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Be Our Guest: Auditions Open Soon for Spring Production
November 19th, 2024
It’s almost time to audition for the spring musical, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Students in grades 2-12 are invited to audition. There is a mandatory meeting for all auditionees and their parents on December 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Solomon Theater. On Tuesday, D...
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Fourth Graders Perform "The Jungle Book, Kids" in Solomon Theater
November 8th, 2024
The fourth grade Class of 2033 put on an amazing performance of The Jungle Book, Kids in front of fellow students, faculty, family, and friends in the Solomon Theater on November 7. The play, which was part of their Theatre class this fall, is designed to offer students a creative outlet where...
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Second Graders Explore Louisiana in Cross-Curricular Study
October 29th, 2024
Second graders recently presented their work in front of family and friends from a cross-curricular unit all about Louisiana. Blending music, physical education, art, science, literacy, and social studies, the unit spanned several months and a variety of topics. Students began by learning a...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, StM Traditions, Lower School, Love of Learning
Lower School Honors Students as "Super Saints"
October 18th, 2024
St. Martin’s strives to cultivate students who exemplify the core values of our Episcopal Tradition. These values are more than just words; they are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Today, the Lower School recognized students who stand out for embodying the qualities of honesty, respectf...
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Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, Mission, Lower School
Fourth Grade Learns About Rosh Hashanah
October 13th, 2024
The Fourth Grade class has been reading the novel “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry this trimester. The story is set during the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Students learned how the Danish people tried to protect and save their Jewish citizens. A pivotal part of the plot occurs...
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Students Explore Agriculture by Growing Microgreens in Science Lab
October 10th, 2024
Lower School students have been getting a hands-on look at agriculture by helping to grow microgreens with science teacher Mrs. Pam Brierre. Over the summer, Mrs. Brierre received a grant from Louisiana Ag in the Classroom to grow 10 different types of microgreens, and students have been enjoying th...
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Kindergarten Bakes Bread in Exploration of Season of Fall
October 4th, 2024
Our Kindergarteners have been exploring the season of fall and recently had the opportunity to bake bread using a favorite fall ingredient – apples! Students tasted red, green, and yellow apples and compared the taste of each. They also discussed the life cycle of an apple tree. Using the leftover...
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Lower School Celebrates the Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals
October 4th, 2024
This morning Lower School students participated in a heartwarming tradition: The Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals! The Feast of St. Francis, celebrated each year on October 4, honors the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis of Assisi’s love and compassion for all living creatures, b...
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Pre-K Explores Early Reading Skills Through Library Class
October 3rd, 2024
A love of reading starts early at St. Martin’s — and library time is a favorite for so many of our Pre-K students! This week, Mrs. Shelley Foster has been reading “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat,” the Halloween-themed book in the “Old Lady” series, with Pre-K. As each menu ite...
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Pre-k Students Practice Self Portraits
August 22nd, 2024
Our Pre-k students in Mrs. DeMarias Sojka’s art class practiced creating self portraits while peering into mirrors. It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come since they drew their self portraits in the George Cottage Threes! “This group’s artistic skills are quite impressive!” said Mrs. S...
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6 Effective Strategies to Help Your Family Stay Positive This School Year
August 19th, 2024
With the school year underway, now is a great time to implement strategies to help keep your family happy and reduce stress throughout the year. Here are six ways to help your child be successful and maintain a positive mentality all year long. Practice MindfulnessConsider incorporating mindful...
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Community Comes Together for Back to School Bash
August 18th, 2024
The St. Martin's community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-25 school year at the annual Back to School Bash. From a chapel service to games to facepainting to food and more, Saints enjoyed celebrating together on campus. ...
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Lower School Students Honored in Awards Chapel
May 20th, 2024
Students in grades 2-4 were honored for their achievements scholarship and service during the Lower School Awards Chapel on May 20. Students were recognized for advancements in the Accelerated Reading program, and even inducted one student into the AR Wall of Fame in the Lower School Library for ear...
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Marti Awards Celebrate Performing Arts Students
May 3rd, 2024
The St. Martin’s Performing Arts Department hosted the Marti Awards on May 1, celebrating the achievements, growth and creativity of students in the Performing Arts Department. International Thespian SocietyThe International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school theatre stu...
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Second Grade Hosts Collection Drive for Jefferson SPCA
May 1st, 2024
Second grade has been collecting items to help homeless animals in the care of the Jefferson SPCA. Students learned about the mission and services of the Jefferson SPCA and created flyers to inform their fellow students of the collection drive. This second grade project is one small way some of our ...
