Free webinar for parents of students with ADHD, Friday, August 29 at 7:00pm, hosted by Partners Resource Network. For information and registration, scan the QR code in the below flyers or visit tinyurl.com/0829ADHD (English) or tinyurl.com/0829TDAH (Español).

(event not affiliated with RISD/PTA)

Make sure your PTA’s SAGE Chair plans to attend the SAGE training at this awesome event!

Don’t yet have a SAGE Chair? No worries! Another board member is welcome to attend! Come learn about supporting diverse learning needs at your campus!

Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Important news for SAGE families! Please see below and be sure to apply to volunteer in @richardsonisd.bsky.social this year! 🥰🎉

web.risd.org/home/volunte...

It's time for Back to School... and Back to School vaccines! Don't miss this low-cost event from DCHHS!

THIS SATURDAY, Aug 9, from 9 am - 12 pm
Where: DCHHS, 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas TX 75207
Use QR Code or link: bit.ly/3H0gQxa
Walk-ins accepted.

#HowWePTA #VaccinesWork #HealthyKids

Many hugs to our teacher friends this weekend!

SAGE families are grateful for all you do and will do for our students this year! We hope you have a restful weekend and a wonderful school year. 🍎📚🏫🥰

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(3/3) …as they prepare for and navigate the challenges of the college admissions process. We encourage families to learn more about Casey Gendason Guidance and the services offered at caseygendasonguidance.com!

Thank you so much for supporting SAGE students, their teachers, and their families!

(2/3) As a former undergraduate admissions officer at Emory University, with experience working in college counseling for over 15 years at St. Mark’s School of Texas, Casey now offers his services to support and advise students and their families…

As we enter the new school year, SAGE PTA wants to say one more special thanks to our 2024-2025 sponsors! Please check out their information below! 🥰

Thank you to Casey Gendason Guidance for sponsoring SAGE PTA again this year as a Bronze Business Sponsor! (1/3)

(3/3) …the latest hardware such as gaming computers, 3D printers, robotics, and even drones! Interested families can check out the offerings at iCode at icodeschool.com/dallas103 .

iCode North Dallas, thank you so much for supporting SAGE students, families, and teachers in RISD!

(2/3) At iCode North Dallas, kids learn to love STEM through instructor-led, hands-on classes and camps that utilize gamified learning techniques to keep students engaged and excited to learn. Lessons continuously evolve with technology, and the iCode classroom environment includes…

As we enter the new school year, SAGE PTA wants to say one more special thanks to our 24-25 sponsors! Please check out their info below! 🥰

Thank you to iCode North Dallas for supporting SAGE PTA this spring as a Bronze Sponsor! (1/3)

(2/2) Thank you so much for your support for RISD students, teachers, and families. We invite our followers to check out the Lake Highlands Family YMCA at ymcadallas.org/locations/la... 🥰

As we enter the new school year, SAGE PTA wants to say one more special thanks to our 2024-2025 sponsors! Please check out their information below! 🥰

Thank you so much to the Lake Highlands Family YMCA for generously donating a one-year YMCA family membership to our drawing last school year! (1/2)

(2/2) Show your support for students with diverse learning needs, their teachers, and their families!

#RISDFirstDay #RISDDreamBig #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

We love this @richardsonisd.bsky.social back to school checklist: bit.ly/4f3JBWm ! When you join the PTA for your child's school, be sure to scroll down and join our SAGE PTA while you're at it! We'll be listed as the "Richardson ISD Special and Gifted Education PTA" at joinpta.org. (1/2)

“We need you to say something when others use the R-word.
We need you to share this blog widely.
We need you to be part of the reason this word finally fades from our culture.”

From the Arc of the United States: bit.ly/46eCLLw

#SpreadTheWordToEndTheWord

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Please see below for an exciting RISD opportunity especially for multilingual families! (1/2)

Registration: s.risd.org/MET2025

(4/4) Thank you to @richardsonisd.bsky.social for offering AP courses in all four RISD high schools!

#AdvancedLearningNeeds #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

Accommodations on College Board Exams | College Board College Board is committed to providing services for students with disabilities to enable participation in our tests with the accommodations they need.

(3/4) Students with disabilities can take AP courses, as well, and can apply for disability accommodations to be honored during all College Board exams, including AP exams, the PSAT, and the SAT.

Learn more about disability accommodations on College Board exams:
accommodations.collegeboard.org

(2/4) Advanced Placement courses and exams allow high school students with advanced learning needs to access challenging and interesting subject matter with the opportunity to earn college credit.

Please see below for a newsletter about AP exams, shared by RISD Advanced Learning Services!
Link: secure.smore.com/n/yzgvda-adv...

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How to help victims of deadly Texas floods Organizations and local brands have jumped into action to help victims of the deadly Texas floods that began in Hill Country on Friday.

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ABC News: abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/News...

Texas Tribune: www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/t...

We hold all families impacted by Texas flood losses in our thoughts and hearts.

For families wishing to support relief and recovery, please see below for media links to verified charities. (1/2)

New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...

Sensory processing differences can be challenging in the summer. Below are some resources from the Child Mind Institute to support families:

childmind.org/article/summ...

childmind.org/article/sens...

childmind.org/article/tips...

#Neurodiversity #EveryChildOneVoice

Did you know? The RISD Summer Enrichment site offers activities for all students! This resource was created by the Advanced Learning team to encourage learning & growth all summer. To access, visit secure.smore.com/n/2vgy89 and follow @richardsonisd.bsky.social.

#RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

June 2025 Special Education Newsletter from the Texas Education Agency: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXT...

#Inclusion #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #SpecialEducation

2/2) Please see our Facebook post for an article from our May newsletter about Ms. Jackson, her award from the Association of Texas Professional Educators, and her work in RISD! facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

#RISDGreatness #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities #RISDBeTheOne

SAGE PTA is excited to celebrate one of our board members, RISD teacher Brandi Jackson! It is an honor for SAGE PTA to be able to include Ms. Jackson on our board! (1/2)

Free webinar this week from ADDitude Magazine for families of students with ADHD, Thursday, June 5 at 12 noon central time. Info and registration: www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-...

#Neurodiversity #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities