Fifth Grade News

November 23rd, 2025

Gratitude

As we approach the end of the first semester, it's hard to believe how quickly time has flown by! We are truly grateful for the relationships we have built with our students and are amazed by the growth they have shown.

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the support you provide at home, not just for your children, but for us as well. It's this partnership that makes a significant difference in our students' lives.

As we head into the upcoming break, we all recognize the importance of taking this time to reset and recharge. We go into it feeling extremely thankful for each of you and the community we've created together.

Wishing everyone a restful and joyful break! 💚💙

ONE WEEK Left to Save - Sky Ranch Photos

Sky Ranch photos can be accessed using the link below. You will have until the end of November (Sun 11/30) to save any of the pictures you wish. After that time, the folder will be deleted and the photos will no longer be available! (We have limited storage on our Google Drives!)

Day 1 Photos

Day 2 Photos

Day 3 Photos

Save the Date

Tuesday, December 2nd

-Fall Gallery Walk & Hatchling Choir Performance @ 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 5th

-Glenhope Spelling Bee @ 8 a.m.

Saturday, December 6th

-PTA's Breakfast With Santa @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Upcoming Curriculum

Reading/Language Arts:

I can monitor comprehension of the text by annotating.
I can identify the text structure and analyze how text structure contributes to the author’s purpose.
I can brainstorm ideas to write a first draft.
I can revise a final draft before publishing.
I can decode words using knowledge of suffixes and root words and understand that suffixes can change the spelling of root words.

Math:

I can use strategies based on my understanding to solve the division of a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a unit fraction
Quiz on dividing fractions
Review of Unit 5

Science:

I can design and explain solutions such as conservation to minimize the environmental impact of the use of natural resources.

Social Studies:

I can differentiate between the powers given to the states in and the powers given to Congress.
I can state the influence of various historical figures.
I can identify challenges the new government faced.
I can identify the position of the Supreme Court.

5th Grade Baby Photos Needed For Yearbook

Each year, we have a special section in our Glenhope yearbook dedicated to our 5th graders and their baby pictures. If you would like your child’s baby picture to be featured in the yearbook, please send us their picture no later than Wednesday, December 10th. You can visit the link below and submit it digitally or send in a physical picture (to Mrs. Robertson) that will be returned. Thank you!

Link for Baby Gator Pictures: 5th Grade Baby Gator Photos

1st SEMESTER COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS DUE IN 2 WEEKS!

5th Grade Community Service Initiative

We have a goal this year for 5th-grade students to complete 8 hours of community service outside of the school day by the end of the year (4 hours per semester). Students who achieve 4 hours by December 5, 2025, and an additional 4 hours by May 1, 2026, 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) we plan to hang in the 5th-grade hallway to track the hours completed as the school year progresses. We cannot wait to see the tracker fill up! This is an optional opportunity for students, but we hope to see several participate!

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.

5th Grade Community Service Log

SO FAR, WE HAVE OVER 90 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED FOR 5TH GRADERS!

Who Do I Email?

We know it can be confusing to determine which teacher to email for a specific situation.

For academic questions/concerns/comments, please email your child's specific teacher:

5th Math - ashley.carter@gcisd.net
Science & Social Studies - christi.robertson@gcisd.net
ELAR - elizabeth.quiroz@gcisd.net

For generic 5th-grade questions/concerns/comments, please email your child's homeroom teacher.

GT Corner

Many of our Glenhope students have participated in Baylor TIP for the past couple of summers. We hope to have more next summer! To read more, click the link below:

Gifted Students Immersed in College Life During Baylor TIP Summer Residential Camp

Lead With GCISD

252 GCISD juniors and seniors have earned academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Program. To read more about this, please click the link below:

https://www.gcisd.net/article/2393355

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