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Time is running out! We would like to start analyzing the data we have received over this past school year. It is important that you complete the survey by the end of the school year. The Parent Survey is an important source of program information for BRAGTS and we invite you to complete this short survey online. Often times, people respond to surveys only to report what is wrong - it is important to know what is going right with the program and what you particularly like about the G/T program so that we can make sure the program is preserved in these tough economic times. Please complete one survey per child in the program. Your answers are anonymous. Thank you for your time and response.

The next BRAGTS Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 11, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at IRC Building. Board Meetings are generally held every second Tuesday of the month starting at 7 PM and are open to the public. Help support the gifted and talented students in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Consider becoming a board member.

Teacher of the Year Award

Every year BRAGTS is pleased to sponsor the Teacher of the Year (TOY) award. Nominations from students and parents were accepted via email and the winners were announced at the Spring Showcase on April 29th. This year we had so many exceptional candidates that we initiated an 'Honorable Mention' for each category and instituted a 'Talented Teacher of the Year' award. This year's winners were:

Elementary TOY: Jamie Rabalais, Brookstown

Elementary Honorable Mention: Lindsay Hales, Brownfields

Middle School TOY: Josetta LeBoeuf, Glasgow

Middle School HM: Alexander Dobbyn, Glasgow

High School TOY: Faradj Mabrouck, McKinley High

High School HM: Zachary DeRouen, Woodlawn High

Talented TOY: Robert White, McKinley High

Talented HM: Geeta Dave, Glasgow

We are so pleased to have so many quality teachers for our students and would like to express our thanks, not only to this year's winners, but to all the Gifted and Talented Teachers who serve our children every day.

Spring Showcase

April 29, 2010 at Woodlawn High School

Suffice it to say, "A good time was had by all!". We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Woodlawn High for hosting this year's Showcase! Our students really enjoyed having a real stage and a baby grand at their disposal. Thanks to everyone who showed off their talent and skills, and to those who set up amazing science projects and art work in the halls. We sincerely apologize to all those who ended up at Woodlawn Middle School due to an error in the address on our flyer.

G/T SUMMER CAMPS

In years past, we have invited representatives of summer camps directed toward gifted and talented students. This year we set up a table at the Showcase with various literature from selected camps. Similar info is available on our website. Click here to consult our website for more info on summer camps.

Teachers and Parents:
National Organization for Gifted Students
Keep up with the news at the national level: http://www.nagc.org/
2009 Convention of the National Organization for Gifted Students: http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=2692

We are a group of parents and educators in Baton Rouge, Louisiana organized to support Gifted and Talented education in Baton Rouge. You will find information about our local organization, as well as links to various Gifted and Talented resources on the internet. We hope you will browse our site and find support in your quest for Gifted Education.

Please click on 'Register' to join free of charge and get on our email mailing list. Please click on 'Contact us' to send us an email. We will be happy to address any questions you might have and to provide appropriate contacts or information you may need.

Links to recent statistics and School Board actions regarding the Gifted program