Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

What a rainy day!  I thought we might have to build an ark!  Due to the rainy weather and wet conditions, the kids stayed in for recess today. Today the kids were given a challenge in science, to keep a book off the desk using baggies.  They really got the hang of this and then designed useful items that could …Continue reading →

Today your child came home with a couple of notes.  The large one was for Oakman Lion wear.  If you would like to order Oakman t-shirts or jackets, please send in the order form and cash only.  The second form is about Friday’s PTA popcorn sale.  Each bag of popcorn (for 50 cents) that is purchased supports our Oakman PTA, …Continue reading →

Tomorrow is a Late Start!  School begins at 9:35 (breakfast is served at 9:00). We started the Language section of the NWEA tests, today.  After the Language test, we only have Science to go!  We are almost done!  Be sure that your child has a good night’s rest and a good breakfast in the morning so he/she does their best. …Continue reading →

Did you know that this is the last week of summer? I can’t wait for the cooler weather! NWEA testing will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday is a Late Start. School begins at 9:35 a.m. We no longer have MyOn available to the kids but we do have a new site with books to read and stories to …Continue reading →

Many thanks to all the parents that came to Open House last night!  It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet you. Our spelling test scores were much better today.  Please check out your child’s score written on his/her assignment sheet.  If your child would like to improve that grade, they can retake in the morning at 8:00. Homework …Continue reading →

Tonight is OPEN HOUSE!!!  Please join us from 6- 7:30 p.m. Also, tomorrow is half a day.  The students will be dismissed at 11:45. Homework Spelling– Study for the test tomorrow.  Write words #13-17 in sentences. Math- Sign and correct your facts test. Read at least 20 minutes and write in your log.  

Tomorrow is Oakman’s Open House!  Be sure to join us from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and see what this year has in store for your child! Please be sure that your child is practicing his/her spelling words each night.  If your child does not understand an assignment or needs help, I’m here at 8:00 a.m. to help them. Homework Spelling– Write words …Continue reading →

Today we spent time discussing and reading about 9/11, what took place and why it is a day to remember.  Ask your child what they learn about this American tragedy. Your child is bringing home the M-Step test results.  They should be located in their folder.  If you have any questions about the scores, please contact me. If you are …Continue reading →

This is going to be a busy week. NWEA testing will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday evening, from 6-7:00 p.m., Oakman will be having Open House. Please set aside some time and come to our classroom and see what is happening. I’d love to meet you! Today your child took his/her spelling test.  I wrote down the score …Continue reading →

What a wonderful change in the weather!  It is so nice to be comfortable in the classroom. Monday will be the students first spelling test.  Be sure that your child practiced his/her words over the weekend.  Next week (starting Tuesday) we will continue with NWEA testing.  Once again, please be sure that your child is getting to bed on time. …Continue reading →