5th Grade SAS Students Learn How a Bill Becomes a Law

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025: Mrs. Swidowski’s 5th-grade social studies class began an exciting new unit on the United States government, focusing on the Legislative Branch.

To bring the lesson to life, Mrs. Swidowski encouraged students to think critically about real-world issues by asking them to come up with an idea they would like to see become law. From there, students explored the legislative process—learning how an idea transforms into a bill and, eventually, a law.

As part of the activity, each student wrote a mock letter to a government official, proposing their idea for a new bill. They explained the reasoning behind their chosen topic and how it would impact themselves, their families, and their communities. Proposed ideas ranged from free lunches for all and four-day school weeks to affordable housing for the homeless and increased support for veterans—just a few examples of the thoughtful and creative topics shared.

Once completed, students presented their letters to the class, showcasing their public speaking and persuasive writing skills.

It’s safe to say that Mrs. Swidowski’s classroom is full of bright young minds passionate about civic engagement—and perhaps even a few future lawmakers in the making!