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February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Third Grade ASPIRE Teachers
Third Grade ASPIRE Teachers
Mr. Suarez & Ms. Mitten
Contact Information
Contact Information
Jill Mitten
English Language Arts & Social Studies
Conference 9:30-10:00
Classroom Wish Lists
Classroom Wish Lists
We have had a few parents ask us about our wishlists so here they are!
Thank you for any and all donations. We are truly grateful!
3RD ASPIRE SCHEDULE
7:45-8:55 Block 1--Reading/Math
8:55-9:25 Snack/Circle Up/Typing Club (Homeroom)
9:25-10:10 Specials
10:10-11:10 Block 2--Reading/Math
11:15-11:55 Science (Mitten’s Class)
   Writing (Suarez’s Class)
11:55 Bathroom
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Recess
1:05-1:45 Writing (Mitten’s Class)
Science (Suarez’s Class)
1:45-2:25 M/W Social Studies (Mitten)
   T/Th Social Studies (Suarez)
   Every Other Day Silent  Reading/Read Aloud
2:25-2:50 Gator-aide
   Fridays: Extra Recess Reward
2:50 Pack Up/Clean Up
2:57-3:00Â Â Â Dismissal
6 Week Progress Reports
6 Week Progress Reports
The six weeks ended this week, which means progress reports will be viewable via Skyward by Wednesday of next week.Â
Save the Date
Save the Date
Friday, February 21st
-End of 6 weeks
Wednesday, February 26th
-College Spirit Day
-6 week progress reports viewable via Skyward
Friday, March 7th
-Glenhope PTA Fun Run (during specials)
Saturday, March 8th
-Glenhope PTA Movie Night (5:30-8:30
CurriculumÂ
CurriculumÂ
Reading & Language Arts:Â
I can make inferences about a poem.
I can identify the elements of poetry.
I can generate a list of topics on which I have expertise that I can write about.
 I can teach others as a way to prepare for my writing
I can identify and use words with affixes.
I can chart moves that informational writers should borrow.
I can make a table of contents to organize my writing.
I can use my knowledge of root words to determine the meaning of unknown words.
I can identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
3rd Grade Math:Â
I can identify and create multiples of a number by using skip counting, repeated addition, and multiplication.Â
I can represent and solve a two step problem involving multiplication and division.Â
Science:Â
I can identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun.
Social Studies:
I can identify individuals who have started new businesses.
6 Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset
6 Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Vision boards, self-contracts, reflecting on your past, PLANTS...these tips are interesting and we hope you find some value in them! A link is below for the article titled "6 Tips for Cultivating a 'Growth Mindset' (& Why It Will Totally Change Your Life)."
GT Corner
GT Corner
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. Â
Thank you to parent chaperones and PTA for all your support with ourÂ
3rd Grade Field Trip to Sci-Tech Discovery Center.
Lead With GCISD
Lead With GCISD
The district created a special "commercial" highlighting The ASPIRE Academy a little over five years ago. Some of our own previous ASPIRE 5 students are even featured. We thought you might like to see it!
Miss the curriculum night or just want a refresher? Click the banner above to see the information in the slideshow!
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