Thank you for all of the support during ITBS week! I am sure that Friday afternoon was a nice treat after everyone worked hard on testing all week.
Here is a look at this week!
Spelling Lesson 32 grade on Wed., April 13
Writing
We will work with different poem patterns and write some poetry based on Tuck Everlasting. We may also do some creative writing based on the Tuck story.
Tuck Everlasting
We finished the novel, and it was quite the surprise for the children. The ending was a little bittersweet. I think most of us wanted Winnie to drink the water when she was 17, find Jesse, marry him, and travel around the world. Winnie made the choice to let the wheel of life happen naturally for her. Angus and Mae Tuck were saddened to find Winnie's grave when they returned to Treegap 69 years later.
Tuck Everlasting Ch. 20-the Epilogue grade on Thurs., April 14
Students should study their 10 vocabulary words and review the chapters. It is always helpful if they would like to reread those chapters.
Wordly Wise
We will be preparing Lesson 13 (A, B, C, D, and E) this week. Most students should have finished their definition cards on Friday. The grade for this lesson will not be until Tues., April 19.
Bible
God Shows His Power to Nebuchadnezzar (Lesson 29) Scripture: Daniel 3-4 Bible Guide Pages: 103-106 Even thought Nebuchadnezzar had confessed that the Lord was the God of gods, he did not worship Him as the only God, nor did he expect his people to do so. In this lesson, Daniel and his friends face the blazing furnace. Also, Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by God as he is made to live as an animal for a time. This experience caused Nebuchadnezzar to recognize God as the King of Heaven, saying that everything He does is right and all of His ways are just.
Lesson 29 grade on Fri., April 15
Memory: Galatians 6: 1-3 due by Mon., April 18
Note the Following:
1. Midterm grade sheets are in the Monday folder. Please sign and return along with signed papers.
2. The Persuasive Writing "animal" display will be up in the hall through April.
There are some important dates coming up.
1. Liz Carter will speak to the 5th and 6th graders on April 12 about use of social media.
2. American Village field trip on Fri., April 29
3. Fifth Grade play on Thurs., May 12 at 9:00 for Lower School
4. Fifth Grade play on Fri., May 13 at 9:00 for Parents
5. Semester Celebration at 8:15 on Mon., May 16
6. Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at 9:15 on Mon., May 16 (Sunday dress for 5th graders)
7. Report cards go home on Mon., May 16.
8. Field Day at 9:00 on Tues., May 17 (Pizza/Popsicles! Last Day of School!)
Have a great week!
Gidget Smith
