Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Tomorrow is the last day of school in 2018!  The kids also met their goal so they will have cookies and hot chocolate for a treat with a short movie.  Let’s not forget the smoothie party they won, too!  It should be a lot of fun tomorrow! Thank you for all the contributions sent in to help support the children …Continue reading →

Today’s assembly was very interesting!  The kids did see some real cool experiments and learn why the results took place.  Have your child tell you about the pictures below. Did you know that Ms. Habhab and our class won the milk carton building contest?  We are having a smoothie party Friday morning as our prize!  Way to go 5th grade! …Continue reading →

Today was the BIG volleyball game, the 5th graders against the teachers.  The results, the teachers did it again!  Anyways, it was a lot of fun! Tomorrow we will be attending a “hands on” assembly in the afternoon.  It should be quite interesting.  Don’t forget to dress like a scientist! Homework Spelling– Write words 1-10 in sentences in your spiral …Continue reading →

Not only is this the last week of school in 2018, but it is also Spirit Week!  Please join in the fun! Tomorrow is the 5th Graders VS the Oakman Staff Volleyball Game.  Unfortunately, I will not be able to play but I will be cheering on the staff members as we try to keep our unbeaten streak alive!  Be …Continue reading →

Next week will be the last days of school in 2018!  This year, Oakman has decided to have a Spirit Week Monday-Friday. Spirit Week (December 17-21) In order for students to participate we are asking students to pay $1 a day. The proceeds will go towards charity for the children of Yemen. Monday: Dress to Impress (Favorite dress, suits, tie, …Continue reading →

Today was the Winter Concert and what a wonderful performance the kids put on!  Thank you to the parents that showed up to support our students. Homework Spelling- Write words 2 times each in alphabetical order on paper.  Study for the test. Math- Complete page 111 in Learn book. Read at least 20 minutes and write in your log.

Tomorrow is the 3rd & 5th Grade Winter Concert!  Please join us at 2:00 in the gym and celebrate the season with some amazing student performances!  Be sure that your child is dressed nice!   Homework Spelling– Write words 11-20 in sentences in your spiral notebook Math– Do Succeed pg. 76 #3 and sign and correct your facts test Read …Continue reading →

Tomorrow is a Late Start!  School begins at 9:35 (breakfast is served at 9:00) Click HERE for a great site where students can listen to their favorite stories read by celebrities and authors. Listening to reading is so beneficial and this is a fun way to incorporate it each day. Try it tonight and listen to a bedtime story! Please plan …Continue reading →

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  Only two more weeks of school in 2018…my, time is going fast! This week the 3rd and 5th grades will be having a Winter Concert on Thursday, December 13th at 2:00 p.m.  Please be sure to join us! Homework Spelling– Write your words 3 times each in your spiral.  Sign and correct your …Continue reading →

Today we had an opportunity to work with 5th graders on coding.  This is an up and coming area of technology that the kids had a great time doing.  The theme was “Dance Party”.  Ask your child about his/her creation.  As you can see below, they were really engaged in the activity. Oakman Parents, Please join us for a parent …Continue reading →