The Fort Bend Association of Parents for Academic Excellence
Established in 1990, PACE is a 501c3 non-profit parent support group whose purpose is to promote and encourage academic excellence in the Fort Bend Independent School District with a particular emphasis on gifted and talented education. PACE is not affiliated with FBISD, but is proud of our longstanding collaborative efforts to support and promote student success.
Baylor TIP - Talent Identification Program
Baylor University has supported GT youth in its University for Young People program for many years and has now embarked on supporting learners through its talent search program. Learn more about above-level testing and registration.
Burnout in Gifted Children & How to Help
Burnout doesn't just happen to adults. It also affects children. Read these two short articles about the signs of burnout in gifted students as well as burnout factors for kids who learn and think differently. Support your child by helping them with strategies to prevent burnout.
Spreading an Attitude of Gratitude
PACE continues its series on supporting our children to recognize the importance of sharing gratitude. Below is rising 7th grader, Advika Asthana, showing a few of the many cards she sent as part of Operation Gratitude.
Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude's mission is the honor the service of our Military and First Responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude.
Advika Asthana Spreading and Attitude of Gratitude
Author James Allen wrote, "No duty is more urgent than giving thanks." PACE extends our thanks to Advika for sharing her generosity of spirit towards others.
Videos to Support Gratitude
Take a few minutes to watch one or both of the following videos with your kids. The first one is 4 minutes and is perfect for elementary kids to think about practicing gratitude! The second one is an older 6 minute short film for any age and shares a beautiful message about gratitude. Enjoy!
Want to learn more about PACE?
Do you need to renew your membership or pass along our membership email to a friend? Please visit https://pacefortbend.org/membership If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with PACE, please contact us!
Email: pacefbpres@gmail.com
Website: https://pacefortbend.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PACEFORTBEND
Twitter: @pacefortbend