Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

Today report cards were sent home or given out at Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please sign the envelope and return it tomorrow so I know that you saw the grades. (If you meet with me today, you have no envelope to return).  You will notice that I added a math grade that somehow did not print on the card.  I put my …Continue reading →

Our first day of M-Step testing went along quite well.  Thank you for making sure that your child was well rested and had a good breakfast.  Please do the same for the next two days this week.  Remember, breakfast is available at Oakman from 8:00-8:25 a.m. Please be sure that you arrive on time for Parent-Teacher Conferences.  The schedule is …Continue reading →

I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing break! Now it’s time to get back to work! M-Step testing begins tomorrow. Be sure that your child has a good breakfast and a good night’s sleep (be sure that he/she gets to bed early). Wednesday evening is the only night for Parent-Teacher Conferences.  I have sent home ten conference slips.  Please …Continue reading →

SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!!  I hope you all enjoy the week off of school and have lots of fun with family and friends but don’t forget to set aside work time each day.  As we heard in the Parent Meeting yesterday, your child needs to keep his/her brain fresh over break because they will be coming back to the M-Step!  …Continue reading →

Today, we had a visit from Ms. Bazzy, the counselor at Unis.  The kids received a form for their classes in the Fall.  Please go over this form with your child, sign it and return it tomorrow! Tomorrow is the last day before Spring Break.  Be sure that your child attends school and receives the assignments to prepare them for …Continue reading →

Tomorrow is an important Parent Meeting! (check out the message below) Today we had two special events that took place.  In the morning, Ms. Ajami came and read to our class.  It was wonderful…thank you so much for taking the time to share a great story with the class. In the afternoon, we were able to listen to a folktale …Continue reading →

Today we had the privilege to learn about the ecosystems in the Great Lakes and invasive species that live there.  Be sure to ask your child about what they learned. This week the kids will need to bring their reading slips in on Thursday.  This is so students can be selected for the “Under the Ocean” party on Friday and …Continue reading →

The weather is still quite chilly!  Please be sure that your child is dressed properly. This Thursday, March 28th at 2:00 p.m., there will be a parent meeting about M-Step.  All parents are expected to attend! The last 5 days before Spring Break and the wrap up of March is Reading Month! Homework Spelling– Write your words 2 times each …Continue reading →

Over the weekend, be sure that your child spends some time on Study Island, Exact Path or Khan Academy,  to prepare for the M-Step.  Practice on these sites will help your child feel more confident and comfortable on testing. Enjoy the first weekend in Spring! Homework Science– Write two paragraphs, one on the rotation of the Earth and one on …Continue reading →

Today our class had some serious problems listening and following directions.  If this continues, some parents will be called to sit with their child while I teach.  We are not able to learn with constant disruptions. Be sure that your child is studying their states and capitals daily.  The next test will be on Monday. Homework Spelling- Write words in …Continue reading →