St. James R-1 School District

Learning Highlight: Future Voters in Action at LWJE! 🐶🗳️🐱 Lucy Wortham James Elementary held an exciting mock election today, giving students a real-world Election Day experience! The candidates? Buddy the Therapy Dog from the Canine Party and Dewey the Library Cat (robot) representing the Feline Party. Students heard campaign speeches and discussed each candidate's stance on the big issue: recess! While both Buddy and Dewey agree that two recesses are essential, they have different ideas. Buddy advocates for an outdoor second recess, while Dewey suggests an indoor option filled with Legos, art projects, reading, and games. After thoughtful discussions, students headed to the polls, equipped with their voter ID cards, to cast their ballots. Thank you to our special volunteer election judges: Barb Smith, Mitch Weatherly, Carol Weatherly, and Mary Dunkus! We're so proud of our young Tigers for learning the value of civic participation in such a fun way. Stay tuned to see which candidate pulls ahead! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

Tiger Highlight: FFA National Convention 2024! 💛🐯💙 National Convention 2024 in Indianapolis was a great experience for our Tigers, offering a glimpse into the opportunities available through this incredible organization. The friendships and connections made with students from across the country are invaluable, and each workshop helped our students build leadership skills and bring fresh ideas back to our district. Congratulations to Alexis Mullins (Class of 2024), who was recognized as a National Finalist in the Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency area! We’re also proud to celebrate alumni Seth Hughes, Gracie Satterfield, and Jason Wilkerson (Class of 2023), who earned the highest FFA honor, the American FFA Degree, marking the culmination of years of dedication. We look forward to the continued impact they’ll make as alumni and are grateful for the legacy they leave behind. #FFA #stjschools #tigerpride

🇺🇸 All Veterans Welcome! 🇺🇸 St. James School District is proud to invite all veterans from our community to our special Veterans Day assemblies next Monday, November 11, 2024. Join us as we express our gratitude for your service. 👉 St. James High School at 10:00 AM 👉 St. James Middle School at 2:00 PM #VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #stjschools #tigerpride

Mission Monday: Appreciation in Action! 🚒🐯❤️ LWJE Student Council recently showed their gratitude by making thank-you notes, coloring pictures, and putting together candy survival kits for our firefighters. A few firefighters stopped by to receive these gifts in person, bringing our students' appreciation full circle. Thank you to the St. James Fire Protection District and our Tigers for building caring relationships in our community! #MissionMonday #stjschools #tigerpride

REMINDER of upcoming important dates for St. James R-1: ➡️ Thursday, November 7, 2024 -- Early Dismissal ➡️ Friday, November 8, 2024 -- No School Early Dismissal schedule runs as follows: ➡️ Lucy Wortham James Elementary -- 12:30 PM ➡️ St. James Middle School -- 12:50 PM ➡️ St. James High School -- 12:30 PM Every day is a GREAT day to be a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍

Check out the most recent A Day in the Life of a Tiger! ❤️🐯🤍 Join us for a peek into the daily adventures of our St. James Tigers! This series features students like Ava Shockley, a 5th grader at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School, sharing their school-day experiences firsthand. Follow Ava as she navigates through her school day, offering insights, challenges, and triumphs along the way. Get ready to dive into the heart of student life at LWJE! Watch the video here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVKU-jPiU/SFmhfTkCj2nDTSozVY1wzQ/watch?utm_content=DAGVKU-jPiU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor #ADayInTheLifeOfATiger #stjschools #tigerpride

🏀 St. James Sports Club Girls Basketball Championship Day! 🏀 The Girls 5th & 6th-grade basketball teams played their hearts out today in the championship game! Huge thanks to the Sports Club and all volunteers for your continued support and for providing these amazing opportunities for our students. Congratulations to the gray team on your big win, and a shoutout to all players for growing in skills, confidence, and teamwork. We’re all Tigers! #CommunityPartnerships #stjschools #tigerpide

🌟 Tiger Spotlight: Honoring Self-Directed Learners at LWJE! 🌟 October was all about self-direction at LWJE, where students stepped up to take charge of their learning and personal growth with focus and responsibility. With "SELF-DIRECT" as our Word of the Month, students embraced opportunities to show initiative and responsibility in their daily learning. At the end of the month, each teacher recognized one outstanding student who truly embodied the self-directed spirit. Let's celebrate our October Students of the Month for showing us what it means to lead your own learning! #LWJEStudentsOfTheMonth #SelfDirect #CharacterEducation #stjschools

Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools For more information on Tiger Events: https://www.stjschools.org/page/athletics-and-activities

FALL BACK! Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour this weekend. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 3, 2024. #DaylightSavingTime #stjschools #tigerpride

🎃 Happy Halloween from St. James R-1! 🎃 Our Tigers went all out in costume and spirit today! Wishing everyone a safe and spooky night ahead! 👻🧡 #Halloween2024 #tigerpride #stjschools

🎭 Lights Up for Radium Girls! 🎭 Join us as StJ Tiger Drama proudly presents Radium Girls! This powerful play tells the story of courageous young women in the 1920s who fought for justice and safety after developing serious health issues from painting watch dials with radium. 🗓️ Showtimes: 🎭 Thursday, November 7 at 7 PM 🎭 Friday, November 8 at 7 PM 🎭 Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM Doors open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission is by donation. Let's come together to celebrate arts in education and support our talented student performers! #ArtsInEducation #stjschools #tigepride

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨 Last call for free/reduced meal applications! Your participation not only helps secure additional funding for all students but also enters you into an exciting prize drawing at each school building! FILL IT OUT HERE: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=F74DUX Thank you for your support! 🍎

Tiger Highlight: Future Goals in Focus at St. James High School! 🎓🐯✨ Recently, Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Lorts took a group of juniors and seniors to State Tech in Linn, MO! From campus tours to exploring new programs, these Tigers are gaining insight into their next big steps! #FutureReady #stjschools #tigerpride

Attention St. James R-1 School District Parents/Guardians! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with your child's educators and discuss their academic progress. Conferences will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Lucy Wortham James Elementary School requires appointments, which can be scheduled here: https://signup.com/go/xKJVAhL. No appointments are needed at St. James Middle School or St. James R-1 High School; simply drop in during the designated hours. Can't wait to connect with you!

Learning Highlight: Exploring Ecosystems! 🌱 🐯🌎 Our 5th graders have been diving into the world of ecosystems and just wrapped up their unit by creating some incredible, realistic dioramas! From deserts to rainforests, their creativity and knowledge shine through every detail. Check out some from Ms. Ortega's class! Nothing beats hands-on learning to bring these science lessons to life! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride

🎃🎬 Halloween Movie Magic in the Halls! 🎬🎃 LWJE Student Council just wrapped up a spooktacular Halloween Door Decorating Contest! The theme? Classic Halloween Movies! Over 30 participants showed off their creativity, and yesterday, our Student Council judged the entries. Here are the winners: 🏅 1st Place: Mrs. York 🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Ortega 🥉 3rd Place: Counseling Office 🏆 4th Place: Mrs. Copeland 🎖 5th Place: Mrs. Stites Thank you to everyone who participated and made our elementary halls more festive! 👻🕸 #HalloweenFun #stjschools #tigerpride

New Season, New Focus: Heart of a Tiger, Episode 1! ❤️🐯🤍 This fall, we’re launching a fresh three-part series dedicated to celebrating our veteran teachers and their lasting impact on our district. 🌟 Episode 1: Meet Bri Hodge, a proud St. James alum from the Class of ’97, now in her 11th year teaching in our district! Watch here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGUO9IXxM0/WkutJRfpPSqeN7R9mr_hnA/watch?utm_content=DAGUO9IXxM0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor 🌟 Join us as we discover why her heart is firmly rooted in the St. James community! #HeartOfATiger #TeacherTuesday #stjschools

Learning Highlight: Pumpkin Patch Explorers 🎃🐯🍂 Our Kindergarteners visited Pete's Pumpkin Patch last Friday! From picking the perfect pumpkin to hayrides and corn mazes, our Tigers got a full taste of Fall fun. There’s no better way to learn and explore than by jumping into the season! Here's to hands-on learning and memories made in the pumpkin patch! #FallFun #stjschools #tigerpride

Mission Monday: Partnering to Save Lives with CBCO! ❤️🐯🫶 A huge shoutout to National Honor Society and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for a successful Fall Blood Drive last week! Thanks to their teamwork and the support of 35 generous donors, we’re making a difference right here in our community. This is what our mission is all about—empowering students to serve through community partnerships. Together, we’re making GREAT things happen! #MissionMonday #TigersGiveBack #tigerpride