GT LEADers in Action!
January
different languages. I also was an adjunct faculty design studio
professor . I have never had a more engaged audience, and questions of
this quality. For the first time I understood how having a high IQ can
be a burden for those who have today's age of mediocracy and
misunderstood equity. I could see that for those kids, its a safe
heaven for their minds. I actually learned, from Melanie and the
experience itself, the importance of preparing one's questions for
speakers in lectures and conferences one attends. I intend to make it
a personal discipline, one that I wish I had instilled in me long ago.
I also had a very fortunate inspiration, I started my presentation
taking the questions they had prepared for me, that allowed me to
calibrate my tone, tenor and narrative. I can honestly tell you that
these kid got the first college grade presentation of the nature of
urban planning and urban development. As a speaker, I was impressed by
this audience. Like I said, it was a win-win. RZ
HAPPIEST NEW YEAR, FAMILIES!
2017 will be an exciting time in GT LEAD, as we have many engaging and thought-provoking experiences planned for your talented scholar!
Thank you for your patience and support over the last month of school with my family matters. My daughter is finally well enough to return to school (she started yesterday!), and hopefully her health will continue to improve. I truly appreciate all the well-wishes and the lovely Christmas blessings my desk was showered with on the last day of school! It was overwhelming, and I thank you sincerely.
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER FOR 5th Grade GT LEAD:
Roberto Zuniga, Lead Planner for Cannon's STEM building
Roberto Zuniga spoke to my fifth grade students about his career in architecture and urban planning/development. He shared with the scholars his passion to improve communities, particularly in the design of our upcoming, extraordinary new school. He told the students that their success at Cannon Elementary helped make the next generation school possible. He said it was their legacy to the future. Here is the note Mr. Zuniga sent me this morning. I knew you would appreciate it as much as I did.
Mrs. Gable, I have been a public speaker in two different countries in twodifferent languages. I also was an adjunct faculty design studio
professor . I have never had a more engaged audience, and questions of
this quality. For the first time I understood how having a high IQ can
be a burden for those who have today's age of mediocracy and
misunderstood equity. I could see that for those kids, its a safe
heaven for their minds. I actually learned, from Melanie and the
experience itself, the importance of preparing one's questions for
speakers in lectures and conferences one attends. I intend to make it
a personal discipline, one that I wish I had instilled in me long ago.
I also had a very fortunate inspiration, I started my presentation
taking the questions they had prepared for me, that allowed me to
calibrate my tone, tenor and narrative. I can honestly tell you that
these kid got the first college grade presentation of the nature of
urban planning and urban development. As a speaker, I was impressed by
this audience. Like I said, it was a win-win. RZ
| Special Programs Expo - February 13 |
From engineering challenges to advanced academics to language immersion and early childhood education, GCISD offers a world of opportunities for students. Families are invited to learn more about these opportunities at the Special Programs Expo on Monday, February 13 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Cross Timbers Middle School. The expo will feature stations showcasing our STEM programs, ASPIRE Academy, Dual Language, tuition-based pre-kindergarten, Collegiate Academy and AVID programs. In addition to program stations, presentations focusing on the instructional components and benefits of STEM, Dual Language, ASPIRE Academy and tuition-based pre-kindergarten, STEM, Dual Language, ASPIRE Academy and tuition-based pre-kindergarten will be delivered in the lecture hall, the AVID classroom (A3) and library.
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GT Testing Information
GRADES 1-4 Gifted and Talented Testing for GT LEAD and the Aspire Academy:
The nomination window for parents to submit their child's name for testing is Feb. 13-28. The actual testing will take place Feb. 27-March 10.
All GT LEAD classes are cancelled during this time frame, as the testing process is quite extensive. Gifted and talented testing for LEAD and the Aspire Academy for Kindergarten and 5th grade is completed. The results will be mailed to your home in a few weeks.
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SAGE is hosting PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE for helping parents ensure their advanced scholar is on the correct pathway to reaching their college goals. The event is Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 for a brown bag social, and sessions begin from 6:00-8:30. The evening is at the Professional Development and Education Center (PDEC) at 5800 Colleyville Blvd. Counselors and college admissions experts will be available to answer questions. This event is free for SAGE members. For more details, visit gc-sage.org.
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