"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. Today will be sunny with a high near 80 degrees, acording to the National Weather Service. 
2. While we've enjoyed summer-like weather for a few weeks now, the summer season will officially begin today. 
3. First-grade students at Greenlodge Elementary School will take a field trip to the Children's Museum in Easton today as they finish up their final week of school.
4. As we close the book on spring, check out the computer drawings done by Oakdale first graders.
5. Members of the Dedham-Westwood Water District will meet tonight at 7 p.m.