May 25, 2013

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Colonial History Comes Alive in Lower School

Question: What were the names of the three ships that sailed across the Atlantic with the passengers who would establish Jamestown, the first permanent British settlement in America? Hint: Don’t waste … Read more

Rockies Trip Stretches Students

Having spent the first half of spring break in the snow-covered Rockies, six hardy upper schoolers took it in stride when they returned to a St. Louis campus blanketed in … Read more

Alum Shares Life Lessons with Upper Schoolers

“Can’t be done.” “Won’t work.” “Not possible.” Time and again over the last several years, Principia alum Ian Anand Forber-Pratt (US’98, C’07) has disregarded and disproved such assertions in his efforts … Read more

Ornithology Offers Ideal Experiential Learning Opportunity

Ornithology Offers Ideal Experiential Learning Opportunity

On a clear Thursday afternoon, in the wetlands between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, a dozen chattering Middle School students finally fall silent. Binoculars to their eyes, they scan the sky in an effort to identify the specks that are darting, diving, and gliding above them. With the help of science teacher Brad Warrick (US’90, C’94), … Read more

Girl Scout Gold Project—A Golden Opportunity for Preschool

Girl Scout Gold Project—A Golden Opportunity for Preschool

Wearing ‘jammies’ to school and taking part in a shaving-cream spelling contest are just two of Courtlyn Reekstin’s many strategies for getting kindergartners excited about reading and writing. Finishing up her sophomore year at Upper School, Courtlyn has been volunteering regularly in our Preschool since she was a freshman. Coming in almost every week, she has … Read more

CE Update: Graduation—More than Pomp and Circumstance

CE Update: Graduation—More than Pomp and Circumstance

Graduation time is about much more than pomp and circumstance. As the culmination of an academic year filled with achievements, it’s a time to reflect and express gratitude for the opportunities to grow and learn. College commencement is next Saturday, May 11, and School seniors claim their diplomas the next Sunday, May 19. If you are … Read more