St. Paul's Episcopal School

On this day, we honor the brave soldiers who put service for their country above self. Thank you for your dedication, selflessness, and service! #StPaulsSchoolOakland #VeteransDay #EastBaySchools #EastBay #community

Book Fair! Happening right now! All this week we have book fair events. A portion of your purchase goes directly back to St. Paul's. Just enter the code: STPAUL2020 when you check out. Don't forget, tonight: Story time read aloud tonight starting at 7pm! Linkinbio to the booksinc.net website. #story #childrensbooks #storytelling #reading #bookworm #bookfair #booksinc #booklover

From our Chapel on Friday Father Wilson spoke words of hope and inspiration: what matters is that the citizens of the world come together to work together. We have to keep our courage, strength and wisdom to meet the challenges ahead. Working for all the citizens of the world so we can all have a better community. #worldcommunity #peace #love #hope #family #collaboration #stpaulsschooloakland

For decades sixth graders at St. Paul’s have studied the ecology of Lake Merritt, and COVID isn’t going to stop us this year! Sixth graders got samples of lake water and used a portable microscope to look at the tiny creatures living in the algae.

Election Day is here! Did you exercise your power yet? At St. Paul’s, we want our students to understand that their voices and perspectives matter. Here are some highlights of what our teachers are doing with students to engage them in this election- - Second grade teachers are running a full mock election to elect a second-grade mascot with their students that includes three candidates and three ballot measures. Students watched a debate among the three mascot candidates!... - Fourth graders are studying the US Constitution. The students are also learning more about the history of voting and the electoral college through video clips, morning journal entries, and class discussions with their teachers. - Our fifth-grade social studies unit focuses on the history of voting rights since 1776, specifically looking at the expansion and restriction of voting rights in the United States. They are examining the struggle during the Civil Rights Movement, and highlighting the events in Selma and the courageous activities of individuals including John Lewis and Fannie Lou Hamer. In the weeks ahead, they will continue to focus on the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and how voter suppression manifests today. - In seventh grade, Math/History co-teaching class this week, they will be doing some activities around the electoral college and gerrymandering. - The Eighth graders are exploring the systems of government in the U.S., political parties, and voting. They're also answering the questions about Electoral College! #Vote2020 #stpaulsschooloakland #eastbayschools #oaklandschools #communityengagedlearning #community

Remember to vote! Our youngest students reminding us of the power of our vote! Don't forget your power! #vote2020 #communityengagement #civicengagement #power #stpaulsschooloakland #eastbayschools

How did you pumpkin this year? Our Middle Schoolers crafted their pumkins in categories of unusual, spooky, creative and unique. We think they are all awesome! #stpaulsschooloakland #creativity #making #pumkinart #funypumpkin #creativity

Día de los Muertos. Honoring and celebrating our loved ones. Remembering where we came from and what we have learned from our ancestors. Life is celebrated.

We cast our votes in many ways as discussed by Mr. Allen! Remember to vote! #vote2020 #communityengagement #stpaulsschooloakland #eastbayschools

Some happy art to brighten your day. So much creativity, color and expression! #stpaulsschooloakland #art #flowers #nature #creativity

Our third graders got to meet up, in their Halloween costumes, at Fairyland - what could be more fun than that?! They thoroughly enjoyed their time with their teachers and reach other! Yay to regular meet ups! #socialdistancing #stpaulsschooloakland #community #communityengagedlearning #eastbayschools #Fairyland

Music unites us all - our 8th graders met (while observing all physical distancing rules) and drummed their hearts out. So exciting to see Mr. deChalus lead our fearless learners! #distancelearning #stpaulsschooloakland #music #fearlesslearning #eastbayschools #safetyfirst #bonding