G/T Quarterly
A Newsletter for Lewisville ISD Parents of Gifted Students
January-March 2025
This newsletter provides LISD families with information and resources to support their gifted learners.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS
Executive Functioning and the Gifted Learner
The following articles offer more suggestions for helping students develop these skills.
Organization, Accountability, and the Gifted Child
Parents Can Help Their Gifted Students Develop Executive Functions
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Follow your child's teachers on social media and LISD G/T Services on Twitter @LISD_GT and Instagram @lewisvilleisd_gt .
Check out a few samples below of the amazing things happening across #lisdGT.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
January 25 | Art Club Pop-Up: Paper Art | The Colony Public Library | 1-3pm
January 25 | The Great LPL Puzzle Race | Lewisville Public Library | 1-3pm
January 26 | Drawing From the Masters | Meadows Museum, SMU, Dallas | 1:30-3pm
February 6 | Teen Craft: Cottage Terrariums |The Colony Public Library | 6:30-8pm
February 6 | Adventure Time: Cupcake Decorating | Flower Mound Public Library | 4:45-5:45pm
February 11 | Curiosity Club: Cupid’s Bow Challenge | Flower Mound Public Library | 4-5pm
Through February 17 | Dinosaur Live | The Heard Museum, Mckinney | 9-4pm
February 27 | Flower Mound Philharmonic Orchestra Concert | Flower Mound Public Library | 7-8pm
Through December, 2025 | Free First Saturdays | Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas | 1-5pm
Spring Break 2025 | NTPA Theater and Film Campus | Various North Texas Locations
March 1 | NASA Ambassador Program: How Telescopes Work | The Colony Public Library | 1-2pm
March 11 | Curiosity Club: Tiny Hoops Challenge | Flower Mound Public Library | 4-5pm
March 29 | Ready, Set, Game! Tabletop Gaming | Lewisville Public Library | 12-4pm
Baylor Parent Conference
The G/T Parent Conference, offered by the Center of Gifted Education and Talent Development in collaboration with the Gifted Education Family Network, will be held in person at Baylor University in Waco. The Conference consists of informational sessions led by renowned educators, counselors, and parents. These sessions address critical issues in parenting gifted students, such as debunking common myths about gifted kids, advocating for your child, accessing services, and more. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet with parents of other gifted students and share experiences, learn from each other, and build relationships.
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm CST
Location: Baylor University Campus
Registration: Click here to register.
Virtual Community Group: Early Career Gifted Adults
Do you know a curious young adult who could use more support or guidance in choosing a career path that meets their unique needs? The Virtual Community Group: Early Career Gifted Adults can help equip them with next steps. Click here to learn more.
Dates: February 11-March 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 am EST / 8:00 am PST
Registration: Click here to learn register.
5th to 6th Grade G/T Services Transition
During the spring semester, 5th grade students will visit their feeder pattern middle schools and begin discussions about course selections for the 25-26 school year. Check out the following online resource for more information about the transition in G/T services from elementary to middle school.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The resources provided below are meant to offer enrichment opportunities for gifted students at home. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to preview the content and determine what is appropriate based on their child’s individual needs and family values.
The Kids Should See This
TKSST is a Webby award-winning collection of over 6,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. Click here!
TEDEd
LISD Gifted & Talented Services
Website: https://www.lisd.net/gt
Location: 1565 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067, USA
Phone: 469-948-8046
Twitter: @LISD_GT