Learning Highlight: Field Trip Week in the Ag Department! 🚜🐯🌱
Agriculture 1 students recently visited the Wurdack Research Station for Agriculture Education Field Day. They enjoyed an amazing day with wildlife, exciting games, and insightful talks on healthy lifestyles and precision ag. Meanwhile, our upperclassmen had a blast at Fall FarmFest, exploring the ag industry and connecting with producers across all sectors.
Thank you to our educators for offering impactful learning opportunities for our students!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, October 18, 2024, for a planned Professional Development Day!
Learning Highlight: Going WILD with ELA! 🐯📚🌿
Mrs. Engelbrecht's ELA classes are going WILD for their Unit Review today! Students have been hard at work mastering nouns, verbs, and adjectives, and today they entered the jungle to explore all they've learned. Thanks for making every day a learning adventure!
#WildAboutLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
🍽️ Mission Monday: It's National School Lunch Week! 🍽️
We’re celebrating the nutritious meals that fuel our students every day! President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and its impact inside and outside the classroom.
✅ Did you know? Filling out the free and reduced meal application doesn’t just benefit your family—it helps our entire school district! Increased participation can secure more funding for important programs and resources that support every student’s success. Fill out the form here: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new...
Join us in celebrating healthy meals that make a difference in the classroom and beyond! #NSLW24 #stjschools #tigerpride
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Fire Safety in Action: Third Grade Learns with St. James Fire Protection District!🚒🐯🔥
Yesterday, 3rd grade students had a hands-on lesson in fire safety! Students explored a "mock house," discussing everyday hazards in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. They practiced navigating a smoke-filled room and safely escaping through a window. Afterward, they toured the fire trucks and learned about firefighting tools.
A huge thanks to the St. James Fire Protection District for this valuable experience. Be sure to talk with your child about fire safety and create a family emergency plan!
#stjschools #communitypartnerships #firesafety
Board of Education Recognizes Excellence in Education! ❤️🐯🤍
At Wednesday night’s regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, we had the honor of recognizing Hope Hunter, St. James Teacher of the Year and Missouri Teacher of the Year semifinalist, for her incredible dedication to our students and passion for learning.
Let’s celebrate Mrs. Hunter’s remarkable achievement and her impact on our Tiger community! #TeacherOfTheYear #stjschools #tigerpride
Celebrating the Musical Excellence of St. James R-1 Students! 🎵🐯❤️
We are excited to introduce you to the students who have earned their places in the CDMMEA All-District Band!
🎶 Gavin Moreland - 3rd Trombone District Jazz Band
🎶 Heather Cahill - 23rd Chair Clarinet
🎶 Cat Murphy - 2nd Chair Flute
🎶 Maya Gordon - 5th Chair Flute
🎶 Skye Adams - 2nd Chair Horn
🎶 Max Power - 5th Chair Horn
We are incredibly proud of all your hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Tigers! #AllDistrictBand #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Egg-cellent Lesson in Responsibility! 🥚🐯❤️
Career Development students learned about the Family Cycle with their egg babies! Each student personalized their egg and designed a special bed to keep it safe. Over two days, they experienced the responsibility of caring for their fragile “baby” wherever they went. It was a fun and creative way to explore family dynamics! #HandsOnLearning #stjschools #tigerpride
Attendance: Your Passport to Success! 🌍🐯✈️
We've noticed a small drop in attendance recently, but it's nothing we can't improve together! Every day counts, and being in class plays a huge role in your students' success. We've got this, Tigers! #tigerpride #stjschools #EveryDayCounts
Find more details about our Attendance Awareness Campaign and helpful resources here: https://www.stjschools.org/page/attendance.
🚒🚓 Kindergarten Community Helpers Day! 🚌🚑
Our kindergarteners had an amazing time today learning from some of our local heroes! A huge thank you to the St. James Fire Protection District, St. James Police Department, St. James Ambulance District, City of St. James Utilities, and Copeland Bus for making this day so special.
