All fifth grade classes come to the library for at least a half-hour each week. During that time, students are involved in a variety of activities that promote independent learning and reading. The library shares space with the Computer Lab allowing students access to both print and on-line research resources. Students are responsible for taking care of material borrowed from the media center and returning it in a timely manner. Game concepts at this level are stressed in conjunction with motor skills.
Emphasis is placed on individualized thinking and reacting to situation activities.
Students are encouraged and expected to set individual goals for each unit. Creativity and progressive sequential learning are fostered in rotation stations, gymnastics, track and field and pillow polo. Individual and group dynamics are emphasized in problem solving in Project Adventure. Fundamental skills and techniques are developed in units on soccer, field hockey, flag football, volleyball, basketball and softball. Mrs. Lutfy and Mr. LaChance Art Students in grades 3-5 participate in weekly art classes in which they explore a variety of art media and experiences including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and interdisciplinary units.