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Athletics and Health
Learning to Care for Body, Mind and Soul; Developing Healthy Habits and Behaviors
Every student at St. James has the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of physical activities. Since there is a direct relationship between mental development and physical health, daily exercise is incorporated into the routines of every classroom. Thus, a life-long appreciation for physical fitness begins as students are exposed to many different games and sports.
In addition to physical activities, a healthy lifestyle is promoted through classroom instruction including such topics as nutrition, safety, hygiene and basic physiology. Students learn about food groups and healthy eating habits. They learn about medicines, drugs, alcohol and making safe choices. Students also learn about personal cleanliness and disease prevention. In addition, students learn about their bodies and God’s marvelous plan for how all our parts function as a unit.
Athletics
Go Mavericks! We offer a wide array of athletics including cross-country, basketball, and volleyball. St. James is an inclusive environment; therefore there are no tryouts for sports teams. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. From pep rallies with our mascot, Marty Maverick, to all school cross-country meets, the school spirit is never lacking.
Cross Country
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade look forward to running cross-country each fall.
Volleyball
Seventh and eighth grade girls have the opportunity to participate on our volleyball team. They compete against other Lutheran schools during the fall.
Basketball
Participation in basketball begins in first grade. Competition against other schools begins in third grade.
Track
Race events include the long jump, high jump, shot put, hurdles, softball throw and a variety of individual and team races ranging form the 50 M Dash to the 1600 M Run.
Health
Mr. Eddie teaches yoga, creative movement, theatre, and arts at St. James Lutheran School. His yoga and movement classes, geared towards ages 2- 6, incorporate a creative theme (I.e. springtime in the playground, changing with fall, yoga trip around the world) which changes week to week. Each class introduces new yoga poses, breath exercises, mindfulness games, literature, and self regulation techniques to help your little one excel physically, emotionally, and academically.