Lewis-Arriola fifth graders run ‘Our Town’

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Lewis-Arriola fifth graders run ‘Our Town’

Our Town project teaches students about business operations, financials
Mckade Mumbower operates the Mini-City Market in Our Town, a simulated town in Alison Robinson’s fifth grade class at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School. His job requires keeping meticulous inventory, he said.
Richie Fleming is an insurance agent in Our Town. At any given time while the project is in session, half the fifth grade class will run shops, and the other half will shop.
Animal-lover Sienna Elliot runs the pet shop in Our Town. At the beginning of the project, students submitted job applications and were interviewed by teacher Alison Robinson, before being selected for their respective positions.
Makaya Higgins is the banker in Our Town, meaning all other business owners visit her at some point to deposit checks. The purpose of the project is to teach students about financials and real-world math applications.
Our Town businesses range from eateries to real estate brokerages. Remington Adam sells tractors, livestock, fencing and more at the Farm and Ranch Supply shop.
Alexis Wawroski runs a Snack Shop in Our Town, supplying her fellow classmates with provisions.

Lewis-Arriola fifth graders run ‘Our Town’

Mckade Mumbower operates the Mini-City Market in Our Town, a simulated town in Alison Robinson’s fifth grade class at Lewis-Arriola Elementary School. His job requires keeping meticulous inventory, he said.
Richie Fleming is an insurance agent in Our Town. At any given time while the project is in session, half the fifth grade class will run shops, and the other half will shop.
Animal-lover Sienna Elliot runs the pet shop in Our Town. At the beginning of the project, students submitted job applications and were interviewed by teacher Alison Robinson, before being selected for their respective positions.
Makaya Higgins is the banker in Our Town, meaning all other business owners visit her at some point to deposit checks. The purpose of the project is to teach students about financials and real-world math applications.
Our Town businesses range from eateries to real estate brokerages. Remington Adam sells tractors, livestock, fencing and more at the Farm and Ranch Supply shop.
Alexis Wawroski runs a Snack Shop in Our Town, supplying her fellow classmates with provisions.
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