2 Timothy 1:3
... I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

I've cried sad tears today, and I've cried happy tears today. Saying good-bye is so very hard at the end of the year. It's not like I am not going to see each of the kiddos again, it's just knowing that they won't be coming in every day to OUR classroom...in MY care. It's just hard. I love them, and I love all of you parents, too. Thank you for the blessing of this year.

I don't even have words to express how shocked I am with the class gift! A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! I've always admired Le Crueset cookware and dreamed of owning some one day. But, I never expected to be GIVEN one of their products. I am overwhelmed with your thoughtfulness and generosity! Thank you, oh, so much! 


In closing, know this is true, "Once an Ant, always an Ant."
Love, Lisa

Your last set of signed papers is coming home today. Look them over, sign the envelope, and return them to school tomorrow. Please be sure to remove the composition book inside. This represents weeks of work by your child and is their 5th Grade Autobiography. Keep it for them until they are grown, and then pass it back to them! The rubric for this project is in the signed paper envelope...it is hot pink, so you can't miss it.

I believe I have all grades entered on Renweb, so you should be able to log in and view your child's 4th Quarter averages. Report cards will be mailed home.

I am working on getting grades closed out. Unless your child has something to make up from being absent, I should have everything entered this evening.

Next week:
Monday and Tuesday are regular school days. We will be working as usual, but I will not be assigning homework.
Wednesday through Friday are Early Dismissal days. Be here at 11:30 to pick up your Ant. 
On Wednesday, we will have "A Day at the Movies" and the class will vote on what we will show. Feel free to send drinks, popcorn, and snacks to share.
On Thursday, we will have Field Day from 10:00-11:00. Water is involved in come events, so be sure your child has a towel. After school, the class is invited to the Pool Party at Indigo Palms.
On Friday, we will be having Awards Day at 9:15 in the Loft. Please, come if you can!

Change the word "EXAM" to "TEST!"

Upcoming Tests
The year is quickly screaming to an end! Here are the last tests/quizzes planned.
Reading- a "beginning of the book" test on our new novel, The Westing Game, next Monday. Nothing to study, just a few comp questions on the first few chapters and some inference questions. As long as you are paying attention in class, you should be fine.
Spelling- Test 27 next Friday and CE Quiz 27 next Friday 
Language- A DLR Quiz and a punctutation/capitalization quiz next week. A test on capitalization, punctuation, possessive nouns, sentences, parts of speech, and simple/compound sentences next week. Basically, the last test is a review of all skills (other than writing) from the year. Additionally, your My Life as a Fifth Grader autobiography will be graded and scored as a test.
Math- one final math test next week.
Bible- one final test on Saul next week and MV Quiz on Friday. 
History- one final test on England. I was planning this for tomorrow, but am moving it to next Tuesday. Also, the Scrapbook Project will be entered as a test grade.
Science- one final quiz next week on CCs 9.1-9.3.

Homework 5/8
Math- CW 251-252/HW 138
Spelling- PT 26
Bible- MV 2x
Science- study CCs
History- study notes

 

Mary Elizabeth Mother's Day Tea
It was so good to see each of you at the Tea this morning! The kiddos were so excited to do the serving!

Blackbeard's Cove
The school will be paying for Putt-Putting at BBC. Students will be able to bring money for extra attractions if time permits.
There is also a concessions area from which they may order/buy food if you don't want to pack a lunch that day. Just be sure to send $$.
Please e-me if you (parents) are planning to attend this trip on Monday. I need to give a headcount to Brian.

Homework 5/7
Spelling, Bible, and History- study!

Mother's Day Tea
I gave out "Save the Dates" quite a while back so that you could reserve this day on your calendar. Mothers, please plan to join us at 9:00 in the Loft on Wednesday, May 7, for our Annual Mary Elizabeth Mother's Day Tea.

Golf Marathon
Congratulations to Skylar for collecting the most money in the Golf Marathon. She is the winner of the Homework Pass for all written assignments next week!

Homework 5/2
Reading- study voc. Test Wednesday.
Spelling- abc 26. This is a review unit, so I am expecting  SUPER-FABULOUS grades.
Math- CW 247-248
Bible- study new MV
History- study notes. Test Friday.

Golf Incentive:
Tomorrow is officially the last day for Golf Marathon donations. I have four students that are within a dollar of each other for first place!! For our final incentive....whoever has the most money in their Crowdrise account tomorrow by noon, will receive a homework pass good for all written homework next week! Here is the current standings: 
1st) Preston with $150 
2nd) Steven with $149
3rd) Mary Mac with $147
4th) Anderson with $146
I can't wait to see how it ends tomorrow. I wonder if someone NOT in the Top Four takes the lead....

Homework 5/1:
Spelling- PT 25
Math- CW 245-246
Reading- study voc.
Bible- MV 2x
History- study notes