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Research shows that practicing kindness helps students build empathy, reduce stress, foster healthy friendships, and create a sense of community. At St. James, kindness is embedded in all we do […]
Each day as children climb into their parents car after a fun-filled day at school, parents are compelled to ask “What did you do at school today?” If you have a child in an early childhood classroom, you are likely to hear the answer, “I played!” Hearing this answer each day may leave parents frustrated and confused. “Why is my child only playing at school? Why aren't they learning more academics, rather than just playing all day?” Parents, do not fret! Play is a major part of academic focus in the early childhood classroom.
We always love hearing what our community has to say about St. James. Read below from a few or our beloved families and faculty as they share their love for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Students
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Event
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back to School
Back to School
Back to School
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 […]