Lower School

Pre-K–Grade 5

March 19
SCHOOL CLOSED for Professional Activities Day
March 26
Chipotle Fundraiser
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
March 26
College Counseling Preview for Sophomores and Families
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
March 29
SCHOOL CLOSED: Good Friday
April 01
SCHOOL CLOSED (Potential Snow Make-up Day)
April 05
Senior Shows 2024
April 05
Senior Shows Reception
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
April 06
Holi Color Run
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
April 10
Spring Production: The Tragedy of Macbeth
3:45 PM-6:15 PM
April 11
Spring Production: The Tragedy of Macbeth
7:00 PM-9:30 PM

Lower School Academics

Park’s task is to engage children in experiences that will encourage and sustain their innate curiosity and joy in learning.

Our Lower School Community

Park is not only a school, but also an extension of home for all community members — students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Park Pre-K and Kindergarten

Learn more about our Pre-K and Kindergarten programs — the first steps in the Park Lower School journey.

Our community of engaged lifelong learners gets its start here.

Get a glimpse into a Day in the Life:

ABOUT THE LOWER SCHOOL

Children learn and retain information best when they see the connections among ideas.

The Lower School curriculum is structured around thematic studies that weave together history, social studies, geography, literature, science, math, and the arts.

For example, fifth graders explore the medieval world, construct catapults, investigate medieval trades and customs, and perform Lower School librarian Laura Schlitz’s Newbery Award winning monologues depicting the lives of medieval children. Through the integrated study of a particular theme, students hone their math, writing and conceptual skills as they develop a rounded and rich perspective.

In addition to teaching fundamental skills, our teachers encourage Lower School students to become independent thinkers, responsible for their own work. Classrooms serve as model communities where ideas are discussed, differences in perspectives are welcomed, and people work cooperatively. Students learn first how to act effectively as members of the classroom community, and proceed through Lower School participating in the greater school community and beyond.

“It is really fun to figure out math problems, especially when they are really hard!”
– Clay, Grade 2
Clay, Grade 2

Park students are inquisitive, show and earn respect, and are mature beyond their years.

Are you looking to apply to Park’s Lower School?

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Affording Park
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School & Student Resources

Below you’ll find links to important information about a number of resources at school for students and families.