ASPIRATIONS
September 15, 2017
DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday September 19th
Fall Pictures
Thursday September 21st
Sky Ranch Informational Meeting 7:00-8:00
Friday September 22nd
Sock Hop 6:30 - 8:00
Friday September 29th
Lunch with the Principal
Friday October 6th - Monday October 9th
No School: Columbus Day
CLASS OBJECTIVES/TOPICS FOR NEXT WEEK
Math: Problem Solving Strategies; Real-World Application
Reading: Collect information from a variety of media sources ; Using Depth & Complexity
Writing: Understanding the 12-Stage Writing Rubric; Creating E-portfolios
Social Studies: Texas, Our Texas (The Amazing Race Across Texas!)
Science: Energy Transfer Among Organisms
SKY RANCH MEETING
YEARBOOK APP
**You will need to create a username/password and use our school project code to create your account in the app: 826070
To download the app for iPhone:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/balfour-image-share/id940654327?mt=8
THANK YOU!
Also, thanks to those who came out to Chophouse Burgers on Tuesday night to support our Dad's Club and raise money for Glenhope! If you haven't already, be sure to "like" the Glenhope Dad's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenhopeDadsClub/
GROWTH MINDSET: A SKILL FOR ALL WALKS OF LIFE
The article below was written for those in the profession of law, but it's clear evidence that working toward a growth-mindset goes far beyond learning. Instead, it's an essential skill for life.
http://abovethelaw.com/2017/08/fearless-confidence-and-the-growth-mindset/
GT CORNER
Have you heard of the website Hoagies' Gifted Education? It has several resources for parents and educators in the support of highly gifted children. We highly reccommend you check it out!
LEAD With GCISD
GCISD now has a mobile app. Be sure to download it!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Rishabh A. - September 5th
Alex S. - September 13th
Andre G. - September 15th
Mia A. - September 24th