Momentum and Roadblocks: 2024 Spring Update

SAGE advocates for all GT Learners to have differentiated experiences for ongoing growth. Over the past two years, we have focused on issues based on hearing from many of you. The majority of our efforts fall into three key areas: Differentiation: Ensuring the District is aware of the positive impact of supporting the differentiated needs … Continue reading Momentum and Roadblocks: 2024 Spring Update

Momentum and Roadblocks for GCISD GT and ASPIRE in 2023: A Message from SAGE to our Community

June 26, 2023 Dear families with Gifted and Talented students in GCISD,  As the advocacy organization for GT families, students and teachers in GCISD, we’re updating you on time-sensitive district changes that directly impact you. In this email, we’ve summarized three items, and then offered more details for you to keep reading. Our ultimate purpose … Continue reading Momentum and Roadblocks for GCISD GT and ASPIRE in 2023: A Message from SAGE to our Community

Nominees for SAGE Board 2023-2024, and Elections & General Meeting June 6th via Zoom

How to vote The election will be held during our June General Meeting via Zoom on June 6th at 7:00 PM. SAGE Members, check your email for the Zoom link. Returning for 2nd year of term: President - Jamie Weatherall Past President - Kimberly Phoenix Nominees for Officers (elected)  Recommended by the Nominating Committee; to be … Continue reading Nominees for SAGE Board 2023-2024, and Elections & General Meeting June 6th via Zoom

Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro: 2023 Sherry Hamilton Educator of the Year!

Dr. Taliaferro, center, with the Hamilton Family For several years now, SAGE honors the memory Sherry Hamilton by recognizing a GT Educator with a $500 Award. The 2023 recipient of the Sherry Hamilton Memorial Award goes to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro, ASPIRE Academy District Liaison. This title of course does not fully explain the depth of … Continue reading Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro: 2023 Sherry Hamilton Educator of the Year!

2023 Earth Day SAGE Celebrates Community, Scholarship and Service

In celebration of our Sherry Hamilton Memorial Award winner, Dr. Cheryl Taliaferro, and Senior Scholarship recipient, Kavya Shah, SAGE hosted a special event and service project for Earth Day 2023. Senior Scholarship Awarded to Kavya Shah Kavya Shah has been involved in numerous activities including ASPIRE Student Advisory Council, DECA, Advanced Academics Student Club, Destination … Continue reading 2023 Earth Day SAGE Celebrates Community, Scholarship and Service

Donate garden items and plan to attend the SAGE Service Project – April 22, 2023

Earth Day is coming soon, and SAGE is sponsoring a service project! We plan to mark the occasion by working together as a community to spruce up the outdoor classroom at CTMS the morning of April 22. This is a space that is available for all CTMS students to use, so our efforts will benefit the … Continue reading Donate garden items and plan to attend the SAGE Service Project – April 22, 2023

ASPIRE Family Social — Saturday, April 29th 2023

ASPIRE families and teachers are invited to the annual ASPIRE Family Social hosted by SAGE's ASPIRE Class Representatives!  This year will feature a catered meal and a professional quizmaster for a trivia game! Prizes will be awarded by the quizmaster to the 3 teams winning the most points, and for best team spirit. Form a … Continue reading ASPIRE Family Social — Saturday, April 29th 2023

GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023

Don't miss this annual SAGE Event! It’s especially important for families of gifted & talented students in GCISD to recognize that our school board has sole oversight of our GT LEAD, ASPIRE, Advanced Academics, and accelerated math telescoping programs. School districts do not receive adequate designated state funding or any federal funding for gifted & … Continue reading GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023