Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade celebrated the end of the school year with field trips today! What a fun way to close out a special year! 💙 #stpaulskc #fieldtrip #skatingparty #parkplaydate #schoolsout #almost
Yesterday, we had a fantastic St. Paul’s Field Day with marvelous weather, a picnic lunch, face painting, relay races, agility challenges, and inflatable bounce houses. One of the best parts of Field Day is watching our middle school students step up as leaders and role models for our younger students. 1st-7th grade students also loved cheering on the graduating 8th grade class in their annual softball game against the St. Paul’s faculty/staff! Many thanks to our athletics teachers, Ms. McGee and Mr. Strookman, for putting together another fun Field Day! #stpaulskc #fieldday #letsgo #softballgame #sportsmanship #teamwork #endofthescshoolyear
We're celebrating Mr. Ted van Thullenar as he finishes up 37 YEARS teaching at St. Paul's! We're so grateful for his decades of commitment, compassion, and genuine care for our students. We hosted a reception for Mr. Van last week, and it was touching to see all the former faculty, alumni, and current parents who were there to tell Ted how much he means to our community. One of our former St. Paul's students said it best: "St. Paul’s won’t be the same without you. Hopefully whomever the torch is passed to, they will reflect the humor, compassion, strength, and integrity that you gave to both students and faculty daily." Let's all thank Mr. Van and wish him well as he starts his well-earned retirement! #stpaulskc #welovemrvan #lifeofservice #retirement #lastinglegacy
To wrap up their study of money and economics, 1st grade students created crafts, artwork, and services to sell on Market Day. Each student brought in $3 to spend on each other’s items and services (e.g. nail painting, painted rocks, bracelets, etc). This activity not only welcomes creativity and self-expression, it teaches students how to count money and work with a budget. Students also managed to make some tidy profits! Way to go, 1st grade entrepreneurs! #stpaulskc #lowerschool #firstgrade #marketday #artsandcrafts #math
We started a new tradition this week! 6th grade students presented their own poems at our first ever St. Paul’s Poetry Slam, complete with groovy percussion and good vibes. It was inspiring to see students present their heartfelt, thoughtful, and emotional poems for family and friends. Courage and vulnerability were overflowing! Many thanks to middle school English teacher, Miss Fries, for establishing a St. Paul’s tradition that will surely live on for many years to come. #stpaulskc #poetryslam #middleschool #writeyourtruth #snapshotintime #courage
We held our annual food drive for the St. Paul's Church food pantry last week. Students and their families donated thousands of items including canned goods, pasta, toilet paper, and even diapers. We also turned this into a friendly competition to see which grade levels could bring in the most donations across our various divisions. Congrats to Walnut House in middle school, 5th grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten for winning the big prize! #stpaulskc #fooddrive #servingothers #friendlycompetition #servicelearning #endoftheyear @saintpaulskcmo
Last week, St. Paul’s students, parents, and faculty celebrated together at our big STEAM Fair with plenty of student art work, gadgets, gizmos, and hands-on activities. The entire school was filled with fun displays and student-designed projects including our 3rd grade rainforest, Lego Robotics, and ozobots. Many thanks to our art teachers, Ms. Lynn and Ms. Bilski, and Makerspace teacher, Ms. Van Maren, for organizing all the STEAM Fair fun! #stpaulskc #STEAMFair #endoftheyearfun #studentartwork #gadgetsandgizmos @makinginthespace
All of 3rd grade worked together to transform their common space into an exhibit featuring life-size replicas of rainforest creatures. They created tropical snakes, monkeys, birds, frogs, insects, spiders, and more! 🐜🐅🐍🕷️ All week long, 3rd graders having been giving tours to other grade levels, and last night, they welcomed family and friends to see all their hard work. Way to go, 3rd grade! 🐠🦜🌴 #stpaulskc #creativity #STEAMlearning #rainforest #wildlife #handsonproject
Many thanks to local author, Robert Reisler, for donating copies of his new book, Feather & Ink, to our 3rd and 5th grade students! The book follows Keenan Harris who finds a feather pen with mysterious powers. He soon finds himself on the run from an evil force and on a mission to protect his loved ones. Mr. Reisler may stop by St. Paul’s sometime next school year to share about his writing process, and we’re looking forward to the visit. Thanks again to Mr. Reisler for donating the books! 📖 #stpaulskc #curlupwithagoodbook #authorvisit
