ASPIRATIONS
February 9, 2018
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday February 12th
-Valentine's Day boxes & Exchange items due
Tuesday February 13th
-Math Olympiad #4
Wednesday February 14th
-Valentine's Day Party 1:50-2:50
Monday February 19th
-No School: Student Holiday
Friday February 23rd
-Lunch with the Principal
CLASS OBJECTIVES
Math: Self-Paced Math
Reading: Compare & Contrast; Using Depth & Complexity
Writing: Personal Essays; Journal Writing
Social Studies: Revolution & The Republic of Texas
Science: Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources
Ian Byrd's Curiosities and Puzzlements
Past mailers • Unsubscribe • Learn more For February, 9th 2018 1. Running Octopus Ever seen an octopus get up and walk on two tentacles? Enjoy this weird video! 2. More Than What They Seem Love these “Sunday Sketches,” where an everyday object is transformed into something unexpected. 3. Basketball Shot Off a Dam A world record! From over 400 feet up, a man shoots… and scores! 4. Tiny Pottery This incredibly small pottery is actually made by hand on a wheel! 5. Lamps with Shadows Check out these lamps made from drilled coconuts, and produce some amazing shadows. Could be modified for a kid-friendly project, I bet. Thanks for subscribing. Please pass this email along to your friends, and let me know if you see any great curiosities out there! Byrdseed, LLC
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Math Telescoping Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3eufgDUXYoQeHYwbEtYSElueG9ZSmhveXNRaUhVOEw0Zm5J/view?usp=sharing
Six Flags Read to Succeed
Don't forget that the Six Flags Read to Succeed program ends on February 15th. If your child reads six hours and completes the reading form, they will receive a free child's Six Flags ticket to be redeemed this summer. Return the form to your child's teacher by February 15th. If you can't find the form, you can download a new one by going to the web address below:
http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucceed/StudentReadingLog.pdf
Obstacles Make Us Stronger
January-February are tough months. We are coming off of winter vacation, the weather keeps us trapped indoors more often (yay inside recess), we have mid-year assessments, and the next long break is a bit away. We are working hard to keep students encouraged, motivated, and engaged. Because your kids are worth fighting for. They deserve all we've got to give.
Just as we believe in them, we hope they believe in their own potential and will fight for it, no matter what obstacle they may face.
GT Corner
Gifted characteristics can at times be seen as "problems." The article below touches on characteristics such as: sensitivities, perfectionism, the underachiever, and the imposter. These characteristics have their pros and cons. Understanding the positives and negatives can help both you and your child. We hope you find the article (and site itself) useful!
LEAD With GCISD
On National Signing Day 2018, GCISD had 12 athletes sign National Letters of Intent to play collegiate level sports. Congratulations to these student-athletes! To see photos, click the link below: