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Middle School Information Night from 1/28

Acheive Institute Middle School Information Night 1/28/2026 This is a presentation of the programming that the Achieve Institute at Vikan Middle School will operate with for the 2026-27 school year.

K-5 Information Night from 1/15

Achieve Institute K-5 Information Night 1.15.2026 Achieve Institute K-5 Information Night from 1.15.26

Achieve Institute events this week!
TODAY 1/27 - K-5 Information Night at Pennock Elementary from 5:00-6:00 in the Library

WEDNESDAY 1/28 - 6-8 Information Night via Zoom at 5:00 - access the Zoom meeting by visiting our Achieve Institute page - https://www.sd27j.org/programs-services/gifted-and-talented-education/achieve-institute

WEDNESDAY 1/28 - 6-8 Information Night at Vikan Middle School at 6:00 in the Library

THURSDAY 1/29 - Vikan Middle School Check it Out Night from 5:00-7:00 (Open House style). Amanda and Steve will be there to answer any questions you may have!

Have a great week!

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Happy New Year! Upcoming events to keep in mind:
Elementary
Thursday 1/15 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Zoom)
Tuesday 1/27 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Pennock Library)

Middle
Wednesday 1/28 at 5:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Zoom)
Wednesday 1/28 at 6:00 - Achieve Institute Information Night (Vikan Library)
Thursday 1/29 from 5-7 Open House - Vikan Check it Out Night. Amanda and Steve will be there for any questions

High
Wednesday 1/28 at 5:30 - Riverdale Ridge High School Check it Out Night
Wednesday 2/4 at 6:00 - Prairie View High High School Check it Out Night
Wednesday 2/11 at 5:30 - Brighton High School Check it Out Night
*Reminder - if you live outside of the attendance area of the high school you are interested in your child attending, you will need to complete the Open Enrollment process. Reach out to Steve with any questions!

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Here is a link to the video recording of Dr. Matt Zakreski's presentation that centered on executive functioning. Enjoy!

Zakresky 12 10 25 Dr. Matt Zekresky joined us for a talk on Executive Functioning!

Please use the Zoom link below to attend Dr. Matt Zakresky's Parent Evening on Wednesday 12/10 at 5:30 PM. We are looking forward to a great evening!

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Save the Date for Wednesday 12/10!!

For our 2nd GT Parent Evening, we will have Dr. Matt Zakreski joining us via Zoom to discuss executive functioning.
Dr. Matt is an engaging and impactful speaker, and we are beyond thrilled that he will be with us in a few weeks!
To learn more about Dr. Matt, follow his page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17DtTRF1bo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🌸 Happy Spring Break, Achieve Families! 🌸