Beauty and the Beast JR. is a shortened, kid-friendly stage version of the classic Disney story, designed especially for elementary and middle school performers. It’s based on the full Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast and the animated film Beauty and the Beast.
Third graders were magical onstage! They were a part of many scenes including; the villagers, an angry mob, and dancing dishes in the kitchen!
Grandparents Day at St. James is so much more than a sweet tradition — it’s a powerful bridge between generations, families, and our school community.
Today we welcomed our Grandparents and special friends on campus to join us for Chapel and to enjoy performances by each grade level. From vocal renditions to reciting learned content in the classroom, students showcased knowledge through performing arts!
Our class recited the Books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations, as I kept them in sync by the beat of a bongo drum! Click on the link below to watch!
After Chapel, all visitors were encouraged to visit the classrooms around campus. In our classroom, we were prepared to show and tell!
Look at these precious fingerprint heart magnets, made with love for each set of grandparents!
Last week the class helped me brainstorm questions they wanted to ask their grandparents. I then printed them on strips of paper and placed the questions in a basket. “What did you do for fun as a child?” “Do you remember your 3rd grade teachers name?” “What is your most embarrassing moment?” are just a few examples.
Today they executed our new tradition beautifully! It was a total hit with our grandparents!
Students were also excited to show off their writing skills with a polished piece titled…….“When I’m A Grandparent”. Along with their writing pieces, I used a photo generator to transform each student into an older version of themselves! This was quite a funny and creative assignment! The students did a superb job following the writing process!
The purpose of today was to celebrate legacy, faith, and family heritage! We hope our visitors felt appreciated and loved today and always!
Each year the students at St. James have the opportunity to be the hands of a community service project.
This year our class partnered with the Project Linus. This organization provides homemade blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. Blankets are collected locally and distributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug.
As “blanketeers”, we worked together, hand in hand, and made 5 fleece knot blankets! Through teamwork, patience, and fun, students completed the task at hand! We hope the blankets will bring much joy to the children that receive them!
To learn more about Project Linus and how you can help our local communities visit here: https://www.projectlinus.org/#
