Lower School Calendar
Lower School Open Campuses
August 9, 2022
Lower School Locations and Times
Northeast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Monticello Road: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Andrews Road: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
All lower school students are invited to join us for a drop-in meet-and-greet before the school year officially begins. Students come to campus to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop off school supplies. Times are staggered for families who have students at multiple campuses.
We can't wait to see you!
Lower School Parent Night
August 22, 2022
Lower School Locations and Times:
Monticello Road., St. Andrew's Road., and Northeast: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Parents have an opportunity to take a peek inside their child's classroom and hear directly from their teacher. Parents with more than one child will have the opportunity to visit multiple classrooms and campuses.
Please note this event is designed for Parents Only.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 29, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 30, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 31, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
September 1, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
September 2, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
LS Pictures - St Andrews Road Campus
September 6, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Pictures will begin at 8:30 a.m.
LS Pictures - Monticello Road Campus
September 7, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Pictures will begin at 8:30 a.m.
LS Pictures - NE Campus
September 8, 2022
3513 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Pictures will begin at 8:30 a.m.
SAR Book Fair
October 3, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Dining Hall
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
SAR Book Fair
October 4, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Dining Hall
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
SAR Book Fair
October 5, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Dining Hall
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
SAR Book Fair
October 6, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Dining Hall
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
MR Book Fair
October 24, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: MR Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents may shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
The Book Fair is also open to grades 5 & 6, although they will not have an assigned time during the school day to shop.
MR Book Fair
October 25, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: MR Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents may shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
The Book Fair is also open to grades 5 & 6, although they will not have an assigned time during the school day to shop.
MR Book Fair
October 26, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: MR Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents may shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
The Book Fair is also open to grades 5 & 6, although they will not have an assigned time during the school day to shop.
MR Book Fair
October 27, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: MR Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents may shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
The Book Fair is also open to grades 5 & 6, although they will not have an assigned time during the school day to shop.
NE Book Fair
November 7, 2022
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K4 - 2 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
NE Book Fair
November 8, 2022
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K4 - 2 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
NE Book Fair
November 9, 2022
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K4 - 2 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
NE Book Fair
November 10, 2022
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Lower School Lobby
I:55 (Isaiah 55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K4 - 2 will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday through Thursday or online here.
Lower School Fall Festival
November 12, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Football Field on the Monticello Road campus
Lower School students and families are invited to enjoy a day of fall fun including games, hayrides, inflatables and food trucks!
LS Christmas Program for Grades 1-4
December 13, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Lower School Christmas performance for students in grades 1-4; students will perform various Christmas selections.
LS Christmas Program for Grades Pre-K3 - K5
December 15, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Students in Pre-K3 through Kindergarten will perform various Christmas selections.
MAP Testing - Lower School
January 23, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
MAP Testing - Lower School
January 24, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
MAP Testing - Lower School
January 25, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
MAP Testing - Lower School
January 26, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
MAP Testing - Lower School
January 27, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
LS Father/Daughter Dance
February 25, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: HS Gymnasium
Pre-K3 through 4th grade girls and their fathers plan to come for dancing, desserts, and FUN!
Lower School Mother/Son Night
April 1, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium on Upper School campus
Pre-K3 through 4th grade students and their moms (or the special lady in their life) come join together for games, food and fun!!
LS Spring Fling
April 21, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: BLS Football Field
Lower School families are invited to gather for an evening of musical performances, art displays, games, food trucks, and fellowship.
Field Day for Pre-3K thru Kindergarten
April 24, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Football Field
All Pre-K3 though Kindergarten will participate in field day on the football field. SAR and NE students will be transported by bus to the Monticello Road campus. After the Field Day events, students will enjoy a picnic lunch on the field.
Field Day for Grades 1 - 4
May 1, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Football Field
All lower school students in grades 1-4 will participate in field day on the BLS football field. SAR and NE students will be transported by bus to the Monticello Road campus. After the Field Day events, students will enjoy a picnic lunch on the field.
LS MAP Testing
May 8, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
LS MAP Testing
May 9, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
LS MAP Testing
May 10, 2023
Lower School students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Kindergarten Graduation
May 18, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
4th Grade Promotion
May 23, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
Join us as we celebrate our 4th graders' final chapter of Lower School. There will be a "cookies and punch" reception in the courtyard immediately following the ceremony.