◼︎ Overview of Grades K4-5
RVA Elementary School
At the RVA, we believe that a true love for learning grows out of connection. We have created an educational home where strong relationships and shared values serve as the foundation for academic growth. Instead of learning in isolation, your child will be supported by a team of educators to ensure they thrive both personally and academically.
The RVA Teacher’s Role
Successful education requires a strong relationship between home and school. Your RVA teacher is responsible for:
Building Relationships: Your RVA teacher focuses on building a positive, trusting relationship with you and your student, creating a supportive atmosphere where your child feels safe to learn and grow.
Instructional Leadership: Your teacher is responsible for planning and prescribing instruction, diagnosing individual learning needs, and assessing learning outcomes.
Communication: We believe that clear communication is the key to a successful partnership. Your teacher maintains an open, consistent dialogue with parents and mentors, ensuring you are always fully informed and involved in your child’s progress.
Personalized Support: Teachers adapt instruction to meet your child exactly where they are. This includes facilitating access to our network of specialists for students needing extra support, as well as tailoring the curriculum to provide rigorous challenges and enrichment for students ready to go further.
Curriculum and Instruction at this Stage
Our curriculum is focused on teaching your student to love learning. We begin with a strong focus on the core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, helping students build essential skills. Along the way, students also have opportunities to explore electives such as the arts and technology in engaging, age-appropriate ways. Through a mix of hands-on activities, workbooks, and online classes, we provide a diverse educational experience that keeps young students valued, engaged, and academically challenged.
The Home Mentor
At the Elementary School level, your daily presence and encouragement are vital to your child’s growth. You are the link between the home and the school. Your impactful role includes:
Setting the Stage: Creating a positive learning space and getting your child set up on their RVA-supplied Chromebook.
Supporting Progress: Monitoring grades given by the RVA teacher and celebrating milestones to keep your student on track.
Bridging the Gap: Engaging in active, two-way communication with teachers to ensure your child feels supported by their entire team.
Building Community: Connecting your child with peers at our 100+ free events across Wisconsin. From museums and zoos to trampoline parks, these gatherings are your opportunity to help your child socialize and build lifelong friendships within the RVA family.
