www.kpgt.org. working side by side longest standing parent advocacy group in kisd
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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
DISCOUNT TAGT
MEMBERSHIP
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?
“I can’t stand it…
…I want IN!!!!”
Please Join/Renew, Donate or Volunteer
Made possible by you
•Donors•Members
•Volunteers
Your source for…•Articles of interest• Community Events of Interest to GT families (museums, arts, television, web sites and resources• KISD Events & News• KPGT Events, News and Issues•Volunteer opportunities•Updates
Like most everyone…we are on facebook…
Nickname – Katy Gifted
www.KPGT.org Web Site
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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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