Hello Parents, Thank you once again for the wonderful Teacher Appreciation gifts this week! It was a fun week with those little surprises from you and the PTO. 

Calendar Dates:

May 8- Spirit Day 

May 13- 5th Grade plays hand chimes at mass

May 20- Spring Concert

May 21- Biography Report  Due / Bring Costumes

May 22- Spirit Day/ 8th Grade Graduation

May 25- No School/ Memorial Day

May 29- Last Day of School / 3 hour early out/ Field Day

Reading-  We are finishing up our story this week. They will take their weekly module test on Monday.  The spelling test will be on Friday.  Make sure you are getting the book report costumes ready! 

Mass- On Wednesday, May 13, the 5th graders will be playing their hand chimes during the 1st grade mass. Please feel free to join us if you want a sneak preview! I believe they will play again at the Spring Concert on May 20. 

Some of the 5th graders will also be helping the kindergartners during their mass on May 20. 

Math- We are wrapping up our chapter on adding and subtracting fractions. It looks like next week we will begin the process of doing a practice test before the real thing. Our next chapter will be on multiplying fractions! 

Religion- We have started our new chapter on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.  Starting on Friday we will begin working on our Guidance books during our Friday religion times. This is just an extension of our religion class with more of a focus on relationships with friends and family. 

Substitute- I am gone on Monday. I am heading home to Doon on Sunday to leave flowers for my parents at the cemetery. I am also planning on going to Sioux Falls to see my sister Mary and her husband. Mr. Cooley will be my sub. I know the kids love when he is in the building! 

Spirit Day on Friday! 

I hope you have a great weekend! I know it is Market on Maple weekend. I will be working at the book store if you're downtown checking things out! Hope to see you! 

God Bless,

Miss Surma