iPad Return May 15th

On May 15th, 2nd grade students' iPads and chargers will be collected. On that day, please make sure your child brings both their iPad and their district-issued charger with cable (Apple brand).

If your child has lost their charger or cable, please refer to the link below with instructions on how to purchase an Apple-brand official replacement. Note that non-Apple chargers, or chargers not matching this iPad, will not be accepted. 

The correct items are: (1) Apple 20W USB-C charging plug, (2) Apple USB-C to Lightning cable, 1 meter length.

Link to purchase replacement from Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/gcisd-chargers 

Please remove all stickers from the iPad cases. iPads will not be accepted until all stickers have been removed, as students were told when they received their iPads not to put stickers on them. Peeling off the stickers can take some time, so starting now will help to avoid taking up any more time to wait for students to remove them. 

Rising 3rd graders will be issued Chromebooks when they return to school in the Fall.

Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week

Language Arts: Poetry

I can explain the visual patterns and structures of a variety of types of poetry. 

I can create my own poetry using mentor poems for inspiration.

I can practice reading poems aloud using rhythm, expression, and emotion. 

Math: Place Value

I can generate and solve word problems for a given number sentence. 

I can use my knowledge of place value to regroup in addition and subtraction problems into the thousands place.

I can use a variety of place value skills combined with my number sense to solve challenges using numbers into the thousands place and beyond.

Social Studies: Map Skills

I can identify and use information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, cardinal directions, and legend.

I can identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the seven continents and each of the oceans, on maps and globes.

I can identify the positive and negative impacts of human modification to the environment.

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!