Staff and students across the district have been getting into the holiday spirit. Join us as we celebrate the season over the next 12 Days! Let's kick off the countdown...
🎶 On the first day of Christmas, our halls gleamed with candy canes' delight! 🍬✨ #CandyCane #12DaysofChristmas #stjschools
Learning Highlight: Preschoolers' Skills Soar with Family Gingerbread House Decorating!
Mrs. Cindy’s Tiger Cubs had a blast decorating gingerbread houses with family! This fun activity isn't just about sweets—it's a learning journey for preschoolers. From improving fine motor skills to fostering creativity and family bonding, this festive experience helps kids grow while spreading holiday cheer! 🎄🏠✨ #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Parent Night Delights All! 🐅❤️🎄
LWJE hosted an incredible Parent Night last week! Families had a blast visiting various stations, from crafting ornaments to diving into engaging Christmas-themed STEM activities. And the highlight? A visit from Santa himself! Kudos to LWJE for putting together such a fantastic event that brought joy and fun to all who attended!
Learning Highlight: Gingerbread Stories & Houses at St. James Middle School! 🎄📝✨
In Mrs. Siders' 8th-grade creative writing class, students recently embraced the holiday cheer by writing stories from the viewpoint of their gingerbread pals. Alongside these tales, the class put their creative talent on display, decorating gingerbread houses that sparkled with holiday magic. A friendly competition added to the excitement, with the best-decorated house earning the creators a candy bar of their choice. The combination of these delightful stories and beautifully decorated houses truly blended learning and fun! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
#TigerPride Echoes Through the Capitol: A Musical Mission Monday!
🎶✨ To celebrate this #MissionMonday, we wanted to showcase the incredible talent of our high school choir students! Last week, they performed at the Capitol, singing joyous holiday tunes. A huge thank you to State Representative Tara J. Peters and Aide Abby Ice for giving our students an unforgettable tour of the Secretary of State's office, the whispering gallery, and more! It's moments like these that truly foster our commitment to empowering students through caring relationships and community partnerships.
Catch our Tigers starting at 1:37:00 in the Capitol Performance: https://vimeo.com/event/3923779.
REMINDER: As we approach Winter Break, take note of these important dates!
❄️December 15, 2023: Early dismissal at 12:30 PM for LWJE & HS; 12:50 PM for MS
❄️December 18, 2023 - January 2, 2024 - Winter Break
❄️January 2, 2024: No School - Professional Development Day for staff
❄️January 3, 2024: Students Return
Learning Highlight: Middle School ASL Club's Merry Carols! 🎄🎶
Middle School ASL Club brought the joy of Christmas carols to some LWJE Tigers earlier this week. ASL Club members share the collective goal of learning and understanding American Sign Language. Huge thanks to our talented students for sharing their knowledge through the spirit of the season! 🐯 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
For a list of upcoming Tiger Events:
https://www.stjschools.org/o/sjhs/events
Learning Highlight: Elementary Students Master the Art of Tug-O-War! 🏆
This week, elementary students honed their teamwork and strategy skills through the age-old game of tug-o-war! Amidst laughter and cheers, they learned valuable lessons in coordination, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Way to go, Tigers! ❤️🐯🤍 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: St. James High School Senior Beta Club Joins Tiger Cubs in Letters to Santa Tradition 🎄✨
Senior Beta students teamed up with some of our preschoolers, crafting letters to Ol’ Saint Nick. They also enjoyed Christmas stories and songs, adding to the festive cheer. These mentorship opportunities highlight the importance of developing caring relationships within our Tiger community! 🎅🎶 #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: 96,000 Words Conquered by Middle Schoolers! 📚🎉
Mrs. Watson's 7th-grade classes aced their reading game last week! Using ReadingPlus, an interactive reading tool, they devoured a whopping 96,000 words together. Mrs. Watson's 2nd block emerged victorious, reading an impressive 42,000 words and earning a hot cocoa party and cookie treat. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🐯✨ #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Community Highlight: Building Success Together! 🌟
