Fifth Grade Girls Clubs

program—a space where students could connect, grow, and build confidence together. Throughout the year, they focused on topics like friendship, leadership, self-esteem, and goal setting through meaningful discussions and fun activities. Each visit sparked great conversations and gave the girls valuable perspectives to carry with them into middle school.

Welch Elementary School site coordinator, Linda Bennett, started an afterschool group for 5th-grade girls. The group was called the Welch Circle of Friends. The girls in the program discussed various topics such as self-esteem and friendship. Each session, the girls did a craft related to the topic discussed. This group was able to provide the girls with skills and confidence as they move into middle school next year.