The parent who nominated Mr. Carter wrote: "My ASPIRE 4th grader takes Accelerated 7/8th grade math via iUPrep. Mr. Carter is his iUPrep math teacher (he also had Mr. C in 3rd grade for Accelerated 6/7th grade math). Mr. Carter has gone above and beyond to ensure my child does not miss a single concept. … Continue reading GT Educator of the Month: Neely Carter, iUniversity Prep
Educator Grants for Baylor GT Conference 2019
This grant was awarded to Angela Harris and Charlotte Weinstein. SAGE would like to provide up to 5 grants to GCISD teachers to cover the Baylor GT Conference registration fee PLUS a $25 gas card. Teachers may apply for the grant through next Wednesday, Sept. 25 using the form at https://forms.gle/6uk7evK3rSoQRAXs9 Baylor University will host … Continue reading Educator Grants for Baylor GT Conference 2019
Oct. 22 (PM) & Oct. 23 (AM): 2e Movie and discussion — and announcing our monthly 2e Support Group
Parents, Teachers, and the Community are invited to better understand Twice-Exceptionality during a free summer screening of "2e: The Movie" — hosted by the GCISD Department of Advanced Academics: TWO SHOWINGS IN OCTOBER 2019: October 22 @ 6:00 pm at GCISD Professional Development and Education Center (PDEC), 5800 Colleyville Blvd.October 23 @8:45 am at Heritage … Continue reading Oct. 22 (PM) & Oct. 23 (AM): 2e Movie and discussion — and announcing our monthly 2e Support Group
Oct. 17: SAGE Lunch & Learn: Advanced opportunities in the Humanities at GCISD
Info from the speaker Slides Book lists Link: AP Literature Reading List: 127 Great Books for Your Prep Advanced Placement (AP) List of Novels (14 page PDF). Download Grammar & Writing Study books: Kilgallon “Sentence Composing for Middle School”Kilgallon “Sentence Composing for High School”Degan “Crafting Expository Argument”Jeff Anderson "Patterns of Power" Details Learn from Jacqui Van … Continue reading Oct. 17: SAGE Lunch & Learn: Advanced opportunities in the Humanities at GCISD
Nov. 14, 2019: SAGE Gifted Pathways — Navigating Your Gifted Child from Kindergarten to College
SAGE Gifted Pathways is our fourth annual local mini-conference where you can learn about options and opportunities during a gifted child's journey through school. Our stellar keynote and breakout sessions are designed for: parents of students of any age; for educators; and for students in 5th-12th grades — bring your student! Pre-register Now: SAGE Members: FREE … Continue reading Nov. 14, 2019: SAGE Gifted Pathways — Navigating Your Gifted Child from Kindergarten to College
GT Educator Grant Recipients, August 2019
Our SAGE Board has awarded the following GT Educator Grants for August 2019! A grant toward registration and/or travel expenses — awarded to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro, ASPIRE Liaison; Kameron Jones-Balsley, ASPIRE 6th Humanities; and Gypsy Mishoe, Advanced Academics Liaison — to present a session and to attend the National Association for Gifted Children 2019 Conference … Continue reading GT Educator Grant Recipients, August 2019
Oct. 5: Suds for SAGE – Fundraiser Social in Downtown Grapevine
On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, Hop and Sting Brewing Company will be hosting a fundraiser on behalf of SAGE. Come to the Taproom and Beer Garden located at 906 Jean Street in Grapevine from 1-5 pm to support SAGE! Purchase a custom pint glass for $10 and SAGE will receive part of the proceeds. The … Continue reading Oct. 5: Suds for SAGE – Fundraiser Social in Downtown Grapevine
Sept. 17: Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model demonstration
Download the presentation!Download Learn more about the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model that is used in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD science classes. You will hear from Mr. Tony Zahn, GCISD Director of Science and Instructional Technology. You will participate in an actual ADI instruction so you can better understand how the science classes are taught to your … Continue reading Sept. 17: Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model demonstration
Sept. 12: SAGE Coffee Chat – Partnership for Your Gifted Student’s Success
GCISD-GCSAGE-Teacher-Partnership-Sept.-2019Download View the Presentation (PDF) You're invited to the first SAGE Coffee Chat of the school year on Sept. 12, 2019. The presentation topic is "Parent + Student + Educator = Partnership for Your Gifted Student's Success," featuring GCISD Director of Advanced Academics Julie Leslie. Location is the GCISD Admin Building.8:30 am Coffee & Social9:00-10:00 … Continue reading Sept. 12: SAGE Coffee Chat – Partnership for Your Gifted Student’s Success
Teacher Wish Lists are back!
Click here to view this year's teacher wish lists. Show your love to your teachers and help clear their classroom wish lists!