The Stages of Scribbling
Developing a child’s ability to write and convey meaning begins at an early age. At St. Francis, we begin in our two-year-old classroom. When our children name their scribble drawings,…
Parent Connection at SFS
A few things I’m really missing about St. Francis this year, specifically with regards to the grown ups we’re not seeing in the building: people like mystery readers showing up…
Groundhog Day Shadow Play
On Tuesday, February 2nd our nation’s beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, popped his head out of the ground, saw his shadow, and declared six more weeks of winter. Evidence of his…
Measuring Student Engagement
As a Progressive school, student engagement is at the core of a St. Francis education. When students demonstrate engagement – meaning they are involved, curious, interested, and passionate – they…
Looking Ahead to College
While you are currently focused on the process of choosing your child’s high school, we can personally attest to the fact that the high school years go by incredibly quickly,…
Winter Adventures With the Adventurers
As Adventurers, we love playing outside. We always have a hike or two on the weekly agenda and we have already paid several visits to the heart-shaped rock hidden in…
Reflecting on Black History Month
Today we finish the official celebration of Black History Month. We proudly commemorate this special month, though we also endeavor always to weave a multidimensional, full, inclusive approach throughout our…
Culturally Responsive Education
Earlier this week, I had the privilege to hear Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, author of Bright, Talented and Black: A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners and Gifted…
Lunch, the Sign-Out System, and Safety
What do our high schoolers do for lunch? What is the Sign-Out System? How does it work? Do kids just wander around downtown? Is it safe? These are all good…
Returning to Normalcy
It is hard to believe that we are one year past the beginning of a global pandemic. Returning to normalcy is something that we’re all looking forward to experiencing soon.…