On Cloud Nine: Courtwarming Week 2024! ☁️🐯☁️
What a week it's been as our Tigers soared to new heights during Courtwarming Week! From cozy pajamas to seeing double with twins, our students and staff embraced the #TigerSpirit. Wrapping up the week, our high schoolers gathered for an assembly to celebrate!
A huge thank you to everyone who made Courtwarming Week unforgettable. Go, Tigers! 🎉 #Courtwarming #stjschools #tigerpride
Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 👮❤️🐯
Today, we honor and thank our dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Gray for keeping St. James R-1 safe!
Help us thank him for his outstanding service! #SRO #stjschools #tigerpride
Happy Valentine's Day, Tigers! ❤️🐯🤍
Learning Highlight: Life-Sized Math Adventures at St. James Middle School! 🌟🐯
Mrs. Stack's math classes took learning to a whole new level today! Students didn't just study coordinate planes, quadrants, and the x and y-axis - they brought it to life! They became a human-sized model of the math they've been mastering. With ordered pairs in hand, students headed outside and navigated through the challenge of placing themselves in the correct location.
Thank you to our teachers who create engaging learning experiences that captivate students' imaginations every day! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Turning Life's Lemons into Lemonade at LWJE! 🌟🍋
Students at Lucy Wortham James Elementary embraced life's lemons and turned them into delicious lemonade! Each grade level team received lemons from “LIFE,” and our creative students sweetened the day by then giving them lemonade. Afterward, they headed back to their classroom to make some fresh-squeezed lemonade of their own!
Great job spreading kindness and positivity, Tigers! 🌟 #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Tiger Highlight: Celebrating with St. James Middle School Readers! 📚 🐾
A big shoutout to the latest Paws for Reading star at St. James Middle School! This week's honoree, selected for her love of reading, got to enjoy extra reading time with Mookie.
To encourage students’ enjoyment of reading and reward those avid readers, a student who has shown a love of reading is selected to read with Mookie for the first 20 minutes of the day.
Keep reading, Tigers! #academicexcellence #KeepReading #stjschools
Learning Highlight: Trivia Obstacle Course Fun! 🏈🎈🏃♂️
Ms. Wisdom's 5th graders took their learning outdoors for an exciting trivia obstacle course last week. Students showcased their knowledge while embracing teamwork and fun. Every day our educators empower our students through engaging and innovative learning opportunities. Way to go, Ms. Wisdom and Mrs. Fox!🌟#academicexcellence #stjschools # tigerpride
REMINDER of upcoming dates:
👉 There will be NO SCHOOL for students this Friday, February 16, 2024, for a planned Teacher Professional Development Day.
🇺🇸 Monday, February 19, 2024, there is NO SCHOOL for Presidents Day.
Remember, our academic calendar is available on our website for easy access. Visit us online today at www.stjschools.org.
Celebrating 100 Days of Learning at St. James R-1! 📚🎉
Students dressed up and celebrated hitting the incredible milestone of 100 Days of Learning! From day one to day 💯, our students have been on an amazing journey of growth and discovery. In every classroom, they've been soaking up new ideas, mastering skills, and overcoming challenges. We're so proud of their hard work!
Cheers to the next 100 days and beyond! 🌟 #100DaysOfSchool #stjschools #tigerpride
Mission Monday: FTA Students Support Teachers & Early Learners! 📚✏️
This week's Mission Monday celebrates our goal of empowering students through caring relationships. Our students are lending a hand to teachers and early-arriving students at Lucy Wortham James Elementary before school starts. Members of FTA chose a special book to teach about a social-emotional trait and made a fun lesson plan to go along with it. They'll spend three Wednesdays sharing the book and activities with the younger students. We're proud of our future teachers for supporting our educators and learning new things along the way! 🐯🌟#MissionMonday #caringrelationships #stjschools
Check out our Tiger Weekly Highlights! #activities #tigerpride #stjschools
For a list of upcoming Tiger Events:
https://www.stjschools.org/o/sjhs/events
Courtwarming 2024 is next week! All of our buildings are coming together to showcase our #TigerPride throughout the week. 🎉🐯
Check out the Spirit Week for each building! #courtwarming #stjschools
Monstrous Collaboration: 4th Graders' Art Comes Alive at St. James High School! 🎨👾
Months of hard work and coordination have led to an amazing showcase today at St. James R-1 High School! Students in 3D Art and Advanced Art brought the imaginative illustrations of our 4th graders to life in stunning mediums.
