Principal's Message
2010-2011
The Lower School Division consists of Lower School, grades PK-3rd, and Intermediate School, grades 4th -5th. These foundation years are exciting times; years filled with many rewards as children work to discover who they are and what makes them special. At Brookstone we believe a child must know self-worth and substance. He must believe in himself to succeed. Accepting and loving a child are both avenues through which this happens. In the Lower/Intermediate School we offer opportunities for superior scholarship, never losing sight of the importance of teaching values that impart character and integrity.
Brookstone offers a comprehensive, sequenced, and balanced curriculum which provides challenging and motivating programs that encourage students to strive for excellence. The teachers inspire their students to be curious, to explore and to be creative through both academic and enrichment programs.
The Lower School consists of three sections in for all grades. PK-2nd grade are self-contained classes. Third grade changes classes for Reading, Math & Grammar. Students in grades fourth and fifth have their own unique building, the Intermediate School. They continue the experience of changing classes and are the first to have lockers in our division in preparation for the transition to Middle School. All students participate in enrichment classes such as Computer, Spanish, Art, Music, Library and Physical Education. Theatrics is supported through the Music Department and the talents of the classroom teachers. Each grade presents a play on the stage in the Turner Center for the student body, parents and friends and collectively for the Country Fair Play in the spring.
This is a year of great excitement at Brookstone as we welcome our new headmaster, Mr. Brian Kennerly. He brings to us a love of educating children, a promise for academic challenge, and a desire to build strong relationships with faculty and students. His knowledge, vision and compassion are certain to breed continued success for Brookstone.
We welcome the opportunity to work with your children; and we delight in watching them as they grow and develop into independent students with a love for learning and a desire to be successful.
"Child, give me your hand that I might walk in the light of your faith in me." H. Kahn
Marcia D. Mathis
Lower/Intermediate School Principal
