Fifth ASPIRE News

November 16, 2025

Two Weeks 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

Shoeboxes Needed for Science

Every student will need a shoebox for a science project we are starting next Friday. Please start sending in any shoeboxes you'd like to donate!

Reading Buddies - Thanksgiving Snack

We are planning a special Thanksgiving activity with our 2nd-grade ASPIRE reading buddies! Next Friday, November 21st, we will be watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with our buddies, and we would like to provide them with a snack while we watch. We figured cups would be the easiest way to scoop and enjoy the snack (out of). Please send the item you sign up for no later than Thursday, November 20th. Thank you so much! Sign up is below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAAAE2DA3FA7-60472275-reading#/

Save the Date

Friday, November 21st

-Pep Rally & Club Day

Monday, November 24th - Friday, November 28th

-Thanksgiving Break (no school)

Friday, December 5th

-Glenhope Spelling Bee @ 8 a.m.

Saturday, December 6th

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

Curriculum

5th Grade Math

I can use common denominators to add and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
I can use common denominators to add and subtract unlike fractions in multi-step problems.
I can convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
I can add and subtract fractions and decimals.
I can use common denominators to add and subtract unlike fractions AND add and subtract fractions and decimals.

6th Accelerated Math

I can write one-variable, two-step equations to represent real-world problems.
I can represent solutions to inequalities on number lines.
I can represent, model, and solve one-variable, one-step inequalities.
I can evaluate a one-variable, one-step inequality to determine if the given values make it true AND substitute values for a given variable in inequalities.

ELAR

I can explain an author’s purpose and message within a variety of texts.
I can synthesize information to create new understanding.
I can compose an expository essay (informational text), that conveys information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre characteristics and craft.

Science

I can design a tiny room and wire it with a functioning parallel circuit, including a switch.
I can describe how light travels and differentiate between reflection, refraction, transmission, and absorption.

Social Studies

I can explain how art is used to commemorate important events in history.
I can describe the Articles of Confederation.
I can explain the causes of death of the soldiers at Valley Forge.
I can describe the setbacks for the Continental Army.

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. 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. The sign-up for conferences is below:

Golly Homeroom Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up

Hayes Homeroom Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up

Wahpekeche Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up

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

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 84 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED FOR 5TH GRADERS!

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

Growth Mindset - Perfectionism Doesn't Exist

As the cartoon indicates below, which step have you reached today? It's a good reminder that no one can be 100% growth-minded all of the time. We all have moments where we slip into that fixed mindset, where we doubt ourselves, and where we want to give up. Understanding a growth mindset allows you to become more aware when you've slipped into that fixed place so that you can work to get yourself out of it! We've also found that continually working on a growth mindset seems to lessen how often you have your fixed-minded moments!