A non-profit Community and Advocacy group for Gifted Education in District 220
Upcoming Events
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🎉 An Exciting Year Ahead with BCGT!
We’re excited for another great year of learning, connection, and fun with BCGT! We have a variety of events and activities in the works designed to bring gifted and extended-learning students and families together from across the district.
🍦 We’ll kick off the year with our BCGT Popsicle Event at Hough Street School! This will be a fun and casual opportunity for families to connect, meet others in the BCGT community, and learn more about what we have planned for the year ahead.
✨ Coming Soon!
🧪 Maker Lab – Hands-on opportunities to create, explore, and learn
🎲 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
💻 BCGT Zoom Calls – Parent conversations, special guests, and timely topics throughout the year
✍️ Writing Workshop – A creative and engaging opportunity for young writers
📚 BCGT Book Club – Bringing students together to read, discuss, and make new connections
Click here to sign up for BCGT Kids Book Club
♟️ 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.
💙 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