A huge thank you to the Noah Coleman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their generous donation of school supplies to Lucy Wortham James Elementary! We spy a retired Tiger teacher who is still finding ways to support our students and show her #tigerpride! ❤️🐯#communitypartnerships #stjschools
Learning Highlight: Literary Magic Blooms as Students Decorate Tree in High School Library! 🎄✨📚
English students have been spreading literary cheer in the library by decking the halls - or rather, the tree! They've been channeling their creative energies, adorning ornaments with symbols representing their favorite characters from recent reads. The result? A tree that tells stories and sparkles with literary magic, making the library even more enchanting this season! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Spreading Holiday Cheer - Middle Schoolers' Creative Visits to Lucy Wortham James Elementary School! 🎄✨
Creative Writing students from St. James Middle School brought their Christmas Board projects to some of our younger Tigers, sparking joy across multiple grades! Their presentations featured fun-filled projects—games, mazes, trivia challenges, stories, and seek & finds—creating a festive learning atmosphere. This activity highlighted the fun in learning while showcasing the importance of interaction between older and younger students, fostering an engaging and collaborative educational experience.📚🌟 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
✨ Tiger Highlight: Creating a Winter Wonderland! Mrs. Story's talented art students at St. James Middle School have been crafting magic in the hallways. Their artistry is lighting up the season and bringing joy to everyone. 🎨❄️ #WinterWonderland #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Sweet Creations - Exploring Shapes with Gingerbread Houses!
First graders have whipped up the most adorable gingerbread houses in art class, using shapes like pros. From squares to circles, they've used them all to create magical houses. We love to see the creative process and celebrate their 'I can' statements coming to life. Check out these sweet masterpieces! 🎨🌟 #academicexcellence #ArtsInEducation #stjschools
St. James R-1's Fine Arts Winter Showcase Shines Bright! 🎭🎨
Last night, the St. James R-1 School District witnessed an amazing display of talent at our Fine Arts Winter Showcase! From our Concert Band to Chamber Choir, LWJE Singers, stunning theater performances, captivating Jazz Band, and an impressive art showcase featuring digital, 3D, and 2D designs—every building's Tigers truly shone! A huge thanks to everyone involved—our dedicated staff, talented students, and all who attended. This inaugural year was just the beginning of showcasing our exceptional artistic community! 🌟#FineArtsShowcase #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Tiger Cubs' Festive Gingerbread People Makerspace! 🎨🐯
Tiger Cubs showcased their creativity during their Gingerbread People Makerspace! Using various media, they crafted paper Gingerbread folks. Makerspaces are imaginative playgrounds, fostering innovation and teamwork, making the festive season even more magical. Celebrating #tigerpride with these fun creations! #academicexcellence #stjschools
🐯Mission Monday Highlight - LWJE Tiger Training Enrichment Program Roars into Year Two! 🌟
At the halfway mark of Tiger Training's second year, students have shown incredible progress and achievements within the program.
This free enrichment program offers additional development in athletics, music, and critical thinking. Tiger Training goes beyond skill development though; it's a platform for fostering connections that matter. Students forge strong bonds with peers and mentors.
In January, following the winter break, enrollment reopens for elementary students in grades K-5. 🎵⚽📚 #TigerTraining #MissionMonday #stjschools
Today, on National Special Education Day, we stand proud in our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment for every student in the St. James R-1 School District. ❤️🤍❤️
Our mission is crystal clear: to empower all students through caring relationships, academic excellence, and community partnerships. We celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of each student, embracing diversity as the cornerstone of our educational journey.
Today, and every day, we honor the incredible dedication of our educators, families, and community members who support and uplift our exceptional learners. Together, we create a learning environment where every individual can thrive and succeed. #NationalSpecialEducationDay #stjschools #tigerpride
