GT Parent Connection

Calling all GT Parents …. It’s time to get involved!

Welcome to the GATE Program!  For those of you returning, welcome to a new year.  And for those of you, who are new to the program, welcome to the wonderful world of GT.  It can be exciting, confusing, inspiring, intimidating,enlightening, mind‐blowing and scary.  The good news is that we have a strong GT parent community for emotional support, program information, evaluation and input. We have also a Boosters group working to financially support our programs. GT Parent Connection (GTPC)
GT Parent Connection is an all‐volunteer non‐profit 501(c)(3) organization providing information, support, and educational opportunities for families and educators of gifted and talented children at all schools in Washoe County.  GT Parent Connection holds educational meetings and events.  The group sends out an e‐newsletter to the 1000+ members containing news, resources, and book recommendations.  There is no membership fee, but donations are appreciated to help cover operating and program costs.  Please fill out our membership form.  

BOARD MEETINGS
Aug 22, 2014 10:00‐11:30am @ Raley’s (N. Hills Blvd)
Oct 17, 2014 10:00‐11:30am @ Raley’s (N. Hills Blvd)
Feb 20, 2015 10:00‐11:30am @ Raley’s (N. Hills Blvd)
May 3, 2015 4pm (Family BBQ)

EVENTS  
Sep 15,2014 6:00pm: Navigating the District @ Hug Theater
Nov 17, 2014 6:30pm: Psychologist Panel @ Hug Theater
Mar 9, 2015 6:30pm: Annual Resource Fair @ Hug Gym
all events will be held at Hug HS (2880 Sutro St, Reno)
Gifted and Talented Advisory Council (GTAC) GATE Boosters
The Gifted and Talented Advisory Council serves as an
advisory body to the Washoe County School District. GTAC
includes parents, teachers, administrators, and community
representatives organized to represent the interests of
gifted and talented students in WCSD and to make
recommendations regarding District services and
programming for GATE students.  The meetings are open
to the public and are held at the WCSD Admin Bldg, 425 E.
9th Street, Reno, 7pm‐8pm.

We are accepting applications for new members. Please email WCSDGTAC@gmail.com for more information.

2014‐2015 MEETINGS

September 8, October 13, November 3, December 1,

February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4, June 1

The GATE Boosters is a fundraising group for the GATE Program. We communicate mostly via email. Please email GATEBoosters@gmail.com with ideas or to get involved. Please also watch for event flyers coming home with your child. For more information on GATE Boosters events, visit www.gtparentconnection.org/gate_fundraising.html.