5th Grade

Overview

5th grade is the last stop on your student's journey through elementary school and we cannot be more excited that you are here! This year will be filled with lots of learning and preparations to get your student ready for middle school. We will read amazing historical writings such as The Adventures of Don Quixote and A Midsummer Night's Dream, expand our math knowledge through discovery, learn all about the Civil War and the founding of the United States, learn financial literacy and run a city with AmeriTowne, discuss the Earth and Space, and even dissect an entire fetal pig! We can't wait to see you in class!

Language Arts: Writing, Grammar and Usage, Speeches
World History and Geography: Early American Civilizations, Maya, Aztec and Inca Civilizations, Spanish Conquerors, European Exploration, The Renaissance and the Reformation, England from the Golden Age to the Glorious Revolution, Russia, Feudal Japan
American History: Westward Expansion, The Civil War, Native Americans, US Geography
Mathematics: Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations in Fractions, Measurement Data, Geometry
Science: Investigating Matter, Energy and Matter in Ecosystems, Modeling Earth’s Systems, Protecting Earth’s Resources, Astronomy, The Human Body

As well as Visual Arts and Music

The Core Knowledge Sequence is a detailed outline of specific content and skills to be taught in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science, and the fine arts. As the core of a school’s curriculum, it is intended to provide a coherent, content specific foundation of learning, while allowing flexibility to meet local needs.

Teachers

Jordan Kent

5th Grade Team Lead

Hello! My name is Jordan Kent and I am so excited to be teaching for my third year. I am a part of a military family and so thankful to have grown roots here at RMCA. I have been married to my husband for 8 years and am a mother to two beautiful girls who also attend RMCA. Together we love playing sports, hiking, camping, and doing all things outdoors. I believe that all kids are unique and each one of them has something wonderful to offer the world. I cannot wait to be your child's teacher and give them a great school year full of learning and fun!

Chelsea Milcic

Teacher

Hello! I’m Chelsea Milcic and I’m so excited to be in my 5th year teaching here at RMCA! My husband is military, which is what moved us to Colorado Springs! We have a baby boy, Carson. I love to be outside, reading, and watching movies. I believe that building a relationship should be at the forefront of every classroom community. Once a student can trust you and lean on you, they will also learn from you. I’m so excited to see what this year has in store!

Jeanette Bentley

Teacher

Hello, my name is Mrs. Bentley, and I am a new 5th grade teacher at RMCA. This is my 3rd year teaching 5th grade, and I have worked in the education field since 2018. I have a Bachelor's degree in History and a Masters degree in Social Studies Education. I am a busy mom of two to Elliott (5) and Charlotte (11 months). In my free time, I enjoy being outside with my husband, dog, and kids. I also enjoy reading and baking. I moved to Colorado Springs from the Denver area in 2020, as my husband and I felt this was the place we wanted to raise our children. I look forward to growing in the rich community that is RMCA this year and future years to come.

Jessica Marvin-Chatterly

Teacher

The Air Force brought my family to Colorado Springs when I was 6 weeks old, so I consider myself a true native and I can't imagine calling anywhere else home. I have three beautiful kids with my husband Jackson, with our youngest attending RMCA, and when I'm not sharing my love for learning with my 5th grade classroom, you can find me teaching spin classes, hiking or traveling as often as I can! I encourage my students to ask questions, take risks and overcome the fear of making mistakes as this is part of the learning process. I love teaching and I really hope that I can invoke the same level of excitement with my students!

Morgan Jarrell

Teacher

Hi! My name is Morgan Jarrell and I am so excited to start my second full year of teaching at RMCA. My husband and I have been married for almost 11 years and we're originally from Virginia. The military brought us to Colorado Springs and we've been in Colorado for 4 years and absolutely love it here! I have 4 daughters who also attend RMCA. As a family we love to snowboard/ski and take our dogs on hikes! I love a good DIY project and getting creative. I'm so thankful to be a RMCA Knight! I can't wait to provide these 5th grade students the most memorable and valuable learning experience to further their education!