Fifth Grade News

November 9th, 2025

Student Emails - A Concern

We have noticed a huge increase in the number of emails students are sending back and forth to each other during the school day. We are working hard to manage this and give consequences to students who are not using class time wisely.

Additionally, we have also noticed a huge amount of emails going back and forth between students during after-school hours. Some of these emails being sent are not kind to other peers. Although we cannot control what students are doing on their devices at home, we kindly ask you to limit your child's access to their Chromebook unless they are using it to complete schoolwork at home. If they are using it, we would appreciate your monitoring their use. Thank you!

Please Bring Jackets / Coats to School!

We kindly ask that students begin to bring their jackets or coats to school every day. The temperatures will be unpredictable, so it is better to have one. Any student who doesn't have a jacket or coat when it is below a specific temperature outside will not be able to go out for recess. Thank you!

Tuesday, November 11th

-Veteran's Day program (@7:50 & 8:50 a.m.)

Friday, November 14th

-Picture retake day

-Bright Lights, Big City Gator Gala (PTA Event) @ 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Upcoming Curriculum

Reading/Language Arts:

I can identify and correctly use regular verbs (which end in -ed) and irregular verbs (which change spelling) to ensure my writing and speaking are always clear and grammatically correct.
I can identify the final stable syllables (-al, -el, -le, -il) at the end of a long word and use the correct rule to divide the word into syllables for easier reading.
I can establish a purpose for a new unit.
I can find the main idea of a text and use specific details and important ideas from the reading to back it up.
I can spot the tools an author uses to try and convince me, and I can clearly identify their main claim or argument.

Math:

I can use objects and pictorial models to solve problems involving multiplying a whole number by a fraction and a fraction by a whole number
Quiz on multiplying fractions and whole numbers November 14th.

Science:

I can describe a healthy ecosystem and how human activities can be beneficial or harmful to an ecosystem.

Social Studies:

I can describe the setbacks for the Continental Army.
I can describe the roles of the Patriots and Loyalists.
I can identify the effects of the Treaty of Paris.

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

Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences

Our goal is to meet with each of you this semester to discuss your child, whether they are struggling at school or not! We have created a Sign Up Genius (linked below) for you to sign up for a conference. We have been given half-day subs on Wednesday, October 22nd, to schedule meetings during the school day. The rest of the available conferences are mostly on Wednesdays and Thursdays during our conference time (11:20-11:55) until December.

Each of us will meet with the families of our homeroom students. If you need to speak with a teacher who is not your child's homeroom teacher, please sign up under that teacher's link. If would like to meet with all 5th grade teachers, please send us an email noting that after you sign up. Before meeting with you, we will speak to your child's other 5th-grade teachers to obtain notes they would like us to share with you during the conference. All conferences will be held on Web-ex, but if you prefer to meet in person please let that teacher know.

Please The sign-up for conferences is below:

Christi Robertson

Ashley Carter

Elizabeth Quiroz

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 49 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED FOR 5TH GRADERS!

<---- Take a look at some pictures we have received of 5th graders volunteering!

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.

Body Language - The Power Pose

The TED Talk below discusses the "Power Pose" and how it can increase confidence. We've actually tried it a time or two and it definitely calms the nerves!

GT Corner

WHAT CAN I DO AS A GT PARENT?

Get Your Tickets Now, You Don't Want To Miss This!

In her informative session, Andi will be offering valuable insights for parents seeking to support their child's learning potential, creativity, and well-being. We encourage all SAGE parents to attend this informative session:

RESERVE YOUR SEAT; SPACE IS LIMITED

Tuesday Dec 2, 11:30am

Location: Bessie Mitchell House

LUNCH INCLUDED *FREE FOR MEMBERS*

Andi McNair’s work is rooted in helping gifted learners cultivate passion, self-awareness, and true depth in their learning journeys. You can check out her podcast.

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

Page updated

Report abuse