Grandparents Day at St. James is so much more than a sweet tradition — it’s a powerful bridge between generations, families, and our school community.
Today we welcomed our Grandparents and special friends on campus to join us for Chapel and to enjoy performances by each grade level. From vocal renditions to reciting learned content in the classroom, students showcased knowledge through performing arts!
Our class recited the Books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations, as I kept them in sync by the beat of a bongo drum! Click on the link below to watch!
After Chapel, all visitors were encouraged to visit the classrooms around campus. In our classroom, we were prepared to show and tell!
Look at these precious fingerprint heart magnets, made with love for each set of grandparents!
A new tradition: “The Interview”
Last week the class helped me brainstorm questions they wanted to ask their grandparents. I then printed them on strips of paper and placed the questions in a basket. “What did you do for fun as a child?” “Do you remember your 3rd grade teachers name?” “What is your most embarrassing moment?” are just a few examples.
Today they executed our new tradition beautifully! It was a total hit with our grandparents!
Students were also excited to show off their writing skills with a polished piece titled…….“When I’m A Grandparent”. Along with their writing pieces, I used a photo generator to transform each student into an older version of themselves! This was quite a funny and creative assignment! The students did a superb job following the writing process!
The purpose of today was to celebrate legacy, faith, and family heritage! We hope our visitors felt appreciated and loved today and always!
