SAGT

Southlake Association for Gifted and Talented

Welcome back!

This is the time to join/renew your SAGT membership for 2023-2024 school year!


Annual Welcome Coffee

Wednesday, September 13, 11am-1pm

Carroll Admin Bldg - Lonesome Dove

Cerebral Nutrition: Turning Fog into Focus

Our speakers Dr. Niraj Mehta and Nutritionist Katherine Lawrence will share some of the causes and effects of brain fog and lack of focus. This powerful talk will include the latest research on which foods and eating patterns have a direct effect on cognitive function and sleep quality. They will provide direct, usable information about what foods support our gifted children most on test days and what time they should consume them. Class includes printed recipes and recipe demonstrations.  

Admission is FREE for SAGT members and $20 for non-members

Please pre-register here (all attendees)

Non-Members please pay here 


Upcoming Events

Brown Bag Series - College Admissions Process

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 11am-1pm

Sarah Thomas and Barbara Milhizer, co-founders of College Collective, will offer important tips you need to know about now.


Parent/Child Event - Andre Bradford, aka “S.C. Says”

Sunday, November 5, 2023 4-6pm

For the first time, we will be offering a parent-child event! Speaker Andre Bradford will perform inspirational slam poetry that explores hard topics and offers a springboard to important conversations with your child.


Brown Bag Series - Navigating the 2024-2025 Academic Planning Guide

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 11am-1pm

Gina Peddy, CISD Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will present with a parent panel the updated Academic Planning Guide for the 2024-2025 school year.


Annual Spring Speaker - Dr. Mary Christopher

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 11am-1pm

Dr. Christopher, expert in leadership development and parent support, will speak about overcoming perfectionism and anxiety and building resilience in gifted students.


Brown Bag Series - Roadmap to your Child’s Success

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11am-1pm

Gina Peddy will present with a panel on navigating the best academic path for our K-8 kids.


Campus Socials 

Walnut Grove Elem

Wednesday, September 27

4:00-5:00 pm

Central Market Cafe


EIS/ DIS/ CMS/ DMS

Tuesday, October 10

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Central Market Cafe


Old Union Elementary

Sunday, Sept. 24

3:00-4:00 pm

OUES Playground


Walnut Grove Elem

Wednesday, Sept. 27

4:00-5:00 pm

Central Market Cafe


Rockenbaugh Elem

Tuesday, Oct. 3

5:00-6:00 pm

Central Market Cafe


Johnson Elementary

Wednesday, Oct. 4

4:00-5:00 pm

Pickering Park


Carroll Elementary

Wednesday, Oct. 11

3:30-4:30 pm

CES Playground


More information will be communicated through our monthly SAGT newsletter 


Questions? Contact Parent Programs at parents@southlakegifted.org


Complimentary Week!

Back by popular demand, on August 26th, your amazing Student Programs committee in conjunction with Chelsea Hall hosted the Study Skills Session. 

We had record attendance for this event, and because it was so impactful, Chelsea Hall has graciously given our members this complimentary week of study hall for all SAGT members! Reference this gift card when booking. 

Expires 5/24 

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!

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SAGT $1500 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!

SYDNEY FRASER 

Each year, through membership and donations, SAGT is able to offer a $1500 scholarship to one Carroll High School Senior. The senior selected is one we believe has developed his or her special gift, and through leadership and community service, used that gift to positively impact the community or world.

SAGT is proud to present the 2023 SAGT Scholarship to senior, Sydney Fraser.

Sydney has a gift for leadership, public speaking, and youth advocacy. Sydney leads the Carroll Speech Team, is Captain of Emerald Belles, founded a new Carroll Model United Nations Team, was chosen to represent Carroll at Texas Girls State which is an elite leadership development program for young women. Of the 600 girls attending Girls State, Sydney was chosen as one of two girls to represent Texas at Girls Nation where she was honored at The White House and Captiol Hill. 

Sydney's teacher recommender states: "What sets this student apart is their gift of leadership. People are drawn to this student. (She) has a lot of energy, is full of ideas, and is always ready to try something new."

"Many of (my students) are sharp, critical thinkers – and this student is too – but at the heart of it, this student is a gifted public speaker."

"It’s their intense focus on being excellent at everything they do that makes this student special."

Sydney is planning to attend University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this fall where she plans to continue building her skills in public speaking and advocacy. Her hope is to work on Capitol Hill. She believes she can be a "change-maker in our world".

CONGRATULATIONS SYDNEY!

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