Celebrating Gifted

Welcome to the November edition of Celebrating Gifted! As we head into the season of gratitude, we are thrilled to share the remarkable creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking our GT students have been demonstrating across Fort Bend ISD. From hands-on campus projects to enriching community learning experiences, our learners continue to explore new ideas and reach their full potential. Thank you for your ongoing partnership, encouragement, and support of our gifted community!

Sincerely,

FBISD GT Department

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🔵 Elementary 🟠 Middle School 🟢 High School

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Across the district, students are participating in Innovation Hour, a program designed to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students have already been introduced to the 6Ps of Innovation Hour and have successfully pitched their project ideas. Throughout November, students will be focused on developing and completing their projects. For additional details on Innovation Hour, please visit the GT department website or reach out to your campus COGS contact. The deadline for students to complete their projects is February 27, 2027.

Innovation Hour in FBISD.

Our GT students have moved into the project phase of the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) following planning sessions with their teachers during October, and we're excited to see their research unfold over the coming months. It is critical to stress that for students in grades 1-8, TPSP is fundamentally a school-based research project, meaning the majority of the work is expected to be completed in a school setting rather than at home. Meanwhile, TPSP remains an optional opportunity for students in grades 9-12, and GT teachers will offer support for their projects outside of regular instructional time. We are already looking forward to the culmination of all this hard work at the campus showcases this spring, and parents should plan to check their respective campus web pages in early spring to find the specific presentation dates. All TPSP projects must be completed by February 27, 2027.

TPSP in FBISD

This fall, our GTA students took their learning beyond the classroom with hands-on field experiences across all grade levels:

• 6th Grade: Explored cultural foundations by visiting diverse Houston-area houses of worship, and put their novel studies on the refugee experience into action by organizing 36 baskets of supplies for International Faith Ministries.

  
  

• 7th Grade: Studied Texas history at Galveston’s Bryan Museum—previewing their upcoming spring trip to San Antonio—and practiced paper map orienteering among the East End’s iconic tree sculptures.

  
  

• 8th Grade: Launched Manifest the Change, a yearlong community service initiative culminating in April, and explored Día de los Muertos traditions firsthand during a workshop at Houston's MECA Cultural Center.

Kids ages 4–9 enjoy glow mini golf, arts & crafts, and new friends every Saturday from 10am - 11:30am. Only $10 per child. One parent free! Children will enjoy indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf, make new friends, and explore their creativity in our Arts & Crafts Corner. It's the perfect mix of active play, social interaction, and hands-on fun in a safe, exciting environment.

Seismique Houston Website and Event Page

Experience something unique under the Texas sky! Join in for a magical event featuring hot air balloons, live music, family entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, carnival attractions, and activities for all ages.

November 20th, 21st, and 22nd at the Fort Bend County Epicenter.

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