Beginnings News

Beginnings Students Receive Virtual Visit from Baby Chicks

Jun 11, 2020

A Prekindergarten tradition of hatching chicks continued virtually this year! In early May, PK...

Beginnings Students Explore Dance Through Shadow Dance Project

Feb 10, 2020

This spring, Preschool students have been learning about and exploring dance. In a nexus of community,...

Students of All Ages, Faculty, and Staff Celebrate Friendship Day

Feb 14, 2019

Meaningful conversations, thoughtful discussions, enjoyable games, Meeting for Worship, stories, activities,...

Lower School Theater Club Presents Peter Pan

Feb 14, 2019

The Lower School Theater Club will present its first-ever play, Peter Pan, on Tuesday, February...

Lower School Students Bring History to Life with Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Program

Feb 14, 2019

On Thursday, January 17, Lower School students participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program — a...

Jenel Giles Appointed Lower School Director

Feb 14, 2019

Moorestown Friends School has announced the appointment of Jenel Giles as Lower School Director, effective...

MFS Presents Fox Tots “Parent & Me” Program

Jan 9, 2019

On Wednesday, January 30, Moorestown Friends School will kick off Fox Tots, a new five-week...

Beginnings Students and Parents Discover Music Education Through “Informances”

Dec 7, 2018

At the Preschool and Prekindergarten informances, students join their parents in the Lower School Music Room...

Community Visits Introduce Kindergartners to 8 MFS Faculty and Staff

Dec 7, 2018

This year, the Kindergarten class welcomed eight visitors from a range of different departments, including Athletics, College Counseling, Admissions, Maintenance, and Front Desk Reception. This year, Head of School Julia de la Torre was the first guest.

Why Early Musical Education Can Unlock Developmental Potential

May 17, 2018

Music is a language of joy, which brings people together, creating connections that are shared between communities and generations while also evoking deep personal feelings and emotions. While music plays a part in the lives of all people – adults and children alike – there are developmental reasons for teaching music at a young age.

Kelly’s Korner: Multidivisional Partnerships

Mar 16, 2018

Building school spirit and a supportive community are important goals of all multidivisional partnerships. Whether through a cross-divisional curricular project, Teachers’ Aide/Buddy program, or the adoption of a sports team, multidivisional partnerships and experiences are a unique and memorable part of an MFS education!