Thank you to all of the parents who helped make the book fair a success! I cannot describe to you the excitement I saw exhibited by our students! I even turned around at carpool to see a group of students standing in a circle, each reading one of their new books! Thank you for helping our community celebrate the love of reading!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 12 ~ 4th grade to Earthworks, The Genius in Every Child Presentation by Author Rick Ackerly at 6:45 in North MPR
Wednesday, November 13 ~ St. Paul's Annual Food Drive Kicks Off*
Thursday, November 14 ~ 4th Grade Math Club at 7:25 & Love & Logic at 4
Friday, November 15 ~ 5th Graders attend 6th Grade Dubbing Ceremony 12:15-12:30 & Preschool Music Program at 9:15
Saturday, November 16 ~ Lunch & Learn from 11-1 for ages 3-10
Friday, November 22 ~ Spirit Day
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 ~ Thanksgiving Break, No Classes
Friday, November 29 ~ 50th Anniversary Alumni Party 6-8
Thursday, December 5 ~ 1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Program at 9AM & 3rd-5th Christmas Program at 7 PM
Thursday, December 12 ~ 3rd Grade Attends The Nutcracker at 9:45, 5th Grade Attends A Christmas Carol at 10, 6th-8th Grade Christmas Program is at 7PM
Friday, December 13 ~ In Harmony Performs at All School Chapel
Monday, December 16 ~ In Harmony Field Trip
Friday, December 20 ~ Spirit Day, 3rd-5th Ice Skating Field Trip, Class Christmas Parties
*St. Paul's Annual Food Drive*
Part of an Episcopalian education, is learning about the importance of serving others and helping students answer this calling that has been given to us. One of the ways we do this at St. Paul's is by having an annual Fall food drive to collect much needed items for the St. Paul's food pantry. This undertaking is organized and ran by the Student Council and is a much loved tradition and competition that truly benefits members of our local community. To learn more about specific items that are being requested and which items will receive bonus points on which days please see this link. You can also keep track of our how many items we've collected as a school by taking a peak at our progress meter near the front desk of the south building or by simply glimpsing down the administrative hallway where items are stored until they can be transported to the pantry. We truly appreciate your help and support with this initiative. The lessons our students learn and the impact this event has on individuals and their families are immeasurable.
Bully Prevention Education
This week I had the pleasure of teaching chapel to our first and second grade students. Our Bible lesson focused on Zacchaeus so on Monday we watched a video about him, the choices he made, how Jesus interacted with him, and the change of heart that Zacchaeus experienced. We talked about the importance of remembering that people change and we also talked about how Jesus treated Zacchaeus, who exhibited certain characteristics that could be classified as bullying, and how we could use his behavior as an example of how to interact with people who may be less than pleasant at times. Later in the week we had a lesson on the seven things we can do as St. Paul's students to prevent/address bullying. Students learned an action to go with each step. We also began using the Second Step program to teach empathy and it's role in preventing bullying. The Second Step program is a resource we use that focuses on three main areas (empathy training, impulse control and problem solving, and anger management) to help students develop social emotional skills. I look forward to teaching more of these chapels throughout the year on both floors as we dive deeper into each of the seven things we can do as individuals, both here and at other venues, to prevent/address bullying behavior.
Rick Ackerly & The Genius in Every Child
Please join us at 6:45 on Tuesday, November 12 in the North MPR to hear author Rick Ackerly present on his latest book, The Genius in Every Child. We are partnering with Sion and Oak Hill Day School to bring Rick to Kansas City. Mr. Ackerly has served as the Head of School for four independent schools. He began his career in education serving as the Principal of Sion's Grade School campus in the 70's. We are ecstatic to have this opportunity and we hope you'll be able to join us for a spectacular presentation. If you would like to preview the introduction, epilogue, and a few chapter of the book you can access them here.
Community Learning Events
We hope you've enjoyed the recent Community Learning Events. Our next event is Rick Ackerly's presentation at 6:45 on Tuesday, November 14. The November Love and Logic session will be Thursday, November 14 at 4 P.M. There will also be a Lunch and Learn event on Saturday, November 16 from 11-1. This event is best for parents whose children are between the ages of three and ten. Please be sure to RSVP for either or both events with Linda Van Thullenar. If you're attending the Lunch and Learn event we ask that you bring a side dish to complement the Thanksgiving Meal that will be provided.
Thanks to Cristi Williams for helping make these events possible!
In Harmony Performances
We have a wonderful group of about fifty-five students who have been enthusiastically participating in our In Harmony choir rehearsals every Monday morning at 7:15! Under the direction of Tamara Everly and Maria Meli, these students are working hard to learn and perform numerous Christmas songs. They will share their talent and hard work with our school community at all school chapel on Friday, December 13. On Monday, December 16, the students will sing at two divisional chapels and then perform at three local assisted living facilities. They will leave campus at 9:15 and return at 11:30 after singing at Bishop Spencer Place, Brighton Gardens, and Clarridge Court. Much thanks to Tamara Everly and Maria Meli for providing these wonderful opportunity for our students. If your child elected not to participate this fall, he or she is welcome to join In Harmony in January when our new Spring choir will begin.
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