5 Things You Need to Know Today in Little Silver and Oceanport: May 7

At last: Today is the day you have been waiting for. At least in terms of weather. Look for sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60-degree range. Savor it, because wet weather moves in through the end of the week to wash away all memories of sunny skies.

They're grrrrreat: In case your third or fourth grader hasn't been reminding you all weekend about the healthy breakfasts they'll need this week, NJASK testing starts today for those guys. School principals ask that we get them in on time each day and make sure they put the DS's down and get a good night's sleep all week.

Measuring the marigolds: The Little Silver PTO will hold its annual plant sale this Thursday and Friday at While marigolds might not be your favorite summer annual, the look on your little flower's face when she hands you your Mother's Day plant will keep you watering that treasure all season long.

Scout's honor: Eagle Scout Candidate Ben Swanson is sponsoring a collection drive for troops in Afghanistan, where his dad has served. Click here to find a list of items that can be donated and dropped off at .

Go Blue Devils: girls lacrosse defeated Manalapan 18-8 in the first round of the Shore Conference Tournament. The second round take places on Monday at home against Colts Neck at 3:45 p.m.