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October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
Endings Are Beginnings
Endings Are Beginnings
As the first nine weeks wind down, we can reflect on our accomplishments and challenges. We can celebrate overcoming obstacles and rising above these early challenges and begin preparing ourselves for the weeks ahead. More achievements await us throughout the rest of the year, and we will continue to help your kiddos to be ready for whatever comes their way. They have shown tremendous GRIT so far, and we will continue to push them to learn from their mistakes and give the same effort every nine weeks.
Our upcoming conversations with students will revolve around time management, effort, and what each student wants to get out of the remainder of the year. We will stress the importance of effort and its impact on the quality of their work, which directly impacts their grades. The goal is to encourage your kiddos to give their best effort as often as possible. We will also discuss why crafting strong time management is critical now before they get to middle school. Going into the second nine weeks, we want students to take full advantage of their GatorAid time (our version of Wolf Time) to complete work. Lastly, we will be working with students to create goals for themselves to work toward throughout the second nine weeks and beyond. We know growth is a marathon and not a sprint, and we will remind students to be patient with themselves every step of the way.
We will also continue to find our balance to manage time well and ensure all our work reflects the effort we put into it. 5th-grade is the final road leading them to middle school, and we want them to feel less anxious and more confident going into the next stage of their journey. We want our students to know the support you provide for them each day extends to us, and they (and you) can rely on our support at every step. This is a remarkable group of kids, and we know they can and will rise to meet every challenge.
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, October 14th
-No School
Wednesday, October 16th
-1st Nine Weeks Report Cards Available via Skyward
Friday, October 18th
--1st, 4th, & 5th Lunch With a Loved One (1st @ 11, 4th @ 11:45, 5th @ 12:30)
Tuesday, October 22nd - Thursday, October 24th
-5th grade trip to Camp El Tesoro
Book Fair - Week of Camp
Book Fair - Week of Camp
The book fair this year was scheduled for the week of October 21st - October 25th, which is the week we are going to camp.
Please note: if your child wants to participate in the book fair, they will need to plan to make their purchases on Monday 10/21 or Friday 10/25.
Camp El Tesoro Chaperones
Camp El Tesoro Chaperones
As of today, students have been informed of the name of their cabin and who they will be in a cabin with. We know that it would be helpful for you to know who our chaperones will be, so we have put their names below:
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
We aim to meet with each of you to discuss whether your child is struggling at school or not! We have created a Sign Up Genius (linked below) for you to sign up for a conference. Teachers have a professional development day next week on Mon (9/23). We have been told that we can schedule parent conferences in the morning. Additionally, we have been given a half-day sub on Tuesday, 10/1, to do additional conferences during the school day. The remaining conferences are mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays during our conference time (11:20-12:00) for the remainder of the year.
We have blocked out only two days a week for conferences because we typically have intervention meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, etc., on other days. If you look at the Sign Up Genius and find that no date or time works for you, please let us know, and we can organize with you 1:1.
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.
Carter/Robertson/Wahpekeche Community Service Log
SO FAR, 5TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE AT 105 HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER!
Also, if you snap photos of your child during their community service, please send them our way! We would love to see the work they are doing. We have included some photos we have received so far (to the right). It makes our hearts so happy to see students volunteering in their community!
COMMUNITY SERVICE RESOURCES
1. There is a Facebook group called Little Helpers. It is run by a few Glenhope parents who plan volunteer opportunities for kids of all ages once a month in the DFW area!
2. Upcoming Event! There will be Arbor Day on 11/2. Here is the link Arbor Day - GoGrapevine.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Language Arts:
I can use text and graphic features to help deepen my comprehension of a variety of texts.
I can analyze media techniques and explain their impact on my understanding of a variety of texts.
I can compose literary texts, including fiction, using genre characteristics and craft.
Math:
I can use various strategies and standard algorithm to solve division problems proficiently.
I can use the standard algorithm to multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number fluently.
Unit 3 Quiz Thursday
Science:
I can explain how instinctual and learned behavioral traits increase the chances of survival.
Social Studies:
I can list the 5 things a charter must include.
I can describe the distribution of land in the Colonies.
I can explain why economics drove the actions of plantation owners.
I can explain why colonial development was influenced by the idea of religious freedom.
Growth Mindset - From the Source
Growth Mindset - From the Source
Carol Dweck is the brainpower behind the growth mindset. We thought you might like to hear about a growth mindset from her perspective. Check out the video below!
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!
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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