8th grade students traveled to Key Largo, Florida last week for their final St. Paul’s Anchor Trip! 🥲Students conducted experiments at Marine Lab, snorkeled while searching for marine debris, explored the reef, and had some boating fun. They even got to share a few beach side chapels together. This was such a special trip for our students. They were able to make some memories with friends before heading off to high school! #stpaulskc #8thgrade #anchortrip #middleschool #makingmemories #readyforhighschool #bluewaterblueskies
Results are in! We raised more than $500,000 at our Derby Night Auction on Saturday! 🙌🎉👀 We are amazed by this tremendous support from the St. Paul's school community. We cannot say thank you enough to all the generous parents, grandparents, alumni, and sponsors who made this year's auction such a big success. Everything from the big hats, bowties, derby decor, and dueling pianos made this one auction we will never forget. Many thanks to our Parents' Guild leaders, Suzanne Fox and Jamie Young, and their team of parent volunteers for working tirelessly all year to make this event such a hit! 🏇🌹 #stpaulskc #raisefortheroses #schoolauction #weloveparentvolunteers #wedidit #derbynight @st.paulsauction
We hosted a petting zoo last week! Our Toddler/Early Learner students have been learning all about farms, and this was a wonderful way to reinforce and celebrate their classroom work. All of our Early Childhood classrooms got to visit, pet, and feed the animals, including rabbits, chickens, goats, and a calf. It was such a fun and engaging sensory learning experience for our youngest students! #stpaulskc #toddlers #earlylearners #pettingzoo #farmunit #allaboutfarms #sensorylearning
Our annual Food Drive week starts tomorrow! Check out the schedule below to bring in much-needed items for the St. Paul’s Church food pantry. Why not make this into a friendly competition? Middle School House Council students will award points for every item, and the grade levels with the most points will win a sweet treat later this month. Let’s work together to stock the pantry shelves before summer break! Monday, May 6: Canned Corn & Beans Tuesday, May 7: Canned Fruit & Vegetables Wednesday, May 8: Canned Soups & Peanut Butter Thursday, May 9: Rice & Pasta Friday, May 10: Mac & Cheese, Toilet Paper, Diapers #stpaulskc #servicelearning #serviceproject #giveback #worktogether #supportourneighbors #generousspirit @saintpaulskcmo
The big day is finally here! We can't wait to celebrate at our St. Paul's Derby Night Auction tonight. This event wouldn't be possible without generous support from our corporate sponsors. Thank you for supporting our school! Let's all show them some love! ❤️👏❤️ #stpaulskc #derbynight #schoolauction #thankyou #weloveoursponsors #thebignightishere #letscelebrate #anighttoremember @midwestdistributorsco @scovell_remodeling @epagaFOTO @kjomedia @davidsonae_kc @image360kcm @menloinc (K12) @shoplocalkansascity @sutherlands_kc
Is there anything cuter than PreK kids singing and dancing to ocean-themed songs? 🐠🦀🐙 Our PreK classes wrapped up their unit exploring ocean life and water ecosystems with a special music program for family and friends. Not only is this adorable, it's a great opportunity or these students to get comfortable with public speaking. This was their first time delivering memorized lines in front of an audience! 🐳🌊 Learn more about our PreK program at speds.org/prek. #stpaulskc #earlychildhood #prekindergarten #oceanunit #performance #onstage #larrythelobster #babybeluga #soadorable #confidentlearners
We're hiring for our 5th - 8th PE Teacher & Athletic Director! St. Paul's is an excellent place to work, with competitive salary, generous benefits, and warm and welcoming colleagues, parents, and students. Plus, this position is a big part of supporting our mission of developing confident learners, ethical leaders, and compassionate, engaged citizens. Learn more and apply at speds.org/careers. #stpaulskc #werehiring #physicaleducation #athleticdirector #middleschool #studentathletes #hiring
Another successful grade level Anchor Trip is in the books! 6th grade students traveled to St. Louis last week, and they enjoyed canoeing, paddle-boating, and exploring the Arch Museum and the Science Center. They even squeezed in some fun team-building activities! Our students always love these Anchor Trips because they can unwind and unplug with their friends while making fun memories. #stpaulskc #middleschool #anchortrip #visitSTL #makingmemories #funwithfriends #unwind #unplug #schooltrip
