{"id":60,"date":"2014-01-09T15:10:31","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T15:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:25:32","slug":"5th-grade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/?page_id=60","title":{"rendered":"5th Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div   data-size='entry_with_sidebar'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-conditional_play=''  data-ids='8858'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='false'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow'  data-interval='5'  data-class=' avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '  data-el_id=''  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout='av-control-default'  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption=''  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='0px'  data-lazy_loading='disabled'  data-default-height='37.988165680473'  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-control-default av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-entry_with_sidebar av_slideshow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first   avia-slide-slider '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 37.988165680473%;' ><li  class=' av-single-slide slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class=\"avia-caption av-slideshow-caption\"><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><h2  class='avia-caption-title  '  itemprop=\"name\" >5th Grade<\/h2><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8858 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8858\"  src=\"https:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AcomsOSI-845x321.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"321\" title='AcomsOSI' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >5th Grade<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><div>\n<h2><b>Welcome to Fifth Grade: The Bridge to Bigger Bright Futures<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transition from fourth to fifth grade is a thrilling milestone in your child\u2019s educational journey. As the leaders of the elementary school, fifth graders stand at a unique crossroads: they are sharpening the skills they\u2019ve built so far while stretching toward the independence of middle school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year is all about expanding horizons\u2014both inside the classroom and out in the real world. Here is a look at the exciting academic growth, hands-on adventures, and social milestones that await your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Community as Our Classroom: OSI Trips<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning at our school extends far beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom. This year, <\/span><b>we will embark on 10+ Outside School Instruction (OSI) trips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, intentionally designed to turn our community into a living laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These trips aren&#8217;t just field trips\u2014they are direct extensions of our curriculum. Whether we are analyzing ecosystems in local parks, studying government structures in real-time, or engaging with community leaders, these 10+ excursions bring our lessons to life and show students the real-world impact of what they are learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Elevating the Academics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fifth grade, learning shifts from foundational skills to deep, critical thinking. We encourage students to not just find the answers, but to ask <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reading &#038; Writing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students transition from &#8220;learning to read&#8221; to &#8220;reading to learn.&#8221; They will dive into complex literature, analyze perspectives, and express their own voice through structured essays and research reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mathematics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Math gets dynamic! We introduce pre-algebra concepts, dive deep into fractions and decimals, and explore geometry through hands-on problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Science &#038; Social Studies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our curriculum covers the wonders of matter, energy, and ecosystems alongside a rich journey through American history and geography. Best of all, our <\/span><b>OSI trips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will directly tie into these subjects, giving students a front-row seat to science and history in action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Stepping Into Leadership &#038; Independence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifth grade is as much about character and life skills as it is about academics. Navigating more than ten off-campus trips also gives our students an incredible opportunity to practice real-world responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ownership of Learning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We guide students to take the reins of their own organization, homework management, and daily routines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Empathy &#038; Relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Social dynamics grow a bit more complex in fifth grade. We dedicate time to navigating friendships, practicing conflict resolution, and building strong, supportive peer communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Middle School Runway: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As fifth graders step into natural campus leadership roles, we focus heavily on creating a seamless transition to middle school. We will provide intentional mentorship, organizational coaching, and middle-school preview days so that when the time arrives, every student feels entirely ready, capable, and confident to take flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Partnering for Success<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that big transitions can bring big feelings\u2014for both students and parents! Please know that we are here to support your family every step of the way. We tailor our classrooms to meet the unique developmental needs of ten- and eleven-year-olds, ensuring they feel safe, challenged, and celebrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are so excited to watch your child thrive, lead, and explore this year. Welcome to fifth grade!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_third  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section  class='avia-team-member   avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><div class='team-img-container'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class='wp-image-63 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-63 avia_image avia_image_team' src=\"http:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/drawbond-225x300.jpg\" alt='Jennifer Drawbond'  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/drawbond-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/21stcenturypa.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/drawbond.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><div class='team-social'><div class='team-social-inner'><span class='hidden av_member_url_markup '  itemprop=\"email\" >mailto:jdrawbond@21stcenturypa.com<\/span><a rel='v:url' data-avia-tooltip=\"jdrawbond@21stcenturypa.com\"  class=' avia-team-icon ' href='mailto:jdrawbond@21stcenturypa.com' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3 class='team-member-name'    itemprop=\"name\" >Jennifer Drawbond<\/h3><div class='team-member-job-title '   itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Language Arts and Social Studies<\/div><span class='hidden team-member-affiliation'  itemprop=\"affiliation\" >21st Century Public Academy<\/span><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; 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