St. James Episcopal Day School

Summer Fun for Little Learners ☀️📚

Summer is the perfect time for our youngest learners to explore, create, and make memories with family and friends. From reading together and outdoor adventures to creative play and simple everyday activities, there are countless ways to keep children ages 12 months through Pre-K engaged all summer long.

We've put together a collection of age-appropriate ideas to help families encourage curiosity, learning, and connection throughout the season—including summer reading tips, playdate ideas, local adventures, and more.

👉 Read the full blog post here: https://stjameseds.org/summer-fun-for-little-learners-meaningful-activities-for-children-ages-12-months-through-pre-k/

Be sure to check back next week when we share a second installment with summer activities and learning ideas for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students!

💚💙 Love. Learn. Lead. 💚💙

Summer Fun for Little Learners: Meaningful Activities for Children Ages 12 Months Through Pre-K | St James Episcopal Curious about what's going on at St. James Episcopal Day School? Find out all the news and events going on and join us!

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️

Due to the anticipated heavy rain and severe weather expected overnight and into tomorrow morning, St. James Summer Camp will be closed tomorrow out of an abundance of caution.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and, at this time, plan to reopen on Friday.

The safety of our campers, families, and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe during the storm.

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💚💙 Safety Remains a Top Priority at St. James 💚💙

At St. James Episcopal Day School, creating a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, and community is always a top priority. We are proud to once again host ALICE Active Shooter Response Certification Training on July 27–28 on our campus.

This two-day Train-the-Trainer certification course equips participants with proactive, options-based strategies designed to increase survivability during violent critical incidents. Attendees will include law enforcement officers, school leaders, safety personnel, and business professionals from across our region.

ALICE Training is supported by more than 4,200 law enforcement agencies nationwide and aligns with recommendations from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the U.S. Department of Education. Participants will leave prepared to train others and help build safer schools, workplaces, and communities.

We know that safety is a shared responsibility, and we are honored to provide opportunities for leaders throughout our community to learn, prepare, and empower others.

For more information, visit ALICE Training at https://www.alicetraining.com. To register go to: https://web.cvent.com/event/83a37f72-0c4a-43af-acd5-3e406b693ea9/summary?Refid=00000.

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💚💙 Summer Camp is in Full Swing at St. James! 💚💙
The creativity has been overflowing in Ms. Hagan’s Art Camp, where campers have been proving that cardboard is anything but boring! 🎨✨

From imaginative masks and colorful duck ponds to unique creations all their own, students have been learning how to turn simple materials into works of art. Along the way, they've explored the creative process, from developing an idea to bringing it to life, while learning techniques for cutting, building, and designing with cardboard.

And as these photos show, they've even found ways to make cleanup fun! 😊

There’s nothing better than seeing these smiling faces and creative minds filling our campus with joy all summer long.

Happy Summer, Pelicans! ☀️💚💙

💚💙 Last Chance for Commemorative Bricks! 💚💙
The deadline is tonight at midnight! This is your final opportunity to leave a lasting mark on St. James and become part of our newly reimagined Big Playground.

A limited number of commemorative bricks remain available for families, alumni, parishioners, and friends. Each engraved brick will be permanently installed near the flagpole area and can honor a child, family, graduate, loved one, or special milestone while supporting the continued growth of St. James.

✨ Engraved Bricks: $300 each
✨ Limited Availability Remains
✨ Deadline: Tonight, June 2, at 11:59 p.m.

As construction begins on this exciting next phase of our Growing Our Legacy campaign, now is your chance to become a permanent part of the St. James story.

Visit our website to order and personalize your brick:
https://stjameseds.org/growing-our-legacy/

Questions? Contact Catherine Word at [email protected].

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💚💙 Commemorative Brick Campaign Deadline Extended! 💚💙

There's still time to leave your mark on St. James! Due to popular demand, the deadline to purchase a commemorative brick for our newly reimagined Big Playground has been extended through Tuesday (June 2) at midnight.

