Monday, October 31, 2022

The Most Eye Opening 10 Minutes Of Your Life by Brené Brown


Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston. Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. She's the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Braving the Wilderness.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Friday, October 28, 2022

A Typical Day in Full Day Prekindergarten


7:30 – 8:00 Arrival & Morning Work
7:00 - 8:20 Circle Time & Morning Meeting
8:20 – 9:10 Bathroom & Recess
9:15 – 9:45 Snack
9:45 – 10:00 Whole Group Story Time & Discussion
10:00 – 10:30 Learning Centers
10:30 – 11:00 Special or Free Play w/ Small Group/Individual Instruction
11:00 – 11:25 Whole Group Instruction
11:25 – 12:00 Bathroom & Lunch
12:00 – 12:30 Independent Reading
12:25 – 12:35 Bathroom
12:35 – 1:20 Rest/Quiet
1:25 – 2:10 Small Group Instruction/Individual Activities
2:11 – 2:51 Special or Outdoor Play or Free Play
2:53 – 3:05 Pack Up & Dismissal

Specials include Music, Technology, Physical Education and Library

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A Place for Your Family

When you enroll your student in preschool at St. Mary's School, your whole family becomes part of our community. We have monthly opportunities for our families to gather for social, service or spiritual activities. They include Parent Coffees, Family Movie Nights, Fall Festival, Grandparent’s Day, Family Lunch, St. Nicholas Festival, Multi-Cultural Celebration, May Crowing, Popsicle Social, Father Daughter Dance, Greg Gannon Food Drive and Muffins with Mom.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Saturday, October 22, 2022

The secret to motivating your child | Jennifer Nacif | TEDxSanDiego


This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. 
Jennifer Nacif tells us how to shift manipulation to motivation when it comes to communicating with our children. Jennifer plays the characters of four different children, and in clever fashion, shows us how different personalities require different reactions from parents.  The needs of each personality are not only relevant to the children in our lives, but to everyone we encounter, and Jennifer provides easy and actionable ways to motivate and empower those around us.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

School Pride & Lasting Friendships

At St. Mary’s School, we want our littlest learners to know they are a valued and full member our school. Our prekindergarten classes participate in all developmentally-appropriate, schoolwide functions including assemblies, spirit activities, field day and religious celebrations. Our prekindergarten students wear their school uniforms proudly. We know that a key part of early childhood development is social and emotional growth. We promote positive participation in our school community, respect for fellow students and teachers, and helping one another. At St. Mary’s School, we provide a positive learning environment where our students can form lasting friendships.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Experienced Teachers


Our goal is to use our love of teaching to foster a love of learning in our students. Our preschool teachers have an average of ten years' experience in the classroom. They've seen trends in early education shift over the years, but understand the need to focus on educating the whole child and how to do that. In addition to the teacher, each preschool classroom has a minimum of one teaching assistant. Our prekindergarteners also visit weekly with the librarian, technology specialist, music teacher and physical education instructor.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Can you solve the sorting hat riddle? - Dan Katz and Alex Rosenthal


It’s your first day at Magnificent Marigold’s Magical Macademy. But before you can learn your first spell you must get through the sorting ceremony. And the sorting hat has chosen you for a special challenge. The Macademy had 8 founders who established four houses, and there was once a mysterious fifth house. Can you figure out who founded what? Dan Katz and Alex Rosenthal show how. 

Lesson by Dan Katz and Alex Rosenthal, directed by Artrake Studio.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Monday, October 10, 2022

The Joy of Learning

At St. Mary's we want our preschoolers to know the joys of learning and discovery. We believe learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Field trips allow our students to make connections between their classroom learning and their world. Our tuition at St. Mary’s School is all inclusive; there is never an additional field trip cost, technology fee or book bill. We set up our classrooms so that each student can make their own discoveries about the things that interest them. Each of our classrooms has a designated "science-space" with rotating tools, books, and opportunities to explore.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Friday, October 7, 2022

Educating the Whole Child

We focus on more than rigorous academics by affording our students the opportunity to learn confidence, independence, and resilience. We love seeing the smiles on our students' faces when they master a new skill or overcome an obstacle. Our goal is to help each child grow their sense of self-worth and well-being and always encourages the positive “I can” attitude.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BEST SPEECH EVER: Follow These 3 Rules To Have a Successful Life ! | Lou...


Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz share with us the 3 rules you have to follow to have a successful life ! (and it's not complicated)

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550

Saturday, October 1, 2022

High Academic Standards

St. Mary's Preschool follows the rigorous academic standards of the Archdiocese of Washington. We use the Big Day for Pre-K Curriculum to achieve those standards. Personalized instruction is provided on a daily basis so that each child receives a challenging and engaging education. At St. Mary's we fully support play-based learning. Our students leave the Prekindergarten program equipped to take on the challenges of Kindergarten.

600 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 762-4179
Fax (301) 762-9550