St James School-Davis, CA

Today was Kindergarten Graduation at SJS! Our Falcons are ready to fly into First Grade " a little taller, a wee bit older, and a whole lot smarter" as their teacher Robin Ramos told them. We are so proud of these youngsters and know they will shine in First Grade! Special thanks to teacher Robin Ramos and Instructional Aide Jordan Zuniga for such a wonderful year.

It's graduation season at SJS and our littlest TK Falcons "slid into Kindergarten" yesterday! We are so proud of the growth and learning they have accomplished this year and know they are ready to soar into Kindergarten! A special thank you to teacher Allison Torok and Instructional Aides Liz Pio and Kate Woodard for all they have done this year.

Last Friday, St. James School graduated the Class of 2026. Known as the "kind class", these bright, creative, talented, compassionate, and faith-filled young men and women have made the utmost of their time here and are ready to soar to new heights in high school. We will miss their humor, enthusiasm for learning, positive energy, and yes, their kindness. Our newest Falcon alums take with them our hearts, our love, and many best wishes for lives filled with joy, love, and grace. Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the extraordinary things you will accomplish. Once a Falcon, always a Falcon!

Junior High Spanish teacher, Profesora Mezger, provided a cultural food experience for her graduating Eighth Grade students today. Students sampled traditional Spanish tapas while enjoying music from various regions throughout Spain. Special thanks to Prof. Mezger, and her husband who came to help carve the traditional jamon, for providing a delicious conclusion to the year!

SJS's Junior High Concert Band and the Seventh Grade music class were treated to an amazing live jazz performance by music teacher Mr. S's UC Davis Jazz Combo students! The combo played original pieces, spoke to the students about their personal music journeys, and even played with the Concert Band! Also present was alum William Faust who currently attends the Berklee College of Music and was one of Mr. S's student musicians. What a phenomenal music experience for our Falcons!

Seventh Grade's Literature and Writing class celebrated the culmination of their novel study of "The Outsiders", by S.E. Hinton, with a "drive in movie" day! Students chose to dress as either a "Greaser" or a "Soc" and enjoyed classic movie treats of popcorn and candy while watchihng the film adaptation of this timeless and popular novel set in the 1960's. Thank you, teacher Ashlee Chen, for bringing the written word to life in such a fun way!

SJS's Eighth Grade American History class finished up the year with group presentations titled "The American Thread". These posters covered major topics from the Colonies (1660) through Reconstruction (1870's). Our students are ready to take on high school history and soar! Special thanks to teacher Ashlee Chen for such a creative culminating review.

SJS's Eighth Grade had their graduation field trip to Great America! Only four more days until our Falcons leave us--we are savoring our time with them!

Last Friday we had our second annual Color Fun Run! Students raised money and enjoyed a messy and wet obstacle course while listening to cool music and enjoying Raising Canes lemonade! Special thanks to HAiley Pruett, our parent organizing team, and all of the volunteers who made this fun event possible.

SJS had its first Rock Lunch Concert for Junior High! Rhythm Section performed with Mr S and everyone enjoyed Raising Canes! Our next concert will be in September.