Say It With Heart
Say It With Heart program is part of the 5th grade curriculum. Students
will discuss self-esteem, how to handle peer pressure, assertiveness and other social skills that will assist them in making
healthy and wise choices.
Wonders on Wheels (WOW)
WOW is an out of school enrichment program for elementary school children. It is designed to enhance Virginia’s
Standards of Learning (SOLs) and promote good conduct. This program
is sponsored by the Junior Leaque of Richmond.
Science Connection
Fifth grade attends Science Connections at the Virginia
Science Museum once a week for
ten weeks for a total of 10 hours. Instruction is done by the science specialist. It is a multidisciplinary, hands-on, fun
science enrichment program for fifth grade students. Students are engaged in activities that incorporate art, literature,
and mathematics as well as observation, modeling, and experimentation. The activities are correlated with the Virginia Standards
of Learning. This program is funded by the school’s partners in business. www.smv.org
Fire & Safety
Fire Safety Education Program (FSEP) is
provided to the fifth grade an hour a week for five weeks that emphasizes fire safety.
The 1st week consists of an explanation of the program, the awards ceremony, fire chemistry, different classes
of fires, a demonstration on how to use a fire extinguisher. The 2nd
week consists of a classroom lesson where the students are tasked with finding home hazards.
The 3rd week consists of the importance of a home fire escape plan. Students learn about smoke detectors,
stay low and crawl, feel the door, and to meet at on outside meeting place. The 4th week consists of learning about
first aid, stop-drop-roll, and types of burns. The 5th week is the awards ceremony. Culminating activity is a banquet
for the winner of an essay. The winner receives a trophy and $100 savings bond for their hard work and dedication towards
fire safety.
Comer Program - http://info.med.yale.edu/comer/
