Fifth Grade Focus
Weekly News from ASPIRE 5th Grade! (Volume 17-18, Issue 15)
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5th Grade Holiday Party
In 5th grade (because it is such a special year), our holiday parties are bigger and more involved. Our holiday parties include the entire grade level and usually take place in a bigger space, such as the cafeteria. This year, the 5th grade Winter Holiday Party is on Wednesday, December 20th from 12:30 - 2:30.
Our classroom room parents have been working hard to plan and organize a wonderful party for our students. In order for the party to be successful, we will need materials and volunteers. Please view the sign up genius link below to sign up to provide materials and/or supplies for our holiday party. Thank you!
Geo Bee Finalists
Jonathan Wang
Noah Smith
Conor McGall
Derek Yang
Vinay Katta
Alternate;
Lily Snow
We look forward to cheering them on Tuesday!
5th Grade Baby Pictures
Save the Date
Saturday, December 9th
-PTA Breakfast with Santa (8:00 - 10:00) **bring an unwrapped toy to donate
Tuesday, December 12th
-Geography Bee (10:00 a.m.)
You Say It's Your Birthday...
How are we growing our brains next week?
Math:
-adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
Language Arts:
-reading books for American Revolution book clubs
Science:
-mixtures & solutions
Social Studies:
-reading and analyzing the declaration of independence
End of 2nd 9 Weeks - Unfinished & Late Work
The end of the 9 weeks is the last day before holiday break. When we return from holiday break (Monday, January 8th), we will be finalizing grades in Skyward. Please help your child complete their late/missing work over the next few weeks. Skyward is a great place to keep track of the work they owe!
Thank you!
Grit - Thomas Paine Edition
Students learned about Thomas Paine this week and his "Common Sense" essay. We looked at excerpts and quotes from this essay and reflected on how often his words related with grit, growth mindset, and perseverance. We loved finding that connection!
GT Corner
We recently located the article below, which discusses the longest-running study of genius kids and what it takes to be highly successful. A few highlights we noted was the importance of developing cognitive abilities early as well as "nurturing precocious children" starting at a young age. It makes the work we do even more important. We hope you find value in this article:
LEAD With GCISD
This week, we participated in Hour of Code to recognize Computer Science Education Week. Although we code on a regular basis in ASPIRE 5, we were able to do a few special things, such as participate in a "Coding Petting Zoo" with new items we hadn't yet explored as well as video chat with game developer and Michigan State professor, Jeremy Bond. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. To see Hour of Code throughout the district, please click the link below:
Stay in the Loop!
For Remind:
text @5thaspire to 81010
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Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/269
Location: Glenhope Elementary School, Glen Hope Circle North, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 251-5720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5thASPIRE/
Twitter: @5thaspire
Mr. Boykin
Miss Hayes
5th Graduation Photos
Please send photos of your Gator by the following Due Dates:
• As soon as possible, but no later than December 18th: 1 Kindergarten photo of your
child by themselves; 1 photo of your child participating in a Kindergarten activity; 1
recent photo (2017) of your child; and 2-3 additional photos from Grades 1-4, including
Sky Ranch (group photos are appreciated) (6 photos max for K-4 photos)
• February 28th: Photos from Fall/Winter 5th-Grade Events such as Sock Hop, Perot
Museum Trip, Fall Fest, Holiday Party, Valentine Party, Choir Performances, etc. (group
photos are appreciated) (3 photos total)
• April 28th: Additional 1-2 photos from Spring events and “last call” for photos that you
forgot to send previously (group photos are appreciated)
Guidelines:
• These should be your best and preferably highest-quality photos. Send full-sized
.jpgs, which should be at least 500 KB.
• Photos from out-of-school events will only be used to make sure that all students are
included.
• EVERY student will be included, but we might not be able to use every photo since we
need to keep the video 30 minutes or less in length. Thus, group photos are
appreciated.
• New to Glenhope? No worries! Please include 1-2 kindergarten photos of your child
and a recent photo in addition to photos from the 5thgrade year as mentioned above.
The How-To:
• Please rename the file that you’re sending to include: Child’s First Initial, Last Name,
and Grade Level. For example, John Smith’s kindergarten photo would be
JSmithKinder.jpg and Jane Doe’s 3rd grade photo would be JDoe3rd.jpg.
• Using one of the following options, please send your photos as soon as possible based on the dates above:
o Option 1: Email your photos to gatorvideo2018@gmail.com
o Option 2: Load your photos onto a thumb-drive and send it to school in an
envelope labeled Attn: Liz Chalmers, 5th Grade Video. I’ll do my best to return your thumb-drive in a timely manner.
o Option 3: If you only have hard copies, please contact me for assistance. Thank you so much for your help! Please email gatorvideo2018@gmail.com with
questions.
Sincerely,
Liz Chalmers
5th Grade Grade Video Editor