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February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025
Are We There Yet?
Save the Date
Save the Date
Monday, February 10th
-CTMS Course Selection Sheets Due
Thursday, February 13th
-5th Grade Valentine's Party @ 1:15-2:15
Friday, February 14th
-Bad Weather Makeup Day (NO SCHOOL)
Valentine's Party
Valentine's Party
5th Grade will be having a combined Valentine's party on Thursday, February 13th from 1:15 - 2:15 in the Glenhope cafeteria.
Students will be handing out Valentines after the party in classrooms. If your child plans on making Valentine's, please note the class sizes below:
-Carter (21)
-Robertson (19)
-Wahpekeche (21)
=total of 61
We aren't having students make Valentine boxes in class, but we do suggest they bring something to hold all of their Valentines in!
*Pro tip - have your child fill out the "from" section of their Valentines and leave the "to" blank - that will make it so much easier for them when they pass them out!*
The 5th-grade committee is collecting gift cards for the bingo game prizes and will also need volunteers to help on the day of the party. If you are able to help with either or both of these items, the sign-up is below. Thank you to those who have already volunteered/donated.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CABAB2FA3F85-54778734-valentines#/
CTMS Course Selection Sheets
CTMS Course Selection Sheets
These blue sheets were sent home with your child on Wednesday. Be sure to fill it out, have you and your child sign it, and return to school no later than Monday, February 10th.
Check out our 5th to 6th grade transition website for more information about everything related to moving from elementary to middle school! Bookmark this site, as the elementary and middle school counselors will add more to it as information becomes available.
Questions? Please reach out to lauren.canafax@gcisd.net.
Spring Picture Day - Purchasing Photos
Spring Picture Day - Purchasing Photos
If you were unable to send in a picture day order for the pictures we took on Tuesday, you can still order online! Details are below.
Go to mylifetouch.com
If you have an account, enter the email address, otherwise choose "Continue as guest."
Picture day ID: EVTJG8JHQ
Information on Math Telescoping
Information on Math Telescoping
Parents interested in telescoping information in the spring or summer can find the district dates at this site.
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 510 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!
5th Grade Volunteer Opportunity
5th Grade Volunteer Opportunity
As many 5th graders are working on volunteer hours for this semester, we wanted to share this opportunity with you! Mrs. Cohen is doing the lemonade stand fundraiser again this year for UTSW Cancer Center on Sunday, March 2nd. Below are the links for shifts and supplies if your child is interested in helping out!
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.
Curriculum
Curriculum
ELAR:
I can use text and graphic features to help me deepen my comprehension of a variety of texts.
I can use context clues within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.
I can identify adjectives in sentences and paragraphs and use them correctly, including when editing drafts.
I can compose an extended-constructed response that includes a clear answer to the question/prompt, supporting evidence from the text, and strong organization.
Math:
I can represent and solve problems involving stem and leaf plots.
I can represent data on a scatter plot.
I can solve problems using data on a scatterplot.
Unit 7 TEKS Check Thursday
Science:
I can explain how forces transfer energy and cause patterns of motion.
Social Studies:
I can explain what amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution due to the Civil War.
I can list what steps had to be taken to reconstruct the Union.
Encouraging Growth Mindset in Kids
Encouraging Growth Mindset in Kids
We found this book Mindsets for Parents: Strategies to Encourage Growth Mindsets in Kids that we thought you might enjoy to help you promote a growth mindset in your child at home. Click the link below to preview:
We found this book Mindsets for Parents: Strategies to Encourage Growth Mindsets in Kids that we thought you might enjoy to help you promote a growth mindset in your child at home. Click the link below to preview:
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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