Dear Parents,

There are only four more days in this school year.  I can't believe it!  It has been my pleasure to teach your children and share them with you.  We have worked hard and they have all grown academically this year.  I know you are as proud of them as I am. Thank you for sending me your sweet, respectful, well-behaved children.

I also want to thank you for your unwavering cooperation.  I have always known I had your support and prayers.  You have been there to meet any classroom need, driven on field trips, and showered me with birthday gifts and other tokens of appreciation.  I am very grateful!

I know that you are looking forward to the summer break, and the more relaxed routine it allows.  I pray that you have a wonderful, restful time with your family.

In Him,
Julia

Tuesday, May 15- 2:00- Wax museum for parents
                                       Report cards go home.
Wednesday, May 16-     Semester Celebtation- 8:15 in Willett Hall
                                       Dismissal at 11:15
Thursday, May 17-        Field Day- begins at 9:00
                                      Dismissal at 11:15

Dear Parents,

I have said several times that time was passing quickly, and I believe it's because I have enjoyed being with your children.  They are THE BEST!  We've laughed and learned together.  It's been a great year for me, and I hope you feel the same.

Wednesday, May 9th- We'll be going on a field trip to the Capitol.  We'll leave school around 8:30 and return in time for lunch.

Friday, May 11th- Students will present their famous Alabamian in class.

Tuesday, May 15th- Wax Museum presentation for parents at 2:00.

Wednesday, May 16th- Semester Celebration at 8:15- dismissal at 11:15

Thursday, May 17th- Field Day- dismissal at 11:15


Bible- Lesson 29, "Canaan Is Divided"
Spelling- Unit 35, Test on Thursday
Language- Unit 7, Test on Wednesday -I had originally told the children this would be Tuesday.
Reading- Blue
Math- Chapter 18, "Measure and Classify Plane Figures"
Science- Chapter 18, "Simple Machines"
Alabama History- Chapter 10, "A Time for Rebuilding"

Week of April 30th - May 4th

Dear Parents,

I hope you saw the paper about the wax museum.  The children are very excited!  They know their character and have at least one source of information.  Writing the short speech and assembling the costume should be done at home.  The children will present in class on Friday May 9th, and will present to a few lower elementary classes on the morning of May 15th.  Parents may visit the wax museum at 2:00 on May 15th. I will be talking to them about maintaining a stance, and the importance of remaining in character.
 
 I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Bible - Lesson 28, Joshua 9-10, "A Trick and a Miracle"
Spelling - Unit 34, Test on Thursday
Language - Unit 7, Adverbs, pages 242-251
Reading - Blue
Math - Complete chapter 20 (fractions), begin chapter 17 (geometry)
Science - Daily grade on Tuesday, Unit F, Chapter 15, Lessons 3 and 4
Alabama History - Chapter 9 Test on Friday (Civil War)

Week of April 23rd - 27th

I hope you've had a glowing report about our field trip to DeSoto Caverns.  It was a fun, educational trip!

Bible - Lesson 27, Joshua 5:13-8, "Jericho and Ai Taken"
Spelling - Unit 33, Test on Thurs.
Language - Unit 7, Adverbs, pages 236-243
Reading - City of Ember
Math - Chapter 20, "Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers"
Science - Unit F, Chapter 15, Lesson 2 (daily grade on Tuesday)
Alabama History - Chapter 9, "Civil War"

Week of April 16th - 20th

The days are passing so quickly, and we still have busy days ahead.  We're looking forward to our field trip on Friday to DeSoto Caverns.  I'll send more information in Monday's signed papers.

Bible - Lesson 26, Joshua 1-4, "Preparing to Conquer Canaan"
Spelling - Unit 32, Test on Thursday
Language - Pronouns, Unit 6 Test on Tuesday
Reading - City of Ember, skill: story structure
Math - Fractions, chapter 19, Test on Wednesday
Science - Unit F, Chapter 15, Lesson 2, "How are Electricity and Magnetism Related?"
Alabama History -  Chapter 9, pages 208-216, "A Divided Nation"

Week of April 9th - 13th

Have  blessed Easter!

Bible - Lesson 25, Numbers 22-24, "Balaam"
Spelling - Unit 31, Test on Thursday
Language - Unit 6, pages 214-219, "Pronouns"
Reading - City of Ember
Math - begin Chapter 19, "Understand Fractions"
Science - Unit F, Chapter 15, Lessons 1 & 2
Alabama History - Chapter 9, pages 196-207, "A Divided Nation"

Week of April 2nd - 6th

Dear Parents,

I hope you are already enjoying this time with your family, and having some fun in the sun.  Our week will be a short school week, as we observe Good Friday.

Bible - Lesson 25, Numbers 22-24, "Balaam"
Spelling - Unit 30, Test on Thursday
Language - Unit 6, pages 208-213, "Pronouns"
Reading - Begin City of Ember, skill: making inferences
Math - Chapter 16, pages 306-309, begin Chapter 19
Science - Unit F, Lesson 1, "What Is Electricity"
Alabama History - Begin Chapter 9, "A Divided Nation"