Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Tomorrow is a half day of school, and the last day of the 2nd quarter.  Be sure to pick up your child at 11:45.  Remember, there is no school Monday and a 1/2 day on Tuesday. Don’t forget that donations for the Burn Drive will be collected through next week.  Any amount donated is appreciated! Homework Spelling– Write words 3 …Continue reading →

Another day of NWEA testing! I’m seeing some big increases in scores.  Did your child’s score increase?  There are still 11 students that need to finish the reading test and that will continue tomorrow afternoon. Donations for the Burn Drive will be collected through next week.  So far, our class has brought in $20! Homework Math– Do Succeed pg. 86 …Continue reading →

Today we had a wonderful science presentation just for our class!  Scientist Jane showed us many cool things about space, gave us some astronaut ice cream and let us spin using centrifugal force!  What a blast! This afternoon we began NWEA testing in reading.  This will continue tomorrow. Homework Spelling– Write words 1-10 in sentences in your spiral notebook. Math- …Continue reading →

This is the last week of the second quarter of school.  In other words, we are half way through the school year!  Our class will be starting NWEA testing tomorrow afternoon.  We will also be testing Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon for an hour at a time.  Please encourage your child to take his/her time and do their best.  Make …Continue reading →

Next week we will begin NWEA testing.  We will not test on Monday, though.  Please be sure that your child has plenty of rest and works on Exact Path, Study Island, Khan Academy or the NWEA practice site this weekend to prepare.  Our first testing area will be reading. Donations of hand sanitizer, paper towels or Wet-Ones would be appreciated, …Continue reading →

The “Big Chill” continues!  I’m so glad that the kids are coming to school dressed appropriately. Be sure that your child has studied for his/her spelling test tomorrow.  The work assigned over break, the power point on an explorer and the assigned Epic reading, is due tomorrow!  Is your child one of the few that have not completed this work?  …Continue reading →

Next week we will begin taking the NWEA test again.  I would encourage you to have your child work on this free practice site. https://www.varsitytutors.com/map-practice-tests to help them prepare. The weather is now feeling like winter.  Please be sure that your child is dressed in appropriate attire.  If the windchill is above 20 degrees, they will be going out for recess. …Continue reading →

Thank you for making sure that your child had some good sleep last night!  The kids seemed to be more rested and alert. We will be starting the NWEA testing next week.  Encourage your child to practice on Khan Academy, Exact Path or Zearn in the evening to sharpen their skills. Homework Spelling– Write words 1-10 in sentences in your …Continue reading →

Happy New Year!!!  I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing break!  Many thanks to the students that completed the assignments over break.  I appreciate the parents that made sure that your child was reading everyday and keeping up with their studies.  That is how your child will be successful in school! Now it is back to work and we …Continue reading →

It is officially Winter today and the last day of school for 2018!  Since we will not be back until Monday, January 7th, we need to keep the kids sharp on their studies.  Epic books is available for kids free to 5 p.m. daily.  Be sure that your child reads the assigned books and completes the quiz at the end …Continue reading →