Heads up ... Spaces are still available in a "maker camp" at Tarrant County College on June 16-18. Imaginarium! is a day camp for rising 4th-6th graders. Click to view the flyer.
July 26: SAGE Summer Social: Popsicles & Popcorn @ Parr Park
Click here to RSVP so we can provide treats for all! Families of gifted students in the Grapevine-Colleyville area are invited to the SAGE Summer Social! Join us for "Popsicles & Popcorn at Parr Park" on Thursday July 26, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:0o p.m. Meet other GT families and friends from your campus and the … Continue reading July 26: SAGE Summer Social: Popsicles & Popcorn @ Parr Park
Legislative Alert: Call before June 14 about Credit-By-Exam Changes
[ The following is a Call to Action email from the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT). ] Call to Action: Your Voice Is Needed! Comment on SBOE-Proposed Credit-By-Exam Changes Dear TAGT Members and Supporters, Rules governing credit-by-exams (CBE) are up for a second reading at the State Board of Education's (SBOE) Committee … Continue reading Legislative Alert: Call before June 14 about Credit-By-Exam Changes
June 25: 6-Hour GT Update for GCISD Educators: “Chasing Enrichment” with Clint Rodriguez – Free for SAGE Educators, $20 non-SAGE Educators
For SAGE GT Educators: Don’t miss the return of Clint Rodriguez (formerly Clint Bland) — retuning to GCISD for one day only! We're excited to announce a free summer GT update training for you! "Chasing Enrichment: How to Finally Capture the Educational Unicorn" will be taught by Mr. Rodriguez on June 25. Create a culture … Continue reading June 25: 6-Hour GT Update for GCISD Educators: “Chasing Enrichment” with Clint Rodriguez – Free for SAGE Educators, $20 non-SAGE Educators
July 26: 6-Hour GT Update from NuMinds for GCISD Educators: Social/Emotional Puzzle
For SAGE GT Educators: We're excited to announce a free summer GT update training for you! "Solutions to the Social Emotional Puzzle" will be taught by the fantastic Numinds Enrichment on July 26, 2018. SAGE is funding this unique offering so that GCISD teachers may attend at no charge. Please register ASAP via Eduphoria. Also … Continue reading July 26: 6-Hour GT Update from NuMinds for GCISD Educators: Social/Emotional Puzzle
Runoff Election is June 4-12 and June 16: 2018 Board of Trustees
It's time to vote early in the runoff for GCISD Board of Trustees! Research each candidate, contact them directly if you have questions — then vote! Early Voting Vote early nearby* at Colleyville City Hall or Grapevine REC. Monday, June 4 to Friday, June 8 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9 … Continue reading Runoff Election is June 4-12 and June 16: 2018 Board of Trustees
ASPIRE May 2018 activities
Just a note about a few ASPIRE activities coming up at the end of this school year: ASPIRE CTMS Coffee with the Principal May 22nd from 8-9 am Cross Timbers Middle School For parents of incoming ASPIRE 6th graders and current ASPIRE CTMS students. More than anything this is a forum to answer questions that … Continue reading ASPIRE May 2018 activities
Spring 2018 SAGE Educator Grants
SAGE awarded a grant to Ronda Bennett, GT Specialist for Timberline Elementary, for the purchase of Envision real-world independent, interdisciplinary projects designed especially for gifted students from Mind Vine Press. SAGE purchased the Iowa Acceleration Scale Manual for GCISD to use district-wide. The Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS) is a tool designed to guide educators in … Continue reading Spring 2018 SAGE Educator Grants
GT Educator of the Month: Shelley Ingram
Our SAGE GT Educator of the Month for May is the Principal of Timberline Elementary, Shelley Ingram, who is completing her first year at the school. The person who nominated her wrote: "Principal Ingram is supportive of the GT program and GC-SAGE. She's always energetic and personally attends as many school functions as her schedule … Continue reading GT Educator of the Month: Shelley Ingram
SAGE General Meeting & Officer Elections
We will hold our SAGE General Meeting and conduct officer elections during our "Farewell & Hello Reception GCISD Advanced Academics Directors." The slate of officers is: President, Amy Warren; VP Programs, John Logan; VP Membership, Kimberly Phoenix; Secretary, Christina Moore-Salinas; Treasurer, Doug Noell; Fundraising, Rachel Smith; Communications, Rachna Agrawal; Community Liaison, Justin Smith; and Past-President, … Continue reading SAGE General Meeting & Officer Elections