First Grade ASPIRE
September 18- September 22
Fourth Edition of Kid's News
Don't forget about the Sock Hop tonight!
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 22~ Sock Hop tonight at 6:30!
September 29~ Lunch with the Principal
October 6~ Student Holiday
October 9~ Student Holiday
App of the Week
Happy Birthday...
Lunch with the Principal
PTA Reflections - Theme Contest
The search is on for a future National PTA Reflections theme!
Each state selects five student theme suggestions to advance to national-level judging. National PTA then selects one exceptional theme to inspire creativity for the 2019-2020PTA Reflections program. The student winner will receive $100 and recognition at the Annual National PTA Convention. Theme Search judges look for a focused and clear theme promoting PTA values that is appropriate for all grades and applicable to all arts categories. Past themes are not considered.
To submit your theme suggestions, click the link below. There is no limit to how many different themes you can enter! Deadline for submissions is November 5.
Growth Mindset & the Brain
GT Corner
Mrs. Freyou provided us with some information about books for our higher level kiddos that are content appropriate. Thank you, Mrs. Freyou!
Here is some information about reading at a higher level and being conscientious about content appropriate books:
1. http://www.thekidstory.com/books-for-gifted-kids
" Our recommended grade levels are adjusted for high ability readers. For example, a book that is written for typical 12 year olds might be listed here under a younger age – such as 8 or 9. These particular books should be content-safe for the grade level listed, but parental and educator guidance is always suggested, as our recommendations are subjective."
2. The other resource I would like to recommend is:
This website has great recommendations!
LEAD With GCISD
How often do you check out the GCISD webpage? Only the homepage alone you will find a lot of helpful gems, including current district news. Who knows, Glenhope might be featured! Check out the webpage and maybe pay Glenhope's page a visit!
What we are learning next week...
Math- Number Sense (place value & comparing)
Reading- Using three kinds of thinking to stop and check the meaning.
Writing- Describing traits of a piece of writing.
Social Studies- What Does it Mean to be a Good Citizen?
Science- Students will create and name a plant representing all the plant parts.
First Grade ASPIRE Schedule
7:40-7:50 Morning Show
7:50- 8:50 Math
8:50-10:45 Reading/Language Arts/Humanities
10:45-11:15 Recess
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:15 Storytime/Circle Up
12:15-1:15 Science/Social Studies GATOR-aide
1:15-2:05 Gator-AIDE~ (Academic, Investigations, Discoveries and Experiences)
2:05-2:55 Specials- PE, Music and Art
2:55 Dismissal from Specials