
Midpoint - October 2, 2026
Interims - October 9, 2026
Ends - November 4, 2026
Report Cards - November 13, 2026Marking Period 2:
Beginning - November 5, 2026
Midpoint - December 9, 2026
Interims - December 16, 2026
Ends - January 21, 2027
Report Cards - February 1, 2027

Marking Period 3:
Beginning - January 25, 2027
Midpoint - February 26, 2027
Interims - March 5, 2027
Ends - April 6, 2027
Report Cards - April 15, 2027Marking Period 4:
Beginning - April 7, 2027
Midpoint - May 7, 2027
Interims - May 14, 2027
Ends - June 10, 2027
Report Cards - June 17, 2024

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Springfield Township High School GSA strives to create a more accepting school community regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We offer educational opportunities for the community and provide a safe, non-judgmental space as a support network for LGBTQ+ students and allies who share a vision of social equality.GSA Meets weekly in the high school library on Thursdays from 3-4pm.

Schoology Group Code: PG6C-Z64K-BB8TD

Upcoming Events:

  • Spartan Kickoff - 9/26

STMS Robotics Club

Hello! My name is Cory Brügger, Gifted Support teacher at Springfield Township Middle School. I have Bachelor's degrees in English and Music from Susquehanna University, a Master's in Education from Arcadia University, and I will complete my doctorate in Education Administration in August of 2027.I am the faculty advisor for several clubs across the district: Robotics Club and Rock Band Ensemble here at our Middle School and GSA at the high school! I am also a proud member of the STMS faculty band Tears for Mr. Fears.Some of my interests include video games, crafting (particularly crochet and costume building), horror movies, amusement parks, and Star Trek.My teaching philosophy focuses on helping my students to learn who they are and to love themselves. Middle school is all about learning to be part of a community! I love being a part of that journey for my students.

HOMEROOM 6D

Homeroom 6D is advised by the dynamic, diabolical, dashing duo of Brügger and Barlow!
We can't wait to start the year with you!

Also we always have the best homeroom in the school, but don't tell the others.

STMS Rock Band

Founded in 2017, the Springfield Township Middle School Rock Band provides a unique opportunity for experienced student musicians to learn to play in a small, independent ensemble setting, practice with and learn from professional musicians, and showcase their talents in rock and roll!