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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
Dear Parents,
It's been another beautiful week in 2nd ASPIRE! Thanksgiving will be here soon, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for your partnership and support in your child's education! We are so grateful for you! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Bell & Ms. Herrera
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 edit and revise my rough draft.
I can publish a final copy of my story.
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: Geometry
I can determine the area of a rectangle using square units and create shapes with a certain area.
I can classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language.
I can compose two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids with given properties or attributes.
Science: Earth's Systems and Processes
I can investigate and describe how wind moves soil and rock particles across the earth’s surface.
I can distinguish between natural and manmade resources.
I can describe how human impact can be limited by making choices to conserve and properly dispose of materials.
Social Studies: Historical Figures and Their Contributions to Society
I can research historical figures, patriots, and good citizens and identify how they helped shape the community, state, and/or nation.
I can use primary and secondary sources to learn about the past.
GT Corner
GT Corner
Check out this article, titled Gifts for the Gifted, which gives gift ideas for the highly gifted!
Repeated Information
Repeated Information
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
All elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit original artwork for the cover of GCISD’s official holiday greeting card. This year’s theme is "Show Others Kindness." Three student designs—one each from the elementary, middle, and high school levels—will be selected and sent out on behalf of the GCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz. Cards are sent to community leaders, area businesses, organizations, and other school districts. For more information, click the link below:
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
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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