“Let the children be free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and when the grass of the meadows is wet with dew, let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet; let them rest peacefully when […]
The 2019 Science Fair was another fantastic affair, with over 30 projects ranging from research into flightless birds to the study of the physics of quicksand to experiments on plant growth. All Upper and Lower Elementary students participated, as well as some kindergartners. Students had the opportunity to present their projects to a body of […]
While the Montessori method and the Episcopal tradition fit together in many ways, one of the most perfect dovetails is the dedication of both to acts of service. We spend a great deal of time, both in and out of the classroom, performing acts of service for others and developing our community as one that […]
The Montessori curriculum naturally supports the development of the whole child. This means that a child’s needs for intellectual, social, and emotional development are all equally important, and attended to with equal energy. Many kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classrooms are heavily weighted to take care of a child’s academic development in order to prepare them for […]
On Friday, our Elementary students enjoyed a presentation from Heifer International about the purpose of the St. Paul’s coin drive. Each year, instead of traditional Valentine’s celebrations, students collect change to support an organization that improves the lives of those who need it most. This year, we have chosen to support Heifer International, whose mission […]
Students have been hard at work in art class making posters for the “Take Care of Texas” Art Contest! K-5 students are asked to submit a unique piece of artwork portraying positive ways to take care of Texas, all while learning about ways to protect the environment and conserve our state’s natural resources. 16 winners […]
How would you describe your child’s spirit? You might find that a tough question to answer. What do we mean by “spirit,” really? I like this definition by Mechele Pruitt, Director of Parents Place “Spirit is the type of energy we bring: whether to a room, a conversation, our work, a musical instrument, or other […]
This month in Primary 2, we are learning about the importance of caring for our world. We are sharing what we know and are learning about other ways to help keep it clean and beautiful. The children have learned how to help keep our indoor environment clean and beautiful. Even though it’s a continual learning […]
Happy New Year! Our children have a different sense of time than we do as adults. Have you noticed that on a playground 10 minutes can last past an hour? In fact, most children don’t understand the concept of time until they are past six years old. We build our innate sense of time by […]
It’s Christmas time at St. Paul’s. The hallways have been full of chatter about breaks from school, presents, and travel plans, and decorations, baked goods, and other treats have appeared everywhere you look. It has been a time of anticipation and excitement. After weeks of hard work and preparation, our Elementary children will once again […]
