Here's our compilation of the latest & greatest resources to help support your gifted student. GCISD Learning Learning@Home — Tech support, librarian recommendations, special services/504/dyslexia, college & career planning Love2Learn —District-curated list of enrichment activities • Excellent for GT students GCISD Advanced Academics — On Twitter, follow Julie Leslie, Director of Advanced Academics. Twitter name is @martinju4. Updates will be … Continue reading March 31, 2020: SAGE News, COVID Edition
GT Educator of the Month: Tarianne Johnson, Bus Driver, ASPIRE Route
Starting in First Grade, ASPIRE students may ride a bus from their neighborhood's elementary campus to their ASPIRE Campus. Moms and Dads are very grateful for all the bus drivers who ensure that our students arrive safely to school. In gratitude, several families nominated one bus driver, Ms. Tarianne Johnson, as SAGE GT Educator of the Month: One parent wrote: … Continue reading GT Educator of the Month: Tarianne Johnson, Bus Driver, ASPIRE Route
Oct. 28, 2020: SAGE + GCISD Presentation of ASPIRE External Review
“The ASPIRE Academy is arguably the best gifted and talented program in Texas.” — External Reviewer Watch the video the presentation: https://youtu.be/ipD5EGpZ5iQ SAGE and GCISD Advanced Academics hosted this in-depth presentation from the external reviewer, Dr. Todd Kettler on October 28, 2020 @ 5:30 pm online. Press Release from GCISD, 2/18/2020 As part of its … Continue reading Oct. 28, 2020: SAGE + GCISD Presentation of ASPIRE External Review
[ Video ] GT question asked during the “For the Future” Candidates Forum, Jan. 2020
We always encourage SAGE Members to research candidates prior to voting. Below is a video clip of the question about Gifted Education that was asked during the "For the Future Candidates Forum - Northeast Tarrant County," held on January 29, 2020, and hosted by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Council of PTAs and Raise Your Hand Texas. … Continue reading [ Video ] GT question asked during the “For the Future” Candidates Forum, Jan. 2020
Feb. 22, 2020 GT Parent Conference @ Baylor University
Registration is open for the inaugural GT Parent Conference at the Baylor Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development! Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9am-3pm, with a parent networking reception from 3pm-4pm. Please see below for session details and registration! Click on the words Parent Conference on this webpage: http://tinyurl.com/baylorgifted
Feb. 11, 2020: SAGE Evening Program: Lessons from a College Admissions Road Trip
Speaker Notes: Handout (pdf) Slides (pdf) Brian Holland, parent, will share lessons he and his kids learned from a five-week, 5,500 mile road trip to visit 16 colleges. Parents, educators, and students encouraged to attend. Spread the word! Meet at Feb. 11, 2020 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Library at Colleyville Heritage High School
SAGE 2020 Senior Scholarship
Children of SAGE members (SAGE level and above) who are graduating seniors this year are invited to apply for the SAGE Senior Scholarship. The judging committee is comprised of SAGE Lifetime members. Deadline: All applications must be received no later than Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:59:59 PM to be eligible for consideration. Click here to access the application (Google Form. You must be … Continue reading SAGE 2020 Senior Scholarship
GT Educator of the Month: Jane Simmons, Heritage Elementary
The SAGE Member who nominated Jane Simmons wrote: "Jane ALWAYS does what it takes to make sure her GT kids have what they need to be successful. She works with the GT Specialist at HES on a regular basis to provide enrichment and extensions to all high achieving students she has. Jane as is intentional with … Continue reading GT Educator of the Month: Jane Simmons, Heritage Elementary
Spring 2020 Parent Discussion Group
Are you interested in getting together with other parents to discuss topics relevant to raising a gifted/talented child? Please contact SAGE Community Liaison Kimberly Phoenix at community@gc-sage.org **before January 31 ** to get more information about our 6-week Parent Discussion Group and put your name on the list of interested parents.
Feb. 18: All day – SAGE Fundraiser at Torchy’s Tacos
Show this flyer when you order! All day at Torchy's Tacos on Feb. 18, mention SAGE when you order — and we'll receive a portion of the sales to support our SAGE Senior Scholarship and grants for GT educators. Bring a friend and invite your whole campus! Yum!