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From the Head of Lower School

      Mrs. Robin Woods
    Head of Lower School
Welcome to Millwood’s Lower School. We have dedicated faculty members, supportive families and engaged students from our 3-year old program through fifth grade.
 
Programs in our lower school offer challenging curriculum that scaffolds from year to year. Music, art, P.E. and world languages enhance daily instruction and provide students with a well-rounded experience. Character development and public speaking are cornerstones of our program.
 
All students do not learn in exactly the same way, and even a child's day-to-day learning style may change. Therefore, to meet the varying learning styles of our students, teachers instruct using all modalities: visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile. There is a spiraling approach in order to give students time to acquire the skills taught. Skills build on each other as students move from one level to the next.
 
Our youngest students in our 3-year program, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten experience activities that are developmentally appropriate and are the building blocks to their education. First and second graders are just learning what it means to be an independent learner. Our intermediate students in grades third through fifth are honing their organizational and study skills, time management skills and building their self-confidence. All the while, students are nurtured and encouraged to work to their potential.
 
We would love for you to visit our campus and take a tour. Millwood School is an extraordinary learning environment.
 
Robin Woods
Head of Lower School
Millwood School

Introducing our 3-Year Old Program!

We are so very excited to inform our Millwood community that this fall we are offering a new 3-year old program. Our philosophy remains the same, each child is unique and no two children learn in the same way. Our program will support early childhood cognitive, physical, and social development. We will meet the students where they are developmentally and advance them at a pace appropriate for each of their levels. We want to encourage children's curiosity through play and exploration. This will promote their unique abilities and interests and make learning a positive experience.
 
Our nurturing environment will be developmentally appropriate and challenging, even for our youngest learners. Our 3-year olds will explore fine motor skills, self-help and independence skills, communication skills, and math, science and emergent reading skills. Songs, dramatic play and outdoor activities are a vital part of the early childhood program. Building relationships with their peers and teacher will support their sense of self and growth as an individual.
 
A child is eligible for our 3-year old program if they are toilet trained and 3 years of age by September 30 of the entering school year. This program will be licensed through Social Services just as our Junior Kindergarten program has been. We are offering half- day and full-day options.
 
If you would like more information on our 3-year old program, please contact Janice Jennings at jjennings@millwoodschool.org or 804-639-3200.

Lower School Program

 The hours for our 3-year old program are 8:30am-
  12:00pm (half-day) or 8:30am-3:30pm (full-day)

3-YEAR OLD PROGRAM
(HALF-DAY & FULL-DAY)

Coming Fall, 2020, Millwood's 3-year old program features half and full-day options. Children must be 3 years of age by September 30 of the entering school year. Your child must also be toilet trained. At Millwood, we understand that each child is unique and learns in a different way.
 
Our 3-year old program will focus on cognitive and physical development as well as small/fine motor skills among many others. If interested in learning more about our 3-year old program options, please contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Jennings at jjennings@millwoodschool.org. More information can be HERE or feel free to stop by our school and we will answer any questions that you may have.

 

     Junior Kindergarten students use their
imagination and cognitive abilities every day.

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
(HALF-DAY & FULL-DAY PROGRAMS)

Millwood’s Junior Kindergarten program allows each student to explore the building blocks of education through hands-on activities and interactive lessons. We emphasize social interaction, creativity, and the development of a positive and strong self-concept. Junior Kindergarten recognizes the unique learning styles of each student and helps provide a smooth and successful entry into Kindergarten.

 

    Kindergartners focusing in on a friendly turtle
        during one of their key discovery projects.

KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten is a key year of development in a child's life. Millwood's emphasis on small class size plays a vital role, creating an environment that fosters respect for others and a love of learning. Each child is given the opportunity to develop appropriate behaviors, a firm foundation in core subjects, and leadership skills.
 
     1st graders always at work, smiling.

FIRST GRADE

Students begin their journey toward becoming more independent and responsible learners. Special projects and activities that enable students to practice critical thinking skills take place on a daily basis across the curriculum. As students learn to become higher level thinkers, the development of leadership and cooperative learning skills instill students with a sense of community within the classroom.
 
    2nd Grade looking on during a Monday Morning
                             Meeting presentation.

 

 

 

SECOND GRADE

Second grade allows students to explore various topics in small group settings, satisfying their curiosities and expressing their ideas. With assignments that are intellectually challenging and fun, students develop a great deal of knowledge during this critical year. Each day provides new opportunities to grow academically, socially, and physically.


THIRD GRADE

The third grade year is one of transition and growth. Children are guided through instruction and practice to achieve mastery of new organizational skills. These activities help to instill those behaviors that contribute to personal self-confidence and scholastic achievement. The skills learned during this important year serve as an important foundation for academic success.
 
   "Buddy Time" is a long-standing tradition at Millwood.

FOURTH GRADE

In fourth grade, students are given many opportunities to work more independently. They are given rich opportunities to read and respond to a variety of literary genres. They systematically study and practice writing for specific purposes. An abundance of group projects develops their ability to work cooperatively, learning how to divide tasks fairly and resolve differences with others. They master organizational and study skills that will carry them toward middle school with confidence and effectiveness.
 

FIFTH GRADE

Fifth graders work toward mastery of organizational skills, time management skills, and study skills that help ensure success in middle school. Students are able to express themselves and demonstrate mastery of the material through writing, projects, and group activities. The effectiveness of public speaking is evident at this level and students are given ample opportunities to present. As in lower grades, individuality, learning styles, and unique abilities are considered in planning activities.

Hear from within the Kindergarten Classroom

Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Cathy Taillon, talks about the various ways she teaches her students on a variety of skill-based topics. Students in our 3-year program - 5th grade experience the "Millwood way" of learning through one-on-one and thought stimulating instruction.

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