5th Grade News

March 28, 2025

Glow Day - Set Up Volunteers Needed

Thank you so much for all your donations to make our Glow Day the best day ever!

We can't believe Glow Day is next Friday! We are looking for volunteers to help set up our rooms next Thursday after school. This would entail putting black butcher paper on our windows, black tablecloths on the tables, and hanging up decor. If you're available next Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30 to help, please use the link below to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAAAE2DA3FA7-55921003-glow#/

Glow Day - Wear Your Field Trip Shirt!

For Glow Day, all students at Glenhope are being asked to wear their field trip shirts, as they were specifically designed this year to glow under black light! The 5th-grade field trip shirt is dark grey and has a wolf on the back wearing neon green sunglasses :-)

STAAR Testing

Please note our STAAR testing dates below. On testing days, Glenhope is closed to visitors so please keep that in mind. Additionally, we would appreciate you not scheduling any appointments on these days, as students will have to miss class time during the testing window to make up the STAAR testing they missed. If they miss a STAAR exam, they will have to spend an entire day of school when they return to make that test up.

Wednesday, April 9th

-5th grade reading STAAR

(3rd & 4th reading STAAR on this date as well)

(CTMS telescopers do not go to CTMS or iUPrep)

Tuesday, April 22nd

-5th grade science STAAR

(CTMS telescopers do not go to CTMS or iUPrep)

Tuesday, April 29th

-5th grade math STAAR

-6th grade math STAAR

-8th grade math STAAR (this is the STAAR taken by students in 7th accelerated math)

-Alg I EOC STAAR exam

(3rd & 4th math STAAR on this date as well)

(CTMS telescopers do not go to CTMS or iUPrep)

Save the Date

Friday, April 4th

-GLOW DAY! - wear your field trip shirt and other neon/clothes that will GLOW in blacklight!

Curriculum

Reading & Language Arts:

I can develop pros and cons notes for an argument topic when researching for information.
I can apply attentive listening and respectful communication when working with my debate team.
I can analyze the information when planning for a debate.
I can apply 5th-grade ELAR skills when responding to a practice Reading STAAR.

5th Grade Math:

I can use a formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism.
I can convert between units of customary length.
I can convert between units of customary weight.
I can convert between units of customary capacity.
I can review for the math STAAR test.

Science:

I can mythbust common light energy misconceptions.
I can review for the science STAAR test.

Social Studies:

I can analyze a primary source by Fredrick Douglas.
I can apply critical-thinking skills when learning about slavery in the US during the 1800?
I can determine the main causes of the Civil War.

Hayes/Weinstein Community Service Photos (keep scrolling!)

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 left) in the 5th-grade hallway to track the hours completed as the school year progresses. We cannot wait to see the tracker fill up!

SO FAR, 5TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE OVER 600 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 of the photos we have received so far (to the right). It makes our hearts so happy to see students volunteering in their community!

Hayes/Weinstein Community Service Log

DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK!

Photos Needed for 5th Grade Graduation Slideshow

The 5th Grade Committee is working hard on preparing 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.

In the Google form below you can upload the necessary pictures of your Gator. Please make sure 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 name each picture with your students name and what picture it is (IE- "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

GT Corner

We found an article titled The Goldilocks Question: How to Support Your 2e Child and Get it "Just Right" helpful and a good read. Check it out below:

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/the-goldilocks-question-how-to-support-your-2e-child-and-get-it-just-right/

Lead With GCISD

Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Whether your child is excited about adventure, hands-on learning, academics, sports or making new friends, GCISD has the perfect opportunity. Sign up today for any of our Extended Day Program or athletic camps at www.GCISD.net/Summer and make this break one to remember!

Stay in the Loop!

Website:

https://ghes.gcisd.net/o/ghes/page/5th-aspire-hayes-weinstein

Location:

Glenhope Elementary

6600 Glenhope Cir N

Colleyville, TX 76034

Phone: (817) 251-5720

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5thASPIRE/

Twitter: @5thaspire

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