Fifth grade is a pivotal year where students prepare for the transition to middle school while continuing to deepen their academic knowledge and skills. In language arts, they will focus on refining their reading comprehension by analyzing complex texts, identifying themes and literary elements, and improving their writing through essays, research projects, and creative works with proper grammar and structure. In math, fifth graders will tackle advanced concepts such as long division, multiplying and dividing fractions, and understanding decimals, percentages, and basic geometry. Science will explore the scientific method, ecosystems, the solar system, and the forces that shape the Earth, with hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning. Social studies will cover U.S. history in more detail, from the American Revolution to the Constitution, as well as study the geography, economics, and cultures of the world. In addition, students will develop skills in art, music, and physical education, fostering creativity and teamwork. Fifth grade encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and a deeper love of learning, setting the stage for the challenges and opportunities of middle school.

FIFTH GRADE TEAM - Mrs. Wheeler, Ms. Randle & Mrs. Swanson