Hello Gifted Students and Families
Hoping that everyone has had a wonderful first few weeks of school!
Important upcoming dates/events:
- Labor Day- Holiday on September 4
- Interims Issued on September 12
- First Quarter Ends on October 13
- Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday on October 16
- Report Cards Issued on Oct 24
Gifted Minute: Vol. 2
Hello Gifted Families,
Your student is enrolled in a Schoology course for their grade level. Please make sure they have logged in and can access their gifted course. Weekly I post activities and resources with different topics related to giftedness.
This quarter I have added activities and resources about gratitude, procrastination, positive thinking, failure, facing difficulty, and perseverance.
One the horizon for GRMS students, we will be looking at your child’s goals and the vision they hold for their future. Encompassed in this will be many activities which will culminate with an end of year vision board!
Menendez students, consults are filling up! Students can schedule meetings with me by stopping by my office (Pedro Menendez High School OFFICE Room #160 in the Media Center, through this website, their Schoology course by clicking the SIGNUP icon or DM me, Google Text: 904-325-6577, or directly online at: https://forms.office.com/r/f7vxXXzyg4
General consults topics this month will focus on organization, time management, and grit- helping students empower themselves to get off to a great school year!
I am also here to help families 
Parents, if you have a question or concern, please feel free to reach out! Email is the fastest way of communication!
Looking forward to a great year!
“Beginnings, endings, and middles all deserve attention and kindness.”
― Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius Way
Thank you for taking a “mintue” to read this!
Kindly,
Jaci Racano
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Hello! My name is Jaci Racano, and I am thrilled to be a part of your child’s educational journey. I am originally from Union, New Jersey, in 2004 my family and I moved to Saint Augustine and have considered it home ever since! I hold a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
This is my 25th year in education, with over 10 years of experience in gifted education. I am a proud mother of three sons, two freshman in college and a junior in high school. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones at the beach, reading books, and playing with our adorable puppies, Frankie, Dino and their friend George.
My role is to work alongside the students, parents, and teachers of Pedro Menendez High School and Gamble Rogers Middle School to provide support for gifted students.
Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me anytime. [email protected]
Lastly, I have curated an Amazon list filled with activities and books for gifted families; feel free to peruse: Here
I am looking forward to another great year!
Jaci Racano
GPAC: Gifted Parent Advisory Council
What is GPAC?
The SJCSD Gifted Parent Advisory Council (GPAC) is a broad-based district gifted advisory committee representing educators, parents, and stakeholders who meet quarterly to discuss ways to support the gifted program and its students. Through collaborative learning, engagement, and advocacy, the members of GPAC support one another in navigating appropriate academic and affective learning paths for our gifted learners. All parents and/or caregivers of a SJCSD gifted student are encouraged to participate.
GPAC Meeting Schedule
GPAC meetings during the 23-24 school year will be held on the following dates from 6:30-8:00 pm:
- Thursday, October 12, 2023: Bartram Trail High School cafeteria
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Pedro Menendez High School cafeteria
- Thursday, February 22, 2024: Beachside High School cafeteria
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024: St. Augustine High School cafeteria
