5th Grade News

March 7, 2025

Late Assignments Due By March 11th!

Just a reminder that any late assignments need to be turned in the Tuesday before the grading period ends, which is Tuesday, March 11th. Late assignments not turned in by that due date will receive a grade of zero.

Open House - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Open House last night. We loved seeing you all!

Glow Day - Supplies Needed

Thanks to everyone who has donated materials for our 5th grade Glow Day on April 4th. We sincerely appreciate it. There are still materials on our list that are very much needed, which we have noted with a "highest" or "high" priority. For example, every classroom will need 3-4 blacklight bars for the day to really be "Glow Day." The 5th grade wish list is below. We are very excited to provide this day of learning for students!

5th Grade Glow Day Supply Wish List

**Please note: this list will provide all 5th grade classrooms with the necessary supplies they need for Glow Day**

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

Save the Date

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)

Curriculum

Reading & Language Arts:

I can create a "mash up" poem.
I can identify and correctly apply literary devices in poetry.
I can analyze the poem, "Casey At the Bat".

5th Grade Math:

I can review concepts I’ve learned in unit 8 to strengthen my understanding of those concepts.
I can do my best to show my learning on the unit test.
I can use my problem solving skills and outside-of-the-box thinking to complete the final math olympiad competition.

Science:

I can review the concepts I’ve learned during this organisms and environments unit.
I can apply what I’ve learned during the organisms & environments unit to do my best on the TEKS check.
I can analyze my performance on the matter & energy TEKS check to identify my strengths and weaknesses.
I can review the concepts learned during the organisms and environments unit.

Social Studies:

I can apply reading comprehension skills when learning about the diverse population during the Westward Movement.
I can synthesize my understanding of the Manifest Destiny through a travel brochure project.

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 590 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

GT Corner

We are excited to announce a three-week summer camp opportunity for GT students who will be entering grades 3-5 in the fall called DECATS! Space is limited, so be sure to register soon if you are interested. Miss Hayes, Mr. Henrickson, Mrs. Griffard, and Mr. Parthemore (all Glenhope teachers) will be mentor teachers for all three weeks as well as some other wonderful teachers. Please use the links below to gain more information, to register for elective classes, and to pay for the camp.

DECATS - More Information

DECATS - Register for Elective Classes

DECATS - Make a Payment

Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Griffard (tiffani.griffard@gcisd.net) with any questions you may have about this experience.