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ELAR (Ms. Dagger)
Beginning-of-the-year testing is over in ELAR, and your students did a great job! This week in reading, we will continue working on Module 1.
Please click here to read our weekly reading newsletter.
Remember to set a time to read each night at home. Reading at home increases comprehension skills, as well as vocabulary. After reading, ask your child, why do you think the author wrote this book?
Math (Ms. Lee)
WOW!! Thank you so much for all the wonderful birthday gifts, cards, and love from your children!! You all made my day so wonderful. I appreciate you all thinking of me!!
Hello Parents! The students will take their first math test over Unit 1 and Unit 2 which is over Financial Literacy and Place Value and Decimals on Wednesday, September 3. The next unit the students will learn how to mulitply and divide larger numbers. For example, they will multiply up to three digits by two digits and divide by a two digit divisor.
Homework
Since this is a short week due to the holiday on Monday, students will need to only complete 30 minutes in i-Ready and 3 fluency checks. Please note that for each fact fluency session, the students can only do one per day.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at anne.hurstlee@gcisd.net.
Science/SS (Ms. Whelan)
This week in science, students will be learning about conductors and insulators. They will learn to compare and contrast matter based on the ability to conduct or insulate thermal or electrical energy.
In SS, students will learn how the U.S. is divided into various regions based on physical features, economic activities, and other similar characteristics.
5th Grade Club Applications
IMPORTANT: Before any child can participate in any clubs, we need you to fill out the forms for permission in skyward.
The students have the club applications of their choice. Please have the students return the applications by the due date on each one.
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR
Curriculum Night Presentation
Thank you to those of you who attended curriculum night. If you were unable to make it to curriculum night. Here is the link to the presentation.
5th Grade PTA Information
The QR code for Grandaparent's Day has been fixed. Please to try and use the QR code now if you haven't had a chance to make your reservation.
Here is the link to find the form to make a reservation.
20250822144653983.pdfDismissal and Ride Changes:
Dismissal and Ride Changes:
We are continuing to use the dismissal procedure called SafeID. This system is more streamlined and much safer for dismissal times. If your child's form of transportation home changes, PLEASE let the front office know by calling or emailing sierra.salter@gcisd.net as quickly as possible and before 2:00.
Chromebooks
Please have your child charge their chromebook each evening and bring it to school along with the charger and headphones.
Parent Communication:
Parent Communication:
If a question or concern arises, please contact one of the 5th-grade teachers as your first point of contact. We are here to help answer questions, alleviate concerns, and support you and your child.
EMAIL:
tiffany.daggercummin@gcisd.net
Canvas Information:
Canvas Information:
In middle school, students will use Canvas for their classes. We decided to utilize this platform this year to help prepare our students for middle school. You can view the Canvas platform through your child's classlink.
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