Description:

The language arts curriculum includes objectives that support students’ development in the skills of reading, writing, and oral language. In math, students are continuing their learning about number concepts, operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis/statistics/probability, patterns/functions/algebra, and problem solving/application. Science is a hands-on curriculum designed to provide students with a basic understanding of matter and magnets, weather, animals and their homes, and crickets. Social Studies instruction incorporates the four strands of history, geography, civics, and economics. Health topics will focus on emotional, social and personal health.

Students also attend Art, Music, P.E., Library, and Computer Lab weekly. We have guidance lessons monthly from our school counselor.

Team Members:

Team Members and Description:

The fourth grade team at Riverside includes classroom teachers Mrs. Smith, Mr. Spence, Mr. Burrell, and Ms. Nagle.  We work closely with many specialists including Ms. Isani, Ms. Villalobos, Ms. Kane, and Ms. Belino.  We also have a variety of assistants including Ms. Simmons.  The highlight of our year is going to Jamestown and Yorktown to experience the life we learn about in our Social Studies curriculum.  After a great opening we anticipate a wonderful school year!

Description:

Fifth grade is a year of building upon previous knowledge while expanding into new areas of learning.   An increased emphasis on writing is evident as students learn to address a variety of topics in a clear, well written fashion.   In reading, students are shown how to look upon everything they read with new eyes, going beyond the printed word to understand the thinking behind the writing and how it relates them.  Mathematics continues to emphasize the importance of basic facts while expanding knowledge of problem solving, fractions, decimals and algebra.  The scientific method along with topics related to earth and space, living systems, and light and sound inform the science curriculum while the Global Awareness Technology Project in social studies allows groups to use technology to present what they’ve discovered when comparing certain aspects of ancient and modern cultures.

The fifth grade team is one that believes strongly in mutual support and collaboration. As we help each other, we better help our students.

Description:

We provide a quality instructional program for Early Childhood children that is research-based. Our program emphasizes quality early childhood practices that are implemented to address the individual needs of preschool children with disabilities and their parents. Instructional strategies promote learning and interaction with materials, other children, the environment, the community, and adults. We promote a partnership with parents and families and with the school system and preschool staff to meet the needs of individual children.

Team Members:

ECCB = Early Childhood Class-Based Teacher

PAC = Preschool Autism Class

FECEP = Family and Early Childhood Education Program

(click here for description of FECEP program)