Thanks to all the families who have purchased Glow Day supplies for second grade! We truly appreciate it! Have a wonderful Spring Break!
Sincerely,
Ms. Bell & Ms. Herrera
Thanks to everyone who has donated materials for our 2nd grade Glow Day on April 4th. We sincerely appreciate it. There are still materials on our list that are very much needed, which we have noted with a "highest" or "high" priority. For example, every classroom will need 3-4 blacklight bars for the day to really be "Glow Day." The 2nd grade wish list is below. We are very excited to provide this day of learning for students!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CBW4VX0125X8?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2
**Please note: this list will provide all 2nd grade classrooms with the necessary supplies they need for Glow Day**
Language Arts: Grammar & Conventions and Character Anaysis/Perspectives
I can identify and compare the characteristics of traditional literature such as folktales, fables, and fairy tales.
I can compare and contrast traditional and fractured fairy tales.
I can discuss elements of drama such as characters, dialogue, and setting.
I can participate in dramatic play using actions, sounds, and dialogue.
I can develop handwriting by accurately forming all cursive letters using appropriate strokes when connecting letters.
Math: Measurement
I can find the lenght of objects using concerete models for standard units of lenght such as the edges of inch tiles or centimeter cubes.
I can describe the inverse relationship between the size of the unit and the number of units needed to equal the length of an object such as the longer the unit, the fewer needed and the shorter the unit, the more needed.
I can determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes.
I can determine a solution to a problem involving length, including estimating lengths such as 24 square units.
Science: Plants
I can describe how the physical characteristics of environments, including the amount of rainfall, support plants and animals within an ecosystem.
I can identify roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds of plants and compare how those structures help different plants meet their basic needs for survival.
We are excited to announce a three-week summer camp opportunity for GT students who will be entering grades 3-5 in the fall called DECATS! Space is limited, so be sure to register soon if you are interested. Miss Hayes, Mr. Henrickson, Mrs. Griffard, and Mr. Parthemore (all Glenhope teachers) will be mentor teachers for all three weeks as well as some other wonderful teachers. Please use the links below to gain more information, to register for elective classes, and to pay for the camp.
DECATS - Register for Elective Classes
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Griffard (tiffani.griffard@gcisd.net) with any questions you may have about this experience.
Request for LEGO Donations for LEGO Club
We are looking to enhance our LEGO Club by incorporating LEGO bricks into our lessons and activities for kindergarten through second grade.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider donating any unused or unwanted LEGO sets or pieces that you may have at home. These donations will be used primarily for STEM challenges. No contribution is too small, and any LEGO pieces—whether large or small, complete or partial—would be incredibly helpful.
If you have any LEGO pieces you’re willing to part with, please send them in with your child or feel free to drop them off in the foyer with Lego Club or Mrs. Griffard labeled on them. If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity. We’re excited to see the creativity and learning that will come from this project!
Parents interested in telescoping information in the spring or summer can find the district dates at this site.
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!
We have the most INCREDIBLE PTA here at Glenhope. Please check out their website to learn more!
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!
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.
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.
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!