Fifth ASPIRE News

September 28, 2025

6 Week Progress Reports

6-week progress reports were available on Wednesday, September 24th, on Skyward. We also sent a paper copy home. Please review those, sign them, and return them to school. Thank you!

As a reminder, students will have until Tuesday, October 7th, to turn in all late work (the Tuesday before the end of the 9-week grading period). After that time, the assignment will remain as a 1% in the grade book.

Stomp Out Bullying - October 6th

Monday, October 6th is World Day of Bullying Prevention. GCISD is asking students to #BootUp and #BlueUp by wearing boots and blue to show support for the cause and to stomp out bullying!

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

Sky Ranch - Payments Due on Oct. 1st!

As a reminder, your child's Sky Ranch trip must be paid in full by October 1st. The payment site and other information are linked below:

Sky Ranch Payment Site

Sky Ranch Slideshow

Sky Ranch Informational Packet

Save the Date

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPAL MONTH

Monday, September 29th - Friday, October 3rd

-Book Fair

Wednesday, October 1st

-Sky Ranch final payments due for students and chaperones

(students) $91 if using payment plan; $273 if paying in full

(chaperones) $136 if using payment plan; $273 if paying in full

Thursday, October 2nd

-MANDATORY Sky Ranch Chaperone Meeting @ 6-7 (Glenhope Learning Commons)

Curriculum

5th Grade Math

I can find the quotient by dividing a four-digit dividend by a two-digit divisor using several different strategies, including the standard algorithm and the box method.
I can use my divisibility rules to identify prime and composite numbers.
I can use compatible numbers (friendly numbers) to estimate answers.

6th Accelerated Math

I can solve real-world application problems by multiplying and dividing fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.
I can multiply decimals greater than and less than one.
I can divide decimals greater than and less than one.
I can multiply and divide decimals by decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and whole numbers.
I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently.

ELAR

I can analyze how the use of text structure contributes to the author’s purpose.
I can summarize texts using specific details to maintain meaning and logical order.
I can use context clues within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.
I can identify collective nouns s in a variety of sentences and use them consistently and correctly in my writing.
I can compose an expository essay (informational text), that conveys information about a topic, using a clear central idea and genre.

Science

I can differentiate between mixtures and solutions.
I can describe what causes materials to be good insulators or good conductors. I can describe how particles behave in different states of matter and what happens to those particles during phase changes.
I can use problem-solving skills and outside-of-the-box thinking to solve a digital breakout.
I can review the concepts I’ve learned during this matter and energy unit.
I can apply what I’ve learned during the matter & energy unit to do my best on the TEKS check.

Science Unit 1 & 2 TEKS Check (TEST) - Friday, October 3rd

Social Studies

I can summarize exploration, giving the main idea and details.
I can explain the reasons for English Colonization and settlement.
I can explain the reasons for Spanish Colonization and settlement.
I can describe the impacts and effects of the Columbian Exchange.
I can list the 5 things a charter must include.

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 12 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED FOR 5TH GRADERS!

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

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

View the video below to learn the differences between a fixed and a growth mindset. It highlights the fact that no one can be completely growth-minded, but we can try to be as growth-minded as possible.

GT Corner

We found the article below from Education World to be an accurate depiction of what educators have to think about/do when preparing learning for GT students. It takes a lot to make every GT child feel supported, but it is worth it! We thought you would appreciate understanding some of the things we have to consider and might find some of the information applicable at home.

https://www.educationworld.com/teachers/6-ways-support-your-gifted-and-talented-students

Lead With GCISD

Nine GCISD fine arts music programs are 2025 Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence award winners, distinctions presented by The Foundation for Music Education.

To read more, click the link below

https://www.gcisd.net/article/2425650