Fifth ASPIRE News

December 7, 2025

Holiday Movies

On Thursday, December 18th, fifth graders will be watching a holiday movie together. They will be able to choose from 6 different movies, which will be shown in each of the 5th-grade teacher's classrooms. We have put the titles of the movies below. If you have a problem with your child watching any of the movies, please reach out to us so we can make sure they don't choose that particular movie to watch. Thanks!

Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Elf
Arthur Christmas
The Santa Clause
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey)

Holiday Decor

We let students know that we are happy to put up all kinds of decor in our classrooms to represent the world's various holidays. Hanukkah, Eid, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Kwanzaa, and more! We know not all holidays are celebrated in December, but we want to be able to represent many holidays over the next couple of weeks in our classrooms!

Save the Date

Wednesday, December 17th

-5th Grade Holiday Party @ 1:15 in the cafeteria

Thursday, December 18th

-End of 2nd nine weeks

-Early dismissal @ 11:45

Friday, December 19th - Friday, January 2nd

-Winter Break (no school for staff & students)

Monday, January 5th & Tuesday, January 6th

-District PD Day (no school for students)

Curriculum

5th Grade Math

I can divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.
I can determine if I am multiplying a fraction by a whole number or dividing fractions using problem-solving strategies and then solve accordingly.
I can do my best on my i-Ready MOY assessment to see how much I have grown in math since the beginning of the year.
I can use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve Math Olympiad challenge questions.

6th Accelerated Math

I can analyze the features and costs of different financial tools, including checking accounts, debit cards, and credit cards, and use a check register to manage my transactions.
I can explain the significance of a positive credit history, describe what a credit report contains, and illustrate its value to both borrowers and lenders.
I can evaluate different methods for funding post-secondary education and calculate how an occupation's required training and salary affect lifetime income.
I can do my best on my i-Ready MOY assessment to see how much I have grown in math since the beginning of the year.
I can use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve Math Olympiad challenge questions.

ELAR

I can identify the point of view of a variety of texts and use evidence to support it.
I can identify the theme of various texts and provide evidence to support my thinking.
I can analyze literary elements, including the relationships and conflicts among characters, and explain what they contribute to the stories we read.
I can synthesize information to create new understanding.
I can identify complete sentences, including sentences containing fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.

Science

I can choose a topic related to our force, motion, energy, electricity, & light units, make a claim about that topic, and support it with evidence and reasoning.
I can analyze my performance on the force, motion, energy, electricity, & light units to determine my areas of strength & weakness.

Social Studies

I can study for the Midwest states & capitals test so I am prepared and ready for next week’s test.
I can differentiate between the Anti-Federalists & the Federalists.
I can state the influence of various historical figures.
I can identify the challenges the new government faced.

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 200 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED FOR 5TH GRADERS!

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

End of 2nd Nine Weeks - Late Work

The end of the 9 weeks is Thursday, December 18th. Please help your child complete their late/missing work by Tuesday, December 16th. Canvas and Skyward are great places to keep track of the work they owe!

GT Corner

Check out this article, titled Gifts for the Gifted, which gives gift ideas for the highly gifted!

http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/shopping_guide.htm

Lead With GCISD

Congratulations to the three districtwide winners of the 2025 GCISD Holiday Card Art Contest. Elementary, middle and high school students were invited to submit their original artwork based on this year’s theme, “A Holiday Journey.” The winning entries will be printed as holiday cards that are sent on behalf of GCISD’s Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz.

To see the winning designs, click the link below:

www.gcisd.net/article/2576599