James Hall Newsletter
February 2026
🌟 Character Trait of the Month: Grit
This month, staff are focusing on helping students understand the meaning of
Grit—the ability to work toward long‑term goals with determination and perseverance. Through daily activities and conversations, students are encouraged to think about their future ambitions and the steps needed to reach them.
📚 Curriculum Highlights
Our curriculum in February emphasizes:
Respect and Appreciation:
Students are learning how to show respect for others and how their actions can be perceived.
Emergency Preparedness:
Lessons continue on staying prepared, being aware of surroundings, and identifying safe spaces in a variety of situations.
🤝 Community Service
In honor of National School Guidance Counselors Week, our girls created thoughtful cards and gift baskets to show appreciation for the incredible work our counselors do each day.
🏈 Super Bowl Fun
Students had a great time watching the Super Bowl together! We enjoyed a small feast and time to relax and bond as a community.
🧥 Weather Reminder
As weather in St. Augustine continues to change quickly, please send your child with both warm and cool clothing options. One day can feel like spring and the next can be chilly—thank you for helping keep everyone comfortable!
Rhyne Hall News
📘 Life Skills & Curriculum Overview
Over the past several weeks, students in Rhyne Hall have been actively engaged in learning a variety of important real‑life skills. These lessons have focused on:
Social responsibility
Emotional regulation
Cooperation with peers
Time management
Self‑care
Social awareness
We are incredibly proud of the growth the boys have demonstrated in self‑regulation, personal responsibility, and their ability to work well with others during daily activities.
💪 Character Trait of the Month: Grit
Throughout February, our character education theme has centered on
Grit—working steadily and consistently toward long‑term goals. Staff continue weaving this theme into classroom discussions and daily routines. The boys are preparing to dive deeper into conversations about perseverance, determination, and staying focused even when tasks become challenging.
🤝 Community Service & Leadership
This month, our boys embraced leadership through a mentorship project with FSDB middle school students. They led meaningful conversations about:
Showing respect and kindness
Healthy vs. unhealthy relationship behaviors
Thoughtful and age‑appropriate dating advice
Maintaining personal identity while caring for others
Their guidance emphasized honesty, consistency, and empathy—messages that resonated strongly with younger students.
To continue giving back, the boys also created Valentine treat bags to show appreciation for FSDB staff, police officers, and cafeteria staff. They delivered these gift bags personally, hoping their gesture would bring smiles and gratitude to those who support our school community daily. The boys thoroughly enjoyed participating in this act of kindness.
🌟 February Students of the Month
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Benjamin A.
⭐ Gunnar C.
Both students have shown exceptional dedication, growth, and maturity this month. We commend them for the positive leadership and continued progress they demonstrate in our dorm.
