GTEAC Parent Newsletter
Updated: August 1, 2026
GTEAC Parent Newsletter
🧡💙 GTEAC Fall 2026 Newsletter 💙🧡
Welcome Back, GT Families!
Welcome to another exciting year with the Gifted, Talented & Enrichment Advisory Council (GTEAC)! We are so glad to have you as part of our NISD GT community, and we can't wait to connect with you throughout the Fall semester.
🌟 Our Purpose 🌟
📅 Save the Dates — Fall 2026 📅
Event Information
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Northside Activity Center Our second parent meeting of the year features: Jill Hackney discussing AP and Dual Credit courses Julie Morgan discussing our GT Programs at the secondary level This meeting will also be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel for those who can't join us in person.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Event Information
Friday, October 30, 2026 Treat yourself to Panda Express and support our GT students and teachers at the same time! 28% of sales will be donated directly to GTEAC. When: Friday, October 30, 2026 Where: Online orders only at PandaExpress.com or the Panda Express App Fundraiser Code: 9016407 How it works: Go to PandaExpress.com or open the Panda Express App Choose pickup or delivery Enter code 9016407 in the Fundraiser Code box at checkout Click Apply and enjoy your meal knowing you're making a difference!
Event Information
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Northside Activity Center Our third and final parent meeting of the Fall semester will be a celebration! We'll: Congratulate the GT Specialists who received our GTEAC iGniTe Grant Hear from a panel of students (past and present) discussing our ISM (Independent Study Mentorship) program at the High School GT level This meeting will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel for those who can't attend in person — but we'd love to see you there!
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
🎥 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
🎥 In Case You Missed It…
Missed our GTEAC Parent Meeting?
You can still catch up! Our meeting is now available on the GTEAC YouTube Channel.
Hear from Jill Hackney, Director of Advanced Academics, and Vivian Burleson, District GT Coordinator, as they share information about NISD Gifted & Talented programs, testing and identification, and what's happening in GT.
▶️ Watch the Meeting
Watch the GTEAC Parent Meeting on YouTube
Don't forget to Like & Subscribe!
Stay connected with GTEAC so you don't miss future meetings, announcements, resources, and updates.
💙🧡 Connect. Learn. Ask Questions. Get Involved.
🌟 Join Our Board — We Need YOU! 🌟
GTEAC is growing, and we would love to have passionate GT community members join our leadership team! We currently have open board positions for the 2026–2027 term. Please note that anyone joining now would serve as an interim replacement, with a formal vote by officers and parents in the spring for the new two-year term.
Open Positions:
📓 SECRETARY Take meeting notes, maintain official records, and help keep our organization organized and informed. You'll play a key role in supporting communication and continuity.
📲 SOCIAL MEDIA / SMORE CREATOR Help us stay connected! Create engaging posts and Smore newsletters that keep our community informed about events, opportunities, and everything GTEAC.
⭐ VICE PRESIDENT Support the President and step in when needed. Help lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and ensure the mission of GTEAC continues to grow and thrive.
Be a Leader. Make an Impact. Inspire Potential. 🌟
If you're interested in any of these positions, we would love to hear from you! 📞 Text: 210-570-5346 📧 Email: GTEAC.president@gmail.com
📲 Stay Connected with GTEAC 📲
We can't wait to build our GT community with you this year! Follow us on all our social media channels for updates, announcements, and reminders:
👍 Facebook: facebook.com/nisdgteac
📸 Instagram: @nisdGTEAC
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nisdGTEAC (where all our recorded parent meetings will be posted!)
🔔 Remind: Text @GTEAC3 to 81010
We hope to see you at our meetings and events this Fall — but if you can't make it in person, we've got you covered with recordings so you never miss out!
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