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September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024
Find Our Groove
Find Our Groove
We are finding our groove in the swamp with each day and week that passes. These past two weeks, our focus has been the To-Do feature in Canvas and helping your kiddos stay on top of their work. You may have noticed grades populating in Skyward, and we have been talking to our students about the dreaded snowball effect of incomplete or missing work. When this happens, it can feel like that dream of running down an endless hallway, and we don't want your kiddos to become overwhelmed by work piling up. So, we will begin providing a daily checklist for all students (getting them to use it is a work in progress) and telling them to check their to-do list during our GatorAid block. Awareness is how we find our groove and stay there; together, we learn to swim with the current.
Teacher Emails
Should the need arise for you to contact one of your child's teachers for academic questions/concerns/comments, or anything else, here are their email addresses:
6th Grade Accelerated Math (@iUPrep) - chad.baker@gcisd.net
5th-Grade Math- ashley.carter@gcisd.net
Science/Social Studies - christi.robertson@gcisd.net
ELAR - rion.wahpekeche@gcisd.net
Please do not hesitate to contact us. Our goal is to respond the same day if possible, but it may be the following morning before we can.
Save the Date
Save the Date
Monday, September 16th
-Picture Day
-International Dot Day
Friday, September 20th
-Camp El Tesoro Chaperone Notifications
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture day is Monday, September 16th. These are the pictures in the yearbook, so please send your child to school in clothes you would be okay with in the yearbook!
We are celebrating International Dot Day on Monday of next week. Dot Day is celebrated worldwide and originated from the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds. The book encourages students to think outside the box and persevere through struggle. We will be reading the book to students on Monday (as well as discussing the theme) and encouraging students to wear clothing with dots to school if they would like.
Camp El Tesoro Chaperone Notifications
Camp El Tesoro Chaperone Notifications
Next Friday, all chaperones will receive an email stating their application status. We hope to get it to you by 5:00 p.m. We want to thank everyone who applied and appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time to help us. If, for some reason, you don't receive an email notifying you of your chaperone status by 5:00 p.m., please reach out to Miss Hayes (christina.hayes@gcisd.net).
Camp El Tesoro - Participant Release, Parental Authorization, & Individual Use Agreement Due FRIDAY next week!
Camp El Tesoro - Participant Release, Parental Authorization, & Individual Use Agreement Due FRIDAY next week!
Camp El Tesoro has two forms that every participant is required to fill out and sign. Those were emailed out to 5th-grade parents on Monday. We have linked them below for you. Please note: we need these forms completed and returned by Friday, September 20th.
Participant Release & Parental Authorization
For your reference, we have also included other Camp El Tesoro resources you may need:
5th Grade Community Service Initiative
5th Grade Community Service Initiative
We have a goal this year for all 5th-grade students (and teachers) to complete 12 hours of community service outside of the school day by the end of the year (6 hours per semester). Students who achieve 6 hours by December 13, 2024, and an additional 6 hours by May 9, 2025, will receive a party to celebrate their achievements. When your child completes community service, please be sure they are logging their time in the Google Form linked below. We have hung a tracker poster (pictured here to the right) in the 5th-grade hallway to track the hours completed as the school year progresses. We cannot wait to see the tracker fill up!
Also, if you snap photos of your child during community service, please send them to us! We would love to see the work they are doing.
Classroom Snacks
Classroom Snacks
Classroom teachers are limited in what snacks they can provide to students at school. Due to the various allergies on campus, teachers can have Veggie Straws or Skinny Pop (both regular flavors) as classroom snacks.
Most students bring snacks daily, but occasionally, some forget, which is why we have some on hand. As you can imagine, we tend to run out of snacks if we have a week where many kiddos forget to bring a snack. We would appreciate anyone who can send in snack-sized bags of Veggie Straws (sea salt) or Skinny Pop. Thank you!
Curriculum
Curriculum
Language Arts:
I can explain an author’s purpose and message within a variety of texts.
I can synthesize information from texts to create new understanding.
I can use text and graphic features to help me deepen my comprehension of a variety of texts.
I can identify plural nouns in various texts and use them consistently and correctly in my writing.
I can compose an expository essay (informational text) that conveys information about a topic using a clear central idea, genre characteristics, and craft.
Math:
First end of module assessment on Place Value Unit 2.
I can identify prime and composite numbers.
I can estimate to determine solutions.
Science:
I can compare and contrast matter based on the ability to conduct or insulate thermal and electrical energy.
I can compare and contrast matter based on solubility and physical state.
Social Studies:
I can identify factors that have influenced patterns of settlement throughout human history.
I can explain the reasons why people choose where they live.
I can explain the factors that influence movement, migration, and settlement.
I can identify states and geographic features and regions on a United States map.
Feedback
Feedback
We know we aren't perfect. Please click the link below and give us feedback on the first two weeks of school. We'd love to improve, and we'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance!
Growth Mindset and the Brain
Growth Mindset and the Brain
The video below shows how a growth mindset ignites the brain. Enjoy!
Lead With GCISD
Lead With GCISD
This year, the district is celebrating our students and staff every #WeAreGCISD Wednesday! Through posts, they will showcase how the district is working ‘Together for Tomorrow.’ Be sure to check in each week to learn more about what #WeAreGCISD means to our students and employees.
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