May 2020 GT News

Gifted and Talented News Volume 1 Issue 2 May 2020

Table of Contents What’s New in Hays CISD G/T? Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) Gifted Parenting Social and Emotional Needs Upcoming Events Meet Hays CISD’s G/T Contacts Image source: https://thegiftedchild.weebly.com/gifted-faq.html

What’s New in Hays CISD G/T? At Home Learning Resources Parent Survey Below are links to resources that can As the year comes to an end, we be used to keep students engaged in would like your feedback regarding learning over the summer. There are a Hays CISD’s G/T services. Please variety of resources including virtual complete the short survey found at field trips, Genius Hour, STEM THIS LINK. Information provided will resources, etc. help improve gifted services. The survey will close June 15. Thanks in Kinder - 2nd Grade Resources advance for completing the survey! 3rd - 5th Grade Resources 6th - 8th Resources 9th - 12th Resources Elementary Progress Campus Webpages Monitoring Reports The G/T Lead Teacher at each Due to the Coronavirus and At Home campus manages a G/T webpage. Learning, we will not send home Please click on THIS LINK to view elementary progress monitoring the webpage for each campus. Each reports this semester. We will page should have the most recent resume sending them next semester. newsletter for the campus.

The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) connects and empowers educators and parents to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students from every cultural background who see the world in unique ways and are developing minds that just might discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. Chartered in 1978, TAGT is the nation’s largest state advocacy group of its kind, providing more than 4,000 members a forum for exchanging ideas and information about the education of G/T students. TAGT recognizes the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students and provides educational services to meet these needs. TAGT is statewide, individual membership association and is classified as a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization. TAGT Mission Statement The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented connects and empowers educators and parents to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented individuals through awareness, advocacy, and action. TAGT Vision Statement The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented strives to positively impact the lives of gifted and talented individuals by providing relevant, innovative programs and services through an engaged, diverse membership. Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT is a weekly chat on Twitter that takes place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. For one hour, parents, educators, advocates, and experts in the field of gifted and talented gather to share resources, links, authentic life experiences, and insights about gifted issues. TAGT strives to provide parents with tools and resources that will assist them in understanding and meeting the unique needs of their gifted and talented children through awareness, advocacy and action. It is important for parents to be good advocates for their gifted child and for gifted education in general. Depending on the circumstances and the specific needs of your child this may require a number of different strategies. Click on THIS LINK to view TAGT’s parent resources.

Gifted Parenting Click on the image below to read about what gifted kids want their parents to know.

Social and Emotional Needs Click on the image below.

Upcoming Events Please click on THIS LINK to view a list of opportunities available this summer. Due to the Coronavirus, everything is subject to change.

Meet the District G/T Contacts Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen Deputy Academic Officer 512-268-2141 x45098 [email protected] Tish Cawley Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services 512-268-2141 x45035 [email protected] District G/T website: www.hayscisd.net/gt

Meet the Elementary Campus G/T Contacts Campus Counselor/Testing Lead Teacher Contact Blanco Vista Nereida Navarro Alejandra Valdez Buda Debbie Daniel Melissa English Camino Real Joan Britton Kasey Criminger Carpenter Hill Danae Lancaster Renee Weaver Elm Grove Robyn Bergeron Allison Hillman Fuentes Pat Niemie Staci Perkins Hemphill Becky Herring Sara Trumet Kyle Judith Martinez Rachel Greengold Negley Michelle Winn Christy Thomason Pfluger Jessica Smart Stephanie Collins Science Hall Vanessa Duran Brittany Cox Tobias Monica Dozier Bree Kalmanowicz Tom Green Monica Cottrill Shonda Davilla Uhland Lesvia Cantu Jennifer Do Who to Contact: For testing questions or social/emotional questions, contact the counselor. For all other questions, contact the Lead Teacher. Click on a name for a link to their email.

Meet the Secondary Campus G/T Contacts Campus Counselor/Testing Lead Teacher Contact Barton Viktoria Rask Deniese Harvey Chapa Magda Flores Alan D’etcheverry Dahlstrom Jessica Leinen Cara Lantrip McCormick Veronica Cervantes Laura O’dea Simon Leslie Spinder Jeremiah Gonzalez Wallace PJ Crews Ali Tison Hays Stephanie Howard Shelly Plumley Johnson Catheryn Chairez Becky Hertel Lehman Raymond Holland Raymond Holland Live Oak Shawna Mayerson Shawna Mayerson Who to Contact: For testing questions or social/emotional questions, contact the counselor. For all other questions, contact the Lead Teacher. Click on a name for a link to their email.

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