March 7, 2025

Becoming Active Listeners!

Listening has been a recurring topic these last few weeks; in Mr. Wahpekeche's class, students responded to the question: "Why can listening be hard?" The answers ranged between sometimes the information is boring, the person speaking isn't my friend, I'd rather talk to my friends, and sometimes I'm too tired to listen. The approach we've taken is to discuss with them how listening requires stamina, similar to being able to sit and read for an extended amount of time. Listening is part of the growth we've discussed since the beginning of the year. We've emphasized how growth is the most critical aspect of their journey. We will continue to push your kiddos to help them grow in all subjects, including strengthening their ability to be active listeners. We will also emphasize the power of feeling heard thanks to active listening. This will foster growth, improve our confidence, and build a stronger community.

We continue to be grateful for this community we've built throughout the year and look forward to what lies ahead. 

Save the Date

Friday, March 7th

-Glenhope PTA Fun Run (during specials)

Saturday, March 8th

-Glenhope PTA Movie Night (5:30-8:30)

Thursday, March 13th

-5th Grade Lunch With a Loved One (12:30-1:00)

Fast Pass for LWALO 3/13/25:  https://forms.gle/GA7hGWsCcvE3wjq88 

-End of 3rd Nine Weeks

Friday, March 14th

-Bad Weather Makeup Day (NO SCHOOL)

Monday, March 17th - Friday, March 21st

-Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

Photos Needed for 5th Grade Graduation Slideshow

The 5th Grade Committee is working hard to prepare an amazing graduation for our 5th Grade Gators. A tradition during graduation is for the graduation slideshow to include a baby picture, a kindergarten picture, and a 5th-grade picture of EVERY student. To make that happen, we need help from all our parents. 

You can upload the necessary pictures of your Gator in the Google form below. Please ensure you are only filling out ONE form per student, so, Mom, if you fill it out, let Dad know not to and vice versa. 

We will also need you to label each picture with your student's name and what picture it is (e.g., "Sam Cross Baby Picture," "Sam Cross Kinder Picture," and "Sam Cross 5th Grade Picture.") There are 112 5th graders, which means hundreds of pictures, and having them labeled is the only way we can make sure every student is included.

Individual 5th Grade Grad Photos

The second Google form is for group pictures. Parents may send in up to 3 group pictures to include in the slide show as well. Pictures must have been taken ON campus or at a school sponsored event (field trip or camp) and they must be submitted by April 4. If they do not meet these criteria, they will not be included. 

Group 5th Grade Grad Photos

If you have any questions please reach out to Melissa Cross at 5thcommittee@glenhopepta.org

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 

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 explain the use of sound devices and figurative language and distinguish between the poet and the speaker in poems across various poetic forms.

• I can edit drafts using standard English conventions, including easily confused verbs.

Math: 

• I can classify polygons based on size of angles and orientation and number of sides.

• I can classify triangles based on angle size and side length.

• I can represent and solve problems involving perimeter and area. 

• I can represent and solve problems involving perimeter and area of composite figures.

Science: 

• I can demonstrate and explain how light travels in a straight line and can be reflected, refracted, and absorbed.

Social Studies:

• I can identify the goals the Progressive Movement worked toward and was able to achieve.

• I can explore the cause-and-effect events that led to the war.

• I can describe the effects of the Treaty of Versailles.

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!

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