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Dear Saint George Community, At Saint George Classical Academy, our mission is to partner with parents in order to equip our students with the faith and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the modern world. Every day, our students are immersed in Beauty, Truth, and Goodness and given the opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to live out our Christian calling. We have come to the end of the calendar year, and I am deeply grateful to each of you for believing in and supporting our mission. Because of your trust and generosity, we more than doubled our student population this academic year and added both violin [...]

This Christmas season, our students have been preparing for Nativity by learning hymns and carols, making gingerbread houses, decorating our tree with handmade ornaments, and making gifts for each other and for their families. Our upper elementary students went to North Shore Music Theater to see a production of A Christmas Carol, and our Middle and Upper School students went to Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Last week we had our second annual Christmas concert and this week, we visited the Boxford Council on Aging to share carols, lunch, and Christmas cheer. The greatest gift of course is the Nativity of our Lord and our [...]

Last Monday, Dr. James Joyce shared his insights on astronomy as a liberal art, leaving the audience with the challenge to "look beyond the stars" as they headed off to the field in order to view the night sky. We are grateful to the North Shore Local Astronomy Club for sharing their enthusiasm, expertise, and equipment with all of us as we were able to see Saturn, the Moon, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades, and more. Listen to Dr. Joyce's talk in order to learn more about classical education, or for just a bit of inspiration. The North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club [...]

Dear Friends of Saint George Classical Academy, 'Tis the season for giving! This Nativity season, please consider the Saint George Classical Academy "wishlist" as a way to support the experience of our students. This is a wonderful way for parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles to give a meaningful gift which will support the mission of our school. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season. To donate, please click here. With Gratitude, Juliana Joyce Head of School

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to pause and reflect on God's many blessings. Focusing on gratitude brings us hope and promise for all that is beautiful, good, and true. Thank you to each and every one of our teachers, families, students and benefactors. We could not be more grateful for each of you as you have come together around the Saint George community. God has truly given us the inspiration, talent and love that we have needed to build this beautiful school. I am personally grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you. Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving filled with [...]

The violins have arrived and students are learning all there is to know about caring for, handling and playing this beautiful instrument. What a blessing it is that we are able to offer three 30-minute violin lessons within the school week. Music is foundational to classical education, initiating them into musical arts through active participation and developing their ability to appreciate a world of culture which must be preserved. Playing an instrument develops in our students discipline, form, and attention, and develops an innate sense for resolving discord into harmony. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, [...]

We've had a full month of events including a Family Square Dance, and field trips to the Topsfield Fair and Crane Beach. Students submitted veggie creatures to the fair, many of whom won ribbons! Exploring our local ecosystems is an incredibly important part of deepening our connection to the beautiful natural world around us. And square dancing offers intergenerational connection and builds connections across our community! What a beautiful fall we are having here at Saint George Classical Academy.

This month we have had the incredible blessing of having the Miraculous Hawaiian Myrrh Streaming Icon visit the school, as well as a pastoral visit from Metropolitan Nicholas who brought with him the Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon for students and families to venerate.  May the blessings of the Most Holy Mother of God continue to guide and protect our staff and our students!

We have had an incredible start to our second year! With many new teachers, we gathered before Labor Day for professional learning led by our Curriculum Director, Dr. James Joyce. We deepened our understanding of classical education, established culture, and prepared to welcome new families and students. The following week we opened our doors to returning and new students. With more than 150% growth, we are truly excited to welcome families who are deeply committed to the vision of the school. We also launched our Upper School with 9th and 10th grade and are excited to welcome such a strong foundational group of students. [...]