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Saint Michael Episcopal School
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Kindergarten

Kindergarten at SMES is focused on the development of the whole child. Kindergarten has a 1:6 teacher to student ratio with the majority of time spent in small group or one-on-one instruction.

Curriculum is research-based and balanced between the needs of the individual students and the class as a whole each year. The experienced teachers use the Kindergarten TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) as well as the following curriculums & curriculum models to guide their instruction:

  • Everyday Mathematics
  • Teacher's College Reading & Writing Project: Reading Workshop & Writing Workshop
  • Handwriting without Tears
  • Small group reading instruction
  • Words Their Way (phonics instruction)
  • Science Explorers: provided by DaVinci school

Social Emotional Development is at the forefront of all teacher-student interactions. Students learn to work independently and in small groups to accomplish goals fostering self-confidence and an excitement for learning.

The Kimochis Social Emotional Learning program is designed to give children the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to recognize and manage their emotions, demonstrate caring and concern for others, establish positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and handle challenging situations constructively. These skills have been identified by leading researchers in the field of social and emotional learning as necessary for school success, academic achievement, positive social relationships and the development of emotional competence.

Physical Development is an important aspect of early childhood education and the SMES kindergarten program. The class takes two outdoor recesses daily to encourage gross motor development as well as participating in multiple physical enrichment classes. While in the classroom, teachers address fine motor skills, strengthening fingers & hand-eye coordination, through games, manipulatives, the Handwriting without Tears program, and more.

Community Involvement & Empathy Development are woven throughout the kindergarten year: class meetings to discuss & solve classroom issues, singing at retirement communities, collecting canned goods, creating Valentine’s Boxes for children in hospitals, and reading to & supporting younger students at SMES.




Kindergarten Year at-a-Glance

  • Kindergarten Year at-a-Glance
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Teachers

Lisa Glieber
Kindergarten Teacher
Kathryn Weaver
Kindergarten Teacher

Lisa Glieber

Kindergarten Teacher

Kathryn Weaver

Kindergarten Teacher


Saint Michael Episcopal School
4344 Colgate Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 361-1224

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SAES Accredited Saint Michael Episcopal School is fully accredited through the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools.

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Saint Michael Episcopal School’s mission is to provide a nurturing, individualized, inclusive early childhood experience based on our four pillars of Service, Education, Love and Faith.

The Saint Michael Episcopal School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Location

Saint Michael Episcopal School
4344 Colgate Ave
Dallas, TX 75225

Contact Us
(214) 361-1224

Newsletter Signup

We are grateful for your interest in the Saint Michael Episcopal School! Our school serves children ages 12 months through Kindergarten.

We invite you visit www.smesdallas.org/apply for the Online Application and to sign up for the Admission events for the 2021-2022 school year.

Our SMES Virtual Tour is also a wonderful way to get to know SMES, see our children in action, and catch a glimpse of our teachers doing what they love most!


Email Elizabeth Keogh [email protected] if you have any questions.

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