Hello Families! I really can't believe we are here! This will be my final blog of the year!  

Calendar Dates:

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- They will have their last spelling test on Friday. Next week they will take their final weekly module test. 

We will start book reports on Thursday. My plan is start in the morning and then continue in the afternoon. I am hoping I can get a majority of them done on Thursday.  If not, we will do more on Friday.  

Math- I was really happy with the test scores on adding and subtracting fractions. I am going to start working on multiplying fractions before the end. They won't get a lot of practice, but a quick introduction for them.  I also plan on doing time tests one more time next Tuesday. Some are soooo close to getting 100%!! 

Religion- They will take their test on Thursday over the Sacraments of Healing. We will end in our guidance book.  I would also like to take them to the chapel one more time for the Rosary. 

Spirit Day- The last one of the year is on Friday! 

Field Day- I am telling the kids to wear tennis shoes on Friday for Field Day. There are so many activities that those would be the best for them. They can take a water bottle to school that day.  Lunch will be provided before the early out! It is a 3 hour early out! 

Just to let you know that I will be leaving early on the last day.  My sister Penny's school is giving her an honorary award. Her girls are accepting it in her name. My siblings and I are invited to attend. Right now, I am the only one able to go.  I did debate going because it is the last day with the 5th graders, but ultimately I want to be there for my nieces and for Penny. I have a feeling you all understand that.  I did ask Mrs. Klejch to be in my place once I leave. She was more than willing to help out!  There will be field day events, lunch, Silly String fun from the Lap-A-Thon, and the 8th grade clapout. It will be a very busy morning! Don't forget it is a 3 hour early out! 

Lap-A-Thon- The 5th graders are getting Dilly Bars because they ran the most laps! Woot Woot!

FAST Testing- Their reading and math scores are in their Take Home Folders. 

Music Program- Wasn't that just the best??? So much talent in the school and I see some budding actors in 5th grade! 

Finally, I just wanted to say thank you for letting me be your child's teacher this year. I think they have grown! Thank you for your understanding and grace this year as I taught and grieved at the same time. Thank you for your constant support when I emailed or texted you! This is a GREAT group of kids! I know some may be nervous about leaving our wing to go to the middle school, but I think they will adapt and love it! I hope everyone has a terrific summer! I will be working at the book store so stop in and say hi! I will be going to Ohio in July for my nephew's wedding. I think Mrs. Sickels and I are going to take a short little vacation together and do some major reading! 

God Bless,

Miss Surma

 I hope all you Moms had a wonderful day on Sunday! I hope you were spoiled by your family ! The countdown is on! I know I say this every year,but this year really did fly by! 

Calendar Dates:

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

Book Report- The day is approaching! They should bring their costumes on May 21. The costumes will stay at school until their report has been given. I am not sure how many I will get through on that first day!  IF they need their costume for a sport- they can take it home ,but will have to bring it back. 

Math- We are ending our chapter with a practice test this week. I am trying to break it down for them because it is mostly word problems. We made a list this week of possible clue words that would help you realize if you needed to add or subtract. They will start the math test on Monday. We will see how long it takes to get done. 

Reading- They took their weekly module test on Monday. I hope to get their scores in the mailboxes before the folders go home. We are starting our next story which is about creating a garden, but also hits topics on recycling and reusing materials. In grammar we will be focusing on commas and semicolons.  Their spelling words all end in -ed or -ing. We even talked about how one syllable words that end in a consonant usually double that letter.  Hop- hopped, hopping is an example. 

Religion- We are going to finish up this chapter . They will have one more test and then we will be going through our Guidance book! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I see storms are being predicted for the weekend. I hope those stay away with all the sport activities and graduation parties happening! 

God Bless, 

Miss Surma

 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