APRIL
Advanced Academic Update/Creative Writing
April 16, 20127:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
The Warren Center
320 Custer Road
Richardson, TX
Join Richardson Gifted, Monica Simonds and Evan Cleveland with the Writer’s Garret on April 16th. Topics will be an academic update from Monica Simonds and Creative Writing to Critical Thinking with Evan Cleveland.
Family Game Nights
Dallas Games MarathonSaturday, April 14, 2012
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
930 W. Parker Road
Plano, TX 75075
Richardson Gifted along with other North Dallas parent groups have joined forces to bring a monthly game night to families in the area. It will be held in Plano at the Dallas Games Marathon location on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event; however donations will be accepted to cover building expenses. You may bring a sack dinner/snacks, and snacks will be available to purchase. Please put the night on your calendar and help spread the word.
Dallas Games Marathon has over 200 games from around the world for us to play and you mau also bring your favorite games and puzzles to play and share! We are in need of older volunteers (high schoolers and adults) to learn some of the games and then teach to the younger players. This is the perfect opportunity for NHS students. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts needing volunteer hours to get a head start. Please contact Kevin McKenzie ata mckenzie.k@tx.rr.com.
Sonia Kovalsevsky Day at The University of Texas at Arlington
Saturday, April 21, 20129 a.m. – 5 p.m.
411 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019
The University of Texas at Arlington is hosting Sonia Kovalevsky Day on April 21st from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Any girl grades 6-8 is invited for fun and engaging student workshops, interactions with UTA students and faculty and interactions with local scientists. This event is free but you must register by April 2nd. Visit http://omega.uta.edu/~chungj/UTASK/UTA_SK_Day/Welcome.html for more information.
Building Resiliency… An Evening with Dr. James Webb
Thursday, April 26, 20127:00 p.m.
Lovejoy High School Auditorium 2350 Estates Parkway Allen, TX
presented by Lovejoy Gifted AssociationStress, perfectionism, and depression are frequently found in gifted children and are related to their intensity, sensitivity and idealism. Although gifted children need challenges, undue stress, perfectionism, and depression have negative effects on their lives. These excessive traits seldom come from specific situations or tasks. Instead they are more likely to come from what we say to ourselves about the events and about ourselves. This workshop focuses on such concepts as self-talk, irrational beliefs, and self-management of stress. Specific techniques are described to help prevent and overcome perfectionism and depression, along with ways to build habits of resiliency.
TAGT Area Award
Due April 30, 2012Nominate someone (parent, teacher, administrator) in your community who is making a difference in G/T education.
For more information about Richardson Gifted, or to join or renew membership, go to http://richardsongifted.com
