3rd grade kicked off their community service project with a trip downtown to visit the Regional Arts Center and Perot Theatre. "Sharing Our History" is a collaborative community history & art public tour project. The students are working with myself and Dr. Becky Black at TRAHC to learn about historical research methods, art history, Texarkana history, and public speaking. 

The lessons will result in a public tour of the Regional Arts Center and Perot Theatre buildings downtown Texarkana. The tours will be open to the parents, TRAHC staff and the general public. The student tour guides (our 3rd graders) will be serving their community by learning about Texarkana history and sharing it with our community.

Public Tour Dates:

April 2019

Students used both sides of their brains while learning and constructing 3D shapes!

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!

During our science unit study about Animals and Their Habitats, these talented 3rd graders put their talent where their hands are!! Using recycled items from home, students created either a paddlefish, alligator, or turtle. These art pieces have been entered into the Recycled Art Contest, hosted by the Shreveport Aquarium. 

Student objectives:

• Learn to take notes and categorize information as they create graphic organizers
  

• Improve comprehension as they read and skim text for main ideas and details
  

• Develop research skills (book and Internet) with the purpose of teaching the class what they have learned
  

• Think critically as they use rubrics and written feedback to evaluate their classmates and themselves

• Display information and give an oral presentation to classmates and visitors 

Grandparents’ Day 2019

What an amazing day it was celebrating our Grandparents! Following Chapel, each grade performed and demonstrated something they have learned within the school year. 3rd grade presented the “Indian Chant” with recorders. So impressive! Our music teacher, Mrs. Tipton, dedicates many before and after school hours to her students. She is nothing short of amazing and we are thankful for her ability to instill a love for music in each student here at St. James Day School!

Bonnie Cabbage 3rd Grade Program

Each year, Bonnie trucks deliver more than one million free O.S. Cross, or “oversized” cabbage plants to 3rd grade classrooms across the country. 

Picture date: 10-24-18

The program awards a $1,000 scholarship to one student in each participating state. At the end of the 8-10 week "growing" season, teachers from each participating 3rd grade class select the student who has grown the “best” cabbage, based on size and appearance. A digital image of the cabbage and student is submitted online and that student’s name is then entered in a random statewide drawing. State winners are randomly selected by the Commission of Agriculture, in each of 48 participating states.

Congratulations to our classmates who nurtured and grew successful cabbage plants!

Texarkana Symphony

Two students from our class were chosen to represent musical notes during a field trip to one of their recent productions! The performance was beautiful and we learned many cool things about the composers, Beethoven and John Williams, which was the audience's favorite (Star Wars theme song)! 

Introduction to our Biography study....

We used symbols to represent MLK Jr's life. The students became knowledgeable about the importance of the holiday and what it means to us currently in the year 2019! The artwork was just a fun bonus activity!

Stay tuned for Oral Biography presentations coming in February.....   

~T'was The Night Before Thanksgiving~

Our traditional Lower School Thanksgiving Program was a hit! Each grade added their own twist by performing a song or poem. 3rd grade chose a poem, and if you were there, it was one that will never be forgotten! This program was followed by a family feast organized by our Parent's Club! 

~Musical Instruments; The study of Sound~

Students put their creative hats on and constructed a musical instrument following a rubric. 

~Operations and Algebraic Thinking~

Students are understanding the concepts of multiplication and division through real-life scenarios. Showing "how" you got your answer is very important when it comes to solving problems. Not all students think the same, so therefore not all students will use the same strategies! 

~Candlelight Ceremony 2018~

3rd grade shined, as well as the other students of St. James Day School during the Candlelight performance. This took place downtown at St. James church. So many people work hard for this event to be successful and it truly is a beautiful night of music, scripture, and unity!