You survived the dreaded Benchmark Tests! The second round is done.

You now have one more week of school, before beginning vacation fun!

And what a week it's going to be; we start with Balloon Typhoon.

Mrs. Crimley wants me to take her place, so I look like a buffoon!

We'll also have our Spelldown, to see who'll represent

our class, when it's time for the big, school-wide event.

Your persuasive arguments will be rehearsed today.

Ms Collins will be here tomorrow, to hear what you have to say.

There's also a nasty rumor going around, (I've heard it several times),

about some kind of "party." They must be out of their minds!

A party? With pizza? And drinks? And games? How could this possibly be?

What teacher would agree to this? I can think of one --that's me!

But that's not 'till Thursday. In the meantime, there's lots of things to do.

Grammar Giggles and Morning Math, for example, are waiting right here for you.