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5th Grade Overview
May 18 - 22, 2026
Last Day of Class Rotations – Monday, May 18: Students will rotate through core classes (math, science/social studies, English, reading) for the last time. Please be at school on time with all work/projects completed.
5th Grade AR/End-of-Year Bash – Tuesday, May 19 – local restaurants & McCallie Lake: Students will be taken out in small groups for lunch at local restaurants. We could still use one or two more parent drivers, so email Mrs. Cole if you are available from 10:45 AM to 2:30 PMish.. Following lunch, we will have a pool party at McCallie Lake from 12 to 2 PM. Students may then go home with parents or return to school for dismissal.
5th Grade Summer Birthday Party - Wednesday, May 20 – Upper Playground: Summer birthday students will join for one big celebration. A food/drink sign-up sheet will soon be sent to parents of students with summer birthdays.
Mandatory 5th Grade Graduation PRACTICE – Thursday, May 21 at 1 PM (students only)
5th Grade Talent Show – Thursday, May 21: *Pre-registration required* - This “For Students Only” event will feature our talented students. Practice that musical piece, brush off those dancing shoes, get out the magic tricks, and show us what you’ve got! All performances must register with Mrs. Cole by May 19. Any songs must be vetted by 5th grade teachers prior to the talent show. Registration will close Monday, May 19, at 3:30 PM. No new acts will be admitted after that date.
5th Grade Graduation - Friday, May 22 at 10 AM: Join us in the church sanctuary for this memorable ceremony honoring your children. A cupcake reception will be held on the portico following the event. See below for clothing details:
Boys: long-sleeve white button down shirt (tucked), plaid BBS tie, khaki pants, belt, clean shoes
Girls: knee-length or longer white dress (NO strapless or thin spaghetti straps), low to mid-heel shoes (we don’t want anyone falling in new shoes), sweater (optional)
F&F: We will finish our Problem Solving unit with Vocabulary and Skills tests on Monday, May 18. There will be no performance test for this unit.
English: We made it! No more work in ELA or Writing. Congratulations to all our students who did an amazing job this year. I wish you all tremendous success as you all turn to the next page in your school journeys. Thanks for making this year unique and memorable!
Math: We will finish Monday with a little review and math games. No homework. Grief counseling will be available for those experiencing a sense of meaninglessness that follows from no math packets to complete at home. ;)
Science/Social Studies: Students will present their decades projects on Monday in class. May they go forward in life to make history!!
Spelling: No more spelling lists this year!!!
Bible: Memory Verse for Graduation: Romans 12:2 - “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”