ASPIRATIONS
October 13, 2017
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday October 20th
End of 9 weeks
Saturday October 21st
Fall Festival "BOO BASH" at Glenhope 2:00-6:00
Monday October 23rd-Friday October 27th
Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday October 25th
Report Cards available in Skyward
CLASS OBJECTIVES/TOPICS FOR NEXT WEEK
Math: Self-Paced Math
Reading: Fact & Opinion; Using Depth & Complexity
Writing: Narrative Writing; Journal Writing
Social Studies: Texas Regions
Science: Discovering a New Species Project (Life Cycles)
PTA FALL FESTIVAL "BOO BASH" IS COMING!!
Boo Bash is coming! Saturday, October 21st is Glenhope's annual Boo Bash and Silent Auction. There are lots of terrific activities planned for the day, including a petting zoo, face painting and bounce houses. Students, siblings and adults will find lots to do!
However, in order for this to be a success, we have to have lots of parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering for some portion of the afternoon. Some of you have difficulty volunteering at other times because of commitments, so this could be a good opportunity to help at Glenhope. Here's the link to volunteer:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48afa828a7fa7-parentadult
PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST
Here’s how:
·Download entry forms and guidelines at http://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation or pick up a copy from the front office
· Submit entries to front office by Thursday, November 2nd
· Contact reflections@glenhopepta.org with questions
SAGE- COFFEE CHAT OCTOBER 18TH 8:30AM
Come join SAGE for a session on Measuring Student Growth!
DO YOU SUFFER FROM PARASKEVIDEKATRIAPHOBIA?
Some Fun Facts about friday the 13th
1. MISSING 13TH FLOOR
Studies say more than 80 percent of high-rise buildings in the U.S. don't have a 13th floor, and many hotels, hospitals and airports avoid using the number for rooms and gates.
2. A MODERN FEAR
It's unclear exactly when Friday and the number 13 became linked, but there are no mentions of Friday the 13th before the 19th century, according to researchers from Iowa State University and Connecticut College.
3. FRIDAYS AND 13 GO TOGETHER
Friday the 13th can occur up to three times a year and, ironically for those with paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th), the 13th day of the month is slightly more likely to be a Friday than any other day of the week.
4. BLAME SUNDAY
For a month to have a Friday the 13th, the month must begin on a Sunday. Don't believe us? Check out the calendar and test it for yourself.
13.... MAYBE NOT UNLUCKY AFTER ALL
There is very little evidence to show that Friday the 13th is indeed an unlucky day. Many studies have shown that Friday the 13th has little or no effect on events like accidents, hospital visits, and natural disasters.
GROWTH MINDSET- CREATING BETTER LEADERS
Last week, the article below was released by Forbes discussing the power of growth mindset and its ability to foster leadership. "A growth mindset helps us learn from setbacks." We hope you enjoy!
GT CORNER
Our very own Mrs. Spence (4th ASPIRE) has been awarded SAGE's educator of the month. To read about it, please click below. Congrats, Mrs. Spence!
LEAD WITH GCISD
We love spreading the awesome things our district is doing in the hopes that more people will choose GCISD. We hope you will help spread the word too! You can use the link below to help :-)