Welcome to the K-5 Curriculum site!

The District’s three elementary schools share a common curriculum and a common instructional approach. Our philosophy on K-5 education remains focused on providing all of our children with the opportunities to joyfully explore their interests, discover new talents, and stretch their thinking. A combination of rigorous academics and strong social-emotional support provide learning environments designed to help our youngest learners become global citizens, problem solvers and good friends. We design instruction with the goal of engaging and expanding the natural curiosity of our children. 

In the 24-25 school year, the District began implementation of the Into Reading program across K-5. This comprehensive literacy program was piloted in 23-24 and recommended to the Superintendent and the BOE in March of 2024. Into Reading is an evidence-based, Science of Reading program that provides daily instruction in reading, writing and vocabulary development.  Students in the primary grades have a strong focus on foundational skills that supports and aligns with the NYS Next Gen ELA standards.

In Mathematics, our core curriculum is the Great Minds Eureka Squared. As we continue to teach through this program and align our work in Math, K-12, we will continue to revise and enhance the units to provide opportunities for all students to succeed as mathematicians. 

In both Science and Social Studies, the elementary schools use the core curriculum developed with and shared by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES - Science 21 and SS/ELA Curriculum, respectively. Our teachers co-write this work in the region and participate in annual training sessions for all updates. Our elementary students also have an opportunity to experience STEAM, currently taught in all three schools as a special. Through this experience, students dabble in all things within the digital world - on a developmentally appropriate level.  

Please follow the grade level links on the right for more information and pacing through the year. Also on the right, separate department links will provide an overview of the teaching and learning in Art, Music and Physical Education. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Margaret M. Ruller, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Curriculum & Instruction
(914) 257-5120
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Linda Cohen-Stumer
Assistant to the Executive Director for C&I
(914) 257-5123
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