St. Alban Roe Catholic School

Art is a visual record of human civilization, expressing humanity’s experiences, feelings, and beliefs. The universal language of art gives students an opportunity to express themselves. Throughout the ages, artists have used the God-given gift of fine art as a way to bear witness to and celebrate the great moments in the life of Christ and the Church. Our Art curriculum meets the high expectations of the National and Missouri State Standards in Art Education. It includes grade-level-appropriate exploration of:

• Aesthetics
• Art criticism
• Art heritage
• Art production

We encourage children to express their own thoughts and emotions through fine art as a way to cultivate creative thinking and emotional development. We integrate the role of the Church in the discussion of art history and criticism.

The music program at St. Alban Roe is a mixture of music history, theory, ear training, instrumental knowledge, and performance. During our time together at St. Alban Roe every student will continually build upon their musical knowledge getting them ready for High School band, choir, theater, or general music courses by the time they graduate. St. Alban Roe prides itself on using our musical journey to explore different cultures around the world in the past and present, and using music as our own personal passport to explore the world. We use music as a pathway to enrich our students emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. We here at St. Alban Roe support our students in their growth in the arts and look forward to every performance the students present such as choirs, bell choirs, and the middle school spring musical.

Band:
The St. Alban Roe School band/orchestra is run and conducted by Mr. Joe Bozzi. Students in Grades 4-8 can join the band which practices before school from 7:10 – 7:40 AM. There is a fee for this program.

Musical:
St. Alban Roe holds a Christmas Recital and Spring Musical each year for each grade level to participate in.

Crosskeys Choir: 
The Crosskeys Choir is a group of students who sing together several times a year for special functions. Practices are after school.

Handbell Choir:
The Handbell Choir is a group of students who learn to play hand bells with the musical liturgy of the Mass. Practices are after school.

Meet our Teacher:
Ms. Lindsey Swaney

Physical education for children focuses on developing both gross and fine motor skills, as well as promoting physical activity, teamwork, and safety. In early grades, children learn basic movements such as walking, running, jumping, and throwing, and practice fine motor skills like hand-eye coordination. They also build body and spatial awareness, which helps them engage in games and activities with peers. As they progress through the grades, students refine their movement skills, learn to follow rules in organized games, and develop an understanding of fitness and healthy behaviors.

By the time students reach upper elementary and middle school, they are introduced to more specialized skills for individual and team sports, as well as strategies for offensive and defensive play. They also gain an understanding of the importance of physical activity for overall health, including the impact of diet on performance. In addition, students are encouraged to reflect on their progress and engage in activities that reduce stress, such as yoga or aerobics. Throughout all levels, physical education fosters cooperation, respect for others, and responsible behavior, preparing children for a lifetime of physical activity.

We appreciate the advantages of learning a second language and exposure to other cultures.  All students, in grades Kindergarten-8th, have Spanish class at least once a week. In the elementary grades, the students focus on basic vocabulary such as the alphabet, numbers, and colors by playing games and learning songs.

Our Middle School students have Spanish class twice a week.  They continue to expand their vocabulary and their ability to read, write and speak Spanish.  They also learn more about grammar concepts.  This program will help students have a good foundation for foreign language study in high school.

Meet our Teacher: 
Mrs. Eblin McDermott

Technology is more than using a chrome book or iPad. Students in Grades K-5 will learn to use technology to design and create through cross curricular project-based learning while using technology.

Students will learn to:

use the Google apps; Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings
code using Scratch, Scratch Jr, code.org
design 3D objects using Tinkercad
produce videos using a green screen
program robots using Wonder Workshop and LEGO products
use digital citizenship skills in order to make smart choices online

The Jonathan Forshaw Memorial Library – Media Center is a collaborative space with a collection of over 9,000 fiction and informational books.

Students browse, search, request, and post book reviews through our online library system, customized by Follett Destiny.
The Father Wosman Memorial Collection of prayer books, Bible stories, saint biographies and Christian themed fiction books provides a quiet corner for reflection.
Our dedicated Makerspace library time includes STEM educational activities with Ozobot, Snap-Circuits, Bloxels, LEGO WeDo, and Scratch.

Mastermind Mania (grades K-5) is a dedicated time to engage our student’s minds and offer opportunities to think outside the box.  This inquiry approach promotes the development of cooperative learning, social competency, communication skills, thinking process, and independence.  Curriculum is integrative.  Students will learn to demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work.  Failure will be an opportunity to learn and real-world skills will be developed.  The goal is to provide all of our students an opportunity to be innovators and young leaders eager for knowledge and ready to celebrate the joy of discovery.

St. Alban Roe School’s Roe-botics Club participates in the Clavius Project. The Clavius Project was started in 2014 at St. Louis University High School. The Robotics club is a learning club for students interested in Technology and Robotics. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts are found and utilized in planning, designing, building, programming, and operating the robots. Students will use LEGO Spike Prime kits to assemble and program a LEGO Spike Prime robot.

The St. Alban Roe-botics Club is an after-school activity. This is a semester-plus commitment that requires students to be responsible and in good academic standing. Students in Grades 6- 8th grade are eligible for the St. Alban Roe-botics Club. Club members work in teams and prepare for a Jamboree that is held at SLUH.

Scale Model Club meets weekly from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm and is open to 7th and 8th grade students.  Students will learn: a new hobby, improved fine motor skills and 3D visualization, translating 2D instructions into 3D construction, and exploring engineering and modeling concepts.  Students can choose model kits they would like to work on. Led by Mr. Hoeckelman who has 30+ years of experience in the hobby and hosts “Modeling with the Matts” on YouTube and Facebook.