Grandparents' Day

Grandparents play a special and important role in the lives of their grandchildren and families. Every February, St. James Day School hosts a special program to celebrate the grandparents and special friends in our students’ lives. Grandparents often provide unconditional love and emotional security, offering a safe space for grandchildren to express themselves. To honor these special guests, the school holds chapel followed by a program to celebrate them while showcasing the students' talents and achievements. It’s a perfect opportunity for our students to give cards or sentimental keepsakes to show their gratitude to these important figures in their lives. In addition to creating a special craft for their grandparents, spending time with them is one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate their presence. The students take their grandparents on a tour of the campus and classrooms, where the classes are filled with the students’ work and daily activities. The morning aims to provide grandparents with an enjoyable experience alongside their grandchildren. The essential focus is to express gratitude and demonstrate how much they are loved and valued within the family.

First and second grade performed Kool and the Gang’s Celebration to prepare for the day. It was a fun performance to watch. The first grade used an app to make themselves look like a grandparent and then wrote about what kind of grandparent they would be. The pictures were hilarious and the writings were precious. Each first grader made a heart tree using their thumbprints for each set of their grandparents. It was a wonderful morning celebrating people who they love.