Wednesday, March 20th
Happy 1st day of Spring! What a way to start this season, an exciting field trip. The IMax movie was wonderful especially since it was in 3D. Then the Rouge Factory Tour was amazing! All in all, the kids were extremely tired when they left here today. Homework Spelling- Write sentences for words 11-20 Social Studies– Study your states and …
March 20, 2019 Wednesday at 4:09 pm
Tuesday, March 19th
Today we were fortunate to have Comedian and Law professor, Amer Zahr, read to the 5th grade. He also entertained us with his humor and encouraged students to come up and tell a joke or two. Below are the brave students who tried. Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch tomorrow for the field trip. Homework Spelling- Write words 1-10 …
March 19, 2019 Tuesday at 4:11 pm
Monday, March 18th
Wednesday is our field trip to the IMax and the Ford Rouge Factory. Be sure that your child brings a bag lunch with just the food needed for them. Be sure to include a drink but no pop. Continue urging your child to read at home. This is reading month so let’s put out more effort. Homework Spelling– Write your …
March 18, 2019 Monday at 4:05 pm
Friday, March 15th
Today we had another special reader, Billy Amen from Hype. Not only did he read a story to the 5th grades but he also told them about his days at Oakman. Our classroom has been researching the narwhal whale for March is Reading Month. Ask your child about this interesting animal! Also, check out our door dedicated to the narwhal. …
March 15, 2019 Friday at 4:07 pm
Thursday, March 14th
What a day! Today we had Ms. Rauch (former principal at Oakman and Unis) read to us about the oceans. Then, we worked with our 2nd grade partners researching sea animals! To top it off, today was Mis-Match day and Crazy Hair day! (check out the pictures below) March is sure fun! Get comfortable tomorrow because it is Pajama Day! …
March 14, 2019 Thursday at 4:08 pm
Wednesday, March 13th
Today we had a couple of special visitors. In the morning, we had a former Oakman student, Rana Elhusseini, come and read to us. Rana is a senior at Fordson High School and just received a full scholarship to college for her academics and basketball. She even played a little basketball against Adam. In the afternoon, we had another special …
March 13, 2019 Wednesday at 4:22 pm
Tuesday, March 12th
Tomorrow is a Late Start! School begins at 9:35. Today your child has brought home a permission slip for our field trip next Wednesday. We will be seeing a movie at the Imax-National Parks and then we will go on a tour of the Ford Rouge Factory. It should be a great experience! If you can join us, please let …
March 12, 2019 Tuesday at 3:39 pm
Monday, March 11th
Finally, the weather seems to be breaking! Maybe Spring will be coming soon! Next Wednesday, March 20th, the 5th grades will be going on a field trip to the IMax theater and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. We will leave at about 9:15 and be back by 2:30. The cost for the students will be $8.00. If you would like …
March 11, 2019 Monday at 3:37 pm
Friday, March 8th
Today is the last day of the first week of “March is Reading Month”. Be sure to check and sign your child’s reading slip and have him/her bring it back on Monday. Every week they complete their reading slip, they have a chance to come to the “Under the Ocean” party at the end of the month. Over the weekend, …
March 8, 2019 Friday at 8:36 am
Wednesday, March 6th
Today we read a wonderful story by author Maria Dismondy- The Jelly Donut Difference. Next Wednesday, she will be coming to read to our school. If you would like to purchase a book or two for your child and have her autograph it, please fill out the form coming home today and send in the money. If you would like …
March 6, 2019 Wednesday at 3:30 pm