First grade put on a great show during their Hooray for the USA performance last week. Students were each assigned influential Americans to study including scientists, athletes, politicians, and entertainers. The unit culminated in a presentation where they all dressed up as their Americans to perform memorized speeches and sing classic patriotic tunes for family and friends. Way to go, first grade! 🇺🇸 #stpaulskc #firstgrade #hoorayfortheUSA #onstage #leadershipdevelopment #publicspeaking
8th Grade students became experts in different countries for their big World Culture Night! They created websites to share info on their chosen country’s demographics, languages, traditions, and food. Friends and family also sampled students’ tasty treats representing countries, including Argentina, Thailand, Greece, Turkey, Sweden, France, and the Bahamas. #stpaulskc #worldculturenight #middleschool #8thgrade #celebrateworldcultures #tastyfood #yummytreats #globalcitizens
2nd grade heard a fascinating presentation today from Louisa Libby, the 2nd chief of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas. The Wyandot people originated in Canada and were forced by the government to move to Kansas City. They eventually settled in Quindaro near KCK. They have such a rich history, including how they supported the Underground Railroad in the KC area. The clans within Wyandot Nation were matriarchal, so the women ran the show! Thanks for stopping by, Chief Libby, to support 2nd grade's current study of American Indians! #stpaulskc #secondgrade #classroomexperiences #americanindians #wyandotnation #localhistory #celebrateindigenouspeople
Kindergarten through 8th grade students recently tried a unique treat provided by our lunch partner, Chartwells! Thanks to Chef Dana and the Chartwells Global Eats program, students sampled Jamaican beef pies. Most students gave it two tasty thumbs up! We have another Global Eats treat coming to our lunch room in a few weeks; can’t wait to see what international fare students will get to try! #stpaulskc #lunchtime #globaleats #adventurouseaters #trysomethingnew #globalcitizens
Street safety may not sound like the most exciting topic, but it’s a top priority for St. Paul’s! Our generous community of parents are raising money to add traffic calming measures, signage, and a new school entrance on Walnut Street. Want to support this Fund-a-Need initiative? Visit speds.org/auction to give today. Let’s work together to make the St Paul’s campus safer, more connected, and better established in the broader KC community. #stpaulskc #derbynight #raisefortheroses #schoolauction #fundaneed #campussafety #streetsafety #beautifyourschool
Last week, 7th grade students attended a 3-day Spanish program at Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota. Students spoke exclusively Spanish with each other and teachers while participating in cultural activities, researching Hispanic influence, playing games, and making delicious food. Students also got to enjoy the early days of spring in beautiful Minnesota! #stpaulskc #middleschool #concordialanguage #spanishimmersion #newexperiences #globalcitizens #newexperiences
Kindergarten students had a grand finale for their weather unit last night! ☀️🌦️Over the past several weeks, students learned all about weather systems, clouds, precipitation, and climate using crafts, science experiments, writing prompts, and more. At our Weather Open House last night, kindergarteners showed off their unit projects for family and friends, made an anemometer, and played weather games. A big highlight was seeing each student’s unique meteorology report recorded in front of a green screen! 🌈⛈️⚡️ #stpaulskc #kindergarten #STEAM #weatherunit #stormwatch #scienceclass #openhouse #learningexperiences
**Got your tickets to the St. Paul's Derby Night Auction on Saturday, May 4? Visit speds.org/auction to purchase tickets before the deadline on Monday, April 22.** 🌹 Attendees will get to bid on a priceless live auction item, soup and bread from Mr. Van! After 37 years of teaching, Ted van Thullenar is retiring from St. Paul's this year. Don't miss your final chance to purchase this popular and coveted auction item. Enjoy a delicious delivery of hot soup with homemade bread from the wonderful Mr. and Mrs. van Thullenar one night in December, January, or February! #stpaulskc #raisefortheroses #schoolauction #weloveourteachers #soupandbread #supportourschool @st.paulsauction
Who doesn't love a new buddy project? 2nd grade artists designed fantastical creatures and their 8th grade buddies produced them as 3D textile creations! 8th graders had to use their engineering thinking caps to create patterns and produce these felt stuffed creatures. They learned to use sewing machines and traditional needle and thread while sewing on buttons and stripes. We're featuring this project at the St. Paul's STEAM Fair on May 10! #stpaulskc #buddyprogram #artproject #collaboration #learntosew #design #artclass #STEAMFair
