Risa Jones is working hard to prepare to take advanced math in middle school, completing an online math class at home with support from the school. She is working on both the fifth-grade math curriculum at school and the sixth-grade curriculum online. She continues to support the school's Garden-to-Table program as a liaison. She is the class photographer and is the "go to" person when schools visit or her teacher needs articles or photos for the school's website.

What's your favorite


Math. I like how you have to think in all the different ways to figure something out.

Why are you taking an

online math class?

I want to do more challenging and difficult math in middle school. The online class is kind of exciting and interesting.

What do you like the most about Creekside?

I just like it all.

What's been your favorite project in fifth grade?

We got to make gingerbread houses. It was a lot of fun. It was a lot of pretzels and candy canes.

What will you miss when you move up to middle school?

I'll miss being in the top grade level.

How did you learn to take pictures?

My mom signed me up for a photo camp. I just take pictures for fun.

What are you most looking forward to about middle school?

I'm going to Manhattan.


It's an arts focus. I want to take dance. I do a lot of jazz and ballet.

What's the last book you read?

"Ella Enchanted" -- It was good. It was fantasy but sort of realistic and told from a normal kid's perspective.

What's the best movie you've seen recently?

I watched "Despicable Me" with my sister.

What do you like to do for fun?

I like being outside a lot.

What are your plans for the summer?

We're going on vacation with both sets of grandparents and I'm doing a lot of camps. I'm most looking forward to circus camp.

What's your dream job?

I want to have a career in dance or be a marine biologist. I fell in love with the dolphins when I went to Sea World.