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.
1/7/22 As small as our class is, I think they did a fantastic job singing. They were loud and clear and I loved that song! They have also handled inside recess pretty well the past 3 days in a row....
1/4/22 A few reminders- We'll practice for the concert tomorrow morning, if you have a mask your child can wear on the bus please send one with them, we all have to wear one on the bus. The concert...
12/22/21 And this is why I Love what I do.... I think they had some fun today; I know I did. Thank you all for the Chamber bucks, and everything you do to help SJS. After playing several fun...
12/20/21 The people I mentioned in Friday's newsletter just signed up for games. I failed to mention the snack helpers. We have plenty of juice leftover from the Halloween party so we'll use it...
12/17/21 We'll have a very short week next week with things to finish up before the Jolly Jamboree! The parents that have volunteered Wednesday for the Christmas festivities are- Jenna Greiner...
12/15/21 Per WCSD Superintendent Mr. Stone: Winds have increased to be above 45 mph gusts before our busses would get back into the bus barn normally around 4:30-5:00 p.m. Therefore, WCSD and St...
12/10/21 We'll have a f ull week next week. The Christmas Program is next Wednesday night with prelude music at 6:15pm and the concert starts at 6:30pm. Art collaboration is Thursday, and Ag. in the...
12/3/21 Many thanks to Greiners for bringing in more paper towels and disinfecting wipes! Next Friday, December 10th, we will have a 12:55 dismissal. Next week in... Math we will subtract 3-digit...