Welcome to 5th Grade ELAR
Voyage to Victory
I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year!
GET TO KNOW MS. KEETON
This is my third year teaching and my first year at Galena Park ISD. Prior to joining GPISD, I taught 6th Grade ELAR. My experience has prepared me to support the growth of your 5th grader for a successful transition to middle school and beyond!
26-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR❗
5TH GRADE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR (2026-2027) 🏆
Daily Schedule (Morning) 🌞
Daily Schedule (Afternoon)🔅
Weekend Reading Suggestions
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
A wealthy Mexican girl loses everything and must start over as a migrant farm worker in California during the Great Depression, discovering her own strength and resilience along the way.
Holes by Louis Sachar
A boy wrongly sent to a desert detention camp where he digs holes every day uncovers a mystery connecting his family's past, buried treasure, and a century-old curse in this adventurous and clever story.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
READING SUCCESS RESOURCES ⭐
Conference Time 10:20AM-11:05AM 📱 5th Grade Lunch 12:45PM-1:15PM 🍕
Supply List 🎨 (Note to Families: I understand that every family's situation is different. Please provide what you can. )
- Headphones — 1 pair (over-the-ear style only; no earbuds)
- Pencils — 1 pack of No. 2 pencils
- Crayons — 1 box (24-count pack)
- Colored Pencils — 1 package
- Markers — 1 package
- Water Bottle — 1 reusable water bottle (labeled with student's name)
- Copy Paper — 1 package
- Tissues — 1 box
- Disinfecting Wipes — 1 container (Clorox or similar)
- Bottled Water — 1 case
- Candy — 1 package (must be dairy-free and nut-free)
MY FAVORITE THINGS & HOBBIES 🥰
Favorite Hobby: Building Lego Sets
Favorite Colors: Orange & Gray
Favorite Restaurants: Chickfila/Pappadeaux/Chipotle
Favorite Store: Amazon & Journey's
Favorite Drinks: Topo Chico Sparkling Water & Arizona (Strawberry Kiwi/Ginseng and Honey Green Tea/Iced Tea with Lemon Flavor)
Favorite Scent: Fresh/Clean or Wood Scents
Favorite Chips: Salt & Vinegar
Favorite Candy: Sweet Tart Ropes (Cherry Punch)
Favorite School Supplies: Thermal Laminating Pouches, Copy paper and Printer Ink (63XL Ink Cartridge Black Color Combo Pack)
Email Me: okeeton@galenaparkisd.com
Contact Me Through School Status: (Preferred Method)
Call Us: 832-386-4000 ext. 4000
Location: 6720 New Forest Parkway
Houston, TX 77049 (Room 4109)

