Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Today we were alchemists in science and tested 4 different potions to find out the best way to clean a penny.  This experiment will continue tomorrow. This week our spelling test will not be taken until Monday due to the short week.  Please be sure that your child is studying them every night. Homework Spelling– Write words 8-13 in sentences …Continue reading →

Today was the first day for NWEA testing.  We were able to use an air conditioned room so it made it easier for the kids to concentrate.  Be sure that your child has plenty of sleep so that we can complete the reading test tomorrow. I am sending home many Volunteer and Chaperone forms that were sent to school.  In …Continue reading →

I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend, now it’s time to get back to work!  Please check this blog daily so you are on top of the classroom activities.  Today many students did not have their work completed.  This is a top priority!  Make sure that school work is done and you have signed the assignment sheet. At the …Continue reading →

It was a hot week, but the kids survived the first week of school!  Remember, we do not have school Friday or Monday due to the Labor Day Weekend!  Your child should be reading every day…please keep them in that habit! Many of you, who put your email address on the emergency card were sent an invitation to have the …Continue reading →

Another hot one!  Be sure that your child comes with a water bottle tomorrow! All forms (emergency , concussion and weapons) need to be in tomorrow. Homework Read at least 20 minutes and write in your log.

What a hot, first full day of school!  I’m so happy to see that the weather will be cooling down soon. Many thanks to the parents that sent in the concussion, weapons and emergency forms.  Today your child has received a “Household Information Survey”.  Like last year, your child can receive free breakfast and lunch at school.  Even though the …Continue reading →

Welcome 5th Graders!!!  I’m so glad to have you in my class this year! Tomorrow is a full day of school.  Since our class has a late lunch, your child is welcome to bring in a healthy snack for the morning.  Fruits, vegetables, granola bars, yogurt, peanuts, string cheese and crackers are permitted.  Lunch tomorrow is Hummus and Pita, green …Continue reading →