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Upper School Hosts Federal Prosecutor Brian M. Klebba, J.D.
October 8th, 2024
Today St. Martin’s was honored to welcome Brian M. Klebba, J.D., a federal prosecutor and Chief of the Financial Crimes Unit with the U.S. Department of Justice, to speak to our Upper School students about staying safe online. Mr. Klebba spoke to students about critical topics such as digital safe...Posted in: Authors & Speakers, Upper SchoolStudents Explore a Variety of Professional Fields During Career Day
April 23rd, 2024
Alumni and parents in a variety of professional fields offered juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore a range of future careers. St. Martin’s graduates, parents, and community members engaged with students across three 30-minute sessions, sharing valuable insights about more than 20 differ...StM Welcomes Author Mary T. Heffron deBrueys
April 18th, 2024
The George Cottage and Lower School was pleased to welcome Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, author of “Let’s Talk! Antics of a Talking Pancake!” to campus today. Students enjoyed listening to a read aloud about Jam Cake, a talking pancake who leaps from the frying pan into exciting antics. ...St. Martin’s Co-Sponsors Civil Discourse Speaker Series
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2024 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. Today, Ian Vásquez spoke to Upper School students about Personal & Economic Freedom, Global Poverty and Human Flourishing. Following the talk, students and faculty engaged with Vásquez in a Q&A session.The speak...Two-Year-Olds Explore the World of Bees
March 26th, 2024
The George Cottage Twos have been exploring the world of bees! They were even able to visit with and learn from a real beekeeper! (@bebesbeautyandbees) The Twos have enjoyed several bee-themed provocations — exploring pollination, honey, and moreThis fun exploration is part of the George Cottage's...Fourth Grade Learns About Ramadan
March 22nd, 2024
Fourth grade was excited to welcome family members of David B. and Amirah D. to give a presentation about Ramadan. Fourth graders learned that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. We're grateful for this experience to learn more about the cult...First Grade Video Chats with Iditarod Volunteer
March 20th, 2024
Recently, first grade spent some time learning about the Last Great Race -- The Iditarod. After learning about the history and rules of the race, each student chooses a musher to follow, completes a biography of that musher, and creates their very own sled dog. This year, students were fortunate to ...Chike Ozah ’96 Serves as 2024 Ring Day Speaker
March 14th, 2024
When the juniors of the Class of 2025 received their class rings in the Dan and Frances White Chapel on March 14, 2024, St. Martin’s alumnus Chike Ozah ’96 was there. The renowned director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and producer, and 1/2 of directing duo Coodie & Chike returned to his al...Alexandra Kern '14 Speaks to Film Production Students About Her Short Film
March 5th, 2024
St. Martin's believes that every student – from our youngest Saints to the senior class – can learn and benefit from visiting authors, illustrators, artists, and speakers. And it is especially fulfilling when a visiting speaker is an alum. Alexandra Kern ’14 spoke to students in Film Producti...Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Arts, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Campus of OpportunitySecond Grade Honors Junior Harlem Berry '25 as a Black Hero
February 29th, 2024
On the final day of Black History Month, the second grade invited our very own Harlem Berry ‘25 to visit their classroom. Second grade has been studying Black Heroes throughout history with their teachers Ms. Barbara Weaver and Ms. Natalie Ott. As second grader Miles Adams explained to Harlem, “...Author Hope Stark Visits Third Grade
February 28th, 2024
Third graders were excited to welcome author Hope Stark to their class. Stark is the author of "The Mystery of the Hidden Treasure," "The Mystery by the River," and "The Mystery in the Marsh." (In addition, she is also the sister of fourth grade teacher Ms. Susan Pendleton. Stark read her book to th...StM Welcomes Son of a Saint Founder Bivian Lee to Black History Month Assembly
February 26th, 2024
St. Martin’s was pleased to welcome Son of a Saint Founder + CEO Bivian ‘Sonny’ Lee III to a Black History Month Assembly hosted by the Black Student Union. Middle and Upper School students learned about key figures in Black History, listened to a conversation with junior Kaden Forges and Mr. ...Middle School Welcomes Bestselling Authors Lisa and Matt McMann
February 19th, 2024
We were proud to welcome bestselling authors Lisa McMann and Matt McMann to speak to fourth-sixth graders in the Solomon Theater today. The duo discussed their latest books (in the Forgotten Five and Monsterious series), shared their journeys to becoming writers, and answered questions from students...
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