🌄 Longs Peak — Fifth Grade at Beattie Elementary
Welcome to Longs Peak, our dynamic fifth-grade community led by Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Brook! Nestled at the summit of our learning journey, Longs Peak students enjoy a year of leadership, deeper academic exploration, and continuing growth within our co-taught, open-classroom model.
Why "Longs Peak"?
Named after Colorado’s tallest fourteener—Longs Peak—this grade celebrates a pinnacle of elementary school, where students stand tall, prepared, and grounded. Just like the mountain, they embrace challenges, stand strong in high winds, and enjoy the expansive view of their learning accomplishments.
🌟 Longs Peak Highlights
| Feature | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Co-Teaching at the Helm | Two certified educators work together daily to offer personalized instruction, strengthen student-teacher bonds, and support every learner. |
| Open-Classroom Environment | The flexible layout supports collaboration, independent projects, and peer mentorship, all flowing within an inviting learning space. |
| Academic Mastery | Fifth graders deepen their skills across core subjects—literacy, math (fractions, decimals, volume), science (ecosystems, Earth systems), and social studies (Colorado heritage and civics). |
| Performance & Innovation | Music, art, PE, health, and Innovation Station projects foster self-expression, creativity, and well-being—all while building skills in presenting and collaborating. |
| Real-World Connections | Field trips, guest speakers, and community projects show students how their learning connects to Fort Collins, Colorado, and beyond. |
| Leadership & School Culture | As the older mentors in the school, Longs Peak students model R.A.M.S. behaviors and serve as school leaders, setting the tone of respect, responsibility, motivation, and safety. |
| Digital Fluency & Technology | Students refine keyboarding skills, dive into digital citizenship, and use technology meaningfully in research, presentations, and creativity. |
📈 By Year’s End
Longs Peak Bighorns finish the year as engaged learners, seasoned collaborators, and confident leaders—ready to tackle middle school with curiosity, grit, and purpose. Surrounded daily by co-teaching partners, they thrive in an environment built on support, high expectations, and mutual growth .
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