This is certainly true but it can also be the scariest for both the parents and the child. Whether or not you choose to walk in tomorrow or drop off in carpool here are a few tips on making that first day the best that it can be: 1) Having a goodbye routine provides comfort and…

Dear St. James Families, I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that I had another year as director. I hope you know how much happiness St. James brings into my life and how much I genuinely enjoy being here with all of the families. Throughout this year, we worked in concert…

Dear St. James’ Families, What a beautiful day! Soon the lazy days of summer will be upon us and the school will be gearing up for next year. As we move toward the end of school there are some events that I would like for you to be made aware of.  Tomorrow will be our…

Dear St. James’ Families, It’s hard to believe that we are coming up on the end of school. It feels like yesterday when we just started and there were many anxious and tentative children. However, in these last 8 months, I have seen the children grow taller, become more independent, self-sufficient and curious, and develop…

Dear St. James’ Families, What fun it was seeing all of the Dad’s, Grandpas, Grandmas, and significant others here last week. The children obviously enjoyed having their special person in for a morning of fun! The Carnival was a huge success as well, it was so much fun to see so many of our children…

Dear St. James’ Families, Good Afternoon on this rainy Sunday. This week is a very busy week at school. First we have Parents Chapel on Monday when Parents are invited to come to enjoy some spiritual time with their children. We all sing songs, celebrate birthdays of those children who were born between March 27…

Ahh, March – the beginning of the spring season, and maybe less rain, and in preschool – a season of warm playground days, Spring break vacations, Easter egg hunts, and (ugh!) parent conferences. Yes, parent-teacher conferences, one of the most important things we do, represent the opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss ideas and…

Dear St. James’ Families, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and were able to see pictures of our Mardi Gras celebrations this week. Thank you to all of the room moms for the King Cake as there is sure to be an abundance of good luck at the Preschool now.  We look forward to…

Dear St. James’ Families, I hope everyone has enjoyed this long weekend and were able to enjoy some family time together. This week the school will have a Mardi Gras parade on Friday for just the staff and students. All of the classes will line the hallways with noisemakers and masks as the 2’s classes,…

I Love YOU Three of the most meaningful words in the English language and words that have inspired thousands of poems, stories, and songs. Valentine‘s Day is almost here — the time that we demonstrate our love for each other and to our children with cards, flowers, and candy. True, these are expressions of love…