Welcome to 5th grade at Rio Grande!
My name is Elizabeth Thomas and I am a fifth grade teacher at Rio Grande Elementary. I graduated from Indiana State University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I later went back to Indiana State University to obtain my Master’s Degree in Reading.
My husband is also a 5th grade teacher at Lost Creek Elementary. We have two boys that are very active in many sports.
Fifth Grade Supply List-2025-2026
- Crayons or colored pencils or markers
- 2 boxes of tissues
- 2 boxes of pencils
- 1 package of 4 or more black dry erase markers
- 200 sheets of wide ruled filler paper
- 1 package of 3×5 lined index cards
- 5 Glue Sticks
- 3 spiral notebooks wide ruled paper
- 1 Composition notebook
- Pointed tip scissors-big kid scissors
- 4 plastic folders
- 2 highlighters
We would appreciate donations for the following items: Hand sanitizer; paper towels; container of disinfectant wipes; quart or gallon size zip top baggies; black Sharpies (regular or fine-tipped
Please label everything before coming to school.
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- Always be respectful of the teacher’s right to teach, other students’ right to learn, and everyone in the classroom.
- NO cell phone or gum in my classroom.
- Arrive to class on time every day with ALL your needed books and supplies.
- I will dismiss you at the end of class – NOT the bell.
Weekly Schedule
Encore Schedule
9:00-9:40
Monday: Library
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: P.E.
Friday: Computer Lab
Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30: Morning Work
8:30-9:00: IE
9:00-9:40: Encore
9:40-10:15: Writing/Language
10:15-10:30: Bobcat Break
10:30-11:45: Everyday Mathematics Block
11:45-12:25: Lunch and Recess
12:25-2:00: Guided Reading Block
2:00-2:35: Social Studies/Science/Health
2:35-2:40: Pack up and dismissal
