A non-profit Community and Advocacy group for Gifted Education in District 220
Upcoming Events
🎉 An Exciting Year Ahead with BCGT!
We’re excited for another great year of learning, connection, and fun with BCGT! Our programs are already underway, with more opportunities coming to bring gifted and extended-learning students and families together from across the district.
🍦 We kicked off the year with our BCGT Popsicle Event at Hough Street School!, it brought over 60 family members from the Extended Services community! It was wonderful to see so many families connecting, meeting one another, and starting the year together.
✨ Coming Soon!
🧪 Maker Lab – Our Custom Tumbler Sublimation Workshop is officially sold out! Students will enjoy a hands-on opportunity to design, create, and learn.
💻 BCGT Zoom Calls – October 8 – Join us for a parent conversation focused on AI & Technology, with an opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss this timely topic.
📚 BCGT Book Club 25 students from across the district are participating! The book has been selected, meeting dates are set, and reading is underway. Stay tuned for our Spring Book Club! –
✍️ Writing Workshop – October 24 – Our Story Starter Writing Workshop will give young writers a creative and engaging opportunity to develop ideas, use their imaginations, and explore storytelling. sold out!
♟️ Chess – A fun opportunity for students of all skill levels to learn, play, and challenge themselves
Dates, registration details, age/grade levels, and additional information will be shared as each event is finalized.
🎲 Family Game Night – A fun evening for students and families to play and connect
🤖 Robotics – Exciting STEM opportunities in partnership with local robotics students and programs
💙 Stay Connected with BCGT!
Become a BCGT member and stay connected so you’re among the first to hear about upcoming events.
Connecting
Some of our signature events include family game night, parent mixers and kick-off to the school year. We look forward to bringing our community together!
Career Exploration
Opportunities for students to hear from professions about a variety of careers. If you are interested in sharing your expertise with our students, please contact us!
Wisdom
Bringing experts to parents, students, and staff to enhance their emotional and social intelligence and develop cognitive flexibility and growth mindset
BHS Transition
A panel of Barrington High School students. A moderated discussion gives current 8th graders insight into how to navigate classes and schedules at BHS.
Monthly Meetings
Board Meetings
BCGT holds a monthly board meeting from September through May.
If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact us at bcgt220@gmail.com
Community Connections
The BCGT board and liaisons meet once a month to discuss topics such as:
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Updates from Kelly Haradon, Director of Learning Services
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Teacher Grants
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Upcoming BCGT-sponsored events
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Roundtable discussions on what's happening in the Extended community