Today, our 4th graders visited the high school to see their monsters in real life and meet the talented high school artists who made it happen. This project is all about teamwork, creativity, and mentorship.
Big thanks to our dedicated art teachers and the 4th-grade team for making this unforgettable experience possible! Take a look through this collaborative journey! 🌟🎨 #ArtsInEducation #caringrelationships #stjschools
Tiger Highlight: DECA Triumphs at Districts! 🥇🌟
We're thrilled to announce the recent achievements of our DECA students at Districts in Jefferson City! Out of 19 students who competed, 11 qualified for the State competition! What's even more impressive? Eight of these qualifiers are first-time competitors!
DECA is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Our students' success at the District level reflects the dedication and skills they've developed through DECA's programs under the guidance of Mrs. Hance.
Congratulations, Tigers! We're excited to see them excel at the State level! #academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James R-1 High School!🌟
Join us in honoring Chelsie Fulton during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 She's been a guiding light in education for 9 years, making a positive impact every day.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Setting clear boundaries and practicing healthy habits. Spending quality time with family, baking, and making stained glass art.
Gus: Gus has been spreading joy in education for four years! He adores toys, all kinds of snacks, and of course, chin scratches. Gus loves spending time with students, his best friend Mookie, and giving Mr. Johnson the side eye. 👀
Let's show our appreciation for their dedication to our school community! Thank you, Mrs. Fulton and Gus, for your unwavering support and love! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #TherapyDog #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools
🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James R-1 High School!🌟
Join us in honoring Barb Wilson during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 With 8 years in education, she brings passion and dedication to her role as a high school counselor.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance by leaving her laptop at school, listening to positive music during her commute (and sometimes singing loudly!), reading to escape or learn, and focusing on her amazing family, the Wilson Boys!
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for helping our students find their path to greatness! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools
Learning Highlight: 4th Graders Enjoy Outdoor Hockey Fun! 🏒🌟
Our 4th-grade PE classes had a blast playing hockey outdoors! With sticks in hand and teamwork in action, our Tigers showed off their skills and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🐯#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
Learning Highlight: Student Newsletter Creation at St. James Middle School! ❤️🐯✨
Students in Mrs. Hoak's creative writing class are crafting the "6th Grade Tiger Talks Newsletter" together! They cover calendar updates, jokes, sports, spotlights, and more. Additionally, they're learning to use credible sources for their articles. Great job, Tigers!
#academicexcellence #stjschools #tigerpride
🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James Middle School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Sarah Baker and Mookie during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 Sarah has dedicated 14 years to education, driven by her passion to help others find hope and healing. She finds balance and solace during walks and prayer, both guiding her through challenging times.
Mookie has been spreading joy for 3 years, bringing smiles with his golden presence. Mookie's secret to stress management? Quiet time in his office, healthy eating, and cherished moments with his friends.
Let's show our appreciation for their dedication to our school community! Thank you, Mrs. Baker and Mookie, for your unwavering support and love! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #TherapyDog #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools
🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors at St. James Middle School! 🌟
Join us in honoring Jillian Doddema during National School Counseling Week! 🎉 She's been a guiding light in education for 16 years, transitioning from a dedicated science teacher to a compassionate middle and high school counselor for the past 9 years.
Favorite Ways to Unwind and Find Balance: Creating solid boundaries, including silencing work communications and limiting interactions with social media.
Let's show our appreciation for all her hard work and dedication! Thank you, Ms. Doddema, for making a difference every day! 👏 #SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #stjschools
