Mrs. Gartha's 5th Grade Blog

I hope you had a restful and enjoyable break!  This week we will be continuing work in the same areas as last week.  We will also be studying the same spelling words, since last week was so short.  Hopefully, the rest of this week will not be interrupted by the weather and we can get back to our regular schedule. …Continue reading →

Happy Valentine’s Day!  The kids sure think it’s a SWEET day because it’s a half day and the beginning of Mid-Winter Break!! Over the next 4 days, keep the kids reading and working on math.  We’ve had many interruptions these past weeks do to the weather.  We want to make sure that we keep their mind and skills sharp! Be …Continue reading →

Congratulations to all our award winning students!  I was happy to pass out awards to 20 of 24 students today.  Hopefully next time all 24 will receive awards. Tomorrow is a half day and Valentine’s Day.  If your child would like to bring Valentines for the class or treats for the class, they may do so.  Remember, school is dismissed …Continue reading →

Another day off!  What a winter so far!  Be careful with all the ice and stay safe.  Also, get some homework done.  Please spend some time on the educational sites as well as doing the homework listed below.  See you tomorrow! Celebration Assembly is at 2:15 tomorrow in the gym.  Come and cheer on our students! Homework Spelling– Write words …Continue reading →

  It’s a short week but we have a lot to do! Be sure that your child is completing his/her work every night. Please make every effort to attend tonight’s Science Night at Oakman for S.T.E.M. activities from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. It should be a BLAST! Don’t forget Wednesday afternoon is the Celebration Assembly! Please join us as we …Continue reading →

Michigan’s weather is surely unpredictable!  Yesterday we were in the 50’s and today our windchill is at 0!  Yikes!  Be sure that you are watching the weather and your child is dressed properly. Don’t forget to join us on Monday for Oakman’s Family S.T.E.M. night!  It will take place from 4;30-6:00 and should be educational and FUN!  This is organized …Continue reading →

We sure have had some crazy weather!  I’m sure that the kids don’t mind the time off.  But, we have so much work to catch up on! Below is a flyer for a special S.T.E.M. Activity night for the whole Oakman School (click on it and check it out)!  Please join us as we have some wonderful activities in the …Continue reading →

This is better than a Late Start!  Enjoy your day off but don’t forget to do reading and some work on our educational sites. Homework Spelling– Write words 11-20 in sentences in your spiral notebook Math– Study your facts for the facts test tomorrow Read your pledge minutes or more and write in your log.

NWEA testing is just about done! The majority of the class is finished and there is just a handful left.  It will be nice getting back to the regular schedule. Below is are article if your child is interested in attending STEM Middle School next school year. STEM Middle School Admission Process Posted on February 5, 2019 by Amal Chehab STEM Middle School …Continue reading →

This looks to be a warmer week so I hope that we will have no trouble completing the NWEA and DRA testing.  Today your child worked very hard on testing.  It was done in the morning and afternoon in addition to the Math-a-Thon and spelling test. It was one tough day!  Now all we have to do is complete tests …Continue reading →