Downing Elementary School offers a multi-age gifted classroom called Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and is now accepting applications for new third-grade students through May 8. If you believe your child is gifted academically, cognitively or artistically or possesses exceptional leadership skills and would benefit from this class, you can pick up an application packet from the school’s office.
Application forms and supporting material are due to the school office by May 8. Final selection of students will be made by Friday, May 17. If you have any questions, please call the school office, 253.571.7100, to talk with Principal Sue Goerger or you can reach Eileen McCaffery-Lent, GATE teacher, at 253.571.7100.