Date: THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Parr Park, unless an alternative indoor location is secured Every year we try to give our families a chance to meet each other. Kids can have some fun playing and making new friends, while parents talk.
Librarians! December 2022 Educators of the Month
A unique nomination came in for December that we just had to select! This month, GC-SAGE recognizes ALL the librarians in the district. Please send your librarian a special note of thanks because we are continually impressed and appreciative for all their hard work. The nomination for district librarians GCISD Librarians do an amazing job … Continue reading Librarians! December 2022 Educators of the Month
Mr. Stephen Murray, November Educator of the Month
Mr. Murray teaches Advanced Physics at Grapevine High School and is our Educator of the Month for November 2022. Mr. Murray teaches an advanced Physics class at GHS. Mr. Murray makes physics exciting, to the point where my kiddo is nearly skipping to the car at the end of each day. He communicates well with … Continue reading Mr. Stephen Murray, November Educator of the Month
GCISD represented at TAGT’s Emerging Leaders Program
TAGT's Emerging Leaders Program recently hosted a panel discussion about Parent and Community Involvement. You can learn more about the Emerging Leaders program at TXgifted.org. Panelists included Todd Kettler, Associate Professor at Baylor University; Kim Farbisz, President of the Gifted Education Family Network; Jamie Weatherall, President of GC-SAGE (Grapevine-Colleyville ISD parent association); Michelle Swain, Director of Gifted … Continue reading GCISD represented at TAGT’s Emerging Leaders Program
SAGE Educator of the Month: October 2022
SAGE honors Andy Tucker, ASPIRE 7th and 8th grade History teacher at CTMS, as the SAGE October Educator of the Month. Here's the nomination description of why Mr. Tucker is a great teacher. My son has had Mr. Tucker for the past two years. Mr. Tucker is not only a great teacher, but he goes … Continue reading SAGE Educator of the Month: October 2022
Ice Cream Social Skills Nov 7
We invite SAGE members to attend, and we welcome parents to volunteer! Please register as a parent volunteer and a student through this link. Register online Computers, phones, online gaming… while beneficial or entertaining, these can be disrupters to the otherwise natural development of social and interpersonal communication skills… especially after a pandemic where the … Continue reading Ice Cream Social Skills Nov 7
Dr. Taliaferro wins NAGC Coordinator of the Year!
GC SAGE is so very proud of Dr. Taliaferro's recognition from the National Association for Gifted Children. She is a 2022-23 GT Coordinator of the Year, selected from schools across the nation. This is a huge tribute to her dedication to GCISD and the GT community. You can read more about the award on the … Continue reading Dr. Taliaferro wins NAGC Coordinator of the Year!
Upcoming GT Identification Events
For GT Identification and Services, please find the right event below depending on the age of your child. Parents of Kindergarteners Nov 9 5:30 at the PDEC Add to your calendar via FB event link Parents of students grades 1-4 Nov 16 5:30 at the PDECAdd to your calendar via FB event link GT Identification … Continue reading Upcoming GT Identification Events
Speaking at Sept GCISD School Board Meeting
Please find below the transcript for GC SAGE President speaking during open comments at the Sept 26 School Board meeting. We encourage all families to attend and participate in these events to bring awareness to the needs of GT families. If you have a specific concern, you can email your comments to Info@gc-sage.org or join … Continue reading Speaking at Sept GCISD School Board Meeting
Thank You Dr. Ryan, Superintendent
GC-SAGE is grateful to Dr. Ryan for the years of service he has given to GCISD. Under his leadership, our GT students have benefited from math telescoping, cluster grouping, having a dedicated GT LEAD teacher on each elementary campus, the creation of ASPIRE Academy, and so much more. Because of these initiatives and programs, GCISD … Continue reading Thank You Dr. Ryan, Superintendent