Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Spirit Week wraps up tomorrow by wearing Oakman wear (t-shirts, sweatshirts…) and/or hats.  Be a part of the fun and show your School Spirit! Our P.J. crew Tomorrow is a half day.  The students will be dismissed at 11:45.  Make sure that your child attend so that all the last minute work for the quarter is turned in. Theree is …Continue reading →

Happy Halloween!!!  Many thanks for the delicious snacks that were brought in for our Halloween celebration!  Please make sure that your child limits the amount of candy they eat at one time.  Also, be sure that they do not bring candy to school for lunch. The kids had a blast today!  Many thanks to Ali Haidar’s family that decorated our …Continue reading →

Tomorrow is  Halloween and many surprises will await Oakman students!  They may wear their costume all day but only masks during Trunk or Treat.  No weapons are allowed.  If you would like, your child may bring in a treat as long as it is in a bag. Homework Spelling– Write words 1-10 in sentences in your spiral notebook Math– Study …Continue reading →

This week is Spirit Week at Oakman! Join the fun by dressing up each day! Tuesday- Wear Pink to support cancer (Please send in a $1.00 donation to support the cause) Wednesday- Wear a Halloween costume (no masks or weapons) Trunk or Treat and other Halloween fun Thursday- Pajama day Friday- Wear Oakman colored shirts and hats ½ day If …Continue reading →

I missed being in class with you today.  I’m at home with a fractured foot.  I’ve been given a walking boot which means I will be back some time next week (hopefully Monday or Tuesday).  If you haven’t already, be sure to bring in $3.00 for Trunk or Treat on Wednesday.  Have a wonderful weekend! Homework Read at least 20 …Continue reading →

Today we were able to work on computerized Halloween pictures and stories with Mrs. Patterson’s class. If you haven’t already, please send in $3.00 for the PTA’s Trunk of Treat on Halloween.  This fun event will take place in the afternoon during school.  Donations of Halloween treats are appreciated. Popcorn Sale tomorrow! Homework Spelling– Write your words in alphabetical order …Continue reading →

What a beautiful day for a field trip to Greenfield Village!!!  The kids had a wonderful time walk back in history and learning so much about the past.  I’m sure that your child will have so much to tell you!  A big thank you to Ms. Bittar and Mrs. Dakhlallah who chaperoned this trip…you are the best! Tomorrow is Picture …Continue reading →

Tomorrow is our first field trip.  Be sure that your child is dressed comfortably (since we will be outside all day).  They should have a bag lunch, but not too much food inside. Today your child brought home a note regarding Math Night on Monday, November 5th.  Be one of the first 75 parents to register and receive a $15 …Continue reading →

Today, the class was visited by a health group (future pharmacists)  that talked to them about germs and how to prevent them. Ask your child what he/she learned from this presentation Wednesday it our field trip to Greenfield Village. Can you chaperone this trip?  We sure could use more adults with us.   It looks as though it will be a …Continue reading →

Many thanks to all the parents who showed up for our Parent Math Meeting!  It was a pleasure visiting with you and finding out how we can best help your child in the area of math. Have a great weekend and GO GREEN!!! Homework Read at least 20 minutes each day.  Make 2 log entries.  Practice math using the website …Continue reading →