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October 5, 2025
October 5, 2025
Dear Parents,
We had another fabulous week in second grade. It's hard to believe that October is already here! It was so nice seeing all of you at Lunch With a Loved One on Friday! We look forward to meeting with parents who have conferences scheduled on Tuesday, October 7th. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Bell and Ms. Herrera
Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week
Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week
Writing: Small Moment Stories
I can draft a small moment personal narrative story.
I can use capital letters and puncuation consistently.
I can create a beginning that hooks my reader, a middle filled with drama and sensory details, and a satisfying ending to my personal story.
Reading: Fluency Practice, and Realistic Fiction Introduction
I can practice reading fluently by using appropriate accuracy, rate, and expression when reading aloud.
I can determine the main characteristics of realistic fiction text to prepare for my book club.
Math: Subtraction
I can use my knowledge of ones, tens, and hundreds to solve 2 and 3 digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping.
I can use my knowledge of addition and subtraction to balance equations.
I can solve multi-step word problems using multiple strategies.
Social Studies:
I can research historical figures, patriots, and good citizens and identify how they helped shape the community, state, and/or nation.
I can use primary and secondary sources to learn about the past.
GT Corner
GT Corner
State & National GT Learning Opportunities
GiftED 2025– The giftED25 conference experience will be hosted in Grapevine from December 3 through December 5. The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) is excited to provide this opportunity. Click here for more information.
NAGC – The National Association for Gifted Children will host its 71st Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from November 13 through November 16. More information can be found on NAGC’s website.
Lead With GCISD
Lead With GCISD
“The ASPIRE Academy is arguably the best gifted and talented program in Texas.”
— External Reviewer
In Spring 2020, GCISD received the findings from the external audit conducted on the ASPIRE Academy. To read about the findings, please click the link below:
Repeated Information
Repeated Information
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up!
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up!
We are offering several options for conferences this year to accommodate families.
Option 1: Email Update
Option 2: Phone Conference
Option 3: In-Person Conference
Families who have had a recent in-person or phone conference do not need to schedule a conference at this time unless they have additional questions or concerns. We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress!
Puzzle Donations still welcome
Puzzle Donations still welcome
Ms. Bell and Ms. Herrera are still looking for puzzle donations that are appropriate for grades 2-4. We appreciate the puzzles that have been donated!! THANK YOU!
Library
Library
Ms. Bell's class has library on Wednesdays this year and Ms. Herrera's class has library on Tuesdays. 2nd graders can check out two books at a time, and should bring books back to check out new ones before library the following week. Thanks for your help in making sure books come back to school. Better yet, make a habit of storing the library books in your child's backpack so they are always there!
Snacks
Snacks
As a reminder, we have two snack times during the day. Please be sure to send nut-free (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS) snacks. Please remember to put snacks in your child's backpack and not in their lunchbox. We send lunch boxes down to the cafeteria early in the day, so it's important that snacks are left in backpacks in the classroom. Thank you!
Handle With Care
Handle With Care
We would like to provide additional support at school if your family is experiencing difficulties at home.
If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend please email me with the words "Handle with Care." Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let me know that your child may need extra time, patience, or support during the day.
PTA Website! Join PTA Today!
PTA Website! Join PTA Today!
We have the most INCREDIBLE PTA here at Glenhope. Please check out their website to learn more!
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