Tomball ISD GT Program Newsletter
Winter/Spring 2020
#DestinationDistrict
We want to thank our parents and community for the support they provide to their students. We know that in Tomball ISD, we really are a 'Destination District' largely in part due to the culture of collaboration that transcends across district campus boundaries because we are ALL focused on student success everywhere!
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Parent Engagement Opportunity
Join with other parents to learn about different issues facing GT students and parenting through difficult times.
*RSVP for a confirmed seat: https://bit.ly/30hJcta
Location
11659 Farm to Market Rd 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
TISD Parent Engagement Resources
1. This Fall we provided two Parent Engagement sessions for parents of students participating in our TISD GT services.
2. In January we provided a Parent Information Night for parents interested in learning about the referral process for TISD GT services.
->If you would like to review or share the materials presented, click this link provided to our district website: https://tinyurl.com/GTParentsPage
TISD 2019-20 Parent Advisory Committee
A BIG Shout out to the following parents~
Candy Mejia, WCES
Erica Bachmann, CES & CPJH
Janice Waggoner, RES
Stacey McDonald, DPES
Anita Andrews, TCES
Avery Unser, TCES
Melissa Semmler, LES
Syed Monowar, OIS
Alex Leslie, CFES
Marcial Vilchez, CPES
Amy Austin, NIS
Krishna Lanka, WES
Ellen Wangsmo, TIS
Jamie Zwerneman, TES
Amanda Loftin, TIS
Sharon Way, TJHS
Anne Miller, WWJH
Spring Meeting Dates:
2/21/20
5/8/20
*Contact your campus representative if you have any questions or concerns you would like to be included in our meeting discussion.
and/OR
*Click this link to share electronically: https://tinyurl.com/TISDGTParentFeedback
GT Advocacy Needs YOU!
Check out how you can make YOUR Voice heard: https://www.txgifted.org/advocacy
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Parent Resources
TAGT Student Scholarship Information
The 2020 TAGT scholarships are now open!
Create an account and apply for a scholarship here. All scholarship applications must be completed in full and submitted by February 28, 2020. Scholarship winners will be notified by April 6, 2020. For any questions, please contact Sarah Vlcek at 512.499.8248 or svlcek@txgifted.org.
TAGT Scholarship Opportunities
Awarded to identified gifted students grades K- 12, who are currently participating in a gifted program and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $400. Students may use these scholarships to attend programs with academic, fine art, or performing arts focus.
Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy Camp Scholarship
Travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston area to join delegations of other distinguished students from across Texas for a week of fun, learning, leadership development, and visits to significant Texas destinations. Participants must be in 4th-8th grade, nominated by an educator based on demonstrated leadership ability, maintain an 85 or higher average, and be involved in school/community activities. The top scoring student applying for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship attending the Lone Star Leadership Academy will receive a full scholarship to the program.
A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose, clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals.
Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship
A $2500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.
GT Parent Support Groups Information
A group of connected parents using their experience in guiding gifted children can accomplish much more than parents working alone. Whether united in advocacy at the state level or simply for mutual support, establishing a Parent Support Group (PSG) strengthens the benefits gifted education can have in homes, classrooms, school districts and even at the post-secondary level.
https://www.txgifted.org/parent-support-groups
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted):
SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs)~
SMPGs bring together 10-20 parents of gifted and talented children to discuss such topics as motivation, discipline, stress management, and peer mentorships. The co-facilitators of these groups are knowledgeable about parenting and educating gifted children. However, they do not attempt to give expert advice. Instead, their facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere.
https://www.sengifted.org/smpg
Kenneth Barron, Houston
Kevin Gray, Houston
Online Support Groups~