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November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
Small Acts of Kindness
Small Acts of Kindness
During the last two Thursdays, we have written thankful notes to various people to let them know how grateful we are for them and their support. You may have received one of these notes, and your child could see its impact on you and your day. We have also discussed the power of small acts of kindness, such as thankful notes, and several students often write more than one thankful note. We have one more round of thankful notes to write before the break, and though there are no more Thursdays in November after we return, we will continue to write thankful notes throughout the year.
We are so thankful for the laughter we share with your kiddos in class and our celebrations of birthdays, goals, and successes. We hope your evenings and weekends are equally full of laughter and shared moments. We know your kiddos will grow more excited about the break as each day passes. Hopefully, you will all have a chance to recharge for the upcoming week.
Camp El Tesoro Photos
Camp El Tesoro Photos
Camp El Tesoro photos can be accessed using the link below. You will have until the end of November (Sat 11/30) to save any pictures you wish. After that time, the folder will be deleted, and the photos will no longer be available! (We have limited storage on our Google Drives!)
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
All elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit original artwork for the cover of GCISD’s official holiday greeting card. This year’s theme is "Show Others Kindness." Three student designs—one each from the elementary, middle, and high school levels—will be selected and sent out on behalf of the GCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz. Cards are sent to community leaders, area businesses, organizations, and other school districts. For more information, click the link below:
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest - Details
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, November 11th
- Veteran's Day Program @ 8:00 and 9:15 in the Cafeteria
Friday, November 15th
-Picture retake day
Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29
-Thanksgiving break (NO SCHOOL)
Please Bring Jackets / Coats to School!
Please Bring Jackets / Coats to School!
We kindly ask that students bring their jackets or coats to school daily. The temperatures will be unpredictable, so it is better to have one. Any student who doesn't have a jacket or coat when it is below a specific temperature outside cannot go out for recess. Thank you!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
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 OVER 211 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
ELAR:
I can analyze literary elements, including the relationships and conflicts among characters, and explain what they contribute to the stories we read.
I can identify the point of view of various texts and use evidence to support it.
I can identify present, past and future tense verbs in a variety of texts and use them correctly and consistently in my writing.
I can compose a friendly letter using genre characteristics and craft.
Math:
I can add & subtract fractions with unlike/unequal denominators using objects and pictorial models.
Science:
I can explain how changes in an ecosystem affect organisms.
Social Studies:
I can explain the purpose and components of a charter.
I can compare the various colonial governments.
I can describe the laws of slavery.
I can examine the types of charters that created each of the 13 colonies.
Body Language- The Power Pose
Body Language- The Power Pose
The TED Talk below discusses the "Power Pose" and how it can increase confidence. We've tried it a time or two and it definitely calms the nerves!
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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