EGG-CELLENT SCIENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP

Second graders have continued studying force and have recently explored gravity. They learned that gravity is a force that pulls objects with mass toward the Earth. Students used their knowledge of matter, physical properties, and gravity to create a structure that would protect an egg that would be dropped from the playground bridge. STEM Fridays are always full of learning and teamwork. All the eggs broke but the girls’ team was declared most successful because their egg only cracked unlike the boys’ teams eggs that busted open completely.

Second grade students partnered with first grade students to clean up the ground along the St. James driveway. Students at SJDS learn from an early age the importance of helping in the community.

Leadership is very important in the development and growth of a St. James Spartan. Students showed their leadership skills this week when they read to the first grade class. First and second graders were put into groups and second graders read the weekly story to their group and even answered comprehension questions.