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StM Welcomes Author Mary T. Heffron deBrueys
April 18th, 2024
The George Cottage and Lower School was pleased to welcome Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, author of “Let’s Talk! Antics of a Talking Pancake!” to campus today. Students enjoyed listening to a read aloud about Jam Cake, a talking pancake who leaps from the frying pan into exciting antics. ...
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Posted in: George Cottage, Lower School, Authors & Speakers
St. Martin's to Host Arts Week
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to showcase talented student artists from across divisions during Arts Week: April 22-26, 2024! Students have worked all year centered on this year’s theme: Take Flight. View/download printable schedule Arts Fest, on Tuesday, April 23, is a highlight of the week. Joi...
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Performing Arts Presents Production of "The Music Man, Jr."
March 24th, 2024
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department presented an amazing production of the musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Jr. Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School wowed audiences in three performances from March 22-24, 2024.Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical come...
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Fourth Grade Learns About Ramadan
March 22nd, 2024
Fourth grade was excited to welcome family members of David B. and Amirah D. to give a presentation about Ramadan. Fourth graders learned that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. We're grateful for this experience to learn more about the cult...
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First Grade Video Chats with Iditarod Volunteer
March 20th, 2024
Recently, first grade spent some time learning about the Last Great Race -- The Iditarod. After learning about the history and rules of the race, each student chooses a musher to follow, completes a biography of that musher, and creates their very own sled dog. This year, students were fortunate to ...
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Pre-K Celebrates Community Day
March 15th, 2024
It’s Community Day in Pre-K! This #OnlyStM tradition dates back three decades! Pre-K students take on the roles of community members for one day, helping to serve their fellow Saints. The firsthand experience helps Pre-K students learn more about the complex topic of citizenship, helps t...
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Second Grade Honors Junior Harlem Berry '25 as a Black Hero
February 29th, 2024
On the final day of Black History Month, the second grade invited our very own Harlem Berry ‘25 to visit their classroom. Second grade has been studying Black Heroes throughout history with their teachers Ms. Barbara Weaver and Ms. Natalie Ott. As second grader Miles Adams explained to Harlem, “...
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Author Hope Stark Visits Third Grade
February 28th, 2024
Third graders were excited to welcome author Hope Stark to their class. Stark is the author of "The Mystery of the Hidden Treasure," "The Mystery by the River," and "The Mystery in the Marsh." (In addition, she is also the sister of fourth grade teacher Ms. Susan Pendleton. Stark read her book to th...
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Students Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 23rd, 2024
All week long, our Saints have been living out the saying “It’s better to give than receive,” as part of StM’s Random Acts of Kindness Week. At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal tradition calls us to respect others, speak honestly, offer kindness, and serve the community in celebration and worsh...
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Fourth Graders Present Book Reports in "Shark Tank" Style
January 30th, 2024
As fourth grader Keagan G. stepped up to the podium, she was prepared with a great pitch. With the confidence of a contestant on the long-running TV show Shark Tank, she explained why she enjoyed her chosen book, and why she thought her classmates might, too. Keagan and her classmates were taking p...
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Cast List of The Music Man, Jr. Announced
January 15th, 2024
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department has announced the cast list of its spring musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Jr. Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man Jr. features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled ...
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Third Grade Designs Balloons Inspired by Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 16th, 2023
Third graders in Mary Lee Saucier ’91's STeaM Class have taken on a lofty challenge — designing and building balloons inspired by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The New York City parade's giant helium balloons generally measure several stories in size, an...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Innovation + Design, Lower School, Love of Learning
StM Counselor Honored with Award
November 13th, 2023
Lower School Counselor Christina Heath, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC, doctoral candidate, was recently honored with the Prospective Counselor Educator or Supervisor Award from the Louisiana Association for Counselors Education and Supervision (LACES). Each year the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) recogn...
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Posted in: Community, Faculty and Staff, Lower School, Student Support Services
Second Graders Explore Louisiana in Wide-Ranging Cross-Curricular Study
October 30th, 2023
Second graders recently presented their work in front of family and friends from a cross-curricular unit all about Louisiana. Blending music, physical education, art, science, literacy, and social studies, the unit spanned several months and a variety of topics. Students began by learning about asp...
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Lower School Students Recognized for Being a "Saint"
October 23rd, 2023
On October 23, in Lower School chapel, 12 students were honored for their commitment to the values of being honest, respectful, responsible, and kind. These students act with kindness and respect on a daily basis, show a love for learning and are responsible with their work and belongings. Today th...
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