G/T Quarterly

January- March 2026

This newsletter provides LISD families with information and resources to support their gifted learners.

Parenting a Gifted/Talented Child

Completely Equipped: Parenting a Gifted/Talented Child is a reassuring, practical read for parents who may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure after learning their child is gifted. This article reminds families that they are already the right parent for their child and offers thoughtful guidance on supporting curiosity, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding the unique needs of gifted learners.This article is a great resource for anyone navigating this journey.

During the spring semester, 5th grade students will visit their feeder pattern middle schools and begin discussions about course selections for the 26-27 school year. Check out the following online resource for more information about the transition in G/T services from elementary to middle school.

5th to 6th Grade Services Resource

Follow your child's teachers on social media and LISD G/T Services on X @LISD_GT and Instagram @lewisvilleisd_gt .

Through March 8 | Whiskers and Paws | Crow Museum of Art | Saturday and Sundays

Open times | Farmers Branch Scavenger Hunt | Farmers Branch | approximately 1.5 hours

3rd Saturdays | Children’s Drawing from the Masters | Meadows Museum | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Jan 8 - Feb 26 | STEAM Storytimes | 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jan 26 - Feb 1 | Crayola Creativity Week Events | sign up for events online

Jan 28 - Feb 1 | Denton Black Film Festival | Denton, Tx

Feb. 4 | When Galaxies Collide - NASA | The Colony Public Library | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Feb. 5 | Story Squad Book Club: Dog Man | Carrollton Public Library | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Feb. 5 | Chess Club 2026 | Flower Mound Public Library | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Feb. 10 | Curiosity Club | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Feb. 12 | Teen Valentine/Anti-Valentine Party | Lewisville Public Library | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Feb. 14 & March 28 | Lego Open Build | Flower Mound Public Library | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Feb. 16 & March 9 | Tween LEGO Robotics | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Feb. 22 | Artemis II NASA Ambassador | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Feb 25, May 13 | National Geographic Live Speaker Series | Perot Museum | 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Feb. 26 | Teen AniMakers | Lewisville Public Library | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Feb 28, 7th Annual G/T Parent Conference | Lovejoy HS, Lucas, Tx | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Feb. 28 | Teen-y Tiny Art | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Feb. 28 | Bad Art Afternoon | The Colony Public Library | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Feb. 28 | DIY Cat Castles | Flower Mound Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

March 3 | Do Owls Poop? STEAM Education | Carrollton Public Library | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

March 7 | Fun with Robotics | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

March 7 | Storm Chasers | The Colony Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

March 7, April 21 | Baylor Tip Super Saturdays | UTD Irving

March 12 | Teens at The Hive: Painting Rocks | Lewisville Public Library | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

March 12 - 15 | Texas Storytelling Festival | Denton, Tx

March 13 - 22 | Spring Break at the Heard | Heard Natural Science Museum | daily events

March 16 | Live Raptors! | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

March 19 | Dinosaurs Of Texas | Carrollton Public Library | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

March 28 | Gateway to the Globe | Farmers Branch | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seventh-grade students who score exceptionally well on the IAR, our online above-level test, will be invited to celebrate their achievement with us at a Baylor TIPRecognition Ceremony on April 18, 2026. In addition, they will have access to specialized summer programs we offer through our Baylor TIP Academy. Students who wish to be considered for the awards ceremony in the spring must complete their testing by February 28, 2026. Educators from our partner schools are invited to attend the ceremony and will be recognized at the event.

Click here for additional information.

Summer Enrichment Scholarships

Awarded to identified gifted students grades K-12, who live in Texas, are currently participating in a gifted program, and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $1,000.

Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship

This scholarship of $7,500 is awarded in honor of Laura Allard, a Founder and the first Executive Director of TAGT, to two graduating G/T high school students in Texas who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement; possess a strong sense of purpose with clearly defined goals and a long-term plan for achieving those goals.

Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship

A $2500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school student in Texas who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.

Texas Citizen Bee

The Texas Citizen Bee is a statewide civic education program and competition with two levels. First, registered students participate in one of twenty regional competitions. Second, winners from each regional contest advance to the State Citizen Bee contest held in Austin. Students prepare for both levels using a Study Guide for the current year available on the Citizen Bee website.

February 17 - Deadline to Register
February 24 - Written Virtual
March 4 - Verbal Rounds In-Person
For more information, contact Crystal Klose at cklose@esc11.net

Library STEM Kits

STEM Learning Kits feature different topics in the area of science, technology, engineering, and math. Each kit contains a game, activity, or manipulative with many also including a book and/or DVD on the subject. These kits fall into two recommended age groups, PreK-2nd Grade or Grades 3-5. Check out these learning opportunities at the Flower Mound Public Library!

LISD.net/gt

Have you been to the LISD G/T website lately?

LISD Gifted & Talented Services

We strive to identify and engage a diverse population of gifted/talented students, build relationships that support student growth, ignite within students a desire for learning, and provide services and supports to meet students' unique social-emotional and educational needs every day.

Website: https://www.lisd.net/gt
Location: 1565 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067, USA
Phone: 469-948-8046
Twitter: @LISD_GT

January- March 2026

SUPPORTING STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS

Parenting a Gifted/Talented Child

5th to 6th Grade G/T Services Transition 5th to 6th Grade G/T Services Transition

AROUND THE DISTRICT AROUND THE DISTRICT

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Baylor Tip - 7th Grade Talent Search Baylor Tip - 7th Grade Talent Search