Mission Monday: Service Stars - 1st Grade Gives to Our Community! ⭐🥫
First-grade students collected nearly 1000 cans for a Caring Center donation last week. This service learning project perfectly embodies our mission by fostering a sense of responsibility and citizenship, and deepening community partnerships.
This hands-on experience instills in them values that extend beyond the classroom, enriching the education of our students. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed! 🌟 #MissionMonday #ServiceLearning #stjschools
Honoring All Veterans: Thank You for Your Service 🇺🇸
Thank you to the brave women and men who have selflessly served our country. A special thank you to the heroes within our own St. James R-1 School District – our dedicated staff members who have served or are currently serving in the military. Your commitment, both in and out of the classroom, is a testament to the spirit of service and sacrifice.
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Lifelong Learning: Professional Development Day at St. James R-1!
Today is dedicated to seamlessly combining learning with a touch of fun! The district kicked off the day with a scavenger hunt that sparked creativity and teamwork. Safety also remained a top priority as our educators engaged in training and simulation drills, reinforcing our commitment to creating a safe learning environment. We appreciate our partnership and continued support from the St. James Police Department!
To our staff, thank you for your dedication to continuous learning, safety, and the success of our students!
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly at St. James Middle School! 🇺🇸
Together with the The Official Red Regiment Band Info Station and the Middle School Honor Choir, citizenship students and middle school staff organized an assembly to honor our veterans. From patriotic tunes to moving essays, every moment celebrated the selfless dedication of those who served.
Thank you to Guest Speak Retired Major General Samual Mahaney for your wonderful speech. Today, we stand together to express our gratitude and appreciation. #VeteransDay #stjschools #tigerpride
Crafting Thanks, Building Memories: Lucy Wortham James Elementary School Celebrates Veterans Day!
With the incredible support of Beta students and advisors, high school volunteers, and our honored guests from Fort Leonard Wood, the 554th Engineer Battalion, our elementary hosted a fun Veterans Day Celebration.
Students enjoyed fun stations ranging from face painting and crafts to engaging puzzles while our guests and Beta students lent a hand. A big shoutout to everyone who made this day so special. Leave a note of thanks to our heroes below! 🇺🇸 #VeteransDayCelebration #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Book Blitz Bonanza - LWJE Students Unleash 5-Minute Mania at the Library! 📚🐯🕰️
The library became a hub of learning as our students dove into the world of books with a 5-Minute Mania game. Imagine this: quick steps leading them to a variety of books, each station offering a unique literary adventure. From eye-catching cover art to a sneak peek inside, and a couple of minutes of reading magic—students had the chance to explore and experience new books!
The best part? The swift rotation to the next station unveiled a brand-new book and a fresh opportunity to discover genres they might not have considered before. 🌟✨ #stjschools #tigerpride
Community Partnerships: Enriching LWJE Art - A Season of Generosity! ❤️🤍
During this season of giving, for which we are truly grateful, we extend our thanks to Central Countertop Distribution, LLC and Mendenhall Contracting, Inc. Their generous donation of stunning countertops, along with the labor and materials for the framework, has enhanced the LWJE Art Department, where they are already been put to great use. Additionally, we express our gratitude for a yarn donation from the St. James Caring Center! 🎨🧶
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our students’ success! #communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Learning Highlight: Pathways to Possibilities - Middle School Career Brochures! 🌟
Mrs. Blakley's middle school students recently explored their dream careers, from nursing to engineering. These young minds didn't just stop at dreaming; they've transformed their aspirations into captivating career brochures. Each student was able to present to their peers. Our future leaders are shining bright! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Exploring Bonds - Chemistry Class Takes a Delicious Detour! 🍬🧲
Chemistry class is embracing innovation! Recently, they brought the classroom to the commons for an impromptu adventure in understanding Covalent and Ionic Bonds.
Students utilized their periodic table expertise, using colored candy to represent valence electrons and exploring how different elemental combinations lead to various bond types. Learning knows no boundaries! 🌟🔬 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
A warm fall day is pure gold, and our Tigers know it! Students have been enjoying the weather recently and they're showing the connection between physical activity and academic excellence, reminding us that a healthy body fuels a healthy mind. 🍂🌞📚 #EmpoweringStudents #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Rock 'n' Rolling through 50 Days of Kindergarten! 📚🎸
Kindergarten just took a groovy trip back to the '50s to celebrate 50 fantastic days of school! 📚🎈 From a bubble-blowing contest to a sock hop dance party and hula-hooping galore, our little rock 'n' rollers had a blast! Thanks to our dedicated teachers for making this retro fun possible. Let's continue to have a blast and engage in exciting learning adventures! 🌟 #50DaysofSchool #academicexcellence #stjschools
REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, November 10, 2023. Teachers will be participating in a planned Professional Development Day.
#lifelonglearning #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Mission Monday: First Grade Tours Caring Center as Food Drive Begins! 🌟
Our first-grade students took a scenic Fall walk through our town to visit the St. James Caring Center. They had an eye-opening experience learning about the benevolent services this amazing center provides to our community.
Now, it's your turn to join our cause! First Grade is hosting a week-long FOOD DRIVE for our community. You can donate non-perishable items at the elementary through Thursday of this week to make Thanksgiving brighter for those in need. Let's instill compassion and create a positive impact together! 🥫🦃 #MissionMonday #communitypartnerships #stjschools
FALL BACK! Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour this weekend. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 5, 2023.
#DaylightSavingTime #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Tiger Highlight: Celebrating Self-Directed Learners at LWJE! 🌟
This October, LWJE honored our "Self-Directed Learners." Our students are taking charge of their learning and personal growth, showing determination and responsibility. The October Word of the Month was SELF-DIRECT!
Throughout the month, students across all grade levels will participate in engaging classroom challenges that encourage them to embody the “Word of the Month” in their daily lives. At the end of the month, each classroom teacher will select a student who has truly embraced the spirit of the word. These students will be recognized as their "Students of the Month!”
👏 Let's give a big round of applause to our LWJE Students of the Month for October! 👏
#LWJEStudentsOfTheMonth #SelfDirect #CharacterEducation #stjschools
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Tiger Highlight: St. James Senior Beta Club - Shaping Future Leaders! 🐯
Last week, the St. James High School Senior Beta Club inducted 19 new Senior Beta Club members, a testament to their academic excellence, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations, Betas! We look forward to the positive impact they'll make in our district. 🌟
Congratulations to our October Leading the Tiger Way winners! 🐯🎉
LWJE: Jessica Rivers and Shannan Gahr
Middle School: Brenda Stack and Stanley "Pete" Mitchell
High School: Roger Payne and Tim McCormick
The "Leading the Tiger Way" teacher and staff of the month program is designed to spotlight one teacher and one classified staff from each building every month. We want to recognize our most dedicated and talented employees. This program allows each staff member an opportunity to nominate a peer who exemplifies the character and professional traits we strive for as a District.
🐾 Tiger Trot Shirt Guarantee Deadline - November 5th! 🐾
Don't miss out on securing your official Tiger Trot shirt! The deadline is fast approaching on November 5th. Remember, it's all for a fantastic cause - our Gifts for Kids Project. Our goal is to give every student in our district a gift before Winter Break! 🎁
👉 Register here: https://STJTigerTrot.itsyourrace.com/
But that's not all - get ready for our "Warm-up for the Tiger Trot" Spirit Days on November 20th and 21st! We invite all students to join our staff in these fun-filled Spirit Days as we gear up for the big event. Let's show our #tigerpride!
#TigerTrot #WarmUpForTigerTrot #GiftsForKids #stjschools