From exploring emergency vehicles to learning how school bus drivers and city services keep us safe, it was an unforgettable day for our little Tigers! We’re so grateful for everything you do for our community! #CommunityHelpers #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 It’s Thankful Thursday! 🌟
We’re excited to kick off our first Thankful Thursday with shoutouts coming from staff, students, and parents! Each week, we’ll be highlighting a few special shoutouts publicly, but please know that every single shoutout will be sent directly to the staff member for them to enjoy.
Do you have a staff member you'd like to thank? We want to hear from you! 🌟 Use this link to submit your shoutout for next week’s Thankful Thursday posts: https://forms.gle/kYLDnuz8U12zRDtQ8
Let’s continue to celebrate the amazing people who make a difference in our schools! ❤️🐯🤍
#ThankfulThursday #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Fall Fun with Pumpkin Jack at Lucy Wortham James Elementary! 🎃🧡🐯
Mrs. Henderson is bringing the magic of pumpkins to all of our Tiger Cubs classrooms this week! She’s reading Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell, a sweet story about a boy who watches his carved pumpkin transform through each season—from Jack-O'-Lantern to a new pumpkin sprout.
Then students will design their very own Pumpkin Jack! Mrs. Henderson will pick her favorite design and carve it over the weekend. As the weeks go by, the students will watch their Jack decompose just like in the story!
Pumpkins, science, and creativity all wrapped into one fun fall activity! 🍂 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Ancient Adventures in 2nd Grade! 🖌️🎨🦣
2nd graders recently took a journey back in time, exploring the world of cave art! With flashlights, they descended into their own “caves,” imagining what life was like during ancient times. Their “cave walls” became canvases for stories of the past, bringing history to life. Learning about art history has never been this fun! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Animal Science Dioramas in Ag Class! 🐄.⭐🐑
Middle school students in Ag class showcased their creativity and research skills by designing dioramas for their Animal Science unit! Each student picked a farm animal, researched its care, and displayed their findings in a fun and detailed project. Great job, Tigers! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
✨ Celebrate Gratitude: Thankful Thursday Coming Soon! ✨
As the season of gratitude approaches, we’re kicking off a special Thankful Thursday campaign! Each week leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ll be featuring shoutouts to the amazing staff members who make our district a great place to learn, grow, and succeed.
Have someone you’re thankful for? Head to the link below to submit your gratitude and watch for featured posts each Thursday!
➡️ https://forms.gle/TATxa75NoAaR3muN9 ⬅️
Share your appreciation, and stay tuned for our first post this Thursday! #ThankfulThursday #GratefulTigers #stjschools
Mission Monday: Community Helpers! 🚔🐯👮♂️
Our 1st graders had an exciting visit from Sergeant Chris Giacolone of the Rolla Police Department last week! He shared what it's like to serve as a police officer, showed them his gear, and the students even got to check out his patrol car!
We’re so grateful for community partners like Sergeant Giacolone who help connect our students with real-world experiences. These partnerships enrich student learning and highlight the importance of service in our communities. #MissionMonday #communitypartnerships #stjschools
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A is for Awesome: Kindergarten ABC Fashion Show! 🔤🐯🎊
Our Kindergarteners have been hard at work learning their ABCs, and today they put their creativity on display during the ABC Fashion Show. Dressed in their own custom-designed vests showcasing a letter, our Tigers strutted their stuff and shared their knowledge! WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSnoFuUQo/qgOGU8WrAtVoOt2rkUmT5g/watch?utm_content=DAGSnoFuUQo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Thank you to our incredible educators for making learning so engaging and fun! 💖#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
GREAT Things Happen Here: Unleashing Tiger Spirit at Cheer Camp! 🐾🐯🎉
Students from Lucy Wortham James Elementary, St. James Middle School, and St. James R-1 High School recently came together for cheer camp! The older cheerleaders mentored our younger Tigers, leading them through team-building activities and teaching one cheer and one dance. This week, their hard work took center stage during halftime at the JV football game, where they performed for the crowd!
It was a great display of #TigerPride, mentorship, and the caring bonds that keep our community strong! #caringrelationships #stjschools
