Lower School Newsletter

May 1, 2026

Lower School Families, 

Hello May! The month of May typically flies by, and we will be soaking up every single second with your children! 

This week, kindergarten and senior buddies celebrated the annual Kite Fly, 2nd graders opened the Poetry Cafe to share their impressive poems, and 4th graders visited the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Today, we gathered for an end-of-year all-school Eucharist service.

Our theme this week was positivity. Mrs. Lofland’s Toolbox Tuesday lesson is here.

In the QUEST Center next week, early childhood students will make butterflies, caterpillars, snails, and more using loose parts on the light table. Students in 1st-3rd grades will participate in a variety of STEAM stations exploring numbers, building, creating, and more. 4th graders will cook food from various regions of the world as part of their Empty Bowls service project. 5th graders are continuing to build with Legos and code them to move in various ways in the Robotics Enrichment class.

Reminders

• 5/6 ISACS Parent Series - Last One! Conscious Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-aware & Connected Children. Please see the details below.
• 5/15 Asian American Pacific Islander Fashion Show - We are hosting a cultural clothing fashion show for Asian American Pacific Islander Month on Friday, May 15, during Lower School Morning Meeting. Students interested in participating in this event should wear clothing from their family's Asian/Pacific Islander background. Parents may participate with their child(ren).  Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating. Thank you!
• 5/15 Dog Days of Summer - If you have a pup - or several - please load them up for arrival on Friday, May 15th! We’ll have special doggy treats to share as you drive through the carpool circle!
• 5/19-5/21 Summer Smash Camp  - The last day for Extended Care is Monday, May 18th. We are excited to offer Summer Smash Camp for the early dismissal days. Summer Smash Camp will be offered from 11:30-3:30 Tuesday, May 19 - Thursday, May 21. You may purchase camp at a daily rate or for all three days. Please make sure to complete all steps of the registration process so that your child is registered for camp. Register for camp here: Summer Smash Camp. Please make sure to complete your camp purchase after completing the registration form. Your child will not be registered for camp if you do not complete this step.  We look forward to kicking off summer with your child!
• Summer Camps - Enrollment is open! For more information, please visit our website. 
• 26-27 Class Placement - As the end of the year approaches, know that teachers are working hard to create class lists that support the whole child, for every child.  Parents often ask how we determine class lists, and it’s important to us that you understand how these are created. Teachers reflect on the year (and even previous years) and how each child has grown academically, socially, and emotionally, and then place students in classes to balance between gender, academic strengths and areas for growth, and social-emotional strengths and areas for growth. Teachers also consider peer relationships and learning environments that best support each child’s growth. Placing students with a teacher who has had a sibling in the past is not a priority, but it is taken into consideration if this seems significant. The creation of class lists is an important, thoughtful, and detailed process, and I want to thank you for trusting our process and ask that you refrain from requesting specific teacher placement. Placement with any Lower School teacher will serve your child well as a learner and friend. If you have any questions or would like to visit more about your child’s future class placement, I ask that you contact Dr. Grantham or me directly. Thank you, as always, for your unwavering support and partnership.
• Team Talyn Tuesday - We continue to lift 5th grader Talyn in prayer as a community each Tuesday. As a reminder, all Lower School students are invited to wear Team Talyn t-shirts in support of her brave battle against cancer. #teamtalyn
• Campus School Store – The Campus School Store is open on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 AM and Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 PM. Payment types accepted: cash, credit cards, and checks. Please check in at the Alumni House before shopping. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can assist you with anything.

Lower School Division Head
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