Fours

The Fours Class size is held to ten or fewer children, led by a head teacher and an assistant teacher. The Fours class meets four days a week (Monday - Thursday). The Fours program focuses both on direct instruction and independent exploration. SMP uses the Learning Without Tears program, which provides the foundation for proper letter formation. Additionally, the Fours program focuses on developing math and science skills, community awareness, and social skills as well as enrichment in the arts including physical activities, music, art, and dramatic play.

Twice a week, the children stay for an extended day, which offer the class a chance to eat lunch together, enjoy additional discovery and play.

Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 September through May, with extended days Mondays and Wednesdays until 1:55 p.m (optional extended day until 1:55pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays “Lunch Bunch”).

The High Five Friday Club: An optional fifth day
The "High Five Friday Club" provides a variety of activities, stories, crafts and games, designed to further the child's social and emotional growth.  The children practice skills that aid in their growth, self-awareness and understanding of the world around them. Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Extra Enrichment Opportunities:
St. Mark's Preschool hosts many resources to provide extra enrichment following school dismissal, eliminating the need for an additional drop-off. These have included Soccer on the Great Lawn and Golf in Morrill Hall. The classes offered change according to the interests of the children and parents. Classes are on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm. *Parents now have the option to add Lunch Bunch from 1:00-1:55pm.