Fifth Grade

 

Fifth grade at St. Louise School cultivates independence, critical thinking, and personal responsibility, with a focus on academic excellence and community service in a faith-centered environment.

 

• Emphasizes differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
• Focuses on meeting and exceeding state standards through varied instructional methods.
• Supports student growth academically, socially, and spiritually.

 

• Religion: Catholic beliefs, sacraments, scripture, and prayer.
• Reading/Language Arts: Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, literature circles, and writing processes.
• Math: Advanced operations, fractions, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving.
• Science: Life, earth, and physical sciences through inquiry-based learning.
• Social Studies: U.S. history, geography, and government.

 

• Sponsorship of an adopted child in Mexico through Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. The 5th graders organize monthly school-wide treat sales with proceeds going directly to their sponsored child. The sponsored child and 5th grade students write letters back and forth during the year.
• School-wide service initiatives including food drives and support for New Bethlehem Programs.

 

• 5th graders participate in a three-day field trip, living out the Native American and pioneer experience. Students go back in time to the 1880’s and experience firsthand what homesteading in Washington State was like.
• Participation in safety patrol and the "History-Makers Halls of Fame" project.
• Living Voices presentations tied to historical studies.

 

The fifth-grade class at St. Louise School is led by Ms. Nancy Franco, who has been teaching at the school since 2020. With a background in environmental science and a passion for teaching, Ms. Franco brings a unique perspective to the classroom. Her approach is supported by a curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social responsibility, and hands-on learning experiences.