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October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
Dear Parents,
It has been such a fun week here in ASPIRE. We've been loving the beautiful weather and are excited that it will be nice and cool for our Fall Festival tomorrow! Now that the weather is cooling down it is important for students to always bring a labeled sweatshirt or jacket to school each day. As always, thank you for your support at home! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Bell & Ms. Herrera
PTA Fall Fest - This Weekend!
PTA Fall Fest - This Weekend!
Mark your calendar and plan to join the fun at Fall Fest this Saturday, October 19th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fall Fest is an afternoon of family fun - inflatables, games, teacher dunk tank, cake walk and more!
The auction is off to a great start - they have lots of exciting items this year ranging from signed memorabilia, the chance to name your hallway & even a fun students VS. teachers game of Newcombe! Set your proxy bids & get ready for a fun Fall Fest Event! Auction items will be on display in the gym during Fall Fest so make sure to come by and check them out, bidding ends at 5 pm on the 19th!
Coming Soon...Red Ribbon Week!
Coming Soon...Red Ribbon Week!
Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week
Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week
Language Arts: Beginning of Year Story Makeover and Realistic Fiction Book Clubs
I can set goals as a writer based on my beginning of year writing sample.
I can use what I’ve learned in writing so far this year to improve my beginning of year story.
I can utilize a pre-write and planning resource to organize my writing.
I can show my deep thinking about my realistic fiction book club text by completing a reader’s response.
I can use the Depth and Complexity icons to communicate deep thoughts about my book.
I can follow my book club group’s agreed-upon norms and contribute to my group’s conversation.
Math: Addition and Subtraction
I can use my knowledge of ones, tens, and hundreds to solve 2 and 3 digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping.
I can use my knowledge of addition and subtraction to balance equations.
I can solve multi-step word problems using multiple strategies.
Science: Everyday Pushes and Pulls
I can explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide.
I can plan and conduct a descriptive investigation to demonstrate how the strength of a push and pull changes and object's motion.
Social Studies: Careers, Research, and Contributions to Society
I can present my poster, research, and extension projects to the class to communicate why the career I studied helps our community.
I can practice active listening when learning information about careers from my peers.
GT Corner
GT Corner
How can you help your child with friendships?
Read the article from NAGC below:
Repeated Information
Repeated Information
October Student Dress Up Calendar
October Student Dress Up Calendar
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
We plan to offer several options for conferences this year to accommodate families.
On Monday, we sent a google form for you to notify us of your preference. The link to the sign-up genius is located inside the form.
Option 1: Email Update
Option 2: Phone Conference
Option 3: In-Person Conference
Ms. Bell's Conference Sign Up Link
Save the Date: Zoo Field Trip
Save the Date: Zoo Field Trip
Thursday, Nov. 7th is the proposed date for our 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. There IS a chance that this date could be rescheduled due to weather, but we are hoping to attend on that day! We will send out more information about this field trip as we get closer to that date, but please know that if you are planning on volunteering to chaperone this field trip, you will need to have your GCISD background check completed. The process takes several weeks to go through our system, so doing this now is highly recommended! District Background Check
Classroom Snacks
Classroom Snacks
Classroom teachers are limited in what snacks they can provide here at school to students. Due to the various allergies on campus, teachers can have Veggie Straws or Skinny Pop (both regular flavor) as classroom snacks.
Most students bring their own snacks daily, but occasionally some forget, which is why we have some on hand. As you can imagine, we can tend to run out of snacks if we have a week where lots of kiddos have forgotten to bring a snack. We would appreciate anyone who is able to send in snack-sized bags of Veggie Straws (sea salt) or Skinny Pop. Thank you!
PTA Website! Join PTA Today!
PTA Website! Join PTA Today!
We have the most INCREDIBLE PTA here at Glenhope. Please check out their website to learn more!
Greenback Fundraiser
Greenback Fundraiser
From our principal, Dr. Griffin:
Our community has always supported our school in so many ways, for which we are very grateful. One of the traditions that has long been in place is our annual Greenback giving campaign, which we use to supplement the budget provided by the district.
Many years ago, Glenhope parents stated their preference for an opportunity to donate rather than having students participate in fundraisers. That has continued to be our practice, and we have been able to supplement classroom and building requests through our community’s generosity. There is now an option for you to donate by using a credit card through the district’s RevTrack system.
Gifts made to Glenhope should be tax deductible (per IRS tax code section 170), but you will want to confirm with your tax advisor. We will furnish a form acknowledging your contribution. Some corporations match donations, so I would encourage you to investigate that possibility as well. We received an estimated additional $4,000 - 5,000 last year from matching corporate donations.
Snacks
Snacks
As a reminder, we have two snack times during the day. Please be sure to send nut-free (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS) snacks.
Thank you for keeping everyone safe!
Reminders
Reminders
Please make sure your child comes to school prepared each day with a charged ipad. Please write names on lunch boxes, water bottles, ipad chargers, and head phones.
Please make sure you complete the District Background Check every year. Forms must be completed and approved before you will be allowed to volunteer at the school or on field trips.
Handle With Care
Handle With Care
We'll keep this section in here for a while as we find it to be an important one!
We would like to provide additional support at school if your family is experiencing difficulties at home.
If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend please email me with the words "Handle with Care." Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let me know that your child may need extra time, patience, or support during the day.
Library Day- Friday
Library Day- Friday
Most Fridays we will go to the school library in the morning. 2nd graders can check out two books at a time, and should bring books back to check out new ones on Fridays as they finish books.
Thanks for your help in making sure books come back each Friday. Better yet, make a habit of storing the library books in your child's backpack so they are always there!
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