It’s Small Business Saturday!
We know the partnership between our District and the St. James community makes our town such a great place to live. Don’t forget to #shopsmall today and help us support all of our business partners in our hometown.
#smallbusinesssaturday #stjamesmo #stjschools #tigerpride
At this time of year, we are especially thankful you are a part of our Tiger Family.
#thankful #tigerfamily #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight!
Mrs. Evers and Mrs. Y’s Tiger Cubs held their own election and learned about what it means to vote. Ballots were also sent home to parents to fill out as a surprise to the students. Learning activities that align with current events encourage curiosity, strengthen critical thinking skills, and help our students, regardless of age, understand real world applications.
#academicexcellence #LWJE #stjschools #tigerpride
Today, we want to congratulate and celebrate two of our staff members on their recent achievements.
Linda Webster, our Nutrition Director, was sworn in as the President of the Missouri School Nutrition Association (MSNA). She will serve as MSNA President over the next year in her new role and will be "committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy."
Stacy Blakley, a teacher at St. James Middle School, is now the President of Missouri State Teachers’ Association (MSTA). She was sworn in last Friday and will lead MSTA, which "serves more than 47,000 educators and is dedicated to educating the state’s children."
The St. James R-1 School District is proud of their accomplishments and we’re honored to have them both represent our school district at the state level.
#staffexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday Highlight!
Last week, the St. James R-1 School District received a generous donation from our neighbor Trinity Episcopal Church. Recently, they held a yard sale and graciously gifted the Nutrition Department all of the proceeds to be applied to overdue lunch charges. Mrs. Betty Cahill stopped by to deliver the donation to Mr. Webster.
Thank you for your continued support!
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
Did you know the St. James R-1 School District has our own app? It's true!
Be the first to find out about snow days! This year we will send a push notification through the app before the District All-Call. Also, catch up with the latest student stories, dining menus, events, and news updates. It’s everything St. James R-1, in your pocket.
If you haven’t already, download the app:
Android: https://bit.ly/3w6XxGV or
iPhone: https://apple.co/35Z1vHi.
With local grants from Phelps County Bank and the Peter R. Marsh Foundation, our St. James Middle School percussion students were gifted a new marimba. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners!
#communitypartnerships #stjschools #tigerpride
REMINDER: The St. James R-1 School District will be closed November 23-25, 2022, for Thanksgiving Break.
#stjschools #tigerpride
Turkeys are loose in the District!
Our Thanksgiving meal is a favorite of students and staff and we want to thank our hard-working kitchen crew for making this a special day for everyone. Members of our administration team have been helping serve meals all week to show our appreciation!
#thanksgiving #turkeytime #stjschools #tigerpride
Just a reminder that next week the district is "Warming Up" for our Tiger Trot race with spirit days!
MONDAY - DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE
TUESDAY - DRESS LIKE A RUNNER
#tigertrot #spiritdays #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight!
High school students in Mrs. Lorts' class experienced a taste of the real world with a recent activity: Fab Life - A Zero-Based Budget Project.
They were tasked with creating a zero-based budget from a career and income assigned to them. Imagination transported the students to their upper twenties and they were given a specific life scenario they were to follow: married/single, kids/no kids, occupation, education completed, net and gross salaries, etc. During the activity, each student visited fourteen different expense stations and had the opportunity to earn supplemental income if needed. They could also play a game of chance and pull a special card which was either a positive or negative outcome to their budget.
In the end, they learned the cost of real world expenses and how to develop a budget.
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday Highlight!
Last week, our first grade students from Lucy Wortham James Elementary held a canned food drive for their service learning project. Non-perishable food items were donated from our Tiger families and by the end of the week, first grade had collected over 2,000 items which far surpassed their initial goal of 1,000. All of the items were donated to St. James Caring Center Thrift Store to be used for their Benevolent Services.
At the end of the week, first grade gathered to load up the biggest single donation ever into The Caring Center’s truck. Students from the St. James High School Senior Beta Club volunteered their time to help our LWJE Tigers carry and load the items.
Congratulations to first grade on their successful service learning project!
#communitypartnerships #caringrelationships #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight!
Mrs. Fels’ second grade class has been learning about the plant life cycle and what they need to grow and thrive. The students had a special guest last week who helped them revive the flower bed behind Lucy Wortham James Elementary. Mrs. Sue Spehle-Heiberg, a former St. James educator, taught the students how and when to plant tulip bulbs and read them a story.
This experience was full-circle for Mrs. Fels who built and planted the flower garden in 2002 when she was a third grader in Mrs. Spehle-Heiberg’s class. When asked about the activity with her students, Mrs. Fels said, “Mrs. Spehle-Heiberg inspired me to become a teacher and it was so special to have her share her love of learning with my class.”
Our District empowers our students through caring relationships so seeing a real example of how impactful student-teacher relationships can be reaffirms our mission.
#caringrelationships #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Lifelong Learning Highlight!
A group of educators from across our district participated in an Instructional Leadership Workshop facilitated by David Holden, CEO of American Alliance of Innovative Systems (AAIS). During the workdays, our educators developed a vision of instruction, performed classroom walkthroughs, and then identified strategies to make our newly developed vision a reality. The St. James R-1 School District values lifelong learning and we support our teachers as they continue on their education journey.
#lifelonglearning #teachertuesday #stjschools #tigerpride
Reminder!
There is no school on Friday, November 11, 2022. Teachers will be participating in a planned Professional Development Day.
#lifelonglearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday Highlight!
With the holidays rapidly approaching, the District will be involved in many outreach projects to give back to our community. Last month, we had a group of middle school students organize a food drive as well as volunteering during Commodity Day. Each month various high school students also volunteer their time and distribute food for The Caring Center.
This week our first grade students' service learning project is in full swing. They are holding a canned food drive with all items being donated to the St. James Caring Center in time for holiday food distributions. The students hope to collect 1,000 cans. If you would like to donate, please contact the elementary building!
With the combined effort of our educators and community organizations, our students are learning the value of civic participation.
#communitypartnerships #strongschoolsstrongcommunity #stjschools #tigerpride
It's hard to imagine on a day like today that winter is inching closer. Before the season truly begins, we want to review inclement weather information and procedures for the St. James R-1 School District: https://www.stjschools.org/page/inclement-weather
Quick Tips:
*Make sure your contact information with the school district is accurate;
*Download the St. James R-1 District App for push notifications prior to mass notification alerts;
*Review the Emergency Communications: Guide for Families sent out recently.
Any additional questions: communications@stjschools.org
#winteriscoming #stjschools #tigerpride
Don't forget!
Daylight Saving ends this weekend on November 6th.
#daylightsavingends #stjschools #tigerpride
Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day!
Our students see a real world example of civic engagement by you partaking in the democratic process. Don't forget to vote!
For more information: https://www.usa.gov/voting
#yourvoicematters #stjschools #tigerpride
Tigers Teach Percussion to Head Start!
Last week, jazz studies students from the District visited with St. James Head Start to present percussion instruments. Student-led teaching opportunities help students learn how to break down information to make it easily accessible to others as well as develop confidence and communication skills.
#communitypartnerships #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
