Andre Bradford is back by popular demand! 

For the first time, SAGT Parent Programs and Student Programs have teamed up!

After inspirational speaker Andre Bradford, aka SC Says, wowed us last year, parents asked that he return to speak with their students too. We are excited to offer an encore presentation of "No Hard Feelings," as we explore our culture of comparison, the big emotions and pressures students often feel, and how social media can exacerbate that.

Because Andre's presentation and slam poetry covers a gamut of topics, including "hard feelings" like disconnection, depression, and anxiety, we recommend that middle school students attend with a parent. High school students and parents of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend this powerful, inspirational speaker.

No need to pre-register. This event is free to SAGT members, and $20 per family for non-members. Visit Southlakegifted.org for more information and to join SAGT.

*Please allow extra time for parking as the CSHS holiday craft fair is on the same day

Just as we do every year, SAGT will offer events of interest for the parents of students as well as opportunities for students and parents to learn together. 

Here is a reminder of all the wonderful things your SAGT membership gave you access to last year!

• Supported two sessions of Camp Invention to kick off the 2022 summer

• Offered five, varied Parent Programs including two well-received guest speakers, all to packed houses, crowds not seen since pre-pandemic

• Started the school year off with a study skills session for over 100 secondary students followed by Student Programs that included the perennial favorite-stargazing-an art class, a coding event, and the much-enjoyed zoo overnight

• Provided a $1500 scholarship to a deserving student, selected by a panel of SAGT members, from 15 applicants 

• Awarded five teacher grants for a total of nearly $4400 

• Sent six teachers to the TAGT conference at a cost of over $2300

• Continued to build our presence in social media/district communications including getting events in the district-wide eBlast

• Maintained an up-to-date website making information including membership and events easy to access for the GT community

• Exceeded previous membership numbers 

• Will be funding IB training for at least four teachers over the summer

• Hosted socials for each CISD school in the fall and a joint social for elementary schools in the spring

• Thanked our fantastic GT teachers with custom cookies and a gift card during GT week

Thank YOU for your membership! We look forward to another successful year!