4th Grade News

March 7, 2025

Remember the Alamo!!

On March 6, 1836, Mexican troops under President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna defeated the Texan defenders at the Alamo in San Antonio.
The battle began on February 23, 1836, and lasted 13 days.
Every Texan defender died in the battle, including William Barret Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett.

Open House - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Open House last night. We loved seeing you all!

Fun Run

Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on today. It is always such a fun event and the children loved seeing you here! Thank you for all your support!

Late Assignments Due By March 11th

Just a reminder that any late assignments need to be turned in the Tuesday before the grading period ends, which is Tuesday, March 11th. Late assignments not turned in by that due date will receive a grade of zero. Thank you.

Aaaaand....WE'RE OUT!!!

We are completey out of snacks and mints! Sometimes I think these kids are bottomless pits!

Please remember to pack a snack or two each day in case we have none to offer.

If you would like, we could use more Veggie Straws and/or Skinny Pop Original and Red/Green Peppermints!!

Only YOU can prevent HANGRY 4th Graders!!

Thank you-

The Zookeepers

Glow Day - Supplies Needed

Thanks to everyone who has donated materials for our 4th 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 4th grade wish list is below. We are very excited to provide this day of learning for students!

4th Grade Glow Day Supply Wish List

**Please note: this list will provide all 4th grade classrooms with the necessary supplies they need for Glow Day**

Curriculum Next Week

Language Arts:

Topic Sentences
Key Concepts and Supporting Evidence

4th Math:

Stem & Leaf Plots
Math Olympiad #4 (Wednesday March 12th)

Science:

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Critical Energy Resources

Social Studies:

Road to Texas Independence
- Battle of San Jacinto
- Treaties of Velasco
- Whatever happened to Santa Anna?
Texas Independence Project Due April 4

Lead With GCISD

GCISD is now accepting nominations for their Walk of Honor. To learn more about the walk of honor and nomination process, click below:

https://gcisdwalkofhonor.com/

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 - More Information

DECATS - Register for Elective Classes

DECATS - Make a Payment

Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Griffard (tiffani.griffard@gcisd.net) with any questions you may have about this experience.