Celebrating Gifted

A warm welcome to the start of a new school year! Whether you are returning to our gifted community or joining us for the first time, we are delighted to have you with us. This year promises exciting opportunities for discovery, growth, and achievement. In this special back-to-school edition of Celebrating Gifted, you will find ways to get involved with our Parent Advisory Committee and stay informed about the latest Gifted and Talented programs, events, and opportunities across the District.

Sincerely,

FBISD GT Department

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Every student identified for Gifted and Talented services in Fort Bend ISD is automatically enrolled in a Schoology course titled "GT Communications." We encourage you to turn on Schoology notifications so you will be aware of any new information is posted from the campus.

The Fort Bend ISD Gifted and Talented Department is currently recruiting GT parents to serve on the Gifted and Talented Parent Advisory Committee (GTPAC) for the 2026–2027 school year.

The GTPAC is comprised of parents of gifted students in Fort Bend ISD who are interested in supporting and strengthening the District’s Gifted and Talented program. The committee provides parents with an opportunity to collaborate with the Gifted and Talented Department, share perspectives, and provide valuable feedback related to GT programming and services.

The 2026–2027 GTPAC Membership Drive ends Friday, September 4th. Each campus may have a maximum of three parent representatives.

If you are interested in serving on the GT PAC, please take a moment to complete the GTPAC Interest Form.

For additional information, please contact Aisha Coleman-Holmes at aisha.colemanholmes@fortbendisd.gov.

We look forward to partnering with our GT families to support and enhance gifted education across Fort Bend ISD!

As we begin the 26-27 school year, the GT Department would like to welcome the new campuses that will be joining Innovation Hour and celebrate those that are continuing to participate. Our Innovation Hour campuses for this year include: Aldridge, Bhuchar, Barrington Place, Brazos Bend, Colony Bend, Cornerstone, Commonwealth, Goodman. Highlands, Holley, Juan Seguin, Lantern Lane, Leonetti*, Lexington Creek, Madden, Malala, Meadows, Neill, Oakland, Palmer, Patterson, Pecan Grove*, Quail Valley*, Rosa Parks, Scanlan Oaks, Sienna Crossing, Settlers Way, Sullivan, and Walker Station elementary schools. Secondary campuses include Bowie, Garcia, Sartartia (Cambridge Innovation Lab), and Travis.

*new campuses for 2026-2027

District Innovation Hour Web Page

The Texas Performance Standards Project (GT Showcase) aims to offer Fort Bend's Gifted and Talented students challenging, differentiated research opportunities that align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). TPSP projects are available to every gifted and talented student on every campus. Participation in TPSP is recommended for students in grades 1-11. These projects are designed to help students meet the state's goals for gifted and talented education. Each month, the newsletter will highlight the specific TPSP tasks to keep both parents and students on track with the project's timeline for the school year.

August

Introduction to students

Student Profile and Participation Agreement (forms received by students at school)

September

Letters to Students and Parents

Topic Submission Form

Research Plan/Proposal

Please see the campus GT Communications course in Schoology for specific dates for your child’s campus.

District TPSP Web Page

The Gifted and Talented Academy (GTA) at Quail Valley Middle School welcomed 200 incoming sixth graders for the 2026-27 school year and now serves approximately 540 GT-identified students across grades 6-8. This year, students will engage in a variety of off-campus learning experiences aligned to the GTA’s specialized curriculum, including visits to cultural and religious institutions, the Eternal Gandhi Museum, MECA Houston, The Bryan Museum, the OTRC wave basin, RELLIS Innovation & Technology Campus, and Texas A&M University. Students and staff are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and discovery!

Curiosity is a powerful part of learning, and the right resources can help students turn big questions into meaningful exploration. Explore 10 YouTube channels families can use to encourage curiosity, build knowledge, and support joyful learning at home.

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