Our 2nd and 3rd grade Lego Robotics team recently presented their original designs at the First Lego League regional competition. Students were challenged to re-think the world of arts by designing a concert stage with programmed lights and motorized components. After the competition, St. Paul’s students visited the Lee’s Summit High School's Team Driven 1730 to check out their workshop and hear about their design and construction process. Such a cool wrap-up experience for the St. Paul’s team’s Lego project! #stpaulskc #legoleague #firstrobotics #competition #creativity #mentorship #socool @stemkc @first_official_
Thanks to the 15 teams who came out to Swope Park for our St. Paul's Golf Classic yesterday. Golfers had fun mingling and competing, despite the wind! A big round of applause goes out to our winning team, Geoff, Michael, Tim and Ty. Many thanks to all of our generous sponsors as well! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️⛳ #stpaulskc #golfclassic #mulligansneeded #funonthecourse #weloveoursponsors
Our 7th grade World Religions class visited our friends at the B'nai Jehudah temple yesterday. Students were able to take a tour and discuss how to create community sacred spaces. Students also learned about our two communities' shared history (B'Nai Jehudah generously hosted our students everyday for many months following the St. Paul's school fire in 1993.) We're grateful our students could have this unique and rewarding experience! #stpaulskc #middleschool #worldreligions #globalcitizens #community #sharedhistory @bnaijehudah
GO SPARTANS! Our community had so much fun cheering on the girls soccer team at our Spirit Night yesterday. We kicked off the afternoon with a big pep rally led my Middle School House Council in the gym before students headed to the field for face-painting, making spirit posters, and yummy food. Our Spartan teams even ended up winning their matches! #stpaulskc #studentathletes #girlssoccer #spartans #communitypride #spartanspirit #spiritnight #wevegotspirityeswedo
Last Friday, 2nd grade students finished up their Destination Asia unit exploring areas including China, Japan, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Students read fiction and nonfiction materials, created artifacts representing different regions, and became experts in one country of their choice. The unit culminated in a presentation day for parents and friends! Students used greetings from their country's language and showed off all they learned and created over the past several weeks. #stpaulskc #destinationasia #secondgrade #worldexplorers #allaboutasia
5th grade had an awesome time during their @ja.kansascity BizTown field trip this week! After weeks of prepping in the classroom, students spent a day completing a hands-on community simulation. Each student interviewed for different positions in their city and worked together to complete BizTown activities. They operated banks, wrote checks, and even voted for mayor! Experiences like this aren’t just fun, they help students practice financial literacy, career readiness, and civic responsibility. Way to go, 5th grade! #stpaulskc #lowerschool #BizTown #futureleaders #fieldtrip #socool #financialliteracy #civicresponsibility
Washing babies is a beloved tradition in our toddler/early learner classrooms. This multi-step process allows each toddler to bathe, dry, diaper, and swaddle a baby doll. Not only does this activity help increase focus, independence, following directions, and responsibility, but the social-emotional benefits shine through too! The toddlers practiced being gentle and soft, and enjoyed soothing their baby dolls with kisses, cuddles, and “shushes." 👶 #stpaulskc #toddlers #earlylearners #sosweet #socialemotionallearning #caringforothers #takingcareofbabies
We’re getting pumped for our Derby Night Auction on Saturday, May 4, and the live auction items this year are better than ever! One item we know students will love is a Sporting KC Soccer Experience with Mr. Myler. Up to a dozen kids will get to play hooky from school with St. Paul’s Head of School for a private training session with a Sporting coach at Sporting KC’s training facility! What a cool and memorable experience for our Spartan athletes! ⚽ Get your auction tickets today at speds.org/auction so you can bid on this incredible experience. #stpaulskc #derbynight #auction #sportingkc #soccer #memorable #studentathletes #raisefortheroses #getreadytobid @st.paulsauction
🌸🐣 Happy Easter from St. Paul's! 🐰✨ May your day be filled with joy, love, and lots of chocolate eggs. Wishing all our families a blessed Easter Sunday! #stpaulskc #HappyEaster #EasterSunday
We love how Preschool students celebrated Easter this week. They created palms and re-enacted the Palm Sunday story, washed each other’s feet, cut out Easter bunnies, and decorated baskets. Most importantly, preschool students found lots of ways to show each other love! 🐰🌻🌈 #stpaulskc #HappyEaster #preschool #earlychildhood #loveeachother #HolyWeek
