Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Tomorrow is the deadline for the school fundraiser!  Packets must be returned with all 12 addresses listed to qualify for the prizes. If your child wants to improve his/her social studies grade they must turn in the required paragraphs by tomorrow. The Oakman PTA would love your support!  Please purchase a membership.  Your child brought home the form today. Homework …Continue reading →

Today your child is coming home with a packet for a school fundraiser.  If your child fills out the packet with the names and addresses of 12 different people, they will receive a pair of earbuds and possibly many other prizes.  If your child is going to participate in this fundraiser, the booklet needs to be brought back to school …Continue reading →

Some students wanted an opportunity to improve their social studies grade so this is what I propose: They can write a paper (on their own) with 3 paragraphs containing this information. Paragraph 1- List the 3 branches of the government and what they do Paragraph 2- Explain how a bill becomes law Paragraph 3- List the first 5 amendments This …Continue reading →

Finally, our NWEA testing is finished!! Now all we need to complete is the DRAs. (though many of the students are already finished). This testing will help me to see where your child’s strengths and weaknesses are and then be able to best instruct them. It is a long process! Your child’s social studies test is coming home to be …Continue reading →

What a beautiful day!  I love the fall!  Today our class had their first auction.  Ask them how things went and if they bid on any items. Be sure to check your child’s spelling test score which is recorded in their planner.  IF they did not do well, they may come and retake it in the morning. Homework Read at …Continue reading →

Your kids will sure be busy tonight!  Tomorrow they will be having two tests (social studies and spelling).  We spent a lot of time reviewing for social studies in class today but at least 15 minutes of review at home will be extremely helpful. If your child has any questions regarding homework or test preparations, I will be at school …Continue reading →

Most of the class have now completed their NWEA tests.  Those that haven’t will be given time during literacy.  What a relief!  Now all we have to do is complete the DRA testing and many are finished with that. Our class has been having problems behaving in their special classes.  They are not following the teacher’s directions and misbehaving.  If …Continue reading →

Tomorrow the School Store is open in the afternoon.  If your child would like to purchase school supplies or snacks, be sure that he/she come with cash.  Book orders are due tomorrow! Be sure that your child gets plenty of sleep tonight, we will continue NWEA science testing in the morning. If your child is in instrumental, be sure he/she …Continue reading →

The Oakman PTA has started a School Store that will be open during the school day on Wednesdays.  This store will sell supplies such as:  glue sticks, pencils, dry erase markers… and snacks. Book orders are due this Wednesday.  Also, if you are still interested in purchasing Oakman t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies or jackets, please try to send in the orders …Continue reading →

Thank you for all the popcorn orders!  Your support for the Oakman PTA is appreciated! One thing I noticed with our class is that they need to be more responsible for their work and belongings.  Please help your child by making sure his/her work is done every night, signing their planner and making sure that they have a quiet place …Continue reading →