www.kpgt.org. working side by side longest standing parent advocacy group in kisd

www.kpgt.org

Working side by side

Longest standing Parent Advocacy group in KISD

The short version…A “Booster Club” for Advanced

Academics

The long version…

"The mission of Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented is to promote the welfare of gifted and talented students by empowering KISD Families and educators with information, resources, tools, and voice to ensure opportunities that encourage gifted students' passion for learning.

We make the best….

…Even better!

Facebook: THS Taylor Made Tutoring

Or go to Taylorhs.org and click on the Taylor Made Tutoring button for full information

From Academic to AP we are working to make the best better – to support our students, our teachers, and our future.

Focusing on Parent Education

Acclaimed Speaker Series - Semester One

DecemberDr. James Webb

Parenting Successful Children

SeptemberDr. Debra Troxclair

Perfectionism Revisited:

encouraging gifted learners to overcome

the fear of failure

OctoberLisa Van GemertThe Gift of Self: developing strong

self-esteem in gifted learners

GT Family

Bowling

Focusing on Connections

GT Family Kite

Picnic

Friday October 4th!

GT Family Game Nights

Focusing on student enrichment

Photos by

Bram Weisman

Photos by Bram Weisman

Rocket Launch

KPGT Member-only Stargazing Nights

We don’t believe in limitations!

Focusing on Academic support

360 copies of Chasing Vermeer for Challenge Classrooms

Meteorology Enrichment Event

Save the dateSaturday, October 26

Interactive Physics software for all high schools

It’s not just about elementary

Study skills seminars

Thinking outside the box…

Focusing on supporting the emotional needs of our students

The Mind of aChampion

Robert Andrews

New this year

Scholarships!

Focusing on the Community

Annual School Board Candidate Forum

SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT!!

Focusing on our teachers

Focusing on Gifted issues in our state

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KPGT Board is always looking for committed volunteers (Programs person wanted!)

Liaisons provide a communication link Liaisons look for opportunities to support

advanced academics on your campus Liaisons often support social activities for

Gifted students and their families Liaisons are your resident GT resource Often serve on Parent Advisory Councils

So…who does all this great stuff?

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Membership is only$15 per family,Per school year.

As a 501(c)(3) we are eligible for employer matching gifts.

All membership dollars go to work right here in Katy!

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