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Fifth Grade

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Phillip Bates Lisa Giobbe
Mr. Phillip Bates, 211 Mrs. Lisa Giobbe, 210


Mrs. Cheeseman's class working on a science project

Mrs. Giobbe's class working on a science/math project

Suggestions for Parents of Fifth Graders

  • Allow your child to get a library membership and visit often.
  • Encourage your child to write!
    • Create a brochure for a place you have visited or going to visit.
    • Write and illustrate a picture book.
    • Give a try at poetry.
    • Write a song and perform.
    • Write a movie review or create a movie billboard.
    • Organize and write out the family's weekly grocery list.
  • Have your child figure out the change when paying in cash.
  • Have your child help write a check while paying bills.
  • Limit TV watching and encourage educational channels.
  • Visit some local museums.
  • Play games like Scrabble or Boggle.
  • Engage in conversation.

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