January 24, 2023
“What if THIS is it?”
I thought, “What if this is it? … What if THIS moment is what they remember about our precious year together?” Rachel Daigre Rachel Daigre, PreK-4 Lead Teacher & Early […]
December 15, 2022
How School Holiday Traditions Keep the Magic Alive
By Jennifer Whittington For the generations of children who have attended St. James, the holidays are a magical time. Holiday traditions, music, arts, and fun fill the end of the […]
December 8, 2022
3 Things to Look for in a Private School Visit — and One Red Flag to Avoid
By Elena McPeak The holiday season also means the end of the fall semester. And for many parents, that brings on the school admission season. Whether you have a rising […]
November 16, 2022
10 Books to Have in Your Child’s Library
By Catherine Word One of the best things about being a school librarian is seeing the world of books open up for children. Children’s literature offers incredible stories, fascinating topics […]
November 3, 2022
St. James Named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
by Bridget Henderson We are thrilled to announce that St. James Episcopal Day School is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. This is the highest award given by the United […]
November 2, 2022
Why Student-Teacher Ratio Really Does Matter
By Bridget Henderson For many parents looking at school options for their child, their decision might hinge on the school’s student-teacher ratio. Without the right ratio, they worry that their […]
More to the Story!
I often say that if the students forget nearly every word I ever preach, I at least hope that they will always remember two truths: they are loved by the […]
April 5, 2022
Students
4th and 5th Grade Iditarod Experience
As our year-long PE unit comes to a close, 4th and 5th grade students celebrated with an Iditarod Experience Party! Throughout the year, students learned the true meaning of self-sacrifice, commitment, […]
January 4, 2022
Enrichment Highlights: St. James and Meaningful Art
St James is incredibly fortunate to have 9 different enrichment programs that stimulate and motivate the school’s curious and creative minds. Each enrichment program is led by a subject matter […]
December 10, 2021
Mentoring Mathematicians
Mentoring Mathematicians In order to prepare children for 21st century challenges, the views of what is important in teaching math have shifted. It is not enough for students to memorize […]
November 8, 2021
The Power of Play at St. James
An incredible strength of the St. James program is the importance of developing the whole child. While it is typical for schools to focus on core academics, St. James prides […]
October 19, 2021
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a powerful tool. Often misunderstood, mindfulness has been misconceived in the past as a “kumbaya,” crunchy practice, when in reality, it has so many benefits for children and […]
October 12, 2021
PreK-3 Magical Nursery Rhyme Unit
Click HERE for the Nursery Rhyme Parade Video. Nursery Rhyme ParadeWe recently celebrated the culmination of a three week PreK-3 unit on nursery rhymes with a magical parade of students dressed in costume […]
July 21, 2021
Preparing for Back to School Season
Summer always seems to fly by, and now it is time to start setting our children up for a successful transition back to school. So what are some things we […]
May 25, 2021
Summer 2021 Campus Updates and Reorganization
Next year, you’ll still find joyful and inspiring classroom spaces for students ages 18 months through 5th grade at St. James, but the order in which everything is arranged on […]
May 5, 2021
Spirit Week 2019
September 14, 2019
Our Give Back Night at Mellow Mushroom – Thank you!
September 6, 2019
Event
St. James Family Tailgate
The Dads Club is excited to host the St. James Family Tailgate on Saturday October 5th for the LSU vs. Utah State game! We hope you and your family will […]
September 6, 2019
Hey, Hey, Goodbye!
Hey, Hey, Goodbye! Mrs. Daigre’s PreKindergarten students released the monarch last week that they observed growing and changing from a caterpillar to a chrysalis and finally to a beautiful butterfly. […]
September 6, 2019
“If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” Extension Activity
In Pre-K 3, we focus on an author a month. This month we are reading Laura Numeroff books. After reading “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” the children participated […]
August 22, 2019
Meet Father Michael
St. James is excited to welcome Father Michael as the Interim Head of School for 2019. Father Michael has been a strong, positive presence and is determined to continue this […]
August 8, 2019
Back to School
First Day of School – Gallery
August 8, 2019
Back to School
Welcome Back!
July 29, 2019
Back to School
Popsicle Playdates Kick Off Back-to-School Season
Over 50 new and returning families gathered on Sunday for Popsicle Playdates at St. James, which officially kicked off back-to-school season. These annual events are intended to help our youngest […]