ASPIRATIONS
January 26, 2018
ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO GET YOUR YEARBOOK!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday January 31st
-Yearbook orders due!
Thursday February 1st
-Play it Safe Program
Friday February 2nd
-Spirit Day (Box Tops due!)
Monday February 12th
-Valentine's Day boxes due
Tuesday February 13th
-Math Olympiad
CLASS OBJECTIVES
Math: Self-Paced Math
Reading: Fact & Opinion; Using Depth & Complexity
Writing: Informational Writing; Journal Writing
Social Studies: Colonies in Texas
Science: Properties of Soil
YOU'VE GOT MAIL (Valentine's Day Box)
Snacks and Mints Needed ASAP!
Snacks
Students are asked to bring a snack from home, and in case they forget, I usually have something here for them.
However, it seems many in this class have gotten in the habit of relying on the snacks we have here, versus bringing one from home each day. This is completely fine with me, however, it just means I have to ask for snack donations more often to replenish our stash!
Mints
We use hard peppermints in our class for multiple occasions such as dry/scratchy throat, sore throat, upset stomach, bad breath/taste in mouth, and to use the natural power of peppermint to help with focus and anxiety. The traditional red and white individually wrapped mints are perfect for this.
Thank you!!
I always have a great time watching the kids learn about the farming, ranching, agriculture, and industries of our great state!
I hope you all had a wonderful time!
MATH TELESCOPING EXAM
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2018-2019 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing Grades K - 7. The Math Telescoping Information Packet will be available on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K - 7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the spring exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin. The online registration form will go live on February 22nd for the April 21st test administration. The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:00 am Colleyville Middle
Online Registration Opens – Spring Exam Date: February 22, 2018
Online Registration Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 8, 2018
The online registration form will become unavailable on March 9, 2018
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 9, 2018
Mindset - Change with the Times
"a growth mindset culture leads to faster growth and improvement, higher performance and resilience, greater creativity and innovation, more positive and collaborative relationships, better ethical behavior and greater diversity for business leaders and organizations."
GT Corner
https://curiousmindmagazine.com/parents-who-raise-good-kids/
LEAD With GCISD
Save the date: Personalized Programs Expo
From engineering challenges to advanced academics to language immersion and early childhood education, GCISD offers a world of opportunities for students. Families are invited to learn more about these opportunities at the Personalized Programs Expo on Thursday, February 8 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Cross Timbers Middle School. The expo will feature stations showcasing our STEM programs, ASPIRE Academy, Dual Language, tuition-based pre-kindergarten, Collegiate Academy, Arts Integration, International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Leader In Me and AVID programs. For more information on the personalized programs offered by GCISD, click here.