​PC-TAG is proud to support classroom resources like Algeblocks, which have proven to be a powerful tool in helping our middle school students learn algebra in a hands-on and engaging way.

For those who are unfamiliar, Algeblocks are a unique and innovative tool that allows students to visually represent algebraic concepts and explore mathematical ideas in a tangible way. With their vibrant colors and unique shapes, Algeblocks help to demystify the complexities of algebra and empower students to build a strong foundation for further mathematical learning.

Donations to PC-TAG help to fund resources like Algeblocks, along with technology and teacher training for gifted students. Because many of these resources are used by all students throughout the school, your support helps us to enrich the learning environment for all students, regardless of their abilities or background.

At PC-TAG, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential. By supporting us, you help us to provide opportunities for growth and academic achievement to our students. We're grateful for the support of our donors and community members, and we're committed to continuing to provide innovative resources and opportunities that help our students unlock their full potential.

Thank you for helping us to support student learning and academic achievement!

Ms. Berry (Bradfield TAG Coordinator), Ms. Myers (UP TAG Coordinator), and Ms. Vandagriff (HPISD TAG Coordinator) attended a master class for the World Peace Game, pictured here with WPG founder and gifted educator, John Hunter. In this hands-on political simulation, students work in country teams to solve political, socio-economic and environmental issues. The game exposes students to critical and creative problem-solving, leadership responsibility, negotiations, philosophical issues, and ambiguity and bias in decision making. PC-TAG is proud to fund this training to enable teachers to bring the World Peace Game to their classrooms. 

PC-TAG granted Sony Koov Educator Kits to our elementary TAG programs. Koov Kits connect coding and robotics, bringing coding to life and allowing students to solve real-world problems. Armstrong TAG students recently learned how to use Koov Kits with TAG teacher, Emily Pitts.

Armstrong first graders were the first students in Ms. Morgan's music class to use "Animated Boomwhackers," bringing tuned tubes to life to experience rhythm, melody, harmony, form, dynamics, and style. All students, Kindergarten through fourth grade, will benefit from these interactive DVDs courtesy of a grant from PC-TAG. 

5th graders in Emily Green's science class dissected cow eyes to learn about the parts of the eye and their functions. The students were led through the dissections by retina specialist Dr. Deborah Chong and cornea specialist Dr. Jamie Alexander. Ms. Green says, "This experience has opened my students' eyes to all new possibilities!"

This great day of learning and experiencing science in House of Lockhart was made available through a grant from PC-TAG.

In January 2020, HPMS will launch a "Read It Forward" initiative, when the campus will be flooded with multiple copies of two novels that share the same theme. A Raider who finds a book will read the selection, sign his/her name inside, sign his/her name on the poster in the library, then "Read It Forward" to another reader. There will be trivia contests and activities tied to the books throughout the month as well. "Read It Forward" is made possible by a grant from PC-TAG.

The public libraries will also have book suggestions on display for older readers based on Read It Forward themes. All of these efforts will comprise the first-ever "HP Reads," which will encourage the entire HP Community to begin the year reading together.

The Aquaponics Greenhouse in Mr. Newhouse's science classroom has a fresh, new crop of lettuce that will be ready to harvest in the next week or two! Students can observe these food production processes of farming thanks in part to a grant from PC-TAG.

Armstrong 4th graders communicate 1-to-1 with peers across the globe to collaborate on real-world STEAM challenges, thanks in part to a grant from PC-TAG for the Level Up Village course.

After school on January 30th, members of the HPHS Robotics team gave a demonstration of their robots to elementary and MIS/HPMS students in the Raider Library.  These VEX robots were partly funded by grants given by PC-TAG.

Once again, our grants are directly enriching our children.  From Mrs. Hilton: "Thank you so much for funding this experience!  It is such a great activity for our kids after learning about the brain!  I'm so appreciative!"