That’s a Wrap, 2025!
December is always a chaotic but exciting time at St. James! While keeping the students engaged and learning, we celebrate this Christmas season to remember and honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Here are some highlights of the month:
Acrostic poem titled, Christmas
Winter penguin art (inspired by our novel study, Mr. Poppers Penguins
Christmas Tree String Art
Made with ♥️
🌟 Why students love it:
It’s hands-on and fun
Builds fine motor skills
Encourages patience and focus
Mixes art and math (patterns, shapes, symmetry)
From sanding, staining, to nailing and stringing, this project allows each student to take ownership of their art work. After 8 years, this Christmas tradition in still going strong in 3rd grade at St. James!
2025 Lower School Candlelight
Words cannot express how special this traditional event is each year! Our candlelight program is a special way to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
— John 1:5
On this night, grades 1-4 are trained, beginning in August, to sing and perform for friends and families of St. James Day School at St. James church downtown Texarkana. This event helps us pause, reflect, and focus on the true meaning of Christmas through scripture readings and singing hymns.
🥳 Party Time!
We continued to celebrate the Christmas season with a class pajama party! We snacked, laughed, played games, and enjoyed the fellowship!
Merry Christmas from 3rd grade! May God continue to bless you in the upcoming new year! ✌🏼
