I’m Carol Spears, the second grade teacher at St. James. I have two grown children, Alex and Janie, and 6 grandchildren. I have two cats, Brownie and Louise, we would have a dog too, but my daughter is allergic to them. When I moved to Washington in 1994, I was hoping to eventually teach preschool when my daughter was old enough. I had just gotten an Associate in Early Childhood Development from Carl Sandburg College, right before we moved here. I eventually ended up teaching preschool at the Y daycare. I enjoyed teaching so much that I decided to finish my 4 year degree at Iowa Wesleyan. I received a reading endorsement in addition to an Elementary Ed.degree. After graduating I applied for a job at St. James School in 2005. I was hired as the Title I teacher; I moved from that to eventually teaching 3rd grade. I left briefly in 2016, thinking we would be moving. This didn’t work out and another opportunity came along for me to work here. I was overwhelmed with joy to be able to come back to St. James and teach 2nd grade. I am so thankful to be able to work with children, families, and staff that know and love God.
9-23-22 The pep rally was a lot of fun for us this morning; I think it helped start the day well for everyone. Please keep sending a sweatshirt or jacket with your child, it really helps on our cool...
Sacramental Preparation St. James Parish Parents, If your child is in 2nd grade or above and has not yet received their First Communion, you are invited to a parent meeting this Sunday, September...
9-22-22 Students need to start bringing a heavy sweatshirt or jacket to school. Our early morning recess was pretty chilly this morning, and it will be tomorrow too. Just a reminder, we'll have a...
9-16-22 Next week is Homecoming Week! Our dress-up theme days are: Monday- Sports Tuesday- Disney Wednesday- Pride Clothes Thursday-Pajama Day Friday- Orange and Black (Demon Shirts) Wow! Two...
Happy Friday! Next Week is Homecoming Week! Please join us in our dress up days for the week! Monday - Sports Day (Favorite Sports Team) Tuesday - Disney (Dress as a princess, mickey ears, disney...
Sunday Faith Formation St. James Parish Sunday Faith Formation with begin this Sunday, September 18th following the 9:00 Mass with our once-a-month celebration called, Deep Root Sunday . We will meet...
9-9-22 The rest of September we have full weeks. Every Friday is an early dismissal at 1:05. They were really busy this week; we are done with part of our FAST reading assessment, and we're done with...