Metric System

Eighth graders in Ms. Whigham’s physical science class studied the metric system. This unit included labs on length, mass, volume, density, and temperature as well as conversions (metric to metric and metric to English). These lesson reviewed the metric system and related the size and scale of objects to various metric units, including the very small nano-scale. Students used rulers, triple-beam balances, and other science equipment to learn how to use the metric system of measurements.

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Labs like this allow for interactive practice and challenges in applying what has been learned.

Giving Back

This month, elementary students are working on their annual service project. Students in grades 1-5 are collecting food for MACOA, the Montgomery Area Council on Aging. MACOA promotes independent, dignified, and meaningful living for senior citizens through a variety of programs like Meals on Wheels, The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and events at the Archibald Senior Center to more than 5,000 seniors per month. STJ students are also decorating bags with holiday greetings and messages of hope, gratitude, and good cheer. These bags will be used to transport the donated food and items to seniors in our area. During counseling lessons, Ms. Gibson, elementary counselor, will discuss the project with students and why it is important to give back to others. We all have so much to be thankful for and Saint James School is excited to parter with MACOA and be part of their mission.

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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kimberly Ramsey

Department: MS/HS Librarian, Media Specialist, Writing Center Director

I've Taught for: 17 years (taught MS then HS English for 15 of those years)

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

High school: Trinity Presbyterian

College/Degree: Sewanee, B.A in English

Favorite Book: Tough question....right now, I am reading Circe by Madeline Miller. Love it! All time favorite - Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

Favorite Movie: Tie between Finding Nemo and The Incredibles

Favorite Food: Taco salad

Married to: Radney Ramsey

Children: 3 - two STJ graduates, JB and Hawthorne C'18

Church: St. John's Episcopal Church

Fun Fact: I have 3 children currently in college, and because our nest is empty, we got two beagle puppies! We are crazy!

2020-2021 Applications are Live!

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We are so excited to announce that our 2020-2021 admissions season is officially open. Saint James School PreK3-12th grade applications are now available online.

First-round admission decisions for PreK3-Kindergarten is February 13, 2020.

First-round admission decisions for 1st-12th grade is February 20, 2020.

We encourage families to visit our campus and experience our amazing school! Please call us at (334) 273-3021 to schedule a private tour of campus or register for one of our many admissions events. We can’t wait to review your child’s application and meet our future Trojans!

It’s a great day at STJ!

Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Hannah Murray

I teach: Pre-K3

I've Taught for): 5 Years. 4 in the Montgomery Public School System and this is my first year at Saint James.

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

High school: Saint James School

College/Degree: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The University of Alabama

Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap

Favorite Food: Japanese Food

Married to: Brett Murray

Church: Frazier United Methodist Church

Fun Fact: Both my husband and I both are proud Alumni of Saint James School! Go Trojans! 

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No Tricks, Only Treats!

Happy Halloween from STJ! The admissions office had some special visitors this morning. PreK stopped by for some trick-or-treating and kindergartners and their senior buddies dressed in their favorite costumes. Some of our teachers also joined in on the fun. Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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A Whole New Mind

This week in science class, middle school students were introduced to A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink. They took a quiz to determine if they are left-brained learners or right-brain learners. Typically, right-brain learners prefer a spontaneous, creative, discovery-based learning environment which is focused on presenting information in a visual manner. If you're mostly analytical and methodical in your thinking, you're said to be left-brained.

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Students discussed their results and then completed an activity in their interactive notebooks. Throughout the semester, students will analyze if the activities and lessons engage the left brain or right brain and strategies to use both.

Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Libby Conner

I teach: Latin

I've Taught for: 20 years, all at STJ

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

High school: Robert E. Lee HS

College/Degree: Sweet Briar College, B.A.

STJ Extracurricular: Senior sponsor, Latin Club, Key Club

Favorite Book: The Aeneid

Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride

Favorite Food: Anything from The Commons!

Married to: Andrew Conner

Children: One daughter, Karen

Church: Church of the Ascension

Fun Fact: I enjoy staying in touch with our STJ alumni on Facebook and Instagram; it's wonderful seeing all they achieve after graduation!

Festival of Lights

Happy Friday! This week, STJtv Season 6 episode 7 features two “Videos of the Week” to explain the Hindu holiday Diwali. Diwali is this Sunday, October 27. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted lamps". Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated every autumn with firework displays, decorations, feasts and sweets, prayers, and other celebratory events.

“We have candles all around and light sparklers and firecrackers. We also do rangoli (sand art) and go to temple.”

Aditi (3rd grade) and Aradhya (Pre-K4)

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STJtv is Saint James School’s official elementary news station. The program is open to 4th and 5th graders to apply with an audition. All STJtv cast and crew must have excellent academic grades, conduct grades, and attendance. The students come up with the ideas for their segments. Mr. Zach Beard, STJtv advisor, helps write the scripts, films and edits the segments each week. Check out the STJtv channel to see past videos!

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Amanda Ousley

Dr. Ousely at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England

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I teach: Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Organismal Biology, Science Department Head

I’ve taught for: 8.5 years

Hometown: Mobile, AL

High School: W.P. Davidson High School

College/Degree: BA in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from Huntington College, Ph.D. Biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology

STJ Extracurricular: I am the faculty rep for girls and boys Varsity soccer

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans

Favorite Food: Pasta

Fun Fact: I love to travel!