Mission
To educate the whole child in a developmentally appropriate manner with brain-based methods through an integrated curriculum.Curriculum
The Golden Pond Way combines experienced teachers and proven research-driven teaching techniques with a joyful, child-centered environment that produces magical results in terms of early readers, higher level thinkers and exceptional VA PALs scores.Accredited
As a leader in early childhood education, GPS proudly earned and maintains accreditation from Cognia, Cognia STEM, Middle States Association Early Childhood Program of Distinction (MSA CESS) and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).
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Learning is delicious in Preschool Enrichment! Students are exploring "Foods that Grow" and made a special rainbow kabobs healthy snack.
Learning is delicious in Preschool Enrichment! Students are exploring "Foods that Grow" and made a special rainbow kabobs healthy snack.
Meet Mrs. Robison, Lead Teacher for the Junior Kindergarten Bears classroom. 🐻
Golden Pond School is lucky to have Mrs. Robison as a teacher since 2010. She holds a Masters of Education from JMU and is dedicated to providing a rewarding and unforgettable experience for each student.
💬 “It is so special to come to work at a place you are proud of with co-workers, students and families you love.”
Meet Mrs. Robison, Lead Teacher for the Junior Kindergarten Bears classroom. 🐻
Golden Pond School is lucky to have Mrs. Robison as a teacher since 2010. She holds a Masters of Education from JMU and is dedicated to providing a rewarding and unforgettable experience for each student.
💬 “It is so special to come to work at a place you are proud of with co-workers, students and families you love.”
🍎🍏 Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, McIntosh, Pink Lady - any way you slice it, learning is fun when activities are hands-on and engage all five senses!
🍎🍏 Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, McIntosh, Pink Lady - any way you slice it, learning is fun when activities are hands-on and engage all five senses!
School is the topic of discovery and circle is the shape of the month in the Monkey classroom!
🚌 school bus art
🐑 baa-ba black sheep mask
🧸 brown bear shaving cream painting
🟤 circle tissue paper collage
School is the topic of discovery and circle is the shape of the month in the Monkey classroom!
🚌 school bus art
🐑 baa-ba black sheep mask
🧸 brown bear shaving cream painting
🟤 circle tissue paper collage
The Kindergarten Simple Machine Expo highlighted the science behind inclined planes, wedges, pulleys, levers, wheel and axels and screws. Simple Machines are used in catapults, balance boards, rollercoasters, flag poles, seesaws and more! They are everywhere and make work easier - just ask a GPS Kindergartener!
The Kindergarten Simple Machine Expo highlighted the science behind inclined planes, wedges, pulleys, levers, wheel and axels and screws. Simple Machines are used in catapults, balance boards, rollercoasters, flag poles, seesaws and more! They are everywhere and make work easier - just ask a GPS Kindergartener!
Fall weather makes for perfect playground fun.
C is not just for Cookie - it is the start of learning letters and writing lines!
What is a day like at GPS? Full of learning and discovery!
🎃 Pumpkin season is here! Ms. Gabriel introduced the pumpkin life cycle to her students and they investigated different fruits and vegetables that grow from a seed - just like a pumpkin. A student shared a pumpkin vine that grew in their backyard - they loved seeing the tendrils, leaves and the flower that would transform into the pumpkin.
🎃 Pumpkin season is here! Ms. Gabriel introduced the pumpkin life cycle to her students and they investigated different fruits and vegetables that grow from a seed - just like a pumpkin. A student shared a pumpkin vine that grew in their backyard - they loved seeing the tendrils, leaves and the flower that would transform into the pumpkin.
It`s as easy as A - B - C (when it`s engaging and creative!)
The Golden Pond Way curriculum uniquely engages your child and gives them the confidence and skills they need for future academic success. And, we make it fun!
The Golden Pond Way curriculum uniquely engages your child and gives them the confidence and skills they need for future academic success. And, we make it fun!
Pure joy in the Frogs parachute! 🪂 🤩
Kindergarten went on a field trip to the Ashburn library to get a behind-the-scenes tour!
🚦We helped fight childhood cancer at the annual GPS Trike-A-Thon! Our students pedaled, scooted and pushed to help fight childhood cancer in support of @stjudehospitalofficial
💖 Thank you to our Golden Pond School community for your support!
#trikeathon2025
🚦We helped fight childhood cancer at the annual GPS Trike-A-Thon! Our students pedaled, scooted and pushed to help fight childhood cancer in support of @stjudehospitalofficial
💖 Thank you to our Golden Pond School community for your support!
#trikeathon2025
👸 Was it PAJAMA DAY or PRINCESS DAY?
🟦 🔵 💙 Students are learning about shapes of all sizes, colors and types of lines during center activities.
🟦 🔵 💙 Students are learning about shapes of all sizes, colors and types of lines during center activities.
⏐ ⎯ ⟋ ↷The Butterflies classroom is discovering line shapes and letters. Learning the foundational lines helps children develop the motor skills needed to form letters and words and to identify shapes.
⏐ ⎯ ⟋ ↷The Butterflies classroom is discovering line shapes and letters. Learning the foundational lines helps children develop the motor skills needed to form letters and words and to identify shapes.
Ms. Kareem and the After School Enrichment Koalas class are busy learing about BALLS (and math, science, letters, fine motor skills, and more!).
Ms. Kareem and the After School Enrichment Koalas class are busy learing about BALLS (and math, science, letters, fine motor skills, and more!).
🍎 We loved welcoming parents for our recent back-to-school events. Thank you parents for your continued support. It`s going to be a GREAT year.
🍎 We loved welcoming parents for our recent back-to-school events. Thank you parents for your continued support. It`s going to be a GREAT year.
Ms. Gabriel, Lead Teacher for Preschool and Lunch Bunch, agrees with Dr. Seuss “A person’s a person no matter how small.” 💡 Her favorite part about teaching young students is celebrating the lightbulb moments when they master a new skill or complete a task. She loves watching all the pieces come together and sharing in their excitement.
Ms. Gabriel, Lead Teacher for Preschool and Lunch Bunch, agrees with Dr. Seuss “A person’s a person no matter how small.” 💡 Her favorite part about teaching young students is celebrating the lightbulb moments when they master a new skill or complete a task. She loves watching all the pieces come together and sharing in their excitement.
