1. www.kpgt.org

2. Working side by side Longest standing Parent Advocacy group in KISD

3. 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.

4. We make the best…. …Even better!

5. 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.

6. Focusing on Parent Education Acclaimed Speaker Series - Semester One December Dr. James Webb Parenting Successful Children September Dr. Debra Troxclair Perfectionism Revisited: encouraging gifted learners to overcome the fear of failure October Lisa Van Gemert The Gift of Self: developing strong self-esteem in gifted learners

7. GT Family Bowling Focusing on Connections GT Family Kite Picnic Friday October 4 th !

8. GT Family Game Nights

9. Focusing on student enrichment Photos by Bram Weisman

10. Photos by Bram Weisman Rocket Launch

11. KPGT Member-only Stargazing Nights We don’t believe in limitations!

12. Focusing on Academic support 360 copies of Chasing Vermeer for Challenge Classrooms

13. Meteorology Enrichment Event Save the date Saturday, October 26

14. Interactive Physics software for all high schools It’s not just about elementary Study skills seminars

15. Thinking outside the box… Focusing on supporting the emotional needs of our students The Mind of a Champion Robert Andrews

16. New this year Scholarships!

17. Focusing on the Community Annual School Board Candidate Forum SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT!!

18. Focusing on our teachers

19. Focusing on Gifted issues in our state DISCOUNT TAGT MEMBERSHIP

20.  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?

21. “ I can’t stand it… …I want IN!!!!”

22. Please Join/Renew, Donate or Volunteer Made possible by you Donors Members Volunteers

23. 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

24. www.KPGT.org Web Site Access Resources Sign-up for emails Join!

25. 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! WON’T YOU SIGN UP TONIGHT????