FYI... LEGO CLUB for KINDERGARTEN

There are still a few spots left for kindergartners to join the Lego club in April.  Lego Club is every Thursday during the month of April from 3:00-4:15 pm.  It is $5 and you can register on the PTA website.  

https://glenhopeelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/3003

Play It Safe

Be on the lookout for an email from the district about Play it Safe. The email contains detailed information about the Play it Safe program. In order for your child to view the presentation, you must follow the instructions in the district email. The email asks you to OPT IN or OPT OUT of Play it Safe. The email also references a Play it Safe preview, which was hosted live on January 14th but is now available for you to watch at any time HERE. Glenhope students who have opted in will view the presentation during Specials time on March 28th. If you did not receive the email or if you have any questions after reading the email/viewing the previews, please reach out to at lauren.canafax@gcisd.net 

WHAT a BUSY WEEK!

In math, we have been learning about financial literacy which includes ways to earn money, knowing what skills are necessary for different jobs and the difference between money earned vs. money received as a gift. We learned about saving and spending, as well as giving to charity.  We continue to work on identifying coins by name and how much each coin is worth. This is HARD for many students; please practice with your child at home. In literacy, we continue to learn about short vowels and the sounds they make. 

February Character Trait: HONESTY 

When students visit for Guidance time in February, they will focus on HONESTY. Students will learn that honesty is "being truthful in what you say and do." They will review scenarios where students may be tempted to be dishonest and will discuss how telling the truth in that scenario would ultimately be best. 

Request for LEGO Donations for LEGO Club

We are looking to enhance our LEGO Club by incorporating LEGO bricks into our lessons and activities for kindergarten through second grade. We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider donating any unused or unwanted LEGO sets or pieces that you may have at home. These donations will be used primarily for STEM challenges. No contribution is too small, and any LEGO pieces—whether large or small, complete or partial—would be incredibly helpful.  If you have any LEGO pieces you’re willing to part with, please send them in with your child or feel free to drop them off in the foyer with Lego Club or Mrs. Griffard labeled on them. If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you so much for your support and generosity. We’re excited to see the creativity and learning that will come from this project!

Sight words we have learned so far:

a   the   I   see  am   at   did   in   my   by  go  to  can   it  like  

 ike   she  look  and said  get  you  are  not  put  do  have

Curriculum Objectives

Language Arts: 

I can identify the medial short vowel sounds in words.

I can spell words with CVC patterns. 

I can read and write my sight words.

Math:                                                                                                                      

I can identify ways to earn income.

I can differentiate between money received as income and money received as gifts.

I can list simple skills required for jobs.

I can identify U.S. coins by name, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.