A COMMUNITY OF LOWER SCHOOL: THINKERS
Welcome to the Lower School, a community of thinkers and learners! Rich learning experiences presented in a supportive and nurtur- ing environment allow our youngest students to grow and thrive. Together, our teachers and students build a school-wide culture of thinking, learning and caring.
Through academic studies, STEAM experiences, fine arts, athletics and more, Lower School students explore, investigate and connect, setting the tone for their learning journey at NBPS.
LOWER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS School Supplies Good news! All Lower School student supplies are provided by NBP, so you don’t have to go school supply shopping! Classrooms will be fully stocked with supplies when students report for the first day of school in August. Monthly Assemblies Throughout the year, lower school students, faculty and parents gather as a community to celebrate student achievements, share academic highlights and watch grade level and group perfor- mances. Assemblies are held on the last Friday of the month in September, October, December, February, April and May. The October assembly is always held on Halloween and begins with the annual parade of costumes. The December assemblies include Fine Arts winter concert performances. Virtual assemblies will be planned for this school year. Stay tuned!
Academics Instruction tailored to learning groups and personalized to in- clude student interests form the foundation of academic classes and studies. Genius Hour projects and personal learning goals set the course of learning for individual students and instruc- tional groups. Targeted lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, fine arts, physical education, technology and media create a robust and rigorous academic experience for students in the lower school. Each year, the Lower School works together to support the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge. The NBPS Lower School has been the #1 fundraising school in the state of Florida multiple years! Through their PE classes, students learn about heart health and fitness, while learning various jump roping and exercise skills to increase their cardio fitness level and raise funds for the benefit of others. NBPS is proud of our long- standing commitment and service to the American Heart Associa- tion and our community. Community Partnerships With the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a beacon, lower school students partner with several nonprofit organizations to create and put into action innovative solutions to community challenges. These authentic experiences enhance students’ understanding of how they can make a difference, both locally and globally.
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