The fifth grade classroom is full of many student centered learning experiences. Working individually, in pairs, and in groups the students will participate in a variety of problem solving and research activities. Students will become lifelong learners who are faithful Christians and responsible citizens.

Service to the community is an important aspect of our class. Fifth Grade raises money for the Heifer Project which helps families become self- sufficient by raising their own animals.

Field trips are an important part of our classroom curriculum. Fifth grade plans to travel to the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center and the Chumash Challenge. Chaperones are needed for all field trips. Please watch for information in my weekly newsletters.

Curriculum Overview

Language Arts -- Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Basic Paragraphs, Letter Writing, Writer's Journals, Book Summaries, and Report Writing

Social Studies -- United States History

Science -- Simple Machines, Basic Elements, Energy

Mathematics -- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry, Graphs and Introductory Algebra Skills

Religion -- Catholic Beliefs and Practices, Community Service

Literature -- Number the Stars, Maniac Magee, The Sign of the Beaver, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Various Short Stories

Music -- Classical Composers, Recorder Usage, Basic Site Reading

Art -- Classical, Renaissance and Modern Artists, Drawing, Painting, and Textural Art Projects

Computers -- Applications, Basic programs, Power Point Presentations, Basic Word Processing, Basic Skills Games

Physical Education -- Basic body conditioning, game strategy, and sportsmanship