Lower School Updates

Northern Virginia Private School

Admission
- Admission
- Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.
Academics & Specials
- ACADEMICS & SPECIALS
  - Educational Approach
    
    Lower School, K-2
    
    Middle School, 3-5
    
    Upper School, 6-8
- Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.
About Us
- ABOUT US
  - Meet the Head of School
  - Mission & Philosophy
    
    Classical Education
    
    School Traditions
    
    History of Westminster
    
    Accreditation
    
    Blog
- Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
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Sample Kindergarten Schedule

First Grade Newsletter – Growing and Learning

First Grade Newsletter

A Day in Westminster Kindergarten

Kindergarten Average Day A Day in the Life of a Westminster Kindergarten Student 8:30-8:40 Opening 8:40-9:35 Reading Readiness/Reading 9:40-10:05 French (3 times a week) 10:05-10:20 Handwriting 10:22-10:44 Recess 10:45-11:20 Math 11:50-12:20 P. E. (every day) 12:20-12:40 Bathroom/Drink Break 12:40-1:15 Social Studies/Great Books 1:15-1:45 Quiet Time 1:50-2:30 Art or Music (Each meets twice a week) 2:30-2:45 [...]

Egyptian Day

3rd Grade Egyptian Day The Third Grade wrapped up their study of Ancient Egyptian civilization with wonderful day of festivities -- the much-anticipated, annual Egyptian Day celebration. The children came to school in wonderfully creative costumes and took part in a variety of subject-related activities, including constructing a mummy and sarcophagus, designing a senet board, and [...]

A Unique Time In Your Child’s Development

Preparing For A Special And Unique Time In Your Child’s Development As your child graduates from preschool and approaches the K-2 school years, there are important facets of development that need to be addressed. These developmental areas may be categorized as social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Children reach certain milestones at different times; however, there are certain [...]