fifth grade newsletter may 7, 2026

Dear Parents,            

Wednesday’s chapel service was led by Pastor Mueller.  His message focused on us moving in the direction of Jesus throughout our life.  He gave trains as an example.  Wanting to get on board the right train to visit his family, it’s like us making sure we are “all aboard” the correct path throughout our journey with Christ.

Thank you to our field trip drivers for our upcoming field trip.  We will be leaving Hope at 12:10 so please be here by noon.  (Monday, May 11) Kids need to pack a “throw away bag” lunch.  

We are on the final countdown of our school year.

May 8- Talent Show, 2 pm 

May 11- 5th/6th field trip to Steamboat Arabia

May 14- Fine Arts Night  6:30 (white tops/shirts, black pants/skirts

May 15 – NO SCHOOL Teacher inservice

May 18- Field Day

May 21-Last day of school! Dismiss after chapel (around 10:30), Kindergarten graduation 6 pm

May 22 – 8th grade graduation-7pm 

Every summer students are given a list of books to choose from that are to be read over the summer.  Please check out your child’s list on the website for the upcoming school year. 

GOING INTO Sixth Grade: Read at least two books from the list below. For two of them, fill in the diagram below. If you can’t print it or need more space, draw your own diagram.( Your book may have more or less Rising and Falling Action than this diagram shows.) Then, use these events to type a 1-2 page summary of each book in 12-point font, double-spaced.

6th GRADE REQUIRED Reading: Read at least two books from the following list.

Escape From Mr. Limoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix  

Maniac McGee by Jerry Sprinelli             The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

Hoot by Carl Hiaason The Raven Heir by Stephanie Burgis

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Savvy by Ingrid Law

Esperanza Rising by Pam Ryan Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt:  Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Rejoice in the Lord!

Mrs. Kathy McIntosh

final newsletter may 21

final newsletter may 21

Dear Parents, Once again, I would like to thank you for your generous support, kind words, and gifts.  It has been an absolute heart-filled journey watching your children grow. Please pray over the summer that all our Hope families stay safe.  I would...

fifth grade newsletter may 14

fifth grade newsletter may 14

Dear Parents, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such generous gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week.   From flowers, to candles, to jewelry, to gift cards, to Arnold Palmers, to candy, to mugs, and even much needed cough drops, your thoughtfulness is...