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Why George Cottage Students Play with Boxes and Loose Parts
December 20th, 2023
The educational benefits and creativity that comes from using everyday items for play.
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, George Cottage
Auditions Set to Begin for Meredith Willson's "The Music Man, Jr."
December 18th, 2023
It's almost time to audition for the spring musical, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man, Jr." Auditions are open to students in Grades 2-12.There is a mandatory meeting for all auditioners and their parents on January 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Solomon Theater and an optional audition workshop for ...
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Posted in: Arts, Community, Campus of Opportunity
Students Explore Dance Through New Course Offering
December 15th, 2023
On the expansive stage of the Solomon Theater, several Upper School students are working together to choreograph a dance. Each student takes turns suggesting an 8-count dance move. The group then turns each of the individual moves into one fluid piece of choreography set to music. It’s just one sk...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Arts, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Alumni Spotlight: The Rev. Dr. Fred D. Devall IV ’87 | “A Foundation of Faith”
December 15th, 2023
December 2023 Alumni SpotlightThe Rev. Dr. Fred D. Devall IV ’87Attended 1980 - 1987Rector, St. Martin’s ChurchDoctor of Ministry in Preaching, The School of Theology, Sewanee, TN, 2023M. Div. Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA, 1996B.S. Natural Resources, The University of the South,...
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Posted in: Alumni Spotlight, Alumni
Infants Explore Five Senses Through Holiday-Themed Provocations
December 14th, 2023
Our infants have been exploring their five senses with some holiday-themed provocations. This adorable activity is helping to build their brains in their critical early years. Research shows when multiple senses are ignited, children’s brain connections are deepened. This fun play supports learnin...
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Posted in: George Cottage, Love of Learning
St. Martin's Choir Performs at Rockettes Christmas Spectacular
November 28th, 2023
St. Martin's choir gave an incredible performance as the opening act of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City over Thanksgiving break! Prior to the performance the group spent several days exploring the sights and sounds of NYC. St. Martin's extends its gratit...
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Posted in: Arts, Community, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of Opportunity
Saints Recognized in LHSAA All-Academic Award Program
November 27th, 2023
Several St. Martin’s athletes have been recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) for their academic achievements. Seniors Gabby Rubin (volleyball) and Cole Angerer (cross country) were named to the All-Academic Composite Team.The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recogni...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Athletics, Upper School
Senior Cole Mathas Participates in Covenant House Sleep Out
November 27th, 2023
One St. Martin’s seniors spent a night helping raise awareness and funds to support youth who are unhoused by participating in the 2023 Covenant House Sleep Out. His support is one way St. Martin’s students live out the mission of our school “to prepare students to thrive in college and in lif...
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Posted in: Community, Faith, Mission, Upper School
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