How’s fifth grade treatin’ you?

“It’s easier and better than fourth grade, and I like student council

and days at the computer.”

MACARENA RIVERIA, 11

“I get challenged more than I usually do, and I feel more

confident being in the fifth grade.”

TORRIE ORNELAS, 10

“I’m improving and doing better at school. I like it because of my

friends. Miss Dick is a good teacher. Everyone here is great, and the

first few months have been great.”

ORION HALVA-FERERRO, 11

“You get to make more choices. In kindergarten people make more

choices for you -- and in fifth grade you get to make more choices

and it’s a challenge.”

ALEX HUNT, 10