A limited number of opportunities remain for families, alumni, parishioners, and friends to purchase an engraved brick that will become a permanent part of the playground near the flagpole area. Honor a child, family, graduate, loved one, or special milestone while helping support the continued growth of St. James.

✨ Engraved Bricks: $300 each
✨ Space is Limited
✨ New Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, at 11:59 p.m.

As construction begins on this exciting next phase of our Growing Our Legacy campaign, now is your chance to become a lasting part of the future of St. James.
Visit our website to order and personalize your brick:

https://stjameseds.org/growing-our-legacy/

Questions? Contact Catherine Word at [email protected].

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🚧💚💙 And so it begins… 💚💙🚧
Ground has officially been broken on our BRAND NEW Big Playground renovation project, and we could not be more excited! After the extensive campus renovations completed last summer, we just couldn’t stop there — our students deserve another incredible outdoor space designed for learning, creativity, movement, and fun.

Coming soon to St. James:
🌿 Outdoor classroom theater
🌱 Teaching gardens
🏓 Pickleball court
🧗 New climbing structure
⛳ Putting green
♟️ Life-size chess
…and so much more!

We can already picture the laughter, learning, leadership, and memories that will fill this space for years to come. At St. James, we believe learning happens everywhere, and this new Big Playground will be a place where imagination and community thrive together.

Want to be part of making this dream playground come to life? Purchase your commemorative brick today! Don't delay - the last day to purchase is THIS FRIDAY, May 29! Click on the following link to participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiF6AF0Ktg2bUFDPFtc-O8G2e6rLEBvm4i3HWXoVjYP658oA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109833410822971822193

We can’t wait to watch the transformation unfold all summer long!
Tell us in the comments — what is YOUR student most excited about? 👇

🎓💚💙 What a beautiful day celebrating the incredible Class of 2026! From the meaningful graduation ceremony to the joyful reception filled with hugs, laughter, and memories, our hearts are overflowing with pride for these amazing fifth graders.

As they turn the page to their next adventure, we are reminded of the words from Oh, the Places You'll Go!:
"You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!"

Fifth grade, you have led with kindness, grown in confidence, and filled our halls with joy and laughter. We cannot wait to see all the great things you will accomplish. Wherever you go, take a little piece of St. James with you — and know that we will always carry you in our hearts. 💚💙

Once a Pelican, always a Pelican. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

🎓💚💙 Today was one of those beautiful St. James moments we’ll never forget. 💙💚

Our halls were lined with cheering students, teachers, hugs, smiles, and a few tears as we celebrated the annual 5th Grade Senior Walkout. From our littlest learners to fellow classmates and faculty, the entire school gathered to send off this special class with so much love. 🥹

Fifth grade, thank you for the memories, the laughter, the leadership, and the example you’ve set for the students walking behind you. You have filled our halls with joy and school spirit, and it has been such a privilege to watch you grow.

Tomorrow is graduation day, and we cannot wait to celebrate all you have accomplished and all that is ahead for you. Once a Pelican, always a Pelican. 🐦💚💙



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🎓💚💙 Today was one of those beautiful St. James moments we’ll never forget. 💙💚 Our halls were lined with cheering students, teachers, hugs, smiles, and a few tears as we celebrated the annual 5th Grade Senior Walkout. From our littlest learners to fellow classmates and faculty, the entire school gathered to send off this special class with so much love. 🥹 Fifth grade, thank you for the memories, the laughter, the leadership, and the example you’ve set for the students walking behind you. You have filled our halls with joy and school spirit, and it has been such a privilege to watch you grow. Tomorrow is graduation day, and we cannot wait to celebrate all you have accomplished and all that is ahead for you. Once a Pelican, always a Pelican. 🐦💚💙 #WeAreStJames #LoveLearnLead #StJamesEpiscopalDaySchool #SeniorWalkout #5thGradeGraduation PelicanPride OnceAPelicanAlwaysAPelican