St. Thomas More Cathedral School

5th Grade

St. Thomas More Cathedral School follows the Curriculum Guidelines of the Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools. The core curriculum consists of instruction in the following subjects: Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spanish

Students also participate in the following special classes: Art, Library Skills, Technology, Physical Education, Music

A variety of instructional methods are used including cross-curricular units, cooperative groups, direct instruction, discovery learning and hands-on activities. Homework is assigned to review lessons and practice skills.

An optional instrumental band program during the school day and an after-school choir program supplement music instruction. The instrumental band program is offered for grades 4 - 8 and the choir program is available for grades 3 - 8.

The instructional program is supported through the following: Title I Program, Resource Program, Educational Field Trips, Guest Speakers, Community Service

A word from the teachers about 5th grade...

STM 5th graders grow in independence and develop organizational skills by self monitoring homework assignments and use of binders. Cross curricular lessons are planned with diocesan guidelines in mind. Highlights of the year include Homeruns for Reading, traveling around the world in Social Studies, coordinate graphing designs in Math, and dissection of owl pellets in Science.

Mrs. Emard

bemard@stmschool.org

Mrs. Emard has taught 5th at STM for eleven years and has been with the Diocese of Arlington for twenty three years. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Mrs. Emard majored in Elementary Education. She loves teaching Math and plans many hands on activities for her students. Her interests include reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.