Lower School
Interior Hero
Our Lower School, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, gets students off to a strong start towards being successful in school, in college, and later as global leaders and thinkers by featuring:
- Strong academic foundation in core subjects
- A safe, nurturing community
- Small classes that allow close individual attention
- A child-centered environment which fosters an enthusiasm for learning
- A flexible, inquiry-based curriculum
- Significant hands-on project work
- Art, music, Spanish, science, library, technology, and physical education taught by specialists
![Fourth Graders Honor Favorite Characters at Awards Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736468135/oregon/exzjc2po8n7niu78buht/Newbookawardthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736468135/oregon/exzjc2po8n7niu78buht/Newbookawardthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736468135/oregon/exzjc2po8n7niu78buht/Newbookawardthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736468135/oregon/exzjc2po8n7niu78buht/Newbookawardthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736468135/oregon/exzjc2po8n7niu78buht/Newbookawardthumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Fourth grade students chose their favorite Oregon Battle of the Books characters to honor in a red carpet ceremony.
![Second Graders Celebrate Learning About Animal Adaptations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733964038/oregon/pydxlizkvlavms7g40pa/AnimalAdaptationsthumbnail_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733964038/oregon/pydxlizkvlavms7g40pa/AnimalAdaptationsthumbnail_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733964038/oregon/pydxlizkvlavms7g40pa/AnimalAdaptationsthumbnail_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733964038/oregon/pydxlizkvlavms7g40pa/AnimalAdaptationsthumbnail_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733964038/oregon/pydxlizkvlavms7g40pa/AnimalAdaptationsthumbnail_1.png","width":1600}])
The students were excited to share what they had made about their learnings with their families at a celebration this week.
![Grandparents and Special Friends Enjoy an Amazing Day with Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732581884/oregon/bquabvrxqauyijhtvse0/Thumbnail_8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732581884/oregon/bquabvrxqauyijhtvse0/Thumbnail_8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732581884/oregon/bquabvrxqauyijhtvse0/Thumbnail_8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732581884/oregon/bquabvrxqauyijhtvse0/Thumbnail_8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732581884/oregon/bquabvrxqauyijhtvse0/Thumbnail_8.jpg","width":1600}])
Lower School students were thrilled to have their grandparents and special friends visit them in their classrooms last Friday.
![Fourth Graders Learn About Cultural History Through Opera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731614122/oregon/frejofilfxdo774nrkq5/Operathumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731614122/oregon/frejofilfxdo774nrkq5/Operathumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731614122/oregon/frejofilfxdo774nrkq5/Operathumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731614122/oregon/frejofilfxdo774nrkq5/Operathumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731614122/oregon/frejofilfxdo774nrkq5/Operathumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Portland Opera to Go performed at OES with a story containing cultural significance in Oregon's history.
![Lower Schoolers Celebrate Diwali in Chapel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731628334/oregon/dxefoxrfzcin90of9o0u/Diwalibetterthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731628334/oregon/dxefoxrfzcin90of9o0u/Diwalibetterthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731628334/oregon/dxefoxrfzcin90of9o0u/Diwalibetterthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731628334/oregon/dxefoxrfzcin90of9o0u/Diwalibetterthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731628334/oregon/dxefoxrfzcin90of9o0u/Diwalibetterthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
The festival of light was the special focus of Lower School Chapel this week.
![Healthy, Sustainable, and Delicious: Dining at OES]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730408174/oregon/ziilqsar70klwcacyo2h/Dininghallthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730408174/oregon/ziilqsar70klwcacyo2h/Dininghallthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730408174/oregon/ziilqsar70klwcacyo2h/Dininghallthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730408174/oregon/ziilqsar70klwcacyo2h/Dininghallthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730408174/oregon/ziilqsar70klwcacyo2h/Dininghallthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Students can choose from a wide array of healthy, delicious options in the dining hall.
![First Graders Dig for Information About Squirrels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729893262/oregon/rdqwjho1jxqomdpezpus/Squirrelsthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729893262/oregon/rdqwjho1jxqomdpezpus/Squirrelsthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729893262/oregon/rdqwjho1jxqomdpezpus/Squirrelsthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729893262/oregon/rdqwjho1jxqomdpezpus/Squirrelsthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729893262/oregon/rdqwjho1jxqomdpezpus/Squirrelsthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
The children have been learning all about squirrels that they spot on campus.
![Third Graders Explore Lives of Salmon at Bonneville Fish Hatchery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729122319/oregon/elvp92nvru4j2uaq7dkz/FishHatcherythumbnail_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729122319/oregon/elvp92nvru4j2uaq7dkz/FishHatcherythumbnail_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729122319/oregon/elvp92nvru4j2uaq7dkz/FishHatcherythumbnail_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729122319/oregon/elvp92nvru4j2uaq7dkz/FishHatcherythumbnail_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729122319/oregon/elvp92nvru4j2uaq7dkz/FishHatcherythumbnail_1.png","width":1600}])
Third graders were excited to see Northwest fish up close during their recent field trip.
![OES Hosts Social-Emotional Learning Summit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729218826/oregon/ejbwdvulj4lagxkfeuat/SELSthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729218826/oregon/ejbwdvulj4lagxkfeuat/SELSthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729218826/oregon/ejbwdvulj4lagxkfeuat/SELSthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729218826/oregon/ejbwdvulj4lagxkfeuat/SELSthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729218826/oregon/ejbwdvulj4lagxkfeuat/SELSthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Lower School administrators and educators hosted this professional development summit.
![Blessing of the Stuffies a Joyful Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728058966/oregon/ssjl8vyb5gvzsjhhjzsw/Stuffiesthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728058966/oregon/ssjl8vyb5gvzsjhhjzsw/Stuffiesthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728058966/oregon/ssjl8vyb5gvzsjhhjzsw/Stuffiesthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728058966/oregon/ssjl8vyb5gvzsjhhjzsw/Stuffiesthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728058966/oregon/ssjl8vyb5gvzsjhhjzsw/Stuffiesthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Lower School students love bringing their stuffies to Chapel to be blessed.