5th Grade Survival Guide
Can you take your Chromebooks home, or do they stay in the charging cart overnight?
They stay in the charging cart!
Are the teachers kind, or are they super strict now that you’re in middle school?
The teachers are very kind and have high expectations that you will come to school and work hard!
What is our school mascot?
Eagle
This is the official name of the "Bean" sculpture in Millennium Park?
Cloud Gate
This "battle royale" game features "Chug Jugs" and "Victory Royales."
Fortnite
Do you have to move around to different classrooms, or do you stay in one spot all day? Also, what are the room numbers we need to know?
You switch between 3 classes! The room numbers are 313, 318, and 320.
Is 5th grade boring, or do the projects get more exciting?
You get to do more exciting activities! 5th Graders: What is your favorite project from this year?
What time does school start?
8:45
Chicago is located on the shores of this Great Lake.
Lake Michigan
This Chicago Bulls legend won 6 NBA championships and wore the number 23.
Michael Jordan
When is lunch and recess? Is it earlier or later than the 4th-grade time?
Later! 5th grade starts with recess at 11:45 and lunch at 12:20!
Do you get homework?
Yes! 5th Graders: How much homework do you get?
What floor is 5th grade on?
3rd floor in the annex
In Chicago, it is considered a "food crime" to put this red condiment on a hot dog.
Ketchup
She is the pop star behind the "Eras Tour" and hits like "Shake It Off."
Do you get to pick your specials (like Drama, Art, Music, or Gym), or are they picked for you?
You get to pick which specials you go to, but you always have P.E.
Were you nervous the first day of school?
What are your school counselor's names?
Ms. Conway and Ms. Lach
This skyscraper was once the tallest building in the world and is still the tallest in Chicago.
The Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
In Minecraft, you need to combine water and lava to create this purple-black block.
Obsidian
Do 5th graders get to go on field trips and have celebrations?
5th grade goes on field trips and has celebrations throughout the year!
Do you ever get embarrassed in front of the older kids?
Yes, it is normal to have these feelings! 5th graders: How do you handle feeling embarassed?
Who are our principal and assistant principal?
Ms. Paik and Ms. Daniel
This river, which flows through downtown, is famously dyed this color every St. Patrick's Day.
Green
Which Chicago sports team plays at "The Confines" of Wrigley Field?
The Chicago Cubs