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Join us on Facebook – our closed Facebook page is a great place to connect with other parents, ask questions and support each other.

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Support BVPAGE programming and the gifted community

Donations are a great way for you to contribute to our mission of supporting gifted families and teachers in our district. The money you donate goes directly to covering the costs of our events as well as grants we give to each gifted teacher to use toward classroom needs. Please note – we are not a 501c3, so your donation is not tax deductible. Donate here!

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Volunteer with BVPAGE

There are many ways to get involved in BVPAGE. All members are welcome and encouraged to volunteer.

Committees:  Committees are a great place to start! There are a variety of ways to help and a time commitment to fit almost any lifestyle. We even have some volunteer opportunities for students! 

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• Teacher Appreciation – BVPAGE provides refreshments for the Gifted Education teachers Professional Development day.  The committee coordinates with the District, purchases food and drinks, sets up day of and picks up leftovers, etc. at the end of the day.  The committee also can choose to provide a small gift or treat with a fun twist. This event usually occurs around Spring Break, but varies year to year. Note: students are typically out of school during this event. Committee may also coordinate other small appreciation activities throughout the year.  The BVPAGE President chairs the committee and has 1-2 committee volunteers to assist. Time commitment is minimal (2-4 hrs. total)

• Brain Blizzard – Brain Blizzard is BVPAGE’s knowledge and trivia contest for Blue Valley 7th & 8th grade gifted students.  The contest was developed to allow the gifted kids from different middle schools to meet each other and to have fun with a little friendly competition.  The contest is typically held in February/March.  There isn’t any big honor that comes with winning this contest, just bragging rights!  The Committee Chair (co-chairs) serves on BVPAGE’s Board of Directors and has 2-3 committee volunteers and 2-4 High School volunteers. Committee members choose date, organize the venue, develop advertising, plan and facilitate day-of events. Adult volunteers require a moderate time commitment and students commit to a minimal 2-3 hours.

• Summer Opportunities Fair – The Summer Opportunities Fair connects vendors offering gifted and high ability summer programming with students and families in a single location. Families are able to visit with vendors, get further information and ask questions.  The Fair occurs around February-March at the Hilltop Campus. The Committee Chair serves on the Board of Directors and has 3-4 committee volunteers. Committee members assist with vendor and attendee invitations, research possible vendors, staff the event and assist with setup and clean up of the event. The time commitment is minimal to moderate, but is spread over a period of several months.​

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Board of Directors  – BVPAGE is a fully volunteer organization, and we are always looking for people who want to be more involved.  Our Board consists of the following positions:

Executive Committee

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary 

• Treasurer

General Board

• Social Media/Website Chair

• Brain Blizzard Chair

• Summer Opportunities Fair Chair 

• Outreach Coordinator

• Advisory Members (up to 3)

Non-voting Leadership Positions

• SENG Liaison

• Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) representative

• BV2E Liaison