Our community is having a blast with our exchange students from Colegio Alarcón! St. Paul's 8th grade students stayed with Colegio Alarcón families in Madrid, Spain last fall, and now we're returning the favor by hosting their students for a few weeks. We kicked off their visit with a barbecue welcome dinner, and our special guests are enjoying all KC has to offer including touring the new KC Current stadium, visiting the Nelson-Atkins, the WWI Memorial, and plenty more to come. Our students and families absolutely love this exchange program, and we are glad we can show our friends from Madrid around our hometown! 🇪🇸🇺🇸 ❤️ #stpaulskc #studentexchange #madrid #friendsacrossthepond #culturalexchange #studentexperiences @colegioalarcon
Congrats to our middle school Science Olympiad students! They competed in the regional science and engineering competition this past weekend and took home medals in many categories including: Roller Coaster (George G.), Fast Facts and Codebusters (Ginny R. and Charlotte D.), Wheeled Vehicle (William S.), and Write It Do It and Crimebusters (Lillian H. and Vesper H.) Way to go, St. Paul’s scientists! #stpaulskc #middleschool #scienceolympiad #regionalcompetition #STEM #inittowinit
Drum roll, please! 🥁 Last week, we raised more than $1,600 during our Make Change for Haiti spirit week! Students and teachers participated in daily wardrobe challenges (i.e. hat day, decades day, pajama day, etc.) and brought in change to support Holy Cross School in Haiti. The money we raised will go toward Holy Cross teachers’ salaries and their hot lunch program. Many thanks to all the St. Paul’s families who participated in this school wide service project! ❤️ #stpaulskc #servicelearning #giveback #spiritweek #soproud #weloveourcommunity #serveothers
Many thanks to Olivia Nast Scheuerman, St. Paul’s Class of 2002, for stopping by middle school chapel! Olivia shared about her high school experience at St. Teresa’s Academy and how she discovered her passion for nutrition through Mizzou’s Dietetics program. She later went on to receive her Masters from KU Med before taking her current job as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in Children’s Mercy Hospital’s oncology department. Olivia also gave students excellent advice about not worrying too much about their personal future plans using a quote from MLK Jr; “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” #stpaulskc #alumni #spartanforlife #guestspeaker #chapel #wordsofwisdom #takethefirststep
7th grade artists are working to create 3D representations of American artist, Keith Haring’s famous Pop Art symbols. Students learned about his study of symbology and visual languages. They constructed cardboard armatures and diligently paper mache’d before painting. We can’t wait to see the installation come together at the St. Paul's STEAM Fair on May 10! #stpaulskc #middleschool #artists #artclass #keithharing #popart #steamfair #cantwait
Our Spring Break campers sure had fun last week! Pie Day celebration? ✅ Painting spring flowers? ✅ Field trip to Union Station? ✅ St. Patrick's Day Charcuterie Boards? ✅ Lots of playground time? ✅ Another St. Paul's Extended Day Spring Break is in the books! #stpaulskc #springbreak #extendedday #pieday #springflowers #weloveKC #unionstation #fieldtrip #staycation
Before spring break, kindergarten students learned all about the human body, exploring organs, muscles, and the skeletal system. Students were lucky enough to have some parent visitors share about their careers as doctors. As a culminating activity, students were challenged to create a comfortable, strong, and waterproof cast on a friend. Way to go, Kindergarten, and thank you to our special guests! #stpaulskc #kindergarten #STEAM #PLTW #doctors #nurses #humanbody #muscles #organs #specialguests #curiosity #creativity #challengeaccepted
Okay, St. Paul's Spartans, it's time to support our sister school, Holy Cross, in Haiti with our Make Change for Haiti spirit week. Students will get points for participating in the daily wardrobe challenge (see schedule below) and bringing in change to help Holy Cross pay teachers' salaries and provide daily lunch for their students. Any amount helps! The house or the homeroom with the most points at the end of the week will get a sweet treat prize. Visit speds.org/haiti to learn more and donate today. Let's do this, St. Paul's! Monday, March 18: Mismatch Day Tuesday, March 19: Hat Day Wednesday, March 20: Pajama Day Thursday, March 21: Decades Day Friday, March 22: Favorite Team Day/March Madness #stpaulskc #giveback #servicelearning #helpothers #letsworktogether #makechangeforhaiti
**St. Paul's Alumni & Alumni Parents** Come laugh and share some memories with old friends at our Alumni Gathering on Saturday, April 6, 5-7pm. Bring a $30+ wine bottle for the school to use in the Auction Wine Pull this spring. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. Partners, spouses, and parents are welcome! RSVP and see who is coming at speds.org/alumni. #stpaulskc #alumnigathering #hopeyoucanmakeit #justlikeoldtimes # #alumni #spartansforlife
We’re celebrating St. Paul’s 7th grader, Berke S., for using his entrepreneurial spirit, compassion, and creativity to serve Kansas City’s population of unhoused veterans. Berke and his brother, Kai, recently started Ad Astra Roasting KC, a coffee roasting business, and all the profits go to Veterans Community Project. We are so proud of Berke for finding a unique way to serve others and pursue one of his passions. Visit speds.org/news to find out about Berke’s inspiration, the roasting process, and learn how you can pick up your own bag of Ad Astra coffee! @ad_astra_roasting_kc @vcp_hq #stpaulskc #communityservice #giveback #followyourpassion #rolemodel #roastingcoffee #veterans #middleschool #soproud
We're using our spring break week to celebrate acts of service in our community! Did you know 1st grade students recently raised over $1,000 for Variety KC? Students completed extra chores at home all month long and brought their earnings to donate through their “Kindness Calendar” project. They also hosted a candy guessing contest so the whole school could participate in the effort. Way to go, 1st grade! ❤️🙌 #stpaulskc #giveback #serveothers #candycontest #kindnesscalendar #serviceproject #firstgrade #lowerschool @variety_kc
☀️ It may be spring break, but we’re already dreaming of summer! Our Summer in the City camps are open to all kiddos ages 2.5 – 13, and you do not want your student to miss out on all the fun we have planned this year. From superheroes, sports, and sculpture to cooking, coding, and cotton candy, we are certain our camps are going to be better than ever! Learn more and register at speds.org/summer! 🌈🏕 #stpaulskc #summerinthecity #summerfun #funinthesun #citykids #campsfillingupfast #allarewelcome
We are so proud of our middle school students for their excellent production of Matilda Jr. this week! They all showed such confidence and talent up on the big stage, and they clearly had fun performing for their fellow students, family, and friends. We’re also high-fiving the student musicians and hard-working stage crew who helped with the sets, costumes, and props. Congrats on a fantastic show! #stpaulskc #middleschool #matildajr #musical #bigshow #memorable #matildamwormwood #musicalmemories #performers #stagecrew
4th grade students completed their Shark Tank entrepreneurship project yesterday! During official pitch sessions for our expert Sharks, students presented their original product concepts, advertising plans, and prototypes. They even answered tough questions about profit margins, pricing, and supply/demand! A big thank you goes out to our expert Sharks (Ms. Armistead, Mr. Frindt, Mr. Funk, and Mr. Myler) for listening to the students’ pitches and offering feedback. There was no lack of product creativity this year. A few highlights: a stress relief pencil, a magnetic pouch/organizer, and a special band to keep your trash bag from falling into the can! #stpaulskc #fourthgrade #lowerschool #entrepreneurship #productdesign #creativity #sharktank
Today, St. Paul’s PreK students finished their outer space unit where they learned all about our solar system, constellations, and space exploration. They showed off all their work over the past several weeks at a special Open House for family and friends. Their work included constellation maps, oil pastel space quilts, paper mache planets, and space rovers made from recycled materials. You can tell these little astronauts are just beaming with pride! Learn more about some PreK learning highlights at speds.org/prek 🌎☀️🌟 #stpaulskc #outerspace #outofthisworld #spaceexploration #STEAMlearning #earlychildhood #prekindergarten
Many thanks to the Abraham family for stopping by 2nd grade to teach students about India! The Abrahams shared facts about the country’s geography, population, faiths, languages, food, and culture. This fits in perfectly with 2nd grade’s study of Asian countries. The students had excellent questions about landmarks like the Taj Mahal, popular Indian sports, currency, transportation, and the Abrahams’ home state of Kerala. The Abrahams even taught students an Indian dance and brought tasty Indian treats to share. 🇮🇳 #stpaulskc #india #globalcitizens #asiaunit #secondgrade #specialguests #gettoknowanothercountry #dancemoves
🎉🙌 We’re wrapping up faculty and staff appreciation week with a big round of applause for our administrators and school support staff. This mighty team includes our school leaders, nurse, counselors, building engineers, receptionists, and kitchen staff! They all help our community in big and small ways every day, and they are a big part of how we live our mission of creating confident learners, ethical leaders, and compassionate engaged citizens. Don’t hold back with your appreciation in the comments below! ❤️ #stpaulskc #facultystaffappreciation #weloveourstaff #livingourmission #roundofapplause #schoolleaders
🏀📚🧑🎨 Art, Music, Library, Spanish, Makerspace, PE - these teachers make learning fun, build students’ confidence, and help students discover new talents! We love how our specials teachers always know how to make students smile, whether they’re running an obstacle course, playing with circuits, trying a new painting style, or performing in the Christmas concert. Three cheers for our Specials Teachers! Show them your love and appreciation below! ❤️ #stpaulskc #art #music #spanish #library #STEAM #physicaleducation #facultyappreciation #weloveourteachers
🎉🙌 It’s time to celebrate our incredible middle school faculty! Working with this age isn’t for the faint of heart, but these dedicated teachers work hard to bring out the very best in our students. They help students discover their unique talents, hone their academic skills, and encourage them to try their best every day. Most importantly, they show students kindness and compassion! Let’s show these teachers how much we appreciate them in the comments below! ❤️ #stpaulskc #middleschool #weloveourteachers #facultyappreciationweek #notforthefaintofheart #warmsmiles #encouragingwords
🍎🎒There are so many wonderful things to say about our team of talented, patient, caring, and compassionate early childhood teachers. From their warm hugs and comforting words to their curiosity and sense of play – this group of teachers really goes above and beyond to make sure St. Paul’s students love learning! It takes a special person to do this kind of work, and we are grateful for our amazing team. Show your appreciation for them in the comments below! ❤️ #stpaulskc #earlychildhood #facultyappreciationweek #showsomelove #weloveourteachers
📚🍎 It’s faculty and staff appreciation week, and we’re showering our teachers with hugs and high fives! Today we’re shining our spotlight on St. Paul’s Lower School teachers (1st-5th grade). Thank you for your dedication, creativity, humor, and love! From field trips to science experiments, these teachers are making a difference in our students’ lives and we are so grateful! ❤️ Chime in on the comments below to let this group of teachers know how much they mean to our community! 🎉 #stpaulskc #facultyappreciationweek #lowerschoolteachers #showsomelove #weloveourteachers
It’s been a busy day in 5th grade! Students interviewed with parent volunteers for jobs in their big BizTown project. Now that interviews have been completed, students will be chosen for city positions before their field trip to BizTown in a few weeks. Later in the day, 5th graders got to explore the middle school during a scavenger hunt while getting to know some of the faces and places upstairs. It’s a big step for these kids, and we can’t wait to welcome them to the middle school next year! #stpaulskc #5thgrade #BizTown #interviews #sogrownup #middleschool
First grade students are becoming geography experts! They created map chains to show their knowledge of North America and our place on it all while learning about different mapping tools (i.e. globe, GPS, compass, etc.) They are also working on a Project Lead the Way STEAM exercise that challenges students to design the perfect shoe to help a traveler navigate through different world biomes. What a fun way to help students understand our world! #stpaulskc #firstgrade #geography #mapping #STEAM #projectleadtheway
It's National School Resource Officer Day, and we're sending a big THANK YOU to our very own Mr. Justin Seals, St. Paul's Director of Safety and Security! From lending an ear to fostering a sense of security, he makes the St. Paul's hallways feel like home. 🏫❤️ Comment below with your shout-outs and let's show Mr. Seals some love! 🙌🏼💙 #stpaulskc #spartans #NationalSchoolResourceOfficerDay #SafeAndSupported #everydaysuperheroes
No school today since everyone is celebrating the big W! Everyone stay safe and have fun today! #gochiefs #chiefskingdom #stpaulskc #schoolsout
Many thanks to St. Paul's alum, Max Wasserstrom '00, for stopping by middle school last week. Max shared about his time at KU where he studied Finance and Accounting, and gave students insight into his 13 years working in commercial real estate with Block Real Estate Properties. Max also had great advice telling students to get comfortable with being wrong and to focus on critical thinking. "Don’t just know the answer. Know how you got the answer." It was extra special to have Max's nephew and current 2nd grade student, George, there to hear the discussion! Thanks again for stopping by, Max! #stpaulskc #alumni #middleschoolchapel #specialguest #wordsofwisdom #twogenerationsofspartans
Last week, 2nd grade students made pork and cabbage dumplings as part of their study of Asian countries. Not only was this a fun (and tasty) activity, students are now excited for the next phase of their unit! Students will each choose a different Asian country to research, exploring the language, culture, and geography for a culminating presentation in just a few weeks! #stpaulskc #2ndgrade #lowerschool #asiaunit #researchproject #handsonlearning #yummy #dumplings
4th grade completed their Brain Games project this week! They worked in groups to create challenges and activities to test the different areas of the brain (e.g. occipital, parietal, frontal, cerebellum, etc.) Students had fun testing out activities including guessing jelly bean flavors, pouring beads with eyes closed, identifying animal sounds, jumping through hoops when dizzy, mirroring dance choreography, popping bubbles as fast as possible, and so much more! #stpaulskc #fourthgrade #lowerschool #braingames #scienceclass #coordination #memorization
It's #ThrowbackThursday and we went yearbook diving to see if we could find pictures of Chiefs pride from the St. Paul's of yesteryear. One thing is for sure, Chiefs pride has only grown at St. Paul's over the years! We couldn't resist sprinkling in some of the Chiefs love displayed in our hallways this week. Go Chiefs! #stpaulskc #ChiefsKingdom #superbowl #alumni #ChiefsLove #BiggestFansOfAllTime
Preschool students are soaring through their unit all about animal habitats! Using Jan Brett’s book The Mitten as inspiration, these little learners are exploring different animals’ characteristics and their homes. In addition to lots of craft projects, there has been lots of sensory learning with real bear pelts, skulls, and footprints. They have also been measuring and sorting animals into different categories. Our friends at Lakeside Nature Center even brought a few owls and a falcon for kiddos to see up close! 🦉🐻🦊🐭 Learn more about our preschool program at speds.org/preschool #stpaulskc #preschool #animals #exploringnaturing #crafting #earlychildhood #makingthemostofpreschool #sensorylearning
Summer's calling and we're answering with the BEST camp experience right in the heart of Kansas City! 🌈 For our little adventurers aged 2.5 to those cool 8th graders, this is their time to shine! 🎨🏀 Dive into arts, sports, field trips, new friendships, and endless summer memories. All kiddos are welcome, and there is no need to be a currently enrolled St. Paul's student. Visit speds.org/summer to learn more and register today! #stpaulskc #summerinthecity #weloveKC #SummerVibes #KansasCityKids #CampFun
Go Spartans! Students, parents, and teachers had a blast at our spirit night for the girls' and boys' basketball games against Seabury Academy. We showed our school spirit with pom-poms, posters, temporary tattoos, and face-painting. We love opportunities to show our school pride and practice great sportsmanship! #stpaulskc #schoolspirit #spartans #schoolsports #athletics #teamwork #sportsmanship #wevegotspirityeswedo
Yesterday, kindergarten students traveled to the Kansas City Zoo with a backstage pass to visit the penguins! This is an exciting part of their penguin unit, in which they are learning all about this aquatic bird. Fun fact: A group of penguins in the water is called a raft but on land they're called a waddle! #stpaulskc #kindergarten #penguins #fieldtrip @kansascityzoo
After studying Andy Warhol's Pop Art and his famous portraits, 8th grade students picked their own famous person to celebrate with paint! They enlarged their posterized images using a grid system before painting with tints and shades to create these large scale artworks. Not surprising, there are quite a few Taylor and Travis representations. Students hope to get them done in time for the Super Bowl! #stpaulskc #middleschool #artclass #popart #andywarhol #gochiefs #superbowl #taylorandtravis
After working together for weeks to build their Changemaker Museum, 5th grade students presented on their individual figures for family and friends last week! Their big museum event featured a Changemaker timeline, map, speeches, and student-made artifacts representing the lives and work of influential figures like Buck O’Neill, Cesar Chavez, Amanda Gorman, Winston Churchill, Michelle Obama, George Washington Carver, the Wright brothers, Rosalind Franklin, and Mae Carol Jemison. Way to go, 5th grade! #stpaulskc #fifthgrade #lowerschool #changemakers #museum #groupproject #influentiallives