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Every Friday morning, excitement fills our Kindergarten classrooms as students gather for one of their favorite weekly traditions—the Super Scientist Showcase. This special program invites our young learners to step […]
At St. James Episcopal Day School, we believe even our youngest learners can make a big impact — and this fall, our students have already shown just how big their […]
“A World of Why and Wow” At St. James Episcopal Day School’s Graves Family Early Education Center, we are thrilled to introduce The SPARK Studio—a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where […]
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 […]
Students
Last Friday, May 7th, Mrs. Nikolaus and Mrs. Patterson’s 4th Grade fourth grade classes hosted their parents in Bishop’s Hall for the 2021 State Fair, a presentation of their year’s […]
Math
We are excited to announce that St. James will be implementing think!Mathematics in our K-5 classrooms next year. Think!Mathematics is a Singapore math curriculum designed to “deliver meaningful math instruction that […]
Event
Last week, second graders from Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. McDowell’s classes walked down the hallways wearing nametags labeled “Inventory,” “Cashier,” “Sales,” and “Manager.” They set out handmade merchandise on desks […]
Art
St. James Art Teacher Catherine Russell joins us this week on the blog for a report on our fifth graders’ recent study of Digital Art! Mrs. Russell earned her degree […]
Event
On Thursday, February 25th, parents of our PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students attended an Early Literacy coffee led by Assistant Head of School Donna Lamonte. With appropriate COVID protocols in place, […]
Holidays
In the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras break, you might have seen our PreK-4 students outside Atkinson Hall in pig masks, throwing straw and sticks around, laughing and playing. […]
Holidays
At the close of the semester, third grade teacher Kathleen Shahla reminds our community of who we are: “If you were to peek in an SJEDS classroom, you would first […]
Students
Over the past few weeks, members of the St. James 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes have been preparing for an election for the St. James Student Council, a group […]
Click the buttons below for our Head of School and COVID Task Force’s July 13th update about our COVID-19 Protocols and reopening plans.
Teachers
On a typical school day, you might see Ralph Howe seated with his guitar at the front of a group of one-year-olds as they grin and clap their tiny hands […]
Click the buttons below for our Head of School’s June 25th letter about reopening on August 5th and our Adjusted Academic Calendar for 2020-2021.
Students
Congratulations to St. James alumni graduates in the class of 2013! We are proud of all of these college-bound seniors for their accomplishments and future plans. Check out their Senior […]
For parents with children in preschool, school closures bring about a unique set of challenges. Without new places to visit or new friends to interact with, young children can grow […]
Event
St. James Episcopal Day School third through fifth graders have been busy reading the Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Books for 2019-2020. The book list includes 15 outstanding books that […]
Event
First graders learned about America and its people in an integrated social studies unit this month, culminating in a Famous Americans Day on February 20th. The unit began with students […]
Our fourth graders have been busy learning all about America’s history this month with their teacher, Ms. Brooke Patterson. After beginning the year studying early explorers and the impact […]
Students
Step into the Green Room on a Thursday morning, and you’ll find fifth grade boys and girls hard at work preparing for Bayou St. James, our daily news […]
Beliefs
I will never understand the rationale behind what some see as a great divide between science and religion. Science is linked to learning about this world; religion is […]
music
While our 3rd-5th students are preparing for the Christmas program next week, our K-2nd classes have been making use of new Orff instruments in music class. Through a generous donation, […]
Students
Right before the start of the holiday travel season, our second grade finished up a study on Westward Expansion and Pioneers. They began their journey by packing […]
Event
Third Grade has had an amazing quarter! It all began with a comment on Conference Day that parents would enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with the class. We created […]
Holidays
Each Friday, the school gathers in the church for a weekly eucharist, also referred to as Holy Communion, Mass, or the Lord’s Supper in many other Christian denominations. […]
Students
Schools are typically asked to speak to the reasoning behind the scope of grade levels included in their school. Parents and educators alike talk about Prek-8 or K-12 schools; sometimes […]
Students
If you were lost in the woods, what would you need to survive? A fifth grade student would tell you to call upon an early Native American tribe, whose […]
STEM
The beginning of the 2019-20 school year has been an exciting and engaging time for students in the STEM Lab, in the St. James’ garden, and at the Louisiana Arts and […]
Students
During the first quarter, our second and third graders learned about emotions and feelings in Spanish class, and they used their new vocabulary to recite poems or tell jokes in […]
Event
When I was young, I loved “dress-up” time. In my childhood, students in my classes loved to dress up as astronauts, cowboys, ballerinas, bakers, and heroes. The possibilities seemed endless, […]
Teachers
St. James Art Teacher Catherine Russell worked with St. Joseph’s Academy sewing teacher, Amy Neck, to design and create a costume for the BUST Breast Cancer Fashion Show last month. Both […]
Awards
Please join us in congratulating James McCrary, our Director of Technology and Innovation, for winning a Google Innovator Award! James joins only 41 other educators who were given the honor […]
Art
Our Art classes are off to a busy start this year, and our walls are proof! All students PreK-3 through 5th started the year with the element of line and […]
Math
In the month of September, kindergarten math is all about getting familiar with vocabulary! During the month of September, kindergarteners in Mrs. Hume’s and Mrs. Miller’s classes are studying math by […]
