Our 5th graders have been busy building their skills with multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals, and they’re having fun doing it! They’ve been trying out different strategies, sharing their thinking with classmates, and noticing how these math skills pop up in real life, whether they’re talking about money, recipes, or everyday problem-solving. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they realize that understanding numbers doesn’t just help in class, it helps them make sense of the world around them!

Students are hard at work on their IB project, exploring how pollution can affect the water cycle. They’re conducting experiments, observing how different types of pollution impact water, and using their findings to guide their thinking. As part of their group work, they’re also researching the topic and creating posters that explain what they’ve learned. It’s been exciting to see them collaborate, ask thoughtful questions, and build a deeper understanding of how our actions can influence the environment.