Fifth Grade News

aUGUST 31ST, 2025

Miss the Sky Ranch Meeting? Here's the Info!

If you were unable to attend the Sky Ranch Informational Meeting, we have compiled all the information shared below, which includes a slideshow and a packet. The end of the packet contains important health forms and permission slips that must be filled out by September 15th. Let us know if you have any questions!

Sky Ranch Slideshow

Sky Ranch Informational Packet

Sky Ranch Payment Site

URGENT - CAMP PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Sky Ranch requires all staff, chaperones, and students to fill out a participant agreement. If you have dietary restrictions, it is also very important that you fill out the camp's dietary restrictions form. Please have both of these filled out by September 19th.

Sky Ranch Participant Agreement

Sky Ranch Dietary Restrictions Form

Sky Ranch Chaperone Information

If you are interested in being a chaperone for our Sky Ranch trip on October 15- 17, please fill out the application linked below. Be sure to read all of the chaperone information/expectations at the top of the form before deciding to fill it out.

Chaperone applications are due on Friday, September 5th.

Sky Ranch Chaperone Application

Thank you to those of you who are volunteering your time to help us out!

Save the Date

Monday, September 1st

-Labor Day holiday (NO SCHOOL)

-1st Sky Ranch payment due ($91) if using payment plan

Friday, September 5th

-Sky Ranch chaperone applications due

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.

I-Ready Assessments

Next week, students will be taking their beginning-of-year i-Ready diagnostic in Math. Please refrain from absences and appointments at these times, if possible. Below are the dates for the assessments:

Monday, August 26th & Tuesday, August 27th - Math i-Ready Diagnostic

Upcoming Curriculum

Reading/Language Arts:

I can explain the author's purpose within a text.
I can analyze how the use of text structure contributes to the
author's purpose.
I can identify different types of sentences (declarative,
interrogative, imperative, exclamatory) and use these types of
sentences in my writing.
I can write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts.

Math:

Unit 1 & 2 Tests on Place Value and Financial Literacy on Wednesday.
I can use the standard algorithm to multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number fluently.

Science:

I can compare and contrast matter based on the ability to conduct or insulate thermal and electrical energy.

Social Studies:

I will identify factors that have influenced patterns of settlement throughout human history.
I will determine the cause and effects of patterns of settlement.
I will identify ways that climate has impacted settlement.

Canvas

Students will be working with Canvas throughout the school year. Many used it last year in 4th grade, but we will work to help them become more familiar with the platform in the coming weeks.

We suggest you use the pairing feature in Canvas, which allows you to "observe" your child's classes to see their daily lessons and assignments, and allows you to see what they have or have not turned in. We have placed a link below that will show you how to become an "observer" in your child's Canvas account.

Becoming a Parent Observer in Canvas

Growth Mindset & Grit For the Win!

Take a look at the video below that discusses the importance of your "ordinary" thoughts or ideas. It is such a great lesson on grit and a growth mindset for our kids!

GT Corner

TAGT Parent Webinar: 6:30 p.m. | September 23, 2025

"They Started It!!" Raising Gifted and Neurotypical Siblings Together

One of the most challenging things about raising gifted children (as if it’s not hard enough), is when that child has a neurotypical peer. Sibling relationships can be one of the more protective factors for children developing appropriately socially, emotionally, and physically, so it is a variable that needs to be treated with care and intention. This presentation will focus on how to manage the relationships between gifted and non-gifted siblings with emphasis on communication, navigating asynchronous development across peers, and setting internal expectations. This presentation will offer concrete, usable strategies for parents to use to help their children feel safe, seen, and supported. Learn more and RSVP for the event by clicking on this link.

Lead With GCISD

The district was buzzing with excitement as we kicked off another school year! To see GCISD's first day of school pictures, click the link below.

GCISD's First Day of School Photos

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