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Lower School

Welcome to the Lower School!
An integrated approach to individual growth.

In the Lower School (grades 1-4), our focus is on the whole child. Each is treated as an individual and is a valued member of our close-knit community. Our faculty and administration get to know every student as both a person and a learner.

To view our Guide to the Lower School,  click on the image below.

LS Orientation Guide for 24-25 COVER

What's Happening in the Lower School?

Fourth Graders Delve into the History of Street Art and Create Unique Graffiti

Fourth graders looked at different graffiti styles and artists that brought graffiti to the high art world. They identified places they have seen graffiti and discussed the difference between murals and unwelcome graffiti. Students practiced sketching their name or a word of their choice in any graffiti style they...

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Fourth Graders Use Tools and Passions for Nonfiction Reading

The fourth graders have been engaging in a fascinating study of nonfiction literature. They dive into texts and gain insight by utilizing key details and "signal words" to support their identification of various text structures—such as compare-contrast, chronological, cause-effect, problem-solution, and description—and the author's voice. The...

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P.E. Students Up Their Skills in Dance and Football

Physical Education is upping the ante with fun challenges during the current unit, which combines dance and football. Students begin each class by warming up with a quick dance. They follow the warmup with partner work, slowly increasing the distance when throwing the football. The students are learning how to run different routes, like the slant and hook. The...

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