March 31, 2020: SAGE News, COVID Edition

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

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