2nd Graders Support Troops in Iraq

Update on Classroom Guidance Lessons

Having the opportunity to visit each classroom for a weekly guidance lesson is one of my favorite activities.  It allows me a chance to get to know the students and watch them interact with each other.  In addition, the lessons are used to introduce and reinforce certain topics that support a healthy successful student.  Here's what we have been working on lately:  K-3's and K-4's respecting differences, K-5's understanding feelings, 1st grade developing understanding of the consequences of their choices and the 2nd graders are becoming "bucket fillers".  We read the wonderful book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud.  This book is based on the premise that we all carry invisible buckets and our buckets are filled by kind words and actions.  We can also be "bucket dippers" when we say unkind words.  Our goal is for all the students to have full buckets and be "bucket fillers" every day.  This book would make a great addition to your home. Their website is http://www.bucketfillers101.com/ for more information.



Francis Radiff & Erin Grigsby are Bucket Fillers!







Trojan Cheerleaders and Football Players Welcome Elementary Students to School

Hakan Sahinglu, Beth Oakley, Countess Johnson, Ashley Williamson and Matthew Alter greet sisters Julia & Ali Bremner 

Fall Friday mornings are made extra special in the elementary by the spirited welcome to school offered by the high school football players and cheerleaders.  The players and cheerleaders pictured above have been attending STJ since they were in elementary school. It has been so much fun to watch these fine students grow up!

Wonderful Parents



K-5 Moms Volunteering at Teacher Appreciation Lunch




Moms Cooking, Serving and Cleaning at the September Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Many thanks are due to all the wonderful parent volunteers that work so hard to make our school the best!  The STJ teachers and staff certainly appreciate the delicious monthly meals prepared and served by the parents.  In addition, the parents helping with each class insure that the teachers have the chance to enjoy an "adult lunch" at least once a month. It was hard to tell who was having the most fun- the parents with their children or the teachers!  Thanks to all.

Advice from First and Second Graders

Last May I asked the 1st and 2nd grade students to give me advice that could be shared with this year's students at the beginning of the year.  Below you will find some sage advice from these young but wise students!

"Be a family and treat your family nice."
"Listen to your teacher."
"Don't sleep in class."
"Never argue during play time because it wastes time."
"Don't laugh when someone burps-people make mistakes."
"Be a good sport at PE."
"Treat others the way you want to be treated."
"Try your hardest and work hard."
"Don't try to get someone in trouble if you do not like them."
"Always tell the truth."
"If you drag something out, put it back up."
"Don't brag when you win."
And my favorite-"Always be nice to the counselor."