5th Grade

Meet our 5th Grade Teachers:

Mrs. Fillmore- afillmore@district70.org

Mrs. Johnston- jjohnston@district70.org

Mrs. Ware- syware@district70.org

In 5th grade, we encourage students to think independently while guiding and teaching them how to use their critical thinking skills. In all subjects, students are taught concepts, guided through multiple examples, then work on applying the skills on their own. 

-Math: Students focus on developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, understanding the multiplication and division of fraction, integrating decimals in to the place value system up to the thousandths place, perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals, and understanding volume of shapes.

-English/ Language Arts: covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. Key areas we focus on is literature, informational text, research, writing opinion, narratives, and research based reports while always focusing on grammar and conventions.

-Science: Earth and space science, life science, and physical science, along with science and engineering practices.  

-Social Studies:  focus on U.S. history and geography, from early Native American cultures through the Civil War.