Specials

Students in Preschool through Grade 8 participate in weekly art classes.  Our hands-on art classes give children the opportunity to learn about visual arts while creating their own masterpieces.  Using a variety of modalities, techniques and materials, students generate, conceptualize and refine their work creating finished products that are both two and three-dimensional. Opportunities are also given for cross-curricular integration of art with academic subjects. Our year culminates in an Art Show that is held in conjunction with our Spring Concert.

Music is another part of the human experience that brings joy and emotion.  Music classes at Saint Mary School are joyful and fun, giving students the opportunity to sing, dance and learn simple instruments.  Students learn basic notes and scales as well as the basics of musical performance.  Our older students have exposure to musical theory and musical exploration.  Our students perform at our annual Christmas Pageant and Spring Concert.

Saint Mary School nourishes the whole child, and a healthy body is an important part of educating the whole child.  PE is once a week for PK4s and TK students, and twice a week in Kindergarten-Grade 8. Our PE classes begin with an age-appropriate warm-up.  Students learn the importance of a healthy body and the impact exercise and movement have on keeping our bodies healthy.  Students not only work on skills that hone their hand-eye coordination and build endurance, they also learn and play traditional and contemporary games all in the spirit of good fun. 

Students in Preschool through Grade 5 take part in weekly library sessions in our state-of-the-art library.  A haven for young book lovers, the SMS Library is a child-friendly space where children can peruse books, listen to stories, do projects and integrate literature with STEM activities. 

Students in grades K-5 experience alternating years of French and Spanish. Designed to expose young learners to World Languages, our students begin to learn basic vocabulary and build cultural awareness through song, traditions and language.

Technology and STEM are integrated into academic classes at all levels, but in fifth and sixth grades, students have the opportunity to experience weekly technology and STEM classes with our Technology Coordinator.  Basics of digital safety, programming as well as STEM concepts are taught and explored in a student-centered, hands-on way.

As a part of our Grade 7 curriculum, our PE teacher takes a deeper dive into what it means to be healthy and the importance of maintaining a healthy body.