Karen Clendenin
Trish Kepler
Kerri Stamm
Tricia Drummond
Mary Hughes

Language Arts

  • Weekly spelling lists
  • Writing: sentence structure, mechanics of writing
  • Grammar and usage
  • Oral presentations
  • Reading comprehension through novels and genre studies
  • Writing for various purposes across the curriculum

Math/Technology

In math we use a flexible grouping method so that children are pre-tested for each strand and placed in flexible groups according to their needs.

  • Place Value: Developing Number Sense
  • Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
  • Multiplication and Division Using Facts
  • Time, Graphing and Data
  • Multiplying by 1-Digit Numbers
  • Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers
  • Measurement

Social Studies

Our Virginia studies take us through the Twentieth Century and include a study of Fairfax County. Fourth grade students will take the Standards of Learning History Test in May.

  • The Geography of Virginia
  • The Five Regions
  • Native Americans of Virginia
  • Early Exploration and Settlement
  • The Development of Colonies
  • Fighting for Freedom
    - French and Indian War
    - The American Revolution

Science/Health

  • Weather
  • Solar System
  • Fast Plants
  • Magnetism and Electricity
  • Personal Health and Safety
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Mental Health Education
  • Nutrition Education