MCPS has a website providing full details of the Enriched and Innovative Instruction ( EII ) program, which includes programs for gifted and talented students. To visit that website, click on the EII logo or go to this URL:

        http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/enriched/

Attention all families of fifth grade students!

The application materials for the Upcounty Center Programs for the Highly Gifted at Roberto Clemente will be available online in mid-October at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/. All fifth graders are eligible to apply. These are exciting opportunities for interesting and challenging experiences at Roberto Clemente Middle School. One program focuses on math, science, and computer science, while the other program focuses on humanities and communication arts. Please complete the form on the attached flyer and return it to your homeroom teacher. Some important dates to remember:

Oct. 16, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Information meeting at Clemente MS

Nov. 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Application Workshop at Wheaton HS

Nov. 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Application Workshop at Gaithersburg HS

Nov. 14, 2008, Application deadline, postmarked or delivered

Please also visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/ for infomation about the Middle School Magnet Consortium programs at Argyle Middle School, Loiederman Middle School, and Parkland Middle School. The Choice Form is due November 14, 2008. Information meetings and Open Houses are as follows:

Oct. 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m. A. Mario Loiederman Magnet MS for the Creative and Performing Arts Open House

Oct. 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Parkland Magnet MS for Aerospace Technology Open House

Nov. 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Argyle Magnet MS for Digital Design and Development Open House