Lower School Calendar
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.
Pre-K3 thru Kindergarten Parent Night
August 3, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Locations: All three campuses (MR, SAR, NE) - in the teachers' classrooms
Parents of Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten students are invited to join us on campus for Parent Night. At this adults-only event, teachers will share information about procedures, curriculum, and expectations for the year ahead.
LS Open Campus
August 8, 2023
Time:
NE - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
MR - 9:00 a.m. - 10: 15 a.m.
SAR - 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Students and parents are invited to meet teachers, drop off school supplies, and check out their new classrooms.
Lower School Parent Night - Grades 1-4
August 22, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Locations: All three campuses (MR, SAR, NE) - in the teachers' classrooms
Parents of students in grades 1-4 are invited to join us on campus for Parent Night. At this adults-only event, teachers will share information about procedures, curriculum, and expectations for the year ahead.
Lower School Book Fair - SAR Location
September 11, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Cafeteria
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
The children will bring home their wish lists on Monday, September 11. A winner from the coloring contest will be selected in each class and will receive a FREE (up to $10 value) book from the Book Fair. See you soon at the fair!! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
SAR Family Night at the Book Fair
September 12, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Cafeteria
There will be extended shopping time at the Book Fair during our special SAR Family Night. There will be a food truck, crafts, games and extra Book Fair shopping hours. Come and join the fun!!!
Credit/debit, cash or check (made out to Ben Lippen) will be accepted.
Lower School Book Fair - SAR Location
September 12, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Cafeteria
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
The children will bring home their wish lists on Monday, September 11. A winner from the coloring contest will be selected in each class and will receive a FREE (up to $10 value) book from the Book Fair. See you soon at the fair!! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - SAR Location
September 13, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Cafeteria
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
The children will bring home their wish lists on Monday, September 11. A winner from the coloring contest will be selected in each class and will receive a FREE (up to $10 value) book from the Book Fair. See you soon at the fair!! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - SAR Location
September 14, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Cafeteria
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
The children will bring home their wish lists on Monday, September 11. A winner from the coloring contest will be selected in each class and will receive a FREE (up to $10 value) book from the Book Fair. See you soon at the fair!! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - NE Location
October 16, 2023
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Campus
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - NE Location
October 17, 2023
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Campus
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
NE Family Night at the Book Fair
October 17, 2023
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: NE Campus
There will be extended shopping time at the Book Fair during our special NE Family Night. There will be a food truck, crafts, games and extra Book Fair shopping hours. Come and join the fun!!!
Credit/debit, cash or check (made out to Ben Lippen) will be accepted.
Lower School Book Fair - NE Location
October 18, 2023
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Campus
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - NE Location
October 19, 2023
3513 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NE Campus
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - MR Location
October 23, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: MR Campus Lobby
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
MR Family Night at the Book Fair
October 24, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: MR LS Lobby
There will be extended shopping time at the Book Fair during our special MR Family Night. There will be a food truck, crafts, games and extra Book Fair shopping hours. Come and join the fun!!!
Credit/debit, cash or check (made out to Ben Lippen) will be accepted.
Lower School Book Fair - MR Location
October 24, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: MR Campus Lobby
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - MR Location
October 25, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: MR Campus Lobby
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Book Fair - MR Location
October 26, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: MR Campus Lobby
Isaiah 55 (I:55) Book Fair: Students in grades Pre-K3 - 4th grade will visit the Book Fair during the day. Parents are invited to shop anytime from Monday -Thursday.
If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please email Mrs. Leneschmidt at Angela.Leneschmidt@BenLippen.com.
Lower School Fall Festival
November 16, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Football Field
A night of food, fellowship, and fun for our Lower School families ($25.00 per family). Come enjoy bounce- houses, hayrides, and more! Families can bring their own food or purchase food at one of the food trucks.
Rain Date: Friday, November 17.
LS Grades 2-4 Christmas Concert
December 12, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
LS Pre-K3 - 1st Grade Christmas Concert